What Happened at the 228th Annual Convention of the Diocese of Virginia
Two weeks ago Diocesan Convention met in Arlington to bid a heart-felt farewell to Bishop Suffragan Susan Goff and recognized her unique role as Suffragan and Ecclesiastical Authority in the succession of diocesan leadership. Various policy resolutions, elections of clergy and lay people and reports are summarized here.
Bishop Eugene Sutton of the Diocese of Maryland, shared the journey his Diocese is on to direct funds toward reparations for programs that are building up the Black communities.
We welcomed Bishop-elect Mark Stevenson, Shrine Mont Camps Director James Williams, adopted a balanced budget (free of debt) and welcomed the. Church of Our Savior, Montpelier, to full parish’s status.
Thanks to Linda Kelleher for serving as St. Michael’s Lay Delegate.