Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Summer 2012 Issue | Page 31

SCENES FROM AROUND

the Diocese

Photo: Emily Cherry

(Clockwise from top left)
The Very Rev. Dr. Hilary Smith, rector of St. Paul’s Church-on-theHill, Winchester, celebrates the Blessing of the Bikes.

Photo: Drew Myers

People gather at St. Paul’s, Haymarket to celebrate the first
Episcopal worship service in the historic building in five years.
Participants in the Bishop’s Spring Conference for clergy, lay
professionals and spouses enjoy a hike to North Mountain at
Shrine Mont.
Photo: Emily Cherry

Members of the Diocese stand at the procession during the
Eucharist celebrated at the Special Electing Council at St.
George’s, Fredericksburg.
Young parishioners Tara and Charlotte participate in Olivet Church’s “Faith
in Action” Sunday mission work, which brought together members of the
congregation in local community outreach projects.
Frosty Owen and Malinda Collier of St. Mark’s, Richmond accept the
ROSMY Award for St. Mark’s support of Richmond’s LGBTQ community.
The Rev. Penny Bridges, the Rev. Ed Miller and Martha Burford provide
musical accompaniment at the Bishop’s Spring Conference.

Photo: Ed Keithly
Photo: Emily Cherry

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