T h e E p i s c o p a l D i o c e s e o f S o u t h w e s t e r n V i r g i n i a

Connectionslinking diocesan leaders

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While generous help was being offered to Grace House, requests for assistance from those in need in the community were also coming in, on an almost-daily basis. Work groups continued to visit and to respond to these needs while the rebuilding took place.

A year later, work groups are again being housed on-site, now in

new and improved quarters. The long tradition of "mercy and compassion through responsiveness" is upheld through the continuing ministry of Grace House.

DATES AND UPDATES

Looking Ahead in June01 Farewell Picnic for the Powells; Glen Maury Park, Buena Vista06 Dedication of new bunkhouses at Grace House on the Mountain08 Executive Board meeting at Phoebe Needles13 Education Consortium15 Farewell Picnic for the Powells; Phoebe Needles Center; Callaway19 Unveiling of Bishop Powell's portrait; 4 PM, Evans House22 Farewell Picnic for the Powells; Hemlock Haven at Hungry Mother State Park, Marion

Bishop's Sunday Schedule in June02 St. John’s, Lynchburg09 St. Peter’s, Altavista16 Emmanuel, Covington23 St. Andrew’s, Clifton Forge30 Tazewell Cluster

Checks will be written in the diocesan office on the tenth and the twentieth of each month.

"[Prayer’s instrumentality] is located neither solely at the divine end (as if it were as a result of a change in God’s mind) nor at the human end (as if it were a magical demand) but in the personal encounter between God and man by which a new possibility comes into existence"

--John C. Polkinghorne

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Approach a new person to welcome them. Do not wait for them to come to you. If you extend your hand to welcome them with a smile, the newcomer will instantly feel comfortable.

2Introduce yourself to the new person and repeat your name a couple of times while you are talking to them and learning their name. Find out a little about them and tell them a little about you. Just enough so they know they can approach you about a subject they might have an interest in also.

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3If you know anyone nearby, invite them over to meet the newcomer. Don't do too many introductions since that might be overwhelming for the newcomer.

4Offer beverage or food if appropriate. If it is going to be served later, let them know of the plan for that. Ask them to join you for that refreshment later.Offer to serve them too.

5Before they leave let them know you will be looking forward to seeing them again the next time they visit. Welcoming a newcomer can really make an uneasy time so much better.

L = Look for someone you don’t know.

I = Introduce yourself.

N = Never sit alone.

E = Engage in conversation after the service.

U = Use the RU New Café (our monthly lunch for newcomers).

P = Practice the 3/10 Rule (talk to 3 people you don’t know during the first 10 minutes after the service).

Top and Middle:After flames destroyed the bunkhouse buildings in March 2012, Grace House continued to host work groups from all around the country for service projects in the community.

Left:Roanoke College students pose on the new bunkhouse porch before heading out to serve those in need of home improvements ranging from wheel chair ramps to roof repairs.

Grace House on the Mountain celebrates a joyful occasion on Thursday, June 6, when the newly rebuilt and refurbished bunkhouses are dedicated. The ceremony will be held at 11 AM. The Rt. Rev. Neff Powell and Grace House Coordinator Anita Boyd invite you to join them.

After the fire which destroyed the bunkhouses, Anita wrote, "We have had a great outpouring of folks calling, offering help, and showing concern from all involved."

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Lynn RobertsonBishop's SecretaryData Resources ManagerLrobertson@dioswva.org extension 117M--F; 9--5

Alan BoyceCanon for Administrationaboyce@dioswva.org extension 115M-F; 8-4

The Rev. Gene AndersonDiocesan Transition Minister (DTM)ganderson@dioswva.org extension 122Wednesday; 9-1Gene may also be reached at 540-776-9096.

Aimee BostwickDiocesan Youth Coordinatorabostwick@dioswva.org extension 121M--F most mornings at Evans House, most afternoons from home. Aimee works many night and weekend hours with youth wherever they are located.

Jim Robertson Accounts Payable and Procurement Coordinating Volunteerjrobertson@dioswva.org extension 120Jim volunteers his time for this service, and consequently he sets his own hours.

Bill LindsayProgram Coordinator for Planned Giving, Disaster Preparedness, and Grant Applicationsblindsay@dioswva.org extension 110Bill has retired, and his hours are his own. Fortunately, he still shares some of them with us.

The Rev. John HeckDirector of Phoebe Needles Center, Inc.johnhheck@gmail.com 800-848-1677

Anita BoydDirector of Grace Housegrchse@yahoo.com 276-395-6588

The Rev. Deacon Kathy ChaseTitle IV Intake OfficerIntakeofficer@dioswva.org 434-946-7374 This service is performed outside Evans House.

The Rev. Dr. Bob CopenhaverChaplain to Retired Clergy, Spouses, and Survivors; Retired Clergy Insurance Contactaypiper@aol.com 540-556-8307Bob serves in this role for love and a small stipend.

The Rev. Becky CritesEcumenical and Inter-Religious Officerbecky.crites@gmail.com 540-774-2593

Maile ArmstrongDiocesan Safety Manager"Safeguarding God's Children" Coordinatormailearmstrong@verizon.net 540-354-6016

The Rev. Dr. David Dixon"Safeguarding God's People" Coordinatordixonnd50@gmail.com 540-389-9307

Nick MogaEpiscopal Relief and Development CoordinatorChair, Millennium Development Goals Committeenickmoga@aol.com 540-691-7102

Dena LeeUnited Thank Offering Coordinatordglee7880@gmail.com 434-946-7611

Kate GarciaParish Services Coordinatorkgarcia@dioswva.org extension 111

● The Bishop Marmion Resource Center (BMRC) is open M--F, from 9 AM to 5 PM at Evans House. Materials may be previewed and checked out online at BMRC-online.org for pick-up or mailing. Contact Kate Garcia for assistance. ● Connections is a monthly diocesan publication connecting those who serve in similar or related leadership positions with the Evans House staff and with each other. Those who receive it are asked to share it with others in their congregations. Please send submissions for publication to Kate Garcia by the 15th of the preceding month.

DIRECTORY OF THE OFFICES OF THE DIOCESE OF SOUTHWESTERN VIRGINIA

1-800-346-7982 (DIO-SWVA) ~ 540-342-6797FAX 540-343-9114 ~ www.dioswva.org

Visit us at 1000-1002 FIRST STREET in Roanoke. Send mail to PO BOX 2279, ROANOKE, VA 24009

The Rt. Rev. Neff PowellBishop

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Clergy Day Reflections

“Who does God want to be for me and for us right now?”

