The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia...

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A r o u n d t h e D i o c e s e a n d B e y o n d

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

DATES AND UPDATES

Looking Ahead in

February

01 Parish Officers Report due

07--09 EfM Mentor Training

14 Clergy & Spouse Lenten

Quiet Day

16 Companions for Mission

18 Commission on Ministry

18 Presidents' Day; Evans House

closed

22--24 Happening #6

Bishop's Sunday Schedule

February 2013

03 Trinity, Buchanan

10 Christ, Roanoke

17 St. John’s, Waynesboro

24 St. James’, Roanoke

Checks will be written in the diocesan

office on the tenth and the twentieth of

each month.

Now available on www.dioswva.org:

In the Ministries section, you'll find

the Prayer Calendar for February

through May. Print copies were sent to

parishes. Please consult the online

version for additions and corrections.

In the Resources section, you'll find

Policies for the Protection of Adults

from Abuse. Select Parish Resources

and scroll down to the “Frequently

requested documents” section.

"From December to March, there are

for many of us three gardens: the

garden outdoors, the garden of pots

and bowls in the house, and the

garden of the mind's eye."

--Katherine S. White

Vol. 13, issue 2February 2013

On January 10 the Standing Committee announced a nominee

by petition to be added to the slate of nominees to become the

Sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia: The Rev.

Dr. R. David Cox.

Detailed information about the additional nominee is available in the

Nominee Profiles booklet which can be viewed on the Bishop Search

and Transition website.

On the diocesan homepage (www.dioswva.org), click the link to the

Bishop Search and Transition website. The picture of the booklet you'll

find there links to a file containing resumes, links to video interviews

with the nominees, and more!

Exciting times are ahead for our diocese as we meet our bishop

nominees at the Walkabouts, hold a special Electing Council, and

consecrate (or translate) our sixth bishop.

Three Farewell Picnics with the Powells will be held around the

diocese in June. Our almost-6,000 households are invited to attend,

enjoy a meal together, share memories, and say good-bye.

Read more about the Walkabouts on page 5 and about the Election on

page 7. Additional information about the Picnics and Consecration

will be shared in Connections each month, and the most current

updates will continue to be found on the Bishop Search and Transition

website.

Nominees pictured left to right: The Very Reverend Mark Bourlakas, The Very Rev. Dr. R. David Cox, The Reverend Jeanne Finan, The Reverend Gail Greenwell, and The Rt. Reverend David Rice

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The Rt. Rev. Neff [email protected] extension 116

Lynn RobertsonBishop's SecretaryData Resources [email protected] extension 117M--F; 9--5

Alan BoyceCanon for [email protected] extension 115M-F; 8-4

The Rev. Gene AndersonDiocesan Transition Minister (DTM)[email protected] extension 122Wednesday; 9-1Gene may also be reached at 540-776-9096.

Aimee BostwickDiocesan Youth [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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, [email protected] 800-848-1677

Anita BoydDirector of Grace [email protected] 276-395-6588 The Rev. Deacon Kathy ChaseTitle IV Intake [email protected] 434-946-7374 This service is performed outside Evans House.

The Rev. Dr. Bob CopenhaverChaplain to Retired Clergy, Spouses, and Survivors; Retired Clergy Insurance [email protected] 540-556-8307Bob serves in this role for love and a small stipend.

