The Archbishop's Summer Essay Contest
For the 2021 Contest, the Archbishop invites entrants to submit an essay that provides a Biblical and Theological perspective on pandemics. While there have been pandemics throughout history, and in the history of the Church, no one who is alive today has experienced anything like it.
Youth Put in "Sweat Equity" to Attend Anglican Camp
The Youth from All Saints’ Church are working hard to earn their way to Camp Booyah, and Anglican Camp of the Diocese of Christ Our Hope. They’ve earned nearly 90% of their camp fees already and with multiple jobs still on the horizon (thanks to generous parishioners who need yard work), they are confident the full amount will be earned by the time they leave for Camp!
Appalachian Anglican
When we started planning our topics for the Appalachian Anglican podcast, we tried to come at it with the mindset that our listeners could potentially be new to a historic and traditional church environment. We try to discuss each topic as a conversation while interjecting thoughts of how we perceive the church exists today similarly as she did in her early history.
Discipleship: The Future of the Church
In this article from the Trinity School of Ministry’s publication “Seed and Harvest” (Spring/Summer 2021), the Church of the Resurrection in Baltimore, MD is featured as a leader in the Anglican Church for their discipleship. By understanding that spiritual growth with numerical growth happen together, prioritizing the integration of new families, and focusing on community group ministry, Resurrection has witnessed God’s blessing through COVID-19.
A Message from the Bishop: Welcoming Christ Church in Accokeek, MD
I am delighted to report to you that we have received into our Diocese Christ Church in Accokeek, MD, and its rector, the Rev. Brian Vander Wel.
Easter Wonder
During Eastertide (through Sunday, May 16) Incarnation is inviting kids and families to Easter Wonder: gathering on the lawn in front of the chapel at 10:30 am to get ready for church with an art invitation and scripture meditation.
Ascension Day Services - May 11
Ascension Day is the day celebrating the bodily ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven 40 days after His resurrection from the dead on Easter Sunday according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:9.
Anglican FAQ Video Series
What are the 39 Articles? What’s up with the wine? Why do Anglicans pray the Lord’s Prayer?
These are just a sampling of the questions answered in the Anglican FAQ Video Series by the Rev. Justin Clemente of New Creation Church in Hagerstown, MD.
Podcasts in the Diocese
If you need an update to your podcast listening cue, a variety of churches in the Diocese offer teachings and sermons via podcast. Most podcasts are available via each church website or most podcast apps.
ACNA Releases Provincial Cycle of Prayer
The Anglican Church in North America has just released an updated Provincial Cycle of Prayer, covering mid-May 2021 – mid-May 2022.
The Cycle of Prayer presents a weekly prayer schedule to cover leaders, dioceses, and ministries in the Anglican Church in North America and fellow Anglicans around the world.
Things Anglican Podcast
Podcast by the Anglican Church in North America featuring sermons and lectures from conferences, as well as interviews for listeners hungry for teaching and conversation that might renew the mind and heart, that we might become more obedient and effective servants of the God we love.
Rediscovering Evangelism: An AAC Video Series
Every church is called to share the Gospel. Sadly, that doesn’t always happen. There is a need for us to rediscover how to do evangelism. We know it can be fearful, but in this 6-part study, you'll learn how to do just that...and it's free!
God is at work in the Diocese of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Discover how faithful Anglicans around the world are proclaiming Christ faithfully and seeing their churches and dioceses grow. The most recent video in this Gafcon series shares how God is at work in the Diocese of Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
Clergy Renewal of Vows
On Tuesday, March 30, the clergy of the Diocese participated virtually in their annual Renewal of Ordination Vows service hosted by Truro Anglican Church.
Christ is Risen! Video of Easter from Around the World
Gafcon communications have published a video: ‘Christ is Risen!’ From Around the World.’ The Easter proclamation is recorded from various nations and in various languages.
2021 Josiah Project Beckons
Launched in 1990, Rock the World’s Josiah Project has inspired more than 80% of its graduates to continue in Christian leadership — for decades.
Ordinations in the Diocese
We thank God for the ordinations of Steve Brooks and Jamie Brown.
Anglicans Advocate “Life-affirming Nonviolent Revolution”
Anglicans are seeking to mobilize churches to take part in “a counter-cultural, life-affirming nonviolent revolution,” Anglicans for Life (AFL) Director Deacon Georgette Forney stated at Summit 2021: Mobilizing the Church for Life which took place across three days January 16, 23 and 29.