Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Fall 2012 Issue | Page 2

Letter to the Editor
Though I enjoyed and read every page of the Virginia
Episcopalian in its old format, I would disagree with the
letter in the summer issue which stated this new format
has the appearance of a corporate annual report. This new
format allows much more creative freedom, particularly
with layout, color and photographs. I find it much more
inviting to read, which, of course, is the goal.

In all that has been written before, during and after
our recent General Convention, one of the themes that
most everybody seems to agree on is that we can’t “do
Church” as we have in the past.  This is certainly true in the
realm of communications and evangelism. The new format
will provide a wider diversity of expression, and our new
suffragan bishop’s painting on last month’s cover, “Celestina
Asleep in the Colors,” is a shining example of the beauty
and power of color reproductions and of how we can now
showcase artistic expressions of the divine.

I look forward to more innovations in the way we
communicate the unique strengths of our denomination.
Scott Christian
St. James’, Warrenton

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Who We Are
The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia
For Christ. For this time. For all time.
The Mayo Memorial Church House:
110 West Franklin St.
Richmond, VA 23220-5095
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The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia is a part of the world-wide Anglican Communion and
the Episcopal Church. We are a community of more than 80,000 baptized members and
425 clergy in 38 counties of central, northern and northwestern Virginia, serving the
world through 183 congregations, six diocesan schools, two diocesan centers and six
diocesan homes, and home to the largest Anglican seminary in the world. Our episcopal
seat is the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration, Orkney Springs. Organized 1785.
How to Reach the Diocesan Staff:
Paris Ball, Director of Christian Formation: [e-mail]
ex. 1042
Buck Blanchard, Director of Mission and Outreach: [e-mail]
1016
Mary Anne Bryant, Assistant, Mission and Outreach: [e-mail]
1017
Henry Burt, Secretary of the Diocese, Chief of Staff: [e-mail]
1030
Joy Buzzard, Financial Administrator: [e-mail]
1022
Frances Caldwell, Dir. of Development and Stewardship: [e-mail] 1035
Ashley Cameron, Mission and Outreach Intern: [e-mail]
1019
Emily Cherry, Communications Officer: [e-mail]
1021
Laura Cramer, Benefits Administrator: [e-mail]
1040
Stephanie Higgins, Assistant, Development & Stewardship: [e-mail] 1029
Kathlyn Jones, Asst. to Bishop Goff: [e-mail]
1031
Wilbert “Skeet” Jones, Sexton
1028
Ed Keithly, Assistant to the Canon to the Ordinary: [e-mail]
1015
Michael J. Kerr, Treasurer: [e-mail]
1020
Mildred Lofton, Bookkeeper: [e-mail]
1023
Anna Moncure, Assistant Secretary: [e-mail]
1025
Lindsay Ryland, Transition Ministry Officer: [e-mail]
1013
Karen Smith, Receptionist/Assistant: [e-mail]
1010
Michael Wade, Asst. to the Director of Christian Formation: [e-mail] 1027
Amy Williams, Assistant to Bishop Johnston: [e-mail]
1012
The Rev. Canon Pat Wingo, Canon to the Ordinary: [e-mail]
1024

Virginia Episcopalian
Fall 2012
Published by the Diocese of Virginia – Circulation 19,500
Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston
Bishop Suffragan: The Rt. Rev. Susan E. Goff
Assistant Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Edwin F. Gulick Jr.
Editor: Emily Cherry
Design/Layout: John Dixon
Advertising Assistant: Karen Smith
Virginia Episcopalian (ISSN 15353621, USPS 019711) is published quarterly by the
Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, periodicals postage paid in Richmond, 23232-9998.
Copyright 2012. Contact the editor for reprint permission. Views expressed in this
newspaper are not official statements of policy by the Diocese. Editorial/advertising
policy is set by the editor and Executive Board.
Communicants: $5/year
Non-Communicants: $6/year
On the cover: Food is the focus for the 2012 cycle of Mustard Seed Grants.
The Diocese awarded over $50,000 in grants this year to strengthen and grow
church ministries – including the community garden at All Souls', Mechanicsville,
whose bounty is pictured here. Read more on page 16.