The Diocese of Southwestern Virginia
The Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia
Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Staunton is part of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.
Each Diocese in the Episcopal Church is sub-divided into Convocations (sometimes known as Deaneries). Our church is part of the Augusta Convocation within the Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. ​​
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The Diocese of Southwestern Virginia is committed to ensuring that its churches, schools, and institutions live out our baptismal promises by providing a safe environment free of abuse, exploitation, and harassment.​ Clergy, staff, and leaders complete required training to prevent and recognize abuse. If you have any safeguarding concerns, please contact our Safeguarding Advocate, Mitzi White, using the button below.
Please feel free to download our policy documents:
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Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth (pdf)
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The Augusta Convocation
The Augusta Convocation is the Episcopal presence in our region. Together we work to make God's Kingdom values known; we aim to get to know one another better; we seek to work together in mission to share the Good News of God both with those in need, and those who are seeking to know God better and make God's love better known.
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EECS member Steve Berneking is the Convocation President for 2025.
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The Augusta Convocation comprises:
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Church of the Good Shepherd, Blue Grass
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Christ Church, Buena Vista
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Emmanuel, Covington
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Good Shepherd, Folly Mills
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St. John's, Glasgow;
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St. Luke's, Hot Springs
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Grace, Lexington
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Emmanuel, Staunton
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Trinity, Staunton
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St. John's, Waynesboro
Location of the diocese of Southwestern Viginia