Parish Happenings & Updates

Parish Happenings & Updates

Emmanuel’s Table Receives Food Lion Grant

We are pleased to announce that the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded a $3,000 grant to Emmanuel’s Table at Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 12/2/2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News Release Contact: The Very Rev. Kathleen Murray 540-459-2720, 540-233-1888 beckfordrector@gmail.com Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Emmanuel’s Table at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Partnership increases access to nutritious food, provides nutrition education WOODSTOCK, VA – Emmanuel’s Table Food Pantry, which is sponsored by Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Woodstock, VA has…

In Memoriam: Joy Stevenson (updated)

Joyce Owen Stevenson Requiescat in pace It is with great sadness that I inform you that Joy, the devoted wife of Bishop E. Mark Stevenson, has died. Their journey together in life has been a reflection of her name. Grieving her death with our bishop are their children, grandchildren, and a multitude of family and friends. Those who knew Joy have spoken of her compassion, generosity of spirit, and loving presence. More than a partner in marriage, she engaged in her own…

John Douglas Woodward: Conversation and Book Signing

October 27, 2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm  Shrine Mont — Art Hall  Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt: Artwork and Letters by John Douglas Woodward is a beautiful and engaging presentation of drawings and letters by John Douglas Woodward (1846–1924), a prominent American artist/illustrator during the 1870s and 1880s. He was on assignment for New York publisher D. Appleton and Co. to make on-the-spot drawings for illustrations for Picturesque Palestine, Sinai and Egypt (1881–1883), which has been called the most…

Cantor sought for Emmanuel

At the request of our music director, with a goal of supporting and leading the congregation in the church’s music ministry during its 11:15 service, Emmanuel is seeking a cantor. The job description is below:  Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Woodstock, VA is searching for a Cantor Duties include leading congregational singing, singing the appointed psalm of the day and possibly a hymn-like offertory once a month. One service at 11:15. This is a paid position and is open to a male…

Statement from Bishop Stevenson on the Shooting in Pennsylvania

My dear siblings in Christ: Tonight, I ask you to join me in prayer. I pray for former President Donald Trump, that he may recover fully from the senseless violence of today. I pray for those who died, and for those who mourn. I give thanks for the first responders on the scene, and for all those who helped bring calm to chaos. I lift up the families of all involved, victims and perpetrator alike. And, I pray that God…