--The Rt. Rev. Neff Powell Fifth Bishop

Diocese of Southwestern Virginia

Dear Friends in Christ,

I always look forward to Clergy Days in the diocese. Each year I host a Spring Clergy Day and a Fall Clergy Day, plus a Clergy and Spouses Lenten Quiet Day, and a Clergy and Spouses gathering the morning of Annual Council.

We have a fine group of clergy in the diocese. I enjoy their collegiality and I delight in the clergy enjoying each other’s company. I also look forward to hearing the speakers. Over the years we have had such notables as church historian and cultural analyst Diana Butler Bass, Virginia Seminary New Testament Professor Dr. Katherine Grieb, Virginia Seminary Old Testament professor Dr. Judy Fentriss Williams, Virginia Tech Religion Professor and Markan Scholar Dr. Elizabeth Struthers Malbon, and North Carolina Bishop Michael Curry, among many others.

This spring we gathered at beautiful Phoebe Needles Center to hear Martin Smith, priest, former monk, and author of several books on spirituality. He spoke on Spiritual Reflection in a Time of Transition.

Smith pointed out that we have been living in a time of post-modernity and now have moved into a time of hyper-modernity. Technology is moving so fast and the world is changing so fast that there is no time of stability, no time to catch up. This time of hyper-transition causes anxiety and confusion.

To help focus our prayers and tend to our spirituality in this time of anxiety, Smith encouraged us to reflect on the question, “Who does God want to be for me and for us right now?” Not “What does God want me or us to do?” But “What does God want to be for us right now?”

Then he reminded us that God is the God of the past, the present, and the future. That is, God is not just the God of today in our lives and in the world, and yesterday in the Bible, but also the future. God is inviting us to stretch ourselves to help co-create with God the future that God envisions for the world. God envisions a world where children are not abused, people are treated equally, there is food for all, and there is no war. Can we make changes that will help God’s vision of the future begin now?

We also had the honor of the company of Bishop-Elect Mark Bourlakas who addressed us briefly in the afternoon. He read from what he called a collage of ideas with poems and images--a nice blend of poetry and prose stitched together with his own reflections.

At the end of the day, while driving through the forest and farmland away from Phoebe Needles and toward Roanoke, I reflected on the health and vitality of the diocese and of its clergy, confident in the leadership of the new bishop as we move with God into God’s future.

Grace and Peace,

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Turn! Turn! Turn!"To every thing there is a season,and a time for every purpose, under heaven. . . ."

--Kate Garcia Parish Services Coordinator

Gathering at God's Table: The Meaning of Mission in the Feast of Faith (Katharine Jefferts Schori)

In the Christian tradition, believers are called to do more than sit around and pray. Throughout the Gospel—and throughout history—people of faith have been quite literally booted out into the world to bring God's love to everybody, not just a select few. That's the meaning of mission—from the Latin verb mitto, meaning, "to send." It is the work that Jesus and his disciples set out to do—feeding, healing and teaching. In an insightful and powerful voice, Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, explores the meaning of mission in the context of contemporary life, reminding us of the Anglican Communion's Five Marks of Mission:--Proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom--Teach, Baptize and Nurture New Believers--Respond to Human Need with Loving Service--Seek to Transform Unjust Structures of Society--Strive to Safeguard the Integrity of Creation, and--Sustain and Renew the Life of the Earth

Find the BMRC catalogue at www.bmrc-online.org

As the BMRC coordinator. I am always on the lookout for new resources (or new ways to use old resources). Given the diversity of our fifty-six congregations, it's hard to find a one-size-fits-all book or DVD; however, we are gifted at adding our own touches to make resources work for us. Other inspiring ideas come from parishes--here and in other dioceses.

Recently I ran across some photos on Facebook and immediately wanted to know more about the story they told. The poster, Tammie Stephens of St. James' in Jackson, MS, was kind enough to send copies of the photos with a write-up by Carolyn Ray about the event, a "Walk of Abundance."

Reading about this event, what especially struck me was the creative mix of practical help and prayer, modeling parish concern for the local community and inviting the community to share in meeting that concern.

Many of our parishes also share and live out this committment to feeding the hungry with food drives, soup kitchens, and meal packs. As you've read in Epiphany, at least one of our parishes has begun a community garden as an outreach and food ministry. Your congregation may be larger or smaller, more urban or more rural, than St. James', Jackson. Or the need in your community might be slightly different--support for animal shelters or supplies for new moms and babies. Please share your parish stories! I'd love to hear how you tweak ideas like this one to make them your own, serving others in the name of the risen Christ.

A Walk of AbundanceCarolyn Ray

During the recent Spring Picnic at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Jackson, Mississippi, parishioners created a unique labyrinth out of canned goods to benefit a local food pantry, Stewpot’s.

Parishioners donated more than 1,700 cans of food and then used them to create a one-of-kind, seven-circuit labyrinth. Cans of beans, mandarin oranges, carrots, tuna, peanut butter, and tomatoes lined the one path to the center of the labyrinth and out again.

Both adults and children walked the winding food-lined path of abundance to the center. A small table with an empty white bowl at the labyrinth’s center served as a reminder that there are many empty bowls and stomachs in our community and in our state. When returning from the center, adults and children walked the same path, but this time the many cans challenged the walkers to take action and to do something for those who are hungry.

“I think the sheer number of cans and the one empty bowl got everyone’s attention,” said Mary Margaret Hickman, co-chair of the Friends of the Labyrinth Committee. “One child walked peacefully to the center of the labyrinth and back out again. Then she picked up a can of beans, walked back to the center, and put it in the middle of the bowl. She knew exactly what needed to be done!”

That child’s generous and intentional action was exactly what organizers of the labyrinth wanted. Two groups at St. James’, the Sparking Our Spirit task force and the Friends of the Labyrinth committee, partnered to offer this unique experience to the parish. Sparking Our Spirits is a task force

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charged to spark enthusiasm and nurture community through spiritual growth that leads to ministry. The Friends of the Labyrinth sponsor regular contemplative labyrinth walks using the church’s new canvas labyrinth.

According to Sparking our Spirit task force member, Mary Jane Duncan, “The canned food labyrinth was perfect idea . . . an example of contemplative prayer and compassionate action. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words, or in this case over a thousand cans.”

Although many parishioners had walked a labyrinth before, no one had ever actually built a labyrinth. For expert advice, organizers turned to Jason Gyldewell, an experienced labyrinth builder, who lives in south Mississippi. Glydewell travelled to Jackson and worked with small group of volunteers to mark and paint the outline of the labyrinth in the church’s front yard.

“To be honest, I wasn't sure how well this particular effort would go.  What I discovered was that with Jason's instructions and leadership, it was quite simple and relatively easy to get the labyrinth shape laid out and lined,” said

Steve Boone, a volunteer and parishioner. “I found myself enjoying the way it looked, and walked, and I wanted to do what I could to make it all work.”

