One of the things for which I am grateful is that Uganda is a model for how to handle epidemics. The government reacted quickly, even though many of these decisions have caused a bit of havoc.

Similar to almost every country and city around the globe, the CoVid-19 pandemic overturned our lives and community here at Christ Church Jerusalem. Here in the Holy City we have just concluded a Holy Week & Passover week like no other that we can remember.

We have been in lockdown for 6 weeks now and at least 3 more before the some things open up. It is doubtful that we can have public worship or large group gatherings before the summer. In my 15-minute report I share how we are managing and what the Lord is teaching us.

Due to the continued presence of COVID-19 and the uncertainty of the next few months, our Board of Directors has decided that we will not be able to go to Watermarks Camp for Camp Booyah 2020. We are so sad that we will not be together in one location this summer for Camp Booyah, but we are excited that we will be together virtually!!! That’s right!!! We will all be able to gather together for….

The Falls Church will post two "virtual stations," one in the morning and one in the evening. They include Scripture, vivid artwork, a reflection, a prayer and a song, all meant to draw us into this most holy moment in the life of our Lord. 

These links take you to a list of DOMA churches offering online services on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday of Holy Week.

A video by Archbishop Duncan explaining Spiritual Communion.

We could feel [our rector’s] presence. And I began to feel I was receiving what I needed spiritually and emotionally. The sense of being with her came up.

So much has changed in the two weeks since I first wrote to the Diocese about the COVID-19 virus. Most of us are staying home and we watch the news in amazement at the dramatic changes unfolding around us. 

An important update and announcement from Archbishop Beach on behalf of the College of Bishops.

Times of trial can also present evidence of spiritual formation.

In summary, we’ve been blessed to have some very talented and committed people working very hard to make sure we “stay connected.”