Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Spring 2012 Issue | Page 2

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR WHO WE ARE Here’s what some of our readers are saying about the new Virginia Episcopalian Magazine: THE EPISCOPAL DIOCESE OF VIRGINIA We really enjoy the new format of the Virginia Episcopalian. It’s colorful, inviting, eye catching, easy to read AND, as usual, interesting to read. Chris Umburger, St. Andrew’s, Burke I have been a priest of the Diocese of Virginia for 55 years – in and out now and then – but always called this home. The new look in the Virginia Episcopalian is the best thing yet. Congratulations. The Rev. William Dols, Retired Clergy 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: I would like to congratulate you and others who contributed to the new quarterly Virginia Episcopalian. The first issue was so attractive and readable – I sat down and read it cover to cover. All the articles were well-written and interesting. It was especially encouraging to read about what young people are doing in the Church. Thank you for all you do for the Diocese. Vickie Gottlob, St. Paul’s Memorial, Charlottesville Paris Ball, Director of Christian Formation: [email protected] ex. 1042 We’d love to hear from you! Share your thoughts and feedback on the Virginia Episcopalian with Emily Cherry, editor: [email protected]. The Rev. Canon Susan Goff, Canon to the Ordinary: [email protected] 1011 Kathlyn Jones, Asst., Office of Christian Formation: [email protected] 1031 Wilbert “Skeet” Jones, Sexton 1028 Austin Bartenstein, Bishop’s Clerk: [email protected] 1038 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 Emily Cherry, Communications Officer: [email protected] 1021 Laura Cramer, Benefits Administrator: [email protected] 1040 Ed Keithly, Assistant to the Canon to the Ordinary: [email protected] 1015 Michael J. Kerr, Treasurer: [email protected] 1020 Mildred Lofton, Bookkeeper: [email protected] Chris Miller, Temp. Assistant to Bishop Gulick: [email protected] Anna Moncure, Assistant to the Secretary: [email protected] Richmond area choir for grades 4-11 Choral experience not required Auditions: 804.288.2867 saintstephensrichmond.net/vgc 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] Stipends| Scholarships Touring | Summer Camp 1023 703-824-1325 1012 VIRGINIA EPISCOPALIAN SPRING 2012 Published by the Diocese of Virginia–Circulation 19,850 Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston Assistant Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Edwin F. Gulick Jr. Editor: Emily Cherry FILM & VIDEO PRINTS & SLIDES transferred to DVD IMAGES present past & [phone] [email protected] 8mm/Super 8/16mm film Open reel /cassette tape 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: Dayspring, illustrated by John Dixon.