The creation of the labyrinth pattern took about 3 hours and the help of about eight volunteers. It began with eight concentric circles. These circles were then modified to create the path of the labyrinth. The last step involved lining the path with a special spray paint.

“People started walking the labyrinth as soon as we painted

the pattern on the ground. They couldn’t resist,” said Hickman. Neighbors, employees of the church, and the members of different support groups that meet regularly at the church all walked the labyrinth during the week. Hickman continued, “It is wonderful that, at least until it rains we can share this with

everyone. One day soon we hope to have a permanent outdoor labyrinth at St. James’ that is open 24/7.”

During the picnic, nearly 100 parishioners walked the labyrinth. Still many others watched from the edge. In one way or another--everyone journeyed to the center and back again sometimes more than once. In the week since the picnic, photos of the labyrinth have gone viral in social media, with more than 19,000 people “viewing” a shared photo posted on St. James' Facebook page. 

“I walked with young children, middle-sized children, teens, young parents, older parents, grandparents and many of the wisdom elders of our church . . . Dot and John Gibson, Gay and Buford Yerger, Kay and Steve Boone and Martha and Myron Lockey to name a few…

walking, celebrating, praying, enjoying the labyrinth,” said Mary Nell Prichard, a parishioner. “I felt that there were many present whom I could not see…those who came before us to build and sustain

St. James’. They were there in my gratitude because they made it possible for me and everyone else to be present on this day.  I sensed that this labyrinth was a sign of the rich spiritual life of St. James’ and that our work, our walk, our gifts given and the blessings received honored them all." 

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Paper by Paper, Window by Window"These experiences were actually lessons in leadership . . . "

--Alan Boyce Canon for Administration

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The Times, They Are . . ."My journey has been to live through many seasons in many different places with many different people. "

--The Rev. Gene AndersonDiocesan Transition Minister (DTM)

Editor's note: These books and more can be found at the Bishop Marmion Resource Center. Check them out online at bmrc-online.org and ask to have them mailed directly to you!

Second ChancesThe Rev’d Dr. Robert Thomas Copenhaver

The Bishop’s Appointed Chaplain to our Diocesan Retired Clergy, Spouses, and Survivors

"That They All May Be One . . ."Should ecumenical and interfaith institutions of the 20th century continue?

--The Rev. Becky CritesEcumenical and Inter-Religious Officer

5100 Pewter Drive, St. Paul, VA 24283 Anita Boyd, Director276-395-6588 grchse21@yahoo.com

News from Grace House on the MountainMercy . . . Compassion . . . Through Responsiveness

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Safety Update for Parishes

--Maile ArmstrongDiocesan Safety Manager

Following in Marc Nikkel's FootstepsThe Rev. Ellen Hanckel hopes to return to Juba, South Sudan, to serve as a missionary teacher at the Bishop Gwynne College in the fall of 2013.

Born in Charleston, SC, and raised in the Episcopal Church, The Rev. Ellen J. Hanckel is a graduate of the School of Theology at the University of the South, Sewanee, TN where she received a Master of Divinity in 1995 and a Doctor of Ministry in 2003. Ordained a priest in 1996, she served on the staff of three parishes located in Columbia, SC, and in Charlotte, NC, before coming to the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. Here she served as rector of Christ, Martinsville, for seven years, with a strong emphasis on mission and outreach, both local and overseas, especially in Sudan. Now she is serving under the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society (DFMS) as a visiting teacher at Bishop Gwynne College (BGC) in Juba, South Sudan. She taught there for

the spring semester of 2012. Ellen also serves on the diocesan Companions for Mission Committee and as a board member of the American Friends of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (AFRECS; www/afrecs/org). She is editor of AFRECS' bi-weekly E-Blast of commentary and news for Sudan and South Sudan.

The DFMS requires missionaries to raise the funds necessary to serve in the mission field, beyond the coverage of health insurance. At this point, Ellen's goal is to raise $12,000 in addition to what has already been contributed. She would be happy to visit any church in the diocese to share her experiences by preaching and presenting a slide show in Sunday School or another suitable forum. Please contact her at ellenhanckel@gmail.com or at 276-252-2050 to schedule a date.

Ellen writes:

The 'mustard seed' to teach at Bishop Gwynne was planted in 2004, when I came with a heart tuned for mission to serve in the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. This diocese has a long history with the Province of the Episcopal Church of Sudan (ECS), a link initiated by Marc Nikkel, who also taught at BGC. Increasingly, I have felt the pull of the spirit to follow in Marc's footsteps towards missionary teaching in South Sudan.

With thanks and prayers for peace,

Ellen J. Hanckel

If you would like offer financial support for Ellen in this ministry, please use the form below to make a tax-deductible donation.

Mr. Kurt Barnes, TreasurerThe Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USA

Dear Mr. Barnes:

I hereby give to the Domestic and Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America a gift in the amount of ____________. As a preference, though not as a condition, of my gift, I suggest that it be used for the program or purpose designated as follows:

Support of the Mission Personnel Program and Ellen J. Hanckel, visiting teacher, Bishop Gwynne College, Juba, South Sudan

Donor's name: __________________________________________________________________________________

Donor's address: ________________________________________________________________________________

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Donor's signature: _______________________________________________________________________________

Make checks payable to: DFMS or The Episcopal Church USA

Mail to: Yanick Fourcand, Mission PersonnelThe Episcopal Church Center, 815 Second Ave., New York, NY 10017

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National Episcopal Health Ministries

Faith Community (Parish) Nursing

The Rev. Judy SpruhanDiocesan NEHM Liaison

Did you know that regular religious attendance and personal spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation not only heal the spirit, but can help heal the body as well? Here are some recent studies:

• 2003—a Duke University study of patients with blocked coronary arteries used integrated spiritual activities such as guided imagery, breath control, and off-site prayer by 8 prayer groups around the world. All patients in the spiritual intervention group had fewer complications

• 2007—A study looked at C-Reactive protein in persons with diabetes (C-Reactive protein is an inflammatory marker associated with increased cardiovascular risk). Those who did not attend religious services had higher levels of both C-Reactive protein and Interleukin-6, another protein related to CRP production

•2013—a study at McLean Hospital in Massachusetts showed that those who believe in God were more responsive to short-term treatment of depression.

• Positive health behaviors—dietary rules, lower rates of smoking and alcohol usage, higher levels of exercise and health-promoting activities

• Reduction in stress or buffering of the stress response

• Enhancement of immune functioning

• Reduction in depression and anxiety

• Increased social support and networking

• Existential effects—finding meaning in suffering. As Victor Frankl wrote, “Man is not destroyed by suffering; he is destroyed by suffering without meaning.”

