Liturgy and Church Music in the Diocese of Virginia

06/12/2026

The Diocese of Virginia was glad to host the annual Bishops Executive Assistants Together (B+E+S+T) conference in May in Alexandria. Nearly 80 executive assistants gathered from across the U.S., Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Honduras, with all meetings held at historic Christ Church in Old Town. Twelve bishops from Province III took part, including all three of our own, and the Rev. Shirley Smith Graham served as a keynote speaker and workshop leader. We're grateful to everyone who made the week possible.

06/08/2026

What would it take for congregations to become places where all ages truly belong? This question shaped a recent gathering of the Pathways to Prayer and Practice cohort, as leaders from across the Diocese of Virginia met with Canon Wendy Claire Barrie to reflect on intergenerational ministry and worship.

Building on earlier work recognizing the gifts already present in congregations, participants explored how relationships across generations form the foundation of shared faith.

Read more in "Belonging Across Generations: Reflections from the Pathways Cohort" below: https://episcopalvirginia.org/pathways/belonging-across-generations-reflections-from-the-pathways-cohort/

06/06/2026

All are invited to the sixth annual Community Juneteenth Celebration, hosted jointly by St. John’s, St. Philip’s, St. Peter’s, and Calvary Hanover Episcopal Churches, with financial support also from St. Paul’s.

In addition to celebrating Juneteenth as the day of African American freedom, the event celebrates the history of the historic Black Episcopal churches of the Richmond area and the collaboration with St. John’s, which was instrumental in the founding of St. Peter’s.

More information and schedule details here: https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/juneteenth-joint-service-and-community-celebration/

06/01/2026

Listen to Holy Eucharist with “Mass No. 3 in B-flat Major” by Franz Schubert on SoundCloud

GHTC presents the release of professional recordings from Holy Communion with Mass No. 3 in B-flat Major by Franz Schubert held on Sunday, May 3rd. The recordings are available on SoundCloud now!

06/01/2026

God willing, The Rt. Rev’d Mark A. Bourlakas, Assistant Bishop of Virginia, will ordain Melissa Ann Carter to the Sacred Order of Deacons on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church - Sharon Chapel in Alexandria.

Clergy are invited to vest and process; please arrive by 9:30 a.m. The color of the day is Red.

For more information go here: https://episcopalvirginia.org/event/ordination-of-melissa-ann-carter-to-the-sacred-order-of-deacons/

05/31/2026

05/30/2026

Are you traveling near Greenwood this weekend? Visit Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Greenwood, VA - where all are welcome! Learn more & find service times at the link below: https://www.emmanuelgreenwood.org/

05/16/2026

Are you traveling near Goochland this weekend? Visit Grace Episcopal Church - where all are welcome! Learn more & find service times at the link below: https://gracechurchgoochland.org/

05/09/2026

Are you traveling near Hayes this weekend? Visit Abingdon Episcopal Church - where all are welcome! Learn more & find service times at the link below: https://www.abingdonchurch.org/

05/02/2026

Are you traveling near Rixeyville this weekend? Visit Little Fork Episcopal Church - where all are welcome! Learn more & find service times at the link below: https://www.littleforkchurch.org/