Voting Is Important to Living Our Faith
As people of faith, we are called to build a more just society. Voting is one way we make our voices heard on important issues.
On November 5, we will elect national officials, from representatives in Congress to President of the United States, as well as representatives in local government.
Let's plan to get to the polls to vote our values, either for early voting at your local registrar now through November 2, or on election day.
If you need more details about where to vote and who's on your ballot, check out elections.virginia.gov.
Pilgrimage to the Presidency
As we approach the US presidential election, with politics dominating the news and many people’s thoughts, the Society of St. John the Evangelist (SSJE) invites you to join them as they explore how Christians have grappled with the political world and what that means for us in a 21st century democracy as we look to do the same.
Join Br. Lucas Hall for weekly videos and conversations with guest speakers about theology, prayer, and discernment, along with livestreamed conversations with SSJE brothers and a livestreamed vigil through the night on Election Day.
SSJE seeks to answer the question, "How can we, the Church, engage in the realm of politics while maintaining our integrity, our love of God and neighbor, and our commitment to the common good?"
Follow along at pilgrimagetothepresidency.org.
A Week of Prayer for the 2024 Election
October 30 - November 5
The Community of Deacons in the Diocese of Virginia invites its congregations and members to A Week of Prayer for the 2024 Election Season, from October 30, 2024, to November 5, 2024.
Individuals and congregations can sign up to participate in this vigil by praying individually or in community. We invite you to sign up for a 30-minute time period to be in prayer. You may select as many time slots as you wish.
Please also invite friends, family, and others to join in this time of prayer.
Register for 30 Minute Prayer Times
Suggested Prayer
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers
and privileges: Guide the people of the United States
in the election of officials and representatives;
that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of
all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your
purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
--The Book of Common Prayer, 822