What does the Episcopal Church offer to enhance healing? There are two rites in our Book of Common Prayer which are powerful aids to healing. The most obvious one is the Ministration to the Sick, or the laying on of hands and anointing with oil for healing. Many churches offer this rite once a month, while some congregations offer a healing station every Sunday during or immediately after Communion. Too often we think of this rite as

being for physical healing only. However, we are whole persons; anointing and laying on of hands

Possible factors may be:

What could cause these positive effects for those with regular religious/spiritual practices?

can help to heal us in body, mind, and spirit.

The other sadly under-utilized rite is the Reconciliation of a Penitent, or what used to be called “Confession.” When we find ourselves in need of forgiveness, we find that our relationships with self, God, and others are damaged. Reconciliation of a Penitent gives the opportunity for those relationships to be restored and can be a powerful means of healing, when we are able to forgive ourselves and others as we are forgiven.

So the next time someone asks you why you go to church, tell them, “For my health!”

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An Informational Tour for parents and students (grades 6-12) will take place at Stuart Hall School on Wednesday, May 8, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The school is located at 235 W. Frederick Street in Staunton. Participants will have an opportunity to learn more about Stuart Hall Middle and Upper School programs, speak one-on-one with Admissions represent-atives and Division Directors, and tour our exceptional Staunton Campus. Street parking is available; please use our Fillmore Street entrance. Stuart Hall is a PK-12, co-ed, college preparatory school. Founded in 1844, Stuart Hall School is one of the oldest independent schools in Virginia. Please RSVP by email to admissions@stuart-hall.org or call 540-885-0356.

All Saints' Episcopal Fellowship in New London needs fifteen to twenty hymnals. Please contact Phyllis Bruce at phyl1crm@msn.com or 434-944-1608 if you have extra 1982 hymnals to give away or sell. Many thanks. On November 15, Episcopal Church hosts Fifty Years Later--The State of Racism in America. The Episcopal Church will host and produce a forum centering on this critical topic for our times. Originating from St. Andrew's Episcopal Cathedral in Jackson, MS (Diocese of Mississippi), the 90-minute ecumenical forum will be live webcast beginning at 2 PM.

The forum will be moderated by well-known journalist and PBS commentator Ray Suarez. Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori will keynote the event. Two panel discussions will focus on main themes: Racism in America today--why does it persist? and Racism in America's future--where is there hope for change?

The forum is ideal for live group watching and discussion, or on-demand viewing later. It will be appropriate for Sunday School, discussion groups, and community gatherings. Read more at http://www.episcopalchurch.org/notice/save-date-episcopal-church-hosts-major-topical-forum-fifty-years-later-state-racism-america.

Episcopal News Service has launched a new section, On The Move, sharing the news of churchwide appointments, job

Find Connections on the web--

early and in color!www.dioswva.org/

news/connections.html

September 13-14, 2013Morehead State University

Morehead, KYhttp://www.visit-eam.org/index.php/

mountain-grace-conference/

The Standing Committee invites everyone to join artist Annette Polan at Evans House on

Wednesday, June 19, for the unveiling of

Bishop Powell's portrait at 4 PM.

A reception follows.

transitions, clergy ordinations and retirements.

On the Move (available at http://episcopaldigitalnetwork.com/ens/on-the-move/) provides an area for announcements of ordinations, promotions, calls, hiring or retirements in an Episcopal Church-related job. A user-friendly form can be uploaded by the person or someone on his/her behalf, provided they verify their relationship. On the Move joins other reader-driven sections of the Episcopal News Service website, including Featured Jobs and Calls, a bulletin board where Episcopal Church-related institutions can post job announcements for free and Featured Listings, a similar area for announcement of events and other opportunities. In January, Episcopal News Service launched a section for reader-submitted obituaries. Visit episcopaldigitalnetwork.com and check out the right-hand column to sample these offerings."Around the Diocese" continues on page10

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St. Thomas', Christiansburg,

Welcomes Bishop Powell

On April 28, 2013, Bishop Powell made his last official visitation to

St. Thomas, Christiansburg, confirming and receiving

a large group.

Jackson-Feild Residents Provide Community Service to Local Nursing Homes

The children at Jackson-Feild Homes have been assisting the residents of Emporia Manor and Greensville Manor in Emporia, Virginia, by making a variety of gifts and delivering them to residents once a month.

Theresa Hicks, Program Coordinator, initiated this effort last fall. She wanted to instill a sense of community service in the Homes' residents. Ms. Hicks adheres to the tenets of Margaret Mead: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

The residents have made such items as Halloween cup cakes, decorative wreaths, snowman candy canes, Valentine centerpieces, and their most recent gifts of butterfly treat bags.

When delivering these gifts, Hicks encourages the children to interact with the residents. In doing so, both children and residents are enriched and changed. Through the simple act of being kind, the boys and girls are instilled with a sense of pride. The children look forward to the next trip where they can share their lives and talents with others.

The occasion was made even more festive by the special reception which

followed. A beautiful cake replicated the familiar church sign proclaiming, "The

Episcopal Church Welcomes You."Photography by Scott Farmer

St. Thomas, Bedford County, will hold a dedication and organ recital of their completely refurbished 1883 Hook and Hastings organ on Sunday, June 2, at 3 PM. The church is located at 9575 Big Island Highway, Bedford 24523.

David E. Wallace & Co. LLC Pipe Organs completed the restoration and reinstalled the organ so that it was part of the celebration on Easter Sunday.

F. Johnson Scott, III will offer a recital as part of the dedication. Mr. Scott teaches courses in music theory, aural skills, and music technology at Lynchburg College and is the organist at Centenary United Methodist Church in Lynchburg. He is familiar with our organ, having played for Sunday services at St. Thomas while he was in high school. He loves this little flat-pedal organ!

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Farewell Picnics for Neff and Dorothy

Powell

11:00 AM – 2:00 PMPresentations at noon.

Free barbecue lunch follows.

Glen Maury ParkBuena Vista

June 1, 2013A short "float" on the Maury River is

one way to begin this picnic. Register and find full details on the

transition website.

Phoebe Needles CenterCallawayJune 15, 2013

The pool will be open; bring your suit! Tours of Phoebe will be offered.

Hemlock HavenHungry Mother Park ~

MarionJune 22, 2013

Horseshoes, croquet, kickball, and Frisbee. Tour the historic

conference center.($3 fee for parking)

RSVPs are useful, but not necessary!Evans House: 800-346-7982 or

http://bishopsearchand transition.dioswva.org

Sing in the Consecration Choir!

Singers of all levels of experience are welcome!

