Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Winter 2013 Issue | Page 2

Who We Are
The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia

Virginia Episcopalian

For Christ. For this time. For all time.

Winter 2013
The Mayo Memorial Church House:
110 West Franklin St.

Published by the Diocese of Virginia – Circulation 19,500

Richmond, VA 23220-5095

Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Shannon S. Johnston

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Bishop Suffragan: The Rt. Rev. Susan E. Goff

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Assistant Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Edwin F. Gulick Jr.

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Editor: Emily Cherry
Design/Layout: John Dixon

The Episcopal Diocese of Virginia is a part of the world-wide Anglican Communion and

Advertising Assistant: Karen Smith

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

Virginia Episcopalian (ISSN 15353621, USPS 019711) is published quarterly by the

world through 183 congregations, six diocesan schools, two diocesan centers and six

Episcopal Diocese of Virginia, periodicals postage paid in Richmond, 23232-9998.

diocesan homes, and home to the largest Anglican seminary in the world. Our episcopal

Copyright 2012. Contact the editor for reprint permission. Views expressed in this

seat is the Cathedral Shrine of the Transfiguration, Orkney Springs. Organized 1785.

newspaper are not official statements of policy by the Diocese. Editorial/advertising
policy is set by the editor and Executive Board.

How to Reach the Diocesan Staff:
Paris Ball, Director of Christian Formation: [e-mail]
Buck Blanchard, Director of Mission and Outreach: [e-mail]

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Communicants: $5/year
Non-Communicants: $6/year

Mary Anne Bryant, Assistant, Mission and Outreach: [e-mail]

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Henry Burt, Secretary of the Diocese, Chief of Staff: [e-mail]

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On the cover: The Diocese of Virginia has a strong commitment to supporting

Joy Buzzard, Financial Administrator: [e-mail]

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ministry for and to youth and young adults. In this issue, you’ll find profiles,

Ashley Cameron, Mission and Outreach Intern: [e-mail]

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stories and resources centered around ministry for these age groups.

Emily Cherry, Communications Officer: [e-mail]

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Illustration: John Dixon.

Laura Cramer, Benefits Administrator: [e-mail]

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Stephanie Higgins, Assistant, Development & Stewardship: [e-mail] 1029
Kathlyn Jones, Assistant to Bishop Goff: [e-mail]

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Wilbert “Skeet” Jones, Sexton

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Meg Schwarz, Assistant, Christian Formation: [e-mail]

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Ed Keithly, Assistant to the Canon to the Ordinary: [e-mail]

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Karen Smith, Receptionist/Assistant: [e-mail]

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Michael J. Kerr, Treasurer: [e-mail]

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Michael Wade, Asst. to the Director of Christian Formation: [e-mail] 1027

Mildred Lofton, Bookkeeper: [e-mail]

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Kate Wettstein, Assistant to Bishop Gulick: [e-mail]

Bill Martin, Assistant to the Secretary: [e-mail]

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Amy Williams, Assistant to Bishop Johnston: [e-mail]

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Andrew C. Patty, Bishop's Clerk: [e-mail]

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The Rev. Canon Pat Wingo, Canon to the Ordinary: [e-mail]

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Lindsay Ryland, Transition Ministry Officer: [e-mail]

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