Diocese rolls out new web site design
06/27/2008
In its first major overhaul since 2005, the diocese has revamped the look of its web site, dioswva.org.
Sharing a passion for youth
08/30/2006
By Christie M. Wills
When Beth Crow became diocesan youth coordinator in 2000, she inherited a youth program that occasionally showed signs of liveliness but largely consisted of just two events: Youth at Council and the Bradford Exchange program.
Previous youth coordinators had helped create the Youth Ministries Team in 1998 as a joint youth and adult leadership group for diocesan activities but it had attracted only 10-15 participants.
Since Crow started working with the diocese, the once anemic youth program has blossomed into a vigorous network of youth and adults holding regular events.
Soul Food
08/03/2008
My sister in Christ Paula Greene got me thinking about this Gospel passage in a whole new way. In
fact in a sort of, well why didn't I think of that, kind of way. Paula proclaims this passage is about Soul
Food. Now looking at my very white self with my German surname one would accurately guess that I
was not reared on soul food. But one night, one great night I was a pilgrim into the world of soul food and fed like a welcomed guest.
"...That they all shall be One."
06/26/2008
The Rev. Becky Crites, Ecumenical Officer, Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia
"Of Synods and Statements..." A great joy in ecumenical work is the invitation to attend other denominations' annual meetings. You might call me an "annual council groupie."
jobs.html
Openings
Part-Time Rector-- ASCENSION, AMHERST, VIRGINIA
Available September, 2008Family Size parish, Budget $55-60,000 - Deacon/parish nurse and 3 lay assistants - C...
jobs.html
Openings
Part-Time Rector-- ASCENSION, AMHERST, VIRGINIA
Available September, 2008Family Size parish, Budget $55-60,000 - Deacon/parish nurse and 3 lay assistants - C...
outreachopportunities.html
Our Gospel imperative is to love our neighbors as ourselves, and we joyfully respond to this call through outreach to both our closest neighbors and those around the world. ...
