Virtual Vacation Bible School

Click here for Amazing Stories, Unexpected Storytellers, a virtual Vacation Bible School curriculum created by Southern Virginia's CE-Net (Christian Education Network), and other VBS resources for congregations and families.

Responding to coronavirus/COVID-19 in Southern Virginia

Click here for the latest 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.

Bishop Haynes to begin authorizing churches to re-gather for worship, June 16, 2020
According to the Virginia Department of Health, the data do now support a 14-day decline in new COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, deaths, and percent positivity. Bishop Haynes, therefore, is now ready to sign re-gathering applications that would authorize worship according to Phase 1 guidelines. Click here for more information.

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.