Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Fall 2013 Issue | Page 4

Stretch and Renew at Annual Council Emily Cherry The 2014 Annual Council of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, gathering January 23-25 at the Downtown Marriott in Richmond, will provide the usual opportunities for business, election and budgets. It will also include plenty of time for fellowship and worship. But this year, members will see a focus on renewal, revisioning and re-energizing our shared work and ministries. “At the 2014 Annual Council, I invite you to join me in stretching out of our comfort zones to reach new heights, together as a diocese,” said the Rt. Rev. S