The Rev. Becky CritesEcumenical and Inter-Religious [email protected] 540-774-2593

Maile ArmstrongDiocesan Safety Manager"Safeguarding God's Children" [email protected] (540) 354-6016

Nick MogaEpiscopal Relief and Development [email protected]

Dena LeeUnited Thank Offering [email protected]

Kate GarciaParish Services [email protected] 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

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History Comes to Life" . . . I find these stories fascinating. And it is interesting to see how the process of elections changes over the years. "

--The Rt. Rev. Neff Powell Fifth Bishop

Diocese of Southwestern Virginia

Dear Friends in Christ,

While in Oregon for Christmas, the Rev. Lawrence Crumb gave me a copy of F.E.J. Lloyd and the Oregon Election of 1905 that he had written for the December 2012 issue of Anglican & Episcopal History. It is the story of an Episcopal election that went bad. The Diocese of Oregon was divided, and the election was contested on the grounds that the Rev. Mr. Lloyd had misrepresented himself during the election by claiming an academic degree he did not hold. He subsequently declined the election and later abandoned The Episcopal Church. The article noted in passing that in 1947 the Diocese of Los Angeles elected Robert Alexander Magill, rector of St. John’s, Lynchburg, to be bishop. He declined the election when he learned that a civil lawsuit had been filed claiming irregularities in the voting procedures. He remained at St. John’s. The history of St. John’s says that he stayed in Lynchburg because there was more missionary work yet to be done there.

As a history major and a bishop who has voted in several Episcopal elections and been through an election myself, and now facing the election of a new bishop in Southwestern Virginia, I find these stories fascinating. And it is interesting to see how the process of elections changes over the years.

My first diocesan convention in Oregon was a Special Convention to elect a new bishop. I believe there were some informal gatherings to meet nominees, but no organized Walkabout like we will be having here and that has become the practice in many dioceses.

The first Episcopal election in Southwestern Virginia was held at St. John’s, Roanoke, Wednesday, December 10, 1919, at the Primary Council of the Diocese. Robert C. Jett, Principal of Episcopal School for Boys, Lynchburg, was elected on the third ballot.

Henry D. Phillips, from the Diocese of Columbia, South Carolina, was elected the second bishop of Southwestern Virginia on Tuesday, May 17, 1938, at the Annual Council held at St. John’s, Roanoke. He was elected on the eighth ballot. The consecration was held at St. Paul’s, Lynchburg.

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Bishop Marmion told me that his election in 1953 was an understated

process. The election itself was held at Special Council held at St.

John’s, Roanoke, November 18, 1953. He was elected on the fifth

ballot. Robert A. Magill was a close second in the election. I don’t

recall Bishop Marmion saying that he even visited the diocese till

after the election was over. Following the election, his wife Blossom

and he spent a week driving around the diocese and meeting people to

decide if he would accept the election.

Bishop Light reports that before his election all the candidates were

brought to Annual Council, held in Blacksburg, January 26-28, 1979.

There was a round of public interviews, similar to the walkabout

format, but with only the one location at Council. The Council then

reconvened on February 17 at St. John’s, Roanoke, for the election.

Bishop Light was elected on the seventh ballot.

When I was being considered here in Southwestern Virginia, there

was a carefully structured Walkabout, held in three locations--

Abingdon, Salem, and Staunton--as part of the discernment and

election process. The election was held in the midst of a eucharist

during a Special Council held at St. John’s, Roanoke, on Saturday,

June 22, 1996. I was elected on the fifth ballot and ordained and

consecrated in Burruss Auditorium on the campus of Virginia Tech on

Saturday, October 26.

There is a good spirit in the diocese. It may take several ballots to

achieve an election, but I fully expect that we will immediately join in

heartfelt support of the newly elected bishop.

I encourage you all to read the material on the nominees and attend

the most convenient Walkabout session. Finally, join me in

continuing to pray that we elect a wise and discerning bishop.

Grace and Peace,

Find it at the BMRC!

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

Holy Baptism: A Guide to This Celebration of New Life(Pastor John K. Stendahl; Father Thomas J. Scirghi)

In this powerful new DVD presentation, parents, educators, godparents, and family members are introduced to the meaning of Holy Baptism and its role in churches today. Common questions are answered: Why do we baptize? Why did John the Baptist baptize Jesus? When did the Church begin baptizing infants? What is the role of a godparent? How is ritual important?

