Fall Conference Highlights

THE SAINT LUKE LETTER

A Publication of the Richmond Chapter

of the International Order of St. Luke the Physician

8787 River Road, Richmond, Virginia 23229

www.oslrichmond.blogspot.com

An ecumenical Service of Healing is offered every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. in the

All Saints’ Chapel,

8787 River Rd. Richmond, Va. 23229

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“May Your faithful love rest on us, Lord, for we put our hope in You.” Psalm 33:22

Annual Fall Conference October 14 and 15

“How Christ Heals the World” is the topic for the annual conference of the Order of St. Luke the Physician. The Rev. Thomas W. Simmons IV is the speaker Friday, October 14, 7:00—9:00 p.m. and Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 a.m. until noon at All Saints Episcopal Church, 8787 River Rd. Richmond, Va. 23229. The conference is free and open to the public.

The Rev. Simmons described his presentation, “We often focus on how Jesus Christ heals our bodies and relationships. On October 14 and 15 we’ll discover how, through us, Christ’s healing love is at work throughout the nations of the world.”

The Rev. Simmons has been the rector of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Purcellville, Virginia since 2002. It is a thriving church that hosts a well attended weekly healing service. In 2007 the national office of the Episcopal Church did a study of the fastest growing churches in the country. Two churches from the Diocese of Virginia were included in that report: Christ Church, Charlottesville and St. Peter's Purcellville.

 “To know the healing power of Jesus Christ, and to make it known” is the mission of the Richmond Chapter of the Order of St. Luke the Physician. The group is an ecumenical Christian healing ministry that meets on Thursday mornings at All Saints Episcopal Church.