We dream and work to foster Beloved Community where all people may experience dignity and abundant life and see themselves and others as beloved children of God.
The BECOMING Beloved Community Guiding Team and accompanying resources can help you to understand and take up the commitment necessary to form loving, liberating, and life-giving relationships with each other. Together, we are growing as reconcilers, justice-makers, and healers in the name of Christ as we live out our Baptismal Covenant.
Guiding Team
Members of the Diocesan Guiding team can meet with individuals, parishes, or convocations about resources and support for the ministry of Beloved Community.
The Guiding Team focuses our Becoming Beloved Community ministry in the areas of Education/Resources, History, Action, and Worship.
Resources
There is a wide range of resources available for individuals, parishes, and convocations. Click on the button below for a list of curricula, books, programs, and websites.
Diocesan Beloved Community Grants
In continuing the mission imperative of Becoming Beloved Community, Bishop Mark asked the Diocesan Guiding team to focus on Justice Stewardship in our parishes by establishing the Beloved Community Grants. The amount of $30,000 has been budgeted in 2025 for parishes to continue the mission and ministry of Beloved Community in their parish and community. This is an opportunity to be creative, take action, learn more and support those who are being discriminated against and marginalized.
You will find information about the grants and the application attached below. The first round of grant applications are due May 1.
If you have questions, please contact Canon Pattie Ames.
Parish Ministries
Parishes across the Diocese are involved with Becoming Beloved Community ministries. Check back here to see what is going on in individual parishes.
- STEPS (Supporting Transitions by Engaging in Parolee Sponsorships)
Contact Anna Crockett, STEPS Coordinator, for more information. - Red Door Campus Ministry with Grace, Radford
LGBTQ+ welcoming and affirming group that also serves the community with a Blessings Box with free food available for the students and community and clothes closet for people in transition.
Contact the Rev. William Yagel for more information. - Afghan Refugee Project in the Roanoke Convocation
Contact Jan Therien for more information. - Ecumenical Approach to MLK Day
Contact the diocese admin at [email protected] for more information.
Diocesan Events
The Diocese sponsors Becoming Beloved Community events such as Zoom discussions, educational offerings, pilgrimages, and other programs.
- BBC Ministry in Action – A Zoom presentation about BBC parish ministries around the Diocese
Beloved Community Ministry in Action