Authoritative, lively, and full of video examples of baptisms, Pastor Stendahl and Father Scirghi then walk through five essential parts of the ritual of baptism, one-by-one, explaining in detail what each step means. They answer tough questions that Christians have today about this sacrament, explain what it means to remember our baptism, and how, as Christians, our baptism carries us through until our death.

The DVD is 60 minutes long and a discussion guide is included in the case.

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Where Will the Walkabouts Be?

Locations around the diocese were chosen to ensure that no one would need to travel more

than two hours in order to participate.�

AbingdonMarch 1, 2013

4:00 ~ 7:00 p.m.St. Thomas' Episcopal Church

125 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210

LynchburgMarch 2, 2013

9:30 a.m. ~ 12:30 p.m.St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

605 Clay St., Lynchburg, VA 24504

StauntonMarch 2, 2013

4:00 p.m. ~ 7:00 p.m.Stuart Hall School

235 W Frederick St., Staunton, VA 24401

SalemMarch 3, 2013

2:00 p.m. ~ 5:00 p.m.St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

42 East Main St., Salem, VA 24153

Tell Me About Walkabouts . . .

What Are Walkabouts?

The nominees for the Sixth Bishop of Southwestern Virginia will be presented to the diocese during the weekend of March 1, 2, and 3 in four Walkabouts. Walkabouts are designed as a time for the people of the diocese to get to know the nominees for bishop. All are welcome to attend, not only lay and clergy delegates, but all the laity and youth. This is your investment in the future leadership of the diocese. Our next bishop needs to know what is on our hearts and minds. Come, ask questions, listen, talk to your lay and clergy delegates. It will be a rich experience.

What Happens at Walkabouts?

You will be greeted warmly by the Transition Committee. Everyone will gather in the worship space for opening devotions, welcome, and brief introductions to the nominees.

You will be handed a numbered index card and asked to write down your questions for the nominees. Those in attendance will be divided into the same number of rooms as there are nominees. You will be directed to a room where a moderator will collect the questions.

The nominees will cycle through the rooms, spending 20 - 25 minutes with each group. The moderator will ask each nominee the same set of questions. There will be an option for a clergy-only room during each Walkabout, or clergy may choose to meet with lay groups. Youth will be guaranteed at least one question

per room.

What Else Do I Need To Know About Walkabouts?

Childcare will be provided at each Walkabout, and a short program for the children has been developed. Youth will join the adults.

A sampling will be videotaped and posted on the diocesan website, but everyone is encouraged to attend in person if possible. You may attend any and all Walkabouts; this gives you an opportunity to hear many more responses.

Refreshments will be served.

The election will take place the

Saturday after the Walkabouts, March 9, 2013.

What If I Still Have Questions?

Email questions to TransitionCommitteeDIOSWVA @gmail.com, or send by US Mail to

Jenny FifeChair, Transition Committee

2250 Maiden LaneRoanoke, VA 24015

Information provided here can also be found at http://bishopsearch andtransition.dioswva.org/ Information about the Farewell

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Medical care, legal advice, and clothing were also provided to the community by the mission. The school was in continuous operation for twenty-two years.

When the county finally provided a school and the St. John's school was no longer needed, the decision was made to shift the mission’s focus to Sunday School education and to make half of the school building into a sanctuary.

People rarely move mountains alone, but this mountain community did change because of St. John’s. Though St. John’s-in-the-Mountains no longer is in operation, its legacy remains etched in memory, both for those who live there today and

those who have moved away.

St. John's-in-the-Mountains has been restored to its former stateliness and will be for sale in the spring.

The building has great historical significance for Virginians and Episcopalians. It holds true to its past but has all of today’s amenities. Two other historically significant buildings on property await restoration. The property could be used as a family home, family compound, B&B, farm, or retreat. It is only minutes to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Ferrum College, and Philpot Lake. A total of twenty-one acres, both clear and wooded, with a stream running the length of the property's southern boundary, are included. Email the owners, Ann and Bill McCarthy, for more information at billymac1@embarq mail.com.Information and photos gathered from oldhouses.com, http://imagebase.lib.vt.edu, and www.mtnlaurel.com.

