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 800-DIOCESE Bishop Suffragan: The Rt. Rev. Susan E. Goff 804-643-8451 Assistant Bishop: The Rt. Rev. Edwin F. Gulick Jr. Fax [phone] 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: [email protected] Buck Blanchard, Director of Mission and Outreach: [email protected] ex. 1042 1016 Communicants: $5/year Non-Communicants: $6/year Mary Anne Bryant, Assistant, Mission and Outreach: [email protected] 1017 Henry Burt, Secretary of the Diocese, Chief of Staff: [email protected] 1030 On the cover: The Diocese of Virginia has a strong commitment to supporting Joy Buzzard, Financial Administrator: [email protected] 1022 ministry for and to youth and young adults. In this issue, you’ll find profiles, Ashley Cameron, Mission and Outreach Intern: [email protected] 1019 stories and resources centered around ministry for these age groups. Emily Cherry, Communications Officer: [email protected] 1021 Illustration: John Dixon. Laura Cramer, Benefits Administrator: [email protected] 1040 Stephanie Higgins, Assistant, Development & Stewardship: [email protected] 1029 Kathlyn Jones, Assistant to Bishop Goff: [email protected] 1031 Wilbert “Skeet” Jones, Sexton 1028 Meg Schwarz, Assistant, Christian Formation: [email protected] 1043 Ed Keithly, Assistant to the Canon to the Ordinary: [email protected] 1015 Karen Smith, Receptionist/Assistant: [email protected] 1010 Michael J. Kerr, Treasurer: [email protected] 1020 Michael Wade, Asst. to the Director of Christian Formation: [email protected] 1027 Mildred Lofton, Bookkeeper: [email protected] 1023 Kate Wettstein, Assistant to Bishop Gulick: [email protected] Bill Martin, Assistant to the Secretary: [email protected] 1025 Amy Williams, Assistant to Bishop Johnston: [email protected] 1012 Andrew C. Patty, Bishop's Clerk: [email protected] 1038 The Rev. Canon Pat Wingo, Canon to the Ordinary: [email protected] 1024 Lindsay Ryland, Transition Ministry Officer: [email protected] 1013 Stay in touch with the Diocese Here are just a few ways to stay up-to-date with the news, perspectives and discussions coming out of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. thediocese.net facebook.com/EpiscopalDioceseofVirginia facebook.com/VirginiaBibleChallenge flickr.com/EpiscopalDioceseofVirginia 703-241-0441