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 Stay in touch with the Diocese Here are just a few ways to stay up-to-date with the news, perspectives and discussions coming out of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. thediocese.net facebook.com/EpiscopalDioceseofVirginia facebook.com/VirginiaBibleChallenge flickr.com/EpiscopalDioceseofVirginia FILM & VIDEO PRINTS & SLIDES transferred to DVD IMAGES present past & [phone] [email protected] 8mm/Super 8/16mm film Open reel /cassette tape 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 800-DIOCESE 804-643-8451 Fax [phone] 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: [email protected] ex. 1042 Buck Blanchard, Director of Mission and Outreach: [email protected] 1016 Mary Anne Bryant, Assistant, Mission and Outreach: [email protected] 1017 Henry Burt, Secretary of the Diocese, Chief of Staff: [email protected] 1030 Joy Buzzard, Financial Administrator: [email protected] 1022 Frances Caldwell, Dir. of Development and Stewardship: [email protected] 1035 Ashley Cameron, Mission and Outreach Intern: [email protected] 1019 Emily Cherry, Communications Officer: [email protected] 1021 Laura Cramer, Benefits Administrator: [email protected] 1040 Stephanie Higgins, Assistant, Development & Stewardship: [email protected] 1029 Kathlyn Jones, Asst. to Bishop Goff: [email protected] 1031 Wilbert “Skeet” Jones, Sexton 1028 Ed Keithly, Assistant to the Canon to the Ordinary: [email protected] 1015 Michael J. Kerr, Treasurer: [email protected] 1020 Mildred Lofton, Bookkeeper: [email protected] 1023 Anna Moncure, Assistant Secretary: [email protected] 1025 Lindsay Ryland, Transition Ministry Officer: [email protected] 1013 Karen Smith, Receptionist/Assistant: [email protected] 1010 Michael Wade, Asst. to the Director of Christian Formation: [email protected] 1027 Amy Williams, Assistant to Bishop Johnston: [email protected] 1012 The Rev. Canon Pat Wingo, Canon to the Ordinary: [email protected] 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.