St. John's-in-the-Mountains

St. John’s-in-the Mountains Episcopal Mission began in or around 1914 as a mission school with the intention of bringing education to the mountain people of the Endicott, Virginia, community. In purpose and in appearance, it was almost identical to the original building at the Phoebe Needles Camp and Conference Center, Inc. The rocks used to build the building were all picked up and hauled by people in the community, free of charge.

The mission school at St. John's-in-the-Mountains began with eighteen students, and at one time there were over one hundred students in attendance. Up to two years of high school curriculum were offered. Weaving and quilting, along with other crafts, were taught to the mountain women in another building. Mountain families were encouraged to establish cottage industries of the various trades. Their wares were marketed through the church in places as far away as New York. Proceeds were applied to sustaining the mission and providing "cash money" to the mountain economy by way of the local crafters.

St. John’s-in-the-Mountains Episcopal Mission School. The two-story home behind it was the mission home residence of the staff and faculty.

Students at St. John's-in-the-Mountains Mission School

Top to bottom: Front view of the former mission building, back view with garden, kitchen area of the gathering room, dining

and living area of the gathering room, view of Buttermilk Creek

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A r o u n d t h e D i o c e s e a n d B e y o n d c o n t i n u e d f r o m p a g e 1

Have you found and "liked" the diocesan Facebook page? Each week you'll find the Sunday collect, diocesan news, cartoons, prayers, a mystery set of doors from one of our fifty-six parishes, and more. Look for us at http://www.facebook.com/DIOSWVA.

St. Paul's, Lynchburg invites you to Celtic Evensong Services on February 10 and March 17, at 5:00 PM. The church is located at 605 Clay St., Lynchburg, VA 24504. For more information, call 434-845-7301 or email [email protected].

A Stuart Hall School Informational Tour will take place on February 12, from 8:30-10:30 AM. The school is located at 235 West Frederick Street, Staunton, VA 24401. You and your child are invited to join Stuart Hall staff to learn more about Stuart Hall Middle and Upper School programs. Speak one-on-one with Admissions representatives and Division Directors and tour the exceptional Staunton Campus. Street parking is available; please use the Fillmore Street entrance. Call 540-885-0356 or email [email protected] to RSVP.

The Leadership Program for Musicians (LPM) presents a special one-day workshop to enrich the music ministry of your congregation. "The Music of the Spheres . . . Choral Anthems from Hymnals and Beyond" will be held on Saturday, March 9, at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, 4819 Monument Avenue, Richmond. Early bird fee of $45 includes lunch and your free

anthem packet. The fee after February 28 is $60.

The morning session will cover using hymns as anthems. Our hymnals provide a wonderful resource for choirs with limited resources—ideas you’ll take home! The afternoon session will be on anthem reading--unison, two- and

Facts about the Electing Council To Be Held March 9• Place: St. John's Episcopal Church, corner of Jefferson St. and Elm Ave., Roanoke, Virginia• Time: Check-in is 8:45-9:45 AM in the Parish Hall. The meeting will begin promptly at 10:00 AM.• Registration is electronically on-line through the diocesan website (www.dioswva.org), in the same manner as Council registration, beginning the Sunday afternoon of Annual Council, January 27, 2013.• Registration fee for all delegates, lay and clergy, is $15.00 which includes a boxed lunch.• Registration fee for visitors is $15.00 which includes a boxed lunch.• On-line registration will close at 11:59 PM on March 1. • Boxed lunches will not be available for anyone registering on site on March 9.• Elected delegates will be the same ones who served at Annual Council in January 2013. (Delegate status may be transferred to an elected alternate as recorded on the Certificate of Election in order for the alternate to receive the election material.)• The election will be folded into the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, occurring between the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Table• Delegates and visitors will be seated separately in the nave. Seating of visitors is on a first come, first served basis.• An election is accomplished by a nominee receiving a simple majority of the votes on the same ballot from both the lay delegates and the clergy delegates.• An offering will be received during the Eucharist at the Electing Council on March 9. Bishop Powell has indicated the proceeds will be presented to the bishop-elect for his/her Discretionary Fund.

