Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Summer 2012 Issue | Page 8

ENERGY AND SPIRIT CONTINUE TO SURROUND DAYSPRING
EMILY CHERRY
The past weeks have been a time of transition for the Diocese of Virginia, as congregations
that have worshipped away from their home churches for over five years have made joyful
homecomings to their church buildings. In all, seven church properties and a number of
additional buildings and land parcels have been returned to the Diocese of Virginia following
the near conclusion of a five-year legal dispute.

And each has a different story to
shape their physical church will take in
tell. Telling these stories is a key part
the years to come. Meanwhile, they’re
of a Dayspring, the diocesan-wide
saying goodbye to the Rev. Kate Chipps,
effort to discern the work of the Holy
priest-in-charge, who has led them
Spirit with graciousness and patience
through this difficult process. Chipps will
as the Diocese explores how best to
retire in July.
use resources and properties for the

“The spirit of the church
ministry of the Church.
is moving more toward a positive

As the continuing congregations
dire