Beloved siblings in Christ,

Your Search Committee is grateful to all those who participated in the recent listening sessions. The stories you shared, hopes and dreams you offered, and challenges you identified will help us reflect your voice in the Diocesan Profile. If you were unable to participate in a listening session, never fear, the Diocesan Survey is here. Follow this link to a survey where you can provide feedback similar to what was asked for at the listening sessions: Diocesan Survey. Even if you attended a listening session please consider filling out the survey, as well. The Diocesan Survey will be open until June 18.

Other opportunities to share with your search committee will be available in the coming week with various affinity group listening sessions. These will take place on Zoom (with one exception) and will be one hour in length. The dates, times, and Zoom links are as follows:

Persons of Color
Tuesday, June 10 at 5:30 p.m.
Host: The Rev. William Yagel
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8360465543?pwd=dTV6MU9SSmNOTlZvSVdhVWN4eHJxdz09&omn=83392345164
Meeting ID: 836 046 5543
Passcode: 209077

Clergy (Active & Retired Priests & Deacons)
Wednesday, June 11 at 3:00 p.m.
Hosts: The Rev. Sarah Lusk & John Jackson
https://virginiatech.zoom.us/j/7886751274?pwd=aEc5UnV5V3MyQ0xmdkpRSU9DcTBGQT09&omn=88297774297
Meeting ID: 788 675 1274
Passcode: 12345

LGBTQ+
Wednesday, June 11 at 5:00 p.m.
Host: John Cros
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/84805077015?pwd=pqw1YCgPDtIh95bFVeAEwNnQuJQ533.1
Passcode: 1SyDF4

Monacan Indian Nation (In-Person Meeting Only)
Wednesday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m.
Monacan Nation Community Center, Madison Heights
Host: The Rev. Donna Steckline

Please share this information widely in your parishes. Continue to pray for us as we undertake this holy work and pray for our next bishop in their time of discernment. The Holy Spirit is on the move.

Blessings,

The Rev. Sarah Lusk
Chair, Bishop Search Committee