Find latest information and updates at http://BishopSearchAndTransition.dioswva.org/

three-part, and simple four-part anthems. This will be fun and stimulating.

Ellen Johnston, Martha Burford, David Sinden, and Kevin Feltmann will serve as leaders.

To register, send name(s) and check to: Nellwyn BeamonChurch of the Ascension405 Talbot Hall RoadNorfolk VA 23505.

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DIOSWVA Youth and

Youth MinistriesNews, Updates, and Plans

--Aimee BostwickDiocesan Youth Coordinator

Happening #6 February 22-24, 2013

“Remind Me of Who I Am”Rector: Allie Chamberlain

(St. Thomas', Christiansburg)

Youth in grades 9--12 are invited to attend this weekend of spiritual reflection. The weekend is entirely led by youth, and through sharing of our stories we grow closer to one another and to God. Applications can be found online and are due to Aimee Bostwick in the diocesan office by Wednesday, February 15.

YMT Applications and Retreat

Applications for YMT are now being accepted. If you are in grades 8--11, please consider joining us as we continue to offer wonderful experiences for

the youth in our diocese. Applications are due by Wednesday, March 6, with two letters of reference. Please visit the youth website for more instructions.

The YMT retreat will be held on March 15--17 at Phoebe Needles and attendance is strongly encouraged. Contact Aimee Bostwick for more information.

Youth Presence Is Requested at March Walkabouts . . .

March 1, 2, 3

What is a walk-about? This is an opportunity for our diocese--including our youth--to have the opportunity to meet the nominees for our next bishop and ask them questions. Youth attendance is very important. They will be given the opportunity to put forth at least one question to the nominees in each room where youth are present. Please feel free to contact Aimee Bostwick with any questions you may have and to discuss how parishes can work together to help one another with transporation.

Walkabouts are scheduled as follows, and you may attend as many as you wish:

AbingdonMarch 1; 4:00 ~ 7:00 PM

St. Thomas' Episcopal Church125 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA

24210

LynchburgMarch 2; 9:30 AM ~ 12:30 PM

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church605 Clay St., Lynchburg, VA 24504

StauntonMarch 2; 4:00 PM ~ 7:00 PM

Stuart Hall School235 W Frederick St., Staunton, VA

24401

SalemMarch 3; 2:00 PM ~ 5:00 PM

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church42 East Main St., Salem, VA 24153

Locations around the diocese were chosen so that no one would have to drive more than two hours in order to participate.

Mass on the Mountain Eagle Rock

April 12--13

Emmanuel, Eagle Rock, will be the location for our spring MOM. Youth and their families are invited to join us for a night of camping and exploring the Eagle Rock area. Saturday will be filled with exploring the area; we will have lunch at Maw and Paw’s restaurant (best hamburgers anywhere!) and play on the river. We will end our time together with a Bluegrass Mass for the community to enjoy outside at Emmanuel, Eagle Rock. More details are to come, but please mark your calendars now!

BYE! Bradford Youth Exchange

Upcoming Youth Events:

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A Few More Youth Event DatesMarch 15--17

YMT Retreat at Phoebe Needles

April 12--13Mass on the Mountain at Emmanuel,

Eagle Rock

May 3--5

Spring Youth Event at Phoebe Needles

Questions? Suggestions? Big ideas to share?Visit the diocesan youth

website at http://youth. dioswva .org/ to learn more about these events, or

contact Aimee Bostwick at abostwick@ dioswva.org.