Regional Rehearsals(must attend at least one)

Blacksburg--Christ June 9, 2:30-4:30 PM

Roanoke-St. Elizabeth’sJune 12, 7:00 – 9:00 PM

Lexington-R.E. Lee MemorialJune 23, 6:30 -8:30 PM

Lynchburg-St. John’sJuly 11, 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Lynchburg-St. John’sJuly 18, 7:30 – 9:00 PM

Please note: Two new regional rehearsals

have been added:Good Shepherd, Galax

June 30, 3-5 PM Trinity, StauntonJuly 11 - 7-9 PM

General Rehearsals(must attend both)

Roanoke Performing Arts TheatreJuly 19, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

July 20, 9:00 – 10:30 AM

Sign up by contacting David Charles Campbell

(540) 343-9341 diocesanmusic@gmail.com

Diocesan Celebrations

Consecrationof our

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Roanoke Performing Arts Theatre

A discounted rate for Consecration Weekend is

available at the Hotel Roanoke until June 15, 2013. Call (540)

985-5900 to make your reservation.

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DIOSWVA Youth and

Youth MinistriesNews, Updates, and Plans

--Aimee BostwickDiocesan Youth Coordinator

Spring Youth Event 2013Dory Gilmer

Christ, Blacksburg

On May 3--5 I went to Phoebe Needles for the 2013 Spring Youth Event with the amazing theme of FINDING NEMO! Having been to several youth events, I knew I was going to have a great time, but I was still surprised at how much great fun I had. Sam Roller from St. John's, Roanoke, was our musician for the weekend, and he did a great job. The songs really touched me and when I went home, my mom asked me what my favorite part was, and I said, “The songs were amazing, Mom. I couldn’t

believe it!” On the first night, we broke up into small groups where we made posters and group names. I think the small groups really connected with each other, and we had a lot of fun. The counselors were so kind and put a lot of work into the great weekend. We all owe it to them.Every night we had a worship service in the “Old Phoebe” building. The services were amazing. I remember a girl who was in my cabin, Kelly, said “I’ve had a lot of fun this weekend, but the worships were sad and touching.” I agreed, definitely. Also, the counselors created “Messy Games” for us to participate in, and those were so much fun!! We were in

Design Chosen for Fundraiser Water Bottle to Support MDGs

"We thank you Lord for the gift of water." Fundraiser to Support MDGsThe MDG committee is excited to announce a new project for the diocese to further their support of the Millennium Development Goals. The youth of the diocese will be selling Liberty waterbottles with a unique artistic design by Mollie Gaines (Emmanuel, Staunton). The waterbottles are stainless steel water bottles created by a company which is passionate about clean water themselves. Visit their website to learn more about these unique bottles and their mission: www.liberty bottles.com/. Through the sale of these beautiful water bottles, the diocese will raise money to purchase a water well, as well as training in well maintenance and hygiene for a community in need.

small groups most of the time. Almost everything involved teamwork and, of course, the theme of "Finding Nemo."I had such a great time; I got to spend time with friends and make new ones. Everyone was included, and we all got to worship God together. With songs, laughter, games, and of course worship, it added up to a great weekend.

This adorable smile belongs to Mollie Gaines, the designer of our MDG water bottle. Mollie is a

new member to the Youth Ministry Team of the

diocese and has wasted no time in sharing her

gifts with us. She has an amazing eye for

photography as well as her talent for drawing.

Please read more about the purchase of water wells at: www.episcopalrelief.org/what-you-can-do/gifts-for-life/basics-for-life/wells-and-water-systems.

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Upcoming Youth EventsJuly 12--21Appalachian Pilgrimage for Youth: "If the Good Lord's Willin' and the Creek Don't Rise"

Cost for this trip is $200 which covers your transportation, lodging, admission to the Pocahontas Mine, food, t-shirt, canoeing on the James River, and camping as well. This trip is open to youth currently in grades 8-12. The trip will also include special events such as the Bishops' Bash on Friday, July 19, and the consecration on July 20. Folks are welcome to join us along the way of our pilgrimage as they are able; please contact Aimee Bostwick to make arrangements.

Fundraising effort: Buy a Mile on the Crooked Road! Help the youth on their pilgrimage this summer as they explore our diocese and complete projects within the communities of Bluefield, Glasgow, and Eagle Rock. In an effort to raise money to support the work of the youth pilgrimage this summer, members of the diocese are asked to purchase a mile, or a portion of a mile, on the crooked road. Each tenth of a mile is $10.00.

Recognize someone in ministry in the diocese, or make a donation in memory of someone, by purchasing a mile in their honor. The cost of a mile is $100.00. The person's name will be posted on the crooked road on the youth website. We already have one mile in memory of Michael Sandridge, another in honor of Bishop Powell, and a third honoring Bishop-Elect Bourlakas.

All the proceeds will go toward service

projects such as purchasing supplies to paint the inside of Emmanuel, Eagle Rock, to build several picnic tables for the communities of Eagle Rock and Glasgow, and to do some minor repairs at St. John's, Glasgow.

Send checks, payable to the Diocese of SWVA with "Crooked Road dedication" on the memo line, to Crooked Road, PO Box 2279, Roanoke, VA 24009. Be sure to include the name of any person you want to honor in this way. We thank you for supporting our efforts!

July 19--21The First-Ever Bishops' Bashat St. John's Roanoke.

Youth are invited to a lock-in at St. John's, Roanoke, named in honor of the bishops of our diocese. We will dance the night away! Bring your semi-formal attire and/or your creative attire for the occasion. The evening will include a small Stop Hunger Now pack in honor of our bishops. The past, current, and future bishops of our diocese will pack with us, along with the Presiding Bishop! As if that wasn't enough . . .

Sloan River Project will return to provide us with some live music!

All youth currently in grades 6--12 are invited.

The fun continues on Saturday with a big brunch served before we venture onto the buses to be transported to the consecration of the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia, which takes place at 11 AM, on July 20, at the Roanoke Civic Center.

After the Consecration, youth are invited to head to the James River for a night of camping, followed by a canoe trip on Sunday, July 21, and ending with shared worship.

Youth will have two registration options for the Bishops' Bash:

* Attend the overnight and the consecration only ($30) or * Attend for the entire weekend, ending with the canoe trip on Sunday ($60)

Register and find more information on the youth website:

www.youth.dioswva.org

Mass on the Mountain at Eagle Rock

Forty-five DIOSWVAians gathered at Eagle Rock May 17 and 18 for a wonderful twenty-four hours of making new friends, hiking Roaring Run, braving the cold water while sliding down rock slides, and canoeing on the James River. The event culminated in a wonderful Bluegrass Mass at Emmanuel, Eagle Rock. Music was provided by Sam Hensley and Joe Harden. The beautiful liturgy was written by Stephen Stanley.

