Dear Friends,
2025 is going to be an exciting year for Manakin Episcopal Church. We will have a yearlong observance and celebration of our 325th anniversary as a church community. I am thankful for the leadership of Craig Akers and the 325th Anniversary Committee who have been working hard to provide meaningful opportunities for education, fellowship and worship. Throughout the year we will have educational programs during our family forums. Starting January 26 at 9 AM, Ann Woodlief will join us to give an overview of the Huguenot history.
During the year we will look not only to our history but will have a focus on who we are today and how God is calling us in the future. We will need your input as we discern this, and our vestry will start with this as one of our discussion points at our vestry retreat on January 11. In August we will have a great fellowship and learning opportunity on a pilgrimage to discover our Anglican and Huguenot roots in England and France. If you have not already seen the brochure of information, please contact the Church office or Elisabet Goodwyn.
The year will conclude with our Founders Day observance on December 7th . Our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Susan Haynes will join us, and an invitation has also been extended to the Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev. Sean Rowe.
As you see our new logo that will be used throughout the year, please remember the many folks from the past 325 years who have made our church what it is today and reflect on the impact you can have in the coming years.
Blessings,
Gini+