Virginia Episcopalian Magazine Winter 2013 Issue | Page 32

Take on the Bible Challenge As you read this, over 800 members of the Diocese of Virginia are participating in a year-long, diocesan-wide initiative to read the Bible to completion in one year. And now there’s a second chance for you to participate in the Bible Challenge, starting now. Each week, we send out a list of readings along with accompanying reflections, meditations, prayers and questions. We invite discussion and resource sharing on our Bible Challenge Facebook page at facebook.com/virginiabiblechallenge. same reading schedule, developed and offered by the Center for Biblical Studies, as Cycle One participants. Learn more and sign up online at thediocese.net/biblechallenge. Cycle One Participants: Tell us about your Bible-reading experience. Do you have any thoughts, reflections or advice for the next cycle’s participants? Share your thoughts with us by e-mailing Emily Cherry at [email protected]. Cycle Two of the Bible Challenge started on New Year’s Eve – but it’s not too late to catch up. Participants will follow the GH_DoV Ad_Nov12_Layout 1 11/13/12 12:39 PM Page 1 Celebrating a Tradition of Excellence, Creativity and Individuality S teeped in the tradition of the Episcopal Church, Goodwin House Alexandria and Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads have a proven history of providing exceptional lifestyle and care for older adults in the Northern Virginia. Both Communities have: n Spectacular art and education programs n Opportunities for community engagement and volunteering n On staff Chaplains with various services throughout the week n Formal, casual & outdoor dining venues n Wellness Centers and health clubs with indoor pools n Our lifecare program as well as Long-term Care Insurance and refundable entrance fee options Call or come see us today. Goodwin House Alexandria 4800 Fillmore Ave. Alexandria, VA 22311 703-578-1000 Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads 3440 S. Jefferson St. Falls Church, VA 22041 703-820-1488 www.goodwinhouse.org 30 Virginia Episcopalian / Winterl 2013