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Put Fall Mission Days on Your Calendar

Abingdon Convocation; Oct 6Roanoke Convocation; Oct 13

Lynchburg Convocation; Oct 20Augusta Convocation; Oct 27

New River Convocation; Nov 3

January Convocation Meetings

All Convocations: January 12, 2014

(Snow date, if needed: January 19)

Annual CouncilJanuary 24--26, 2014

DIOSWVA t-shirts for sale! Please visit the youth website (youth.dioswva.org) to order your very own "DIOSWVA--The best diocese you've never heard of..." t-shirt. You can even pay on line via Paypal if you prefer. Shirts can be shipped to any location!

The Church Periodical Club's Miles of Pennies benefits Jackson-Feild Homes. Founded in 1888, the Church Periodical Club (CPC) is an Episcopal institution that provides books, magazines, tapes, videos and computer programs at no charge to those who cannot otherwise obtain them. Within the CPC is a fund called Miles of Pennies that provides grants up to $844.80. Laid edge-to-edge, it takes 84,480 pennies to cover the distance of a mile. Hence, the name of the fund and the maximum amount of grants provided. The Miles of Pennies program focuses exclusively on the book needs of children from kindergarten through high school. It is a national program funded through the work of local coordinators within every diocese of The Episcopal Church. The Bishop of each diocese designates one Sunday each year as Church Periodical Sunday, and donations are collected to support the Miles of Pennies Fund as well as other funding programs within the CPC. Each year, a total of $18,000 to $25,000 is awarded to worthy recipients.

Jackson-Feild Homes' Hayden Gwaltney School recently received a full grant of $844.80 from this fund. Over the years, The Gwaltney School has received more than

$6,900 from the Miles of Pennies program, and the students have benefitted enormously. This year's grant was used to purchase seventy-seven books that focus on healthy relationships, history or classic literature. Jackson-Feild Homes, The Gwaltney School, the teachers, and the students are very pleased to once again be the recipients of this grant and thank all who contribute each year to the Miles of Pennies program.

Remember that diocesan policy requires that all who deal with children and youth in church settings (Christian Education, Vacation Bible School, choir . . . ) have participated in Safeguarding God's Children training and that this training must be renewed every two years. Those who have been trained may enroll in online renewal training by contacting Lynn (Lrobertson@dioswva.org) and providing their current email address, the name of their parish, and the last 4 digits of their Social Security number. Others need to take part in "face to face" training with a trainer. Parishes without trainers should contact Maile Armstrong (mailearmstrong@ verizon.net) to arrange a training session.

Videos featuring discussions from the Episcopal Church and the Church of Sweden May event, “Sustaining hope in the face of climate change” are now available at no fee at http://www.episcopal church.org/page/sustaining-hope-face-climate-change. The videos feature :

--A welcome by Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori

"Around the Diocese and Beyond" cont inued f rom page 10

--A presentation by Dr. Kevin Noone, the Swedish Secretariat for Environmental Earth System Sciences at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences and a research scientist in atmospheric chemistry and physics at the Stockholm Resilience Centre at Stockholm University

--A discussion on “Envisioning hope: a faith-based, international response to climate change”

--A discussion on "Responding in Hope: the local church’s response to climate change"

Those involved in the discussion were too numerous to list here, but they included representatives of The Episcopal Church, The Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Church of Sweden, the Christian Council of Sweden, the National Council of Churches, and others.

The forum is ideal for group or individual watching, Sunday School, discussion groups, environmental events, educational settings, community gatherings, and other get-togethers.

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Youth River TripsJames River Trip

June 16 - June 21*rising 6th & 8th graders

New River Trip OneJune 23 – June 28

*rising 8th – 11th graders

New River Trip Two PlusJune 30 – July 5

*rising 9th – 12th graders

Convocation River TripsThe Augusta Convocation

June 1

The Roanoke ConvocationJune 22

The Lynchburg ConvocationJune 29

The New River & Abingdon ConvocationsAugust 3

Registration: www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer.htm

Program Director Maile Armstrong (540) 354-6016

“Our purpose is to build, experientially, a Christian community in an outdoor environment . . . to enhance self-esteem, positive Christian values,

and leadership abilities that individuals will take home with them.”

River Adventure Program of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia

Convocation Canoe Trips

River Adventure Program offers individuals and parishes four special opportunities to spend time together enjoying

God's creation.

Registration for Convocation Canoe Trips can be found online at: http://www.campbethelvirginia.org/RAP.htm

No canoeing experience is necessary for these trips, but all participants must be able to swim. Children 11 and older are expected to paddle. Children 8--10 can choose to paddle or be passengers. Children under 8 will be passengers for the journey. Participants under age 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Cost for each trip is $10/person with a $30/family unit maximum. All boats, paddles, lifejackets, instruction, and guides are included.

June 1: Augusta Convocation This is a short morning jaunt on the Maury River so that we can end up at Glen Maury Park in time for the bishop’s picnic. We plan to meet at 9:00 AM at the put-in for this trip. We will either run from Ben Salem Wayside to Route 60 or along the Chessie River Trail just downstream from Glen Maury Park. After some on-land teaching and shuttling cars, we will take a beautiful 2- to 3-mile

paddle on the Maury River. There will be time for swimming and playing, both in the boats and in the river. We plan to end in time to travel the short distance to Glen Maury Park and arrive around noon to celebrate and say good-bye to Bishop Neff and Dorothy Powell. Our cars will be at the take-out to facilitate getting to the picnic pavilion on time. This will be a wonderful way to enjoy the day AND to say farewell to our Bishop! Trip Leaders are Joe Harden and Jess Gawor.

June 22: Roanoke Convocation This trip will be on the James River, starting in Buchanan. This 8-mile stretch has several Class 1 rapids with plenty of places to swim and play. It is suitable for beginners, yet can be fun for paddlers with experience as well. The trip meets at 9:30 AM and plans to finish around 4 PM. Trip Leaders are Geno Iannaccone, Sue Bentley, and John Eggleston.

June 29: Lynchburg Convocation This trip will be on the James River, starting in Buchanan. This 8-mile stretch has several Class 1 rapids with plenty of places to swim and play. It is suitable for beginners, yet can be fun for paddlers with experience as well. The trip meets at 9:30 AM and plans to finish around 4 PM. Trip Leaders are Jack Payden-Travers and Pam Wiegandt.

August 3: New River and Abingdon Convocations This trip will be on the New River, starting in Eggleston and ending at Ripplemead. This 7- to 8-mile stretch has Class 1 rapids and a beautiful float through the Palisades. It is suitable for beginners. The trip meets at 9:30 AM and plans to finish around 4 PM. Trip Leaders are Beth and Steve Wiegandt.

