Blessing the New School Year
All Saints’ Church welcomed students and teachers to begin the new school year with prayer and a special backpack blessing.
Joining God’s Global Mission
A growing partnership between Christ Church Vienna and the Anglican Church in Chile is turning global Anglican connections into lived-out Gospel mission.
A Back-to-School Mission
Corpus Christi partnered with local churches and nonprofits to equip students and strengthen community connections through a back-to-school supply drive.
A Pie, a Comeback, and LOTS of School Supplies
After seven years of coming up short, the boys staged an incredible last-day comeback in All Saints’ Anglican Church's annual VBS school supply challenge, earning bragging rights, a pie in the associate rector's face, and, most importantly, lots of school supplies for two local Title I elementary schools.
ResCamp Illuminate: Shining a Light on Who Jesus Really Is
God's work was carried out through every talented, joyful, and faithful volunteer. There are no lesser roles at ResCamp, and God used every humble servant, from those helping to maintain safety, to those vacuuming the floor at the end of the day, to those sitting on the sidelines with a troubled youngster.
A Multi-Generational Pentecost Service
Incarnation Church (Arlington, VA) conducted a Pentecost service that engaged all generations through intentional worship.
Building Community Through Little League 🌱
Brothers and sisters, keep praying and pray specifically. The Lord hears our prayers!
Apostle Hosts Bible Study for Girls
This summer, Church of the Apostles (Fairfax, VA) housed a summer Bible study for girls. The theme was "A Seed to Sow" as they spent time together studying Luke 8:15.
Neighborhood Block Party
Church of the Good Shepherd (Lynchburg, VA) invited vendors and local partners to attend their first annual Neighborhood Block Party.
A Letter from Bishop Chris
God has much to say in the Scriptures about protecting and caring for vulnerable people. This is foundational to being God’s people. We are called to advocate for the powerless and to protect those who are vulnerable. We do this because this is God’s character and will. Simply put, God’s heart is for the vulnerable because God is a God of justice, mercy, and love.
God’s Woonderful Creation!
Over 100 elementary children explored the beautiful way God has made us in His image.
Storytime in the Park
A year-round weekly ministry since 2020, Storytime in the Park hosted by All Saints’ Church in Woodbridge, VA, continues to serve our community and church families and children.
Corpus Christi Serves at Hypothermia Shelter 🌱
Multiple generations of from Corpus Christi Anglican Church served their neighbors experiencing housing insecurity.
Child Safety Training
Each of these workshops satisfies the diocesan training requirements for clergy, vestry members, staff and volunteers who work with youth or children.
St. Nicholas Visits Incarnation
Bishop Chris braved frigid temperatures to continue a beloved Incarnation tradition: our annual visit from Saint Nicholas!
Apostles Serves at Kenyan Orphanage
Church of the Apostles (COA) in Fairfax, VA, continues a 20-year tradition of supporting the St. Nicholas orphanage in Karen, Kenya.
Apostles Supports Local Students
This Apostles, filled 32 backpacks with the requested supplies from each student's class.
September is Child Protection Month
September is Child Protection Training Month for Clergy of the Diocese.
A Special Visit from St. Nicholas
Bishop Chris participated in celebrating St. Nicholas during his visit to Incarnation Anglican in Arlington, VA.