It is our turn to cross the pond…to travel to Bradford England for our exchange with their diocese. Youth who are 18 to 21 years of age may apply. Applications are due February 25 and can be found on the diocesan youth website. The

dates of the trip are not set in stone but will be around July 23 through August 11. Please know the dates may fluctuate a day or so in either direction. It is hoped that BYE will not conflict with the consecration on July 20. There will be a date set for interviews for those who apply. Please contact Aimee Bostwick for more information. Our chaperons this year will be Vera and Webster Trant, members of St. Stephen's, Forest, and long-time youth workers in our diocese. We will learn more about them in next months Connections.

“If the Good Lord's Willin’ and the Creek Don’t Rise . . . A Diocesan Youth Journey”

July 12--21, 2013For Senior High youth

(rising 8th--12th graders)

This will be a trip of exploration for the youth of our diocese--an

opportunity to reach out to others and to fall in love with the

literature, music, and history of Southwestern Virginia. We will travel the “Crooked Road” and

reach out to our friends in Bluefield, Pocahantas, Tazewell,

Eagle Rock, Roanoke, and Glasgow. Our trip will culminate at the consecration of the 6th Bishop of

our diocese. We will attend the service, celebrate, continue our

work, and enjoy some play time on the James River.

Following the Crooked Road from Christ, Pocahantas ,to� Emmanuel, Eagle Rock

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National Episcopal Health Ministries

Faith Community (Parish) NursingKeeping Your Heart Happy

The Rev. Judy SpruhanDiocesan NEHM Liaison

February is Heart Health Month. We all know the usual advice given by medical professionals to help protect our hearts, things such as eating more fruits and vegetables, avoiding foods high in cholesterol, lowering salt intake, and physical activity. However, we may not always consider the effect of stress on the health of our hearts.

Stress affects our hearts in significant ways. When we experience stress, our heart rate and blood pressure rise due to the hormonal “fight or flight” response. This is true even with “good” stress. As one author once expressed it, our bodies do not know the difference between hearing very bad news and listening to the Overture from “The Magic Flute.” We cannot avoid all stress, nor should we. Stress keeps us alert and prepares us for dealing with threats to our bodies and minds. However, too much stress can affect other heart-risky behaviors such as smoking, overeating, and lack of interest in physical activity.

Here are some suggestions that can help reduce stress in our lives:

Build a Support System

This may include your spouse, family, close friends, or a support group where you can talk with others with similar concerns.

Individual counseling can also be an effective support.

Recognize Your Stress Triggers

Learn to identify the things in your life which trigger stress. This may be your workload at your job, frustrating relationship with family or friends, commuting¸ anxiety about your health, etc. Once you have identified these triggers, try to figure out how you might avoid these triggers or cope better with them. Obviously, quitting your job in today’s economy is probably not a wise strategy. However, finding ways to manage the stresses of work can help keep your job from killing you! Again, support groups and individual therapy may be needed if some of these triggers are unavoidable.

Schedule in “Time-Outs”

There have been many articles recently suggesting the effectiveness of “time-out” during the workday. These time outs may be as simple as taking a “Ten Minute Sabbath” to sit

quietly away from your desk. If you cannot leave your desk, closing the door will help you set this time apart. A brisk walk around the office or around the block can help. Standing or seated stretches are also a good idea.

Find Fun Stress-Relieving Activities

Choose an activity that you enjoy, whether walking the dog, dancing to oldies music (with air guitar if you’re so inclined!), listening to soft, relaxing music (I wouldn’t suggest Metallica), or another form of exercise. Yoga, Tai Chi, and other slow movement exercises are also

effective for many people. Read a good book or practice a musical instrument (for fun, not performance). Incidentally, pets are wonderful for lowering stress, and they love the attention.