Questions? Contact Maile S. Armstrong 540-947-5016 or

Summer Camp and Weeklong River

Adventure Trips for Youth

Information about summer camp and weeklong trips for youth (rising 6th-12th graders) is posted at www.campbethel virginia.org/summer.htm

Look for River Adventure Trips scheduled for June 16-21, June 23-28, and June 30-July 5.

Youth River TripsJames River Trip

June 16 - June 21*rising 6th & 8th graders

New River Trip OneJune 23 – June 28

*rising 8th – 11th graders

New River Trip Two PlusJune 30 – July 5

*rising 9th – 12th graders

Convocation River TripsThe Augusta Convocation

June 1

The Roanoke ConvocationJune 22

The Lynchburg ConvocationJune 29

The New River & Abingdon ConvocationsAugust 3

Registration: www.campbethelvirginia.org/summer.htm

Program Director Maile Armstrong (540) 354-6016

“Our purpose is to build, experientially, a Christian community in an outdoor environment . . . to enhance self-esteem, positive Christian values,

and leadership abilities that individuals will take home with them.”

River Adventure Programof the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia

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AwakeningSoul's

Modern Mind~Ancient Soul

What: A retreat experience

Where: Lutheridge Conference Center, Asheville, NC

When: November 7-10, 2013

Who: Lauren Winner and Jerry Wright will be our speakers

Fran McKendree and his amazing friends will be our musicians

Brian Prior will be our chaplain

Why: Sanctuary, Sustenance and Inspiration

Why should you want to register?

At the heart of our time together will be conversation sparked by Lauren Winner and Jerry Wright. We've invited them to be with us, not because they have 'the answers,' but because they speak with integrity, wisdom, vulnerability, humor, and honesty about the journey.

Lauren Winner will challenge us to continue exploring new ways to be in relationship with God. Lauren is a popular Gen X author, a professor of Christian Spirituality at Duke Divinity School, and an Episcopal priest. Her memoirs tell universal stories about the spiritual journey. She will invite us to think about our own stories and how we are being called to live and be in the world differently.

Jerry Wright will shake us up with new images of God and new ways of looking at the life of Jesus. Jerry is a

Jungian analyst, pilgrimage leader and Presbyterian minister. He will share his experience of God through the lens of Carl Jung's work. He will stimulate our imaginations about the Mystery we call God and challenge us to embrace the sacred within.

The rhythm of our time together will be a cycle of listening, reflecting, and responding with music and worship throughout. Brian Prior will be our chaplain weaving the experience together through worship and story telling. Fran McKendree, and an amazing ensemble including vocalist Lindsey Blount, percussionist River Guerguerian, bass player/vocalist Charles Milling, and violinist Duncan Wickel will create music that will punctuate the learnings and vibrate our souls. Our meeting space will be surrounded by inspiring images created by primitive folk artist RaRa Schlitt. Evenings will be devoted to

intentional conversation emerging from what is stirring within each of us.

Why should you register early?

If you register by July 31 you will get a discount of $50 for your 2013 registration fee.

If you register by May 31 you will receive a discount of $100 for your 2014 registration fee.

If you register early you will get the room that you want. There are limited doubles with private baths (14 each) and singles with shared showers (16 each - shared with one other person). The balance of the rooms on site are doubles with shared showers (shared with one other room).

Last thoughts--

We have designed what we think will be a wonderful event but it won't be all it can be without you. Your presence within the community will deepen the experience for all of us. Bring your stories, curiosity, questions, hopes, struggles, wisdom, voice. Open yourself to a fresh and deeper understanding of who you are called to be. Join us as we seek new ways to inhabit our faith.

Details about Modern Mind~Ancient Soul can be found on our website: www.awakening soulpresents.org. Registration is available at register.novusway.org/awakeningsoul2013. Please email Ann Holtz, at ann@awakening soulpresents.org or call her at 865-414-8509 if you have any questions about the event.

Until then -- be well!

Ann Holtz Event Coordinator

Fran McKendreeEvent Production and Music

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SPONSOR-A-DAY

To support diocesan ministries, consider sponsoring a day out of the year that has special meaning to you. Each sponsorship is a $200 donation to diocesan ministry. You can give the donation in honor or in memory of a birthday, anniversary, death, or other occasion. (This donation is in addition to your annual voluntary pledged giving to your parish.)

Parishes and small groups are also encouraged to consider sponsoring a day.

Date I/we wish to sponsor: ______/______/______Amount enclosed: _______________

Please mark your check "Sponsor-A-Day: month/day/year"

Person making donation:______________________________________________________________________Telephone: ( ) __________________________________Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________Occasion: __________________________________________________________________________________In Celebration of: ____________________________________________________________________________In Honor of: ________________________________________________________________________________In Memory of: _______________________________________________________________________________

If you wish to sponsor the same day each year, please fill out a new form each year.

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Thank you for your donation to our Sponsor-A-Day Campaign.

Return this form to:Sponsor-A-Day Campaign

PO Box 2279Roanoke VA 24009

2013 DONORS

◆ June 22: Rich Jones; In celebration of the Election of F. Neff Powell, Fifth Bishop of the Diocese, in 1996

◆ June 23: Rich Jones; In celebration of the cheering presence of Dorothy Powell in our diocese for seventeen years

◆ October 3: Jim and Nancy Henry; In celebration of another year of Nancy being cancer-free

◆ November 21: Dennis Case

Sponsor-A-Day pledges are used to support diocesan ministries.

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The following clergy have indicated availability to celebrate and/or preach in our diocese. Please contact kgarcia@ dioswva.org with changes. Additions and changes are italicized.

