Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Fall 2013 Issue | Page 11

So Just What is the Diocese Doing on Twitter?
Glad you asked! We here at the diocesan offices see
Twitter as a way to stay in touch and start conversations.
There are a few ways you can keep up with us on Twitter.
@TheDioceseVa
The diocesan Twitter feed will give you a glimpse of the
inner-workings of the diocesan offices at Mayo House.
We’ve been known to post pictures of staff meetings and
goings-on, as well as links to interesting news and stories.
@BishopGoff
Bishop Goff engages in reflections, travel updates and
more in her Twitter feed, offering a glimpse into the
working life of a bishop.

How Does Twitter Work?
A quick primer for Twitter newbies
Twitter is a social media tool in which users share
140-character-or-less posts, or “tweets.” A big part
of Twitter is being conversational – retweeting
other peoples’ tweets, mentioning others in your
tweets or replying to tweets you find interesting.
Hashtags also play an important role in Twitter
communications, as a way to create buzz around a
particular topic, idea or event.

@TheClerkVa
Bishop Johnston’s new clerk, Mitchell Sams, will be
picking up this Twitter feed with stories from the road.
Follow along with the bishop’s travels!
Twitter is not just about us putting information “out
there.” It’s about starting a conversation. So consider
joining us!

Liles continued from page 8

The scope of EPF today is wide.
“It’s not just about war anymore,”
said Liles. EPF focuses on issues of
capital punishment, violence against
the environment and violence against

women. Gun violence is high on their
radar, as well as peacekeeping in
Palestine and Israel. EPF has action
groups formed around those issues,
and those groups have created their
own network. “I’m really proud of the

work that they’re doing,” said Liles.

Liles served as interim director
of EPF before her appointment as
executive director in August. When
she’s not “keeping the peace,”
she enjoys running, spending time
outdoors and being with her family.
She and her husband, the Rev. Eric
Liles, rector of St. Paul’s, Ivy, live in the
Crozet area with their two children, a
4 ½-year-old son and a daughter who is
almost 2 years old.

In her new position that she’ll dive
into this fall, she’ll work from home,
focusing on funding, developing the
membership base and exploring ideas
for the future. She’ll attend biannual
board meetings to brainstorm ideas for
the future of EPF. And many of those
ideas will be relationship-focused.
Liles explained, “Most of my job is
being in touch with people around the
country and helping them live out their
baptismal covenant.” t

The Rev. Allison Liles (right) and Katie McCallister of Virginia Theological Seminary during a
Chicago retreat for adult activists that Liles co-led in 2012.

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