Bible Study by Sarah Krell
Bible study this morning is by Sarah Krell, the elder daughter of Pastor Chip Gunsten, who died on December 11. She has asked each year for this week of the year to write a devotion [...]
An Open Letter From Bishop Eaton to the Muslim American Community
On December 11, Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton released an open letter to the Muslim American Community that we have made available to you: Dear Muslim Sisters and Brothers, Grace and peace to you. I [...]
“Who’s My Neighbor?” Part Two: A Neighborly Christmas
This is the second of three articles written for the Virginia Synod by Dr. Mary Sue Dreier, the speaker of the 2015 Synod Assembly for the theme of "Knowing Your Congregational Neighborhood to Do God's [...]
Yorktown to Ecuador: “A Kind of Visit Made in the Love that God Is”
Vicar Suzanne with her new friends from Ecuador "From the moment I stepped foot onto the concrete playground of the Refugio, I was embraced by a multitude of beautiful souls; the youngest [...]
Transition Team Formed to Prepare for 2017 Bishop Election
This year Bishop James Mauney officially announced that he will be retiring after his current term as Bishop of the Virginia Synod ends in May of 2017. This news has led to appreciation for our [...]
“Who’s My Neighbor?” Part One: The Neighbor in the Neighborhood By: Mary Sue Dreier
This is a guest article written by Dr. Mary Sue Dreier, one of our keynote speakers for the 2016 Virginia Synod Assembly. Dr. Dreier is the Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Missional Leadership as [...]
Walking Together With Papua New Guinea
As Christians, we are a part of the body of Christ. Which means that we are not only connected to people in the United States, we also have brothers and sisters all over the world! [...]
A Prayer for the U.S. Senate
October 22nd was not just another day in the U.S. Senate. This was the day that Rev. Kathryn “Katie” Pocalyko was invited by Senator Mark Warner to open the session in prayer. The opening prayer (and [...]
Passions Outside of the Pulpit
When you see your pastor each week giving the sermon, in the office meeting with people, or leading a community outreach event, it can be easy to forget that your pastor has a life outside [...]
From Madgascar to Southwest Virginia
If your pastor was out of town in October, chances are you would have found him or her down at Virginia Beach for Gathering of the Ministerium. This annual event, hosted by the Virginia Synod, [...]