Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry - Harrisonburg

04/12/2026

03/31/2026

03/01/2026

Dear friends in Christ –

The world awoke on Saturday to the violence of war – to attack, and retaliation, and blame, and counteraccusation. Questions were quickly asked, and assertions just as quickly made. And through it all, lives are ended, or changed forever.

We, the bishops of Virginia, ask us all to set aside partisanship in this moment and remember that the majority of those lives are often innocent ones. Children will be orphaned, spouses will be widowed, and parents will be left to bury their daughters and sons. The effects of war know no nationality, creed, religion, or family relation – death and pain strike all equally. And through it all, God weeps at the suffering.

We urge the people of the Diocese of Virginia to read and take to heart the Anglican Archbishop of Jerusalem’s pastoral letter issued Saturday morning; to heed his call to pray for peace and to anchor our hearts in the spirit of love; and to remember that as Christians we are called by Jesus himself to see those who differ from us as neighbor and not as enemy.

We urge the faith communities of this diocese to find ways to put prayer into action – to embody justice. Gather, discern, speak out, put your resources to work to call the world to the love of Jesus. These are days that demand no less.

May God be with you and yours, and with the people of the Middle East, this day and always.

The Rt. Rev’d E. Mark Stevenson

The Rt. Rev’d Gayle E. Harris

The Rt. Rev’d Mark A. Bourlakas

Read Archbishop Hosam’s letter:https://www.episcopalchurch.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Image-2.jpeg.pdf

01/25/2026

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JANUARY 25
CANTERBURY CANCELED
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01/24/2026

Stay safe everyone!

❄🌬🌨️🚗🚙🛻STAY OFF THE ROADWAYS DURING THIS UPCOMING WINTER WEATHER EVENT🚚🚗🚐❄🌬🌨️

If you absolutely HAVE to be on the road (i.e., you're considered essential personnel such as public safety🚓🚑🚒, medical👩‍⚕️👨‍⚕️🏥, emergency public works🪏🛣️🚍, etc...) make sure you have an emergency winter weather kit for your vehicle! It's impossible to predict how long you may be stuck in hazardous winter conditions if you end up stranded on the roadways.

Tailor your winter car emergency supply kit to you and your family’s needs. Here are some suggested items:

-Blankets
-Drinking water and snacks for everyone in the car, including pets
-Boots
-Basic first-aid kit
-Warm coat and insulating layers (sweatpants, gloves, hat, socks,)
-Rags, paper towels, or pre-moistened wipes
-Basic set of tools
-Car emergency warning devices such as road flares or reflectors
-Ice scraper/snow brush
-Jumper cables/jump pack
-Fire extinguisher
-Cash
-Items for children such as diapers, baby wipes, toys, etc.
-Flashlight, with extra batteries
-Hand warmers
-Paper map
-Portable smartphone power bank
-Extra medication
-Garbage bags
-Traction aid such as sand, salt or non-clumping, cat litter
-Tarp, raincoat, and gloves
-Shovel

Before you head out, make sure your vehicle gas tank is full. Make sure it's fully charged if it's an electric vehicle.

For more information on how to prepare for winter weather, please visit:
vaemergency.gov/threats/winter-weather

12/11/2025

Last night of Study Break
The house is open until 11pm

Dinner @6
All kinds of left overs are in the kitchen:
Taco/nacho makings
Broccoli casserole
Russells Rolls
Cookies
Cuban stew
Kurdish soup
Mac & Cheese
Ice Cream & toppings

Compline @ 8

2 Corinthians 12:9
But Christ said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

12/10/2025

Wednesday Study Break

The night you've all been waiting for! Drum roll please:🥁🛢️🪘
🍞RUSSELL'S ROLLS & BROCCOLI CASSEROLE 🥦6:00pm

It’s free!
Bring friends!

Compline 8pm 🙏🏻

Canterbury House will be open until 11 PM tonight

Isaiah 40:30-31 Even youths shall faint and be weary, and the young shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

12/09/2025

Study Break:

Isaiah 41:13
I am the Lord your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.

Dinner 6pm
Tacos/nacho makings
Enough sweets for the whole campus

It’s free
Bring friends

Compline 9pm

Canterbury will be open until 11pm

12/02/2025

Canterbury is going on a service trip over spring break. We’ve raised ½ our needed funds, can you help us raise the rest? Every donation helps.

Canterbury Episcopal Campus Ministry-Harrisonburg, VA is orga… Canterbury Campus Ministry needs your support for Support Canterbury's Spring Break Service Trip

11/29/2025

Hey Canterburians:

Safe travels coming back tomorrow. I recommend you leave before noon so you don’t get caught in the traffic on 81.

Coming from nova where 66 and 81 come together, there is always a huge backup. A better way to go is exit I-66 onto Hwy 340S at Front Royal, take 340S to Highway 33 in Elkton; take 33 W. to Harrisonburg. It’s a mountain-ish road, but you will not sit in traffic.

From Richmond, take Highway 33W all the way to Harrisonburg. 

They are longer routes under normal circumstances, but coming back from break is not a normal circumstance. 

11/19/2025

It’s free!
Bring friends!

10/21/2025