Learn How To Say “No”

One of the best ways to avoid too much stress in your life is to learn to set

limits on how much you take on. As much as we love to be appreciated and feel we are indispensable, taking on too much is probably the number one reason we become overwhelmed. Be assertive when necessary to help manage your work load and volunteer activities to assure you have enough time and energy to do what needs to be done while leaving time for your own relaxation and stress management.

Have a Happy Valentine’s Day and love your heart this month!

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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

Laycock, Brad2725 Wilshire Ave., SWRoanoke, VA 24015(540) 765-4889

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

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) 342-7229

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

Smith, Harmon2228 Karen Dr.Salem 24153(540) 389-5205

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. Our new bishop's visitations 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, PedlarMills09 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 2 01303 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 TazewellCluster

July 201307 Reserved14 Good Shepherd, Blue Grass (Bp. Powell’s final visitation)21 St. Elizabeth’s, Roanoke (the new bishop’s 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 HouseMarch01-03 Walkabouts with bishop nominees09 Electing Council14 Education Consortium15--17 YMT Retreat at Phoebe Needles23 Executive Board29 Good Friday; Evans House closed31 Easter Sunday31 Certificates of election due

April 01 Deadline for parishes to ask bishop for permission to use non-CPA audit01 Evans House closed11 Education Consortium12--13 MOM at Emmanuel, Eagle Rock; Blue Grass Mass14 Augusta Convocation MeetingSt. Luke’s, Hot Springs21 Roanoke Convocation MeetingSt. James’, Roanoke28 New River Convocation MeetingSt. Thomas’, Christiansburg

May03--05 SYE at Phoebe Needles05 Abingdon Convocation MeetingSt. Thomas’, Abingdon09 Education Consortium19 Lynchburg Convocation MeetingSt. Stephen’s, Forest27 Memorial Day; Evans House closed

Another Way to Improve Your Day in Just Five Minutes8. Keep a gratitude diary. Take a minute every day to write down what you're thankful for--big or small. It's easy to vent about weather, traffic, or job woes but complaining brings negative energy along with it. Being thankful for what you have can make you appreciate all the positives in your life.

Italics indicate changes in the previously published schedule.

--Suggestions adapted from webmd.com by Church Medical Trust

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

Born in Raleigh, North Carolina, to an enslaved woman and a white man, presumably her mother's master, Anna Julia was an academically gifted child and received a scholarship to attend St. Augustine Normal School and Collegiate Institute, a school founded by the Episcopal Church to educate African-American teachers and clergy. There she began her membership in the Episcopal Church. After forcing her way into a Greek class designed for male theology students, Anna Julia later married the instructor, George A.C. Cooper, the second African-American ordained to the Episcopal priesthood in North Carolina. After her husband's death in 1879, Cooper received degrees in mathematics from Oberlin College, and was made principal of the only African-American high school in Washington, D.C. She was denied reappointment in 1906 because she refused to lower her educational standards. Throughout her career, Cooper emphasized the importance of education to the future of African-Americans and was critical of the lack of support they received from the church. An advocate for African-American women, Cooper assisted in organizing the Colored Women's League and the first Colored Settlement House in Washington, D.C. She wrote and spoke widely on issues of race and gender and took an active role in national and international organizations founded to advance African-Americans. At the age of fifty-five she adopted the five children of her nephew. In 1925, Cooper became the fourth African-American woman to complete a Ph.D. degree, granted from the Sorbonne when she was sixty-five years old. From 1930-1942, Cooper served as president of Frelinghuysen University.

--from the Episcopal Women's History Project

The mission of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia is to challenge and support the creativity of our congregations

in Christian growthand global responsibility.

Almighty God,you inspired your servant

Anna Julia Haywood Cooper with the love of learning and the skill of teaching:

Enlighten us more and more through the discipline of learning,

and deepen our commitment to the education of all your children; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God,

for ever and ever. Amen.

Anna Julia Haywood CooperEducator, 1964

February 28from Holy Women, Holy Men

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