The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia

The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia We are more than 6,000 households living out God's mission across central and southwestern Virginia. https://linktr.ee/episcopalswva

Our mission is to challenge and support the creativity of our congregations in Christian growth and global responsibility.

The newest issue of Bishop Karin's Monday Noon Notes is out now and features pictures from her Ordination and Consecrati...
06/16/2026

The newest issue of Bishop Karin's Monday Noon Notes is out now and features pictures from her Ordination and Consecration! Use this link to read more: https://conta.cc/4xpS5zT

To keep up with Bishop-elect Karin's updates, and other diocesan communications, make sure to subscribe to our diocesan newsletter, linked here: https://dioswva.org/welcome/newsletter/

We welcome The Rt. Rev. Karin MacPhail as the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia!
06/13/2026

We welcome The Rt. Rev. Karin MacPhail as the 7th Bishop of the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia!

The Ordination & Consecration of Bishop-elect Karin MacPhail is only 1 hour away! If you aren't attending in-person, you...
06/13/2026

The Ordination & Consecration of Bishop-elect Karin MacPhail is only 1 hour away! If you aren't attending in-person, you can still join us via livestream using the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HvgptfZ_mg

You can also find the livestream link via the linktree in our bio, the diocesan Youtube Channel () the diocesan website (dioswva.org), or via the livestream reminder email that went out this morning!

For those attending Bishop-elect Karin MacPhail's Ordination & Consecration in-person, we have access to many parking ar...
06/12/2026

For those attending Bishop-elect Karin MacPhail's Ordination & Consecration in-person, we have access to many parking areas for the day! Here is a map of usable lots and a key explaining how they work.

On the day of, there will be NO CHARGE in any of these lots, REGARDLESS of what the signage might say.

For more information, visit the Bishop Transition Page at dioswva.org via the linktree in our bio!

A silent prayer will take place at Bishop-elect Karin's Ordination & Consecration on Saturday, June 13th. Read here to f...
06/12/2026

A silent prayer will take place at Bishop-elect Karin's Ordination & Consecration on Saturday, June 13th. Read here to find out the meaning behind this prayer!

Here is a prayer for those traveling to Bishop-elect Karin's Ordination and Consecration this Saturday, June 13th! Also ...
06/11/2026

Here is a prayer for those traveling to Bishop-elect Karin's Ordination and Consecration this Saturday, June 13th! Also included are instructions on accessing the event livestream link via the diocesan website, the linktree in our bio, or the QR code in this post!

Here's a little history behind Bishop-elect Karin MacPhail's name!
06/11/2026

Here's a little history behind Bishop-elect Karin MacPhail's name!

Have you ever wondered why Bishop-elect Karin chose the Dogwood flower as the symbol on her crozier, her pectoral cross,...
06/10/2026

Have you ever wondered why Bishop-elect Karin chose the Dogwood flower as the symbol on her crozier, her pectoral cross, her ring, and even her vestments? Find out here, and learn the Legend of the Dogwood Tree!

Earlier today, the livestream link for Bishop-elect Karin's Ordination and Consecration went out in the most recent iss...
06/08/2026

Earlier today, the livestream link for Bishop-elect Karin's Ordination and Consecration went out in the most recent issue of her Monday Noon Notes (06-08-2026)!

You can also find the livestream link via the linktree in our bio and on the Diocesan Youtube channel. The livestream and prelude begin by 9:30 a.m. on June 13th.

The newest issue of Bishop-elect Karin's Monday Noon Notes is out now! Use this link to read more: https://conta.cc/4ufg...
06/08/2026

The newest issue of Bishop-elect Karin's Monday Noon Notes is out now! Use this link to read more: https://conta.cc/4ufg1Dd

To keep up with Bishop-elect Karin's updates, and other diocesan communications, make sure to subscribe to our diocesan newsletter, linked here: https://dioswva.org/welcome/newsletter/

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Roanoke, VA
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