Responding to coronavirus/COVID-19 in Southern Virginia
Click here for messages from Bishop Haynes and the Advisory Panel for Re-Gathering the Church, and resources for congregations as Southern Virginia responds to coronavirus/COVID-19 in our communities.
National Day of Mourning and Lament on June 1
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has joined other faith leaders in calling for a national day of mourning and lament on June 1 as the United States exceeds 100,000 documented deaths from COVID-19, and he invites Episcopalians to commemorate the victims during worship services this weekend. More info here.
Thankful Thursdays, #SoVaGrateful
The Diocese of Southern Virginia invites all congregations to join the Thankful Thursday bell ringing and social media #SoVaGrateful efforts to let our health care workers and first responders know that their care and commitment to others is appreciated beyond what words can express. Click here for details.
The CARES Act
Click here for a summary of The CARES Act and the relief funding available for churches.
Diocesan staff teleworking
The Diocesan Office in Newport News is currently closed and staff are teleworking. You can reach each staff member via email and voicemail. Staff members will respond as soon as they are able. A directory of staff listings is available here.