Anderson, Gene5631 Warwood DriveRoanoke, 24018(540) 776-9096

Bowen, Roger 324 Sherwood AvenueStaunton 24401(540) 292-6423

Busch, Glenn3024 Cardinal PlaceLynchburg 24503(434) 384-8673

Copenhaver, Bob50 Draper PlaceDaleville, VA 24083(540) 556-8307

Furgerson, John11Whitmore St.Lexington 24450(540) 464-1244

Furlow, Mark3812 Faculty Dr.Lynchburg, VA 24501(859) 321-9244

Gilman, Robert414 Boys’ Home RoadCovington, VA 24426(281) 900-8839

Glover, John14449 S. Eastside Hwy.Grottoes 24441(540) 249-1402

Hershbell, Jackson274 Still House DriveLexington 24450(540) 464-4641

Johnson, Ronald N. 320 Dudley Creek RoadHardy, VA 24101(540) 719-2316

Jones, Richard1902 Jamestown RoadAlexandria 22308(703) 823-3186

Lane, John D. 307 Rainbow DrStaunton VA 24401(540) 885-5842

Litzenburg, Thomas316 S. Jefferson St.Lexington 24450(540) 463-58855

Lloyd, B.3202 Matthews LaneBlacksburg 24060(540) 552-5372

Mannschreck, Mary LouPO Box 757Tazewell, VA 24630(276) 979-4225

McNeer, Conrad490 North Court Street, #6Abingdon, VA 24210(276) 628-7817

Moore, Matthew1824 King College Road, Apt. D-5Bristol, TN 37620(423) 217-0950

Morrison, Robert D.119 Briarwood St.Lynchburg, VA 24503(434) 384-0019

Noble, Mitzi508 Tranquility RoadMoneta, VA 24121(540) 761-5700

Parrish, Judy989 Pigeon Hill RoadRoseland, VA 22967(434) 277-8321

Parrish, William3708 Manton Dr.Lynchburg 24503(434) 384-9758

Payden-Travers, Christine1711 Link RoadLynchburg 24503(434) 384-4744

Pruitt, George1246 Summit Ave.Roanoke 24015(540) 598-9836

Russell, ScottPO Box 733Blacksburg, VA 24063-0733540-230-1240

Saarinen, Martin595 Mountain View Dr.Wytheville, VA 24382(276) 625-0325

Spruhan, Judy720 Diamond RoadSalem, VA 24153(540) 389-1913

Rates: The diocesan standard for Guest Celebrant and/or Guest Preaching is $150 for one service; $200 for two services; $250 for three services. The diocesan standard for Assisting is $100 for one service; $150 for two services, $200 for three services. The diocesan standard for Guest Retired Bishops confirming is $175. All amounts are plus $0.565 per mile, effective January 1, 2013. The cost of any meals and/or lodging involved is to be negotiated with the vestry.

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Bishop's Visitations and Sunday Schedule

Bishop Powell visits every parish in

the diocese over the course of fourteen

months. His final visitation will take place on July 14, 2013. Bishop-Elect Mark Bourlakas' visitation cycle will begin July 21, 2013.

October 201207 St. Paul’s, Bear Mountain14 St. Mark’s, Fincastle21 Christ, Pulaski28 R.E. Lee Memorial, Lexington

November 201204 Emmanuel, Bristol11 Ascension, Amherst18 St. Paul’s, Salem25 Thanksgiving

December 201202 St. Mark’s, Clifford; St. Luke’s, Pedlar Mills09 Trinity, Staunton16 St. Stephen’s, Forest23 Christmas vacation30 Christmas vacation

January 201306 Trinity, RockyMount13 St. John’s, Bedford20 Christ, Blacksburg27 Council

February 201303 Trinity, Buchanan10 Christ, Roanoke17 St. John’s, Waynesboro24 St. James’, Roanoke

March 201303 Walkabouts10 House of Bishops17 St. Peter’s, Callaway23 Peace in the Valley, Nellysford24 Grace, Massies Mill; Trinity, Arrington31 Christ, Marion; St. Paul’s, Saltville

April 201307 Good Shepherd, Galax14 St. Luke’s, Hot Springs21 St. John’s, Roanoke28 St. Thomas’, Christiansburg

May 201305 St. Thomas’, Abingdon12 Reserved19 Grace, Lynchburg26 Memorial Day

June 201302 St. John’s, Lynchburg09 St. Peter’s, Altavista16 Emmanuel, Covington23 St. Andrew’s, Clifton Forge30 Tazewell Cluster

July 201307 Reserved14 Good Shepherd, Blue Grass (Bp. Powell’s final visitation)21 St. Elizabeth’s, Roanoke (Bishop-Elect Mark Bourlakas' first visitation)28 St. Thomas’, Bedford County St. John’s, Glasgow

August 201304 St. Mark’s, St. Paul All Saints, Norton11 St. Paul’s, Martinsville18 St. John’s, Wytheville25 Christ, Big Stone Gap

September 201301 Labor Day08 Trinity, Lynchburg15 Christ, Buena Vista22 House of Bishops29 St. Paul’s, Lynchburg

October 201306 Trinity, Richlands13 Christ, Martinsville20 St. Paul’s, Bear Mountain27 Emmanuel, Staunton

November 201303 Grace, Radford10 Trinity, Moneta17 Good Shepherd, Folly Mills24 Thanksgiving

Looking Ahead at Evans House

July04 Independence Day; Evans House Closed12-21 Youth Pilgrimage (see p. 13)20 Consecration of the Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia22-- August 8 Bradford Youth Exchange25 Trustees Executive Committee

August08 Bradford Youth Exchange ends31 Parish Audits due

September02 Labor Day; Evans House closed04 Phoebe Needles Board meeting07 Executive Board meeting at Grace House

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"Using the gifts God has given us to do the work God is calling us to do."

Boniface is justly called one of the “Makers of Europe.” He was born at Crediton in Devonshire, England, about 675, and received the English name of Winfred. He was educated at Exeter, and later at Nursling, near Winchester, where he was professed a monk and ordained to the presbyterate.

Inspired by the examples of Willibrord and others, Winfred decided to become a missionary, and made his first Journey to Frisia (Netherlands) in 716—a venture with little success. In 719 he started out again; but this time he first went to Rome to seek papal approval. Pope Gregory the Second commissioned him to work in Germany, and gave him the name of Boniface.

For the rest of his days, Boniface devoted himself to reforming, planting, and organizing churches, monasteries, and dioceses in Hesse, Thuringia, and Bavaria. Many helpers and supplies came to him from friends in England. In 722 the Pope ordained him a bishop, ten years later made him an archbishop, and in 743 gave him a fixed see at Mainz.

The Frankish rulers also supported his work. At their invitation, he presided over reforming councils of the Frankish Church; and in 752, with the consent of Pope Zacharias, he anointed Pepin (Pippin) as King of the Franks. Thus, the way was prepared for Charlemagne, son of Pepin, and the revival of a unified Christian dominion in western Europe.

In 753 Boniface resigned his see to spend his last years again as a missionary in Frisia. On June 5, 754, while awaiting a group of converts for confirmation, he and his companions were murdered by a band of pagans, near Dokkum. His body was buried at Fulda, a monastery he had founded in 744, near Mainz.

Almighty God, you called your faithful servant Boniface

to be a witness and martyr in Germany,

and by his labor and suffering you raised up a people for your

own possession: Pour out your Holy Spirit upon

your Church in every land, that by the service and

sacrifice of many your holy Name may be glorified

and your kingdom enlarged; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,

for ever and ever. Amen.

BonifaceArchbishop of Mainz, Missionary to

Germany, and Martyr, 754June 5

from Holy Women, Holy Men