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Outdoor Worship Service

by Church Staff

Manakin will offer an additional service option on some Sundays throughout the summer for those who would like to worship in person but are not quite ready to do so inside.

Weather permitting, a 5:00 p.m. Eucharist service will be held on:

May 2
May 16
June 6
June 27
July 11
August 1
August 15

The service will take place in a worship area set up behind the church. Those interested in attending are invited to dress casually. Picnic table seating is available, or bring your own lawn chair.

Regathering for Worship

by Church Staff

Joyous news! Thanks to a decline in the state’s and our area’s COVID-19 positivity rate, Bishop Haynes has authorized us to regather for in-person worship. To support the health and safety of all, guidelines will be in place, as they were when we regathered over the summer. Masks must be worn, social distancing guidelines must be followed, and there will be no congregational singing.

Starting March 14, we will begin holding two services each Sunday, one at 8:00 a.m. and one at 10:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m. Service

  • Will be held in person.
  • You do not need to contact the church in advance if you plan to attend this service.

10:00 a.m. Service

  • Will be held in person and also livestreamed.
  • Due to capacity limits, the church needs to know in advance who plans to attend in person. Please call the church office by noon on Friday of each week in which you plan to attend the Sunday service.

Information about Holy Week Services will be forthcoming.

Blessing of the Animals

by Church Staff

These unusual times prompted Manakin to reimagine its annual Blessings of the Animals. This year, we invite you to bring your pet or pets to our St. Francis drive through Pet Blessing on Sunday, October 4. From 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., drive through the circle at Denny Hall and receive a blessing and a treat for your beloved pets.  

In-Person Services and Activities cancelled until further notice

by Church Staff

Manakin received word from the Diocese that all in-person services and activities are cancelled until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  In part, this is the Bishop’s message:

On March 12, we directed Episcopal communities in our Diocese to suspend all church activities including gatherings for public worship for a period of two weeks in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19 disease caused by the now pandemic coronavirus. At that time that we promised that would re-evaluate by March 26. I think it is safe to say that even with March 26 still a few days away, we all realize that our time of social distancing will extend far beyond that date. The Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization have suggested a period of up to 8 weeks. Sadly, these 8 weeks encompass our most sacred times of Holy Week and Easter, a time when more people gather to receive the Eucharist than at any other time. How can we NOT gather, we wonder? And yet, our Presiding Bishop Michael Curry has asked us to do just that and to encourage and engage online and in-home resources for worship.

In light of Bishop Curry’s advice, the advice of health professionals monitoring the pandemic and the directions of government officials, public gatherings for worship continue to be suspended in the Diocese of Southern Virginia until further notice – a time frame which regrettably includes the liturgies for Holy Week and Easter.

 

To read the Bishop’s full message, visit the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Virginia website.

In-Person Services and Activities Cancelled through March 26

by Church Staff

In Virginia and across the United States, individuals, communities, schools, businesses, churches and countless others have been taking steps to mitigate the impact of the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Working from home; cancelling or postponing events and gatherings; and temporarily closing schools and businesses are among the steps being taken to enact social distancing practices in an effort to lessen the spread of the virus.

Given this rapidly evolving situation and to safeguard our parishioners, clergy, staff and our communities, Bishop Susan Haynes announced on March 12 that she is cancelling all in-person church activities, including services in the Diocese of Southern Virginia for the next two weeks. The Diocese will continue to monitor information and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control, the World Health Organization, and community health professionals, and by March 26, it will share further guidance about future church activities.

During this time, Manakin’s church office plans to maintain its regular hours, and Gini+ will be available for church and pastoral needs.

Read Bishop Hayne’s full message, which includes links to worship at home resources, at www.diosova.org/congregation_res/article467662.htm.

We encourage you to monitor Manakin’s Facebook page for updates, messages and additional resources.

Christmas Eve Services

by Church Staff

Join us December 24 as we celebrate the birth of Jesus! Manakin is holding two special services for this joyous occasion.

At 4:00 p.m., we will have our Family Service, during which our children and youth will participate in worship and help us with the retelling of the Christmas story. Then, at 7:45 p.m., we will hold the Festival of Holy Eucharist. Both services will include beautiful music. Bring your friends and family as we come together to rejoice in the coming of Christ.

Marking Advent at Manakin

by Church Staff

Advent marks the beginning of our Church year, and Manakin invites you to participate in its upcoming Advent activities.

Adult Forum: A Meaningful Advent
Sunday, December 1
9:00 a.m. in Denny Hall
During this forum, led by The Rev. Gini DiStanislao and Director of Christian Formation Julia Eliades, we will explore the ways you and your family can fully immerse yourself in the Advent season. We will share ideas and practices that will reduce stress and allow you opportunities for intentional prayer and reflection throughout the season.

Decorating the Chrismon Tree
Sunday, December 1
After the 10:00 a.m. service in Denny Hall
We’ll come together to mark the first Sunday in Advent by decorating the Chrismon Tree. Chrismons are ornaments that declare the name, the life and the saving acts of Jesus Christ.

Advent Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 8
10:00 a.m. in the church
During our service, music and readings will help us prepare for the coming of the Messiah.

Adult Forum: Sharing your Favorite Crèche
Sunday, December 15
9:00 a.m. in Denny Hall
Crèches, a representation of the scene of Jesus Christ’s birth, are displayed in many of our homes at Christmas. The Rev. Gini DiStanislao and Director of Christian Formation Julia Eliades will guide us in a conversation about the crèche, and attendees are invited to bring in their favorite crèche and share its special meaning.

Advent Bible Study
Tuesday, December 17
9:30 a.m. in Denny Hall
Our Tuesday morning class will gather for a time of prayer, study and reflection as we prepare to celebrate the coming of the Savior Jesus.

Finding Peace and Quiet
Wednesday, December 18
12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. in the church
Stop by the church for a break from the busyness of the season. Say a prayer, light a candle and give yourself the gift of peace.

Holy Week Services

by Church Staff

Throughout the season of Lent, we’ve explored the last days of Jesus’ ministry through art and stories. We continue this journey with Jesus through Holy Week, and we invite you to join us.

Manakin’s Holy Week Schedule:

Palm Sunday
April 14
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Maundy Thursday
April 18
7:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist

Good Friday
April 19
12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy

Easter Day
April 21
8:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite I
10:00 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Rite II

Evensong Song

by Church Staff

You are invited to join us on Sunday, February 24, as Manakin’s Chancel Choir sings Evensong. The anthem will be Cantique de Jean Racine by Gabriel Fauré. Evensong begins at 3:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend this solemn and peaceful liturgy.

Christmas Eve Services

by Church Staff

On December 24, Manakin invites all to come together as we joyously celebrate the birth of the Christ child. At 4:00 p.m., we will hold a Family Service with Holy Eucharist, featuring presentations by our children and youth. At 7:45 p.m., we will hold the Festival Holy Eucharist, which will feature an abundance of beautiful music. Join us for the celebration!