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.
A Walk Down Memory Lane
A little walk down memory lane is encouraging- a reminder of where we have been, and a trajectory of where we are headed.
Community Outreach During Holy Week
Each of our Sunday morning members invested the early part of Holy Week in contacting our Wednesday night households to arrange a good time to connect and deliver the baskets, and shopped for items to stuff the baskets. After worship on Good Friday, we assembled the baskets.
Work Day at a Neighborhood School
Over 60 volunteers from Redeemer Anglican in Richmond, VA completed a variety of large projects to help prepare the facilities ahead of a local neighborhood school's launch this fall.
Ushering Children into the Joy of Easter
On Saturday, March 27, children from Incarnation Church in Williamsburg, VA gathered at a neighborhood clubhouse to paint "resurrection" eggs and decorate an "Alleluia" banner for the children's classroom.
Superhero Fun Run!
Immanuel Anglican invites you to their Family-Friendly Fun Run! The event is on Saturday, April 17, from 2-4 p.m. in Woodbridge, VA.
Preparing Little Hearts for a Big, Glorious Easter!
A year of quarantine has only increased the creativity of children, youth, and family ministries. It is amazing to see how churches in the Diocese are encouraging all ages to draw closer to the Lord during Lent, even while apart.
Carols by Glowstick
Carols by Glowstick was a family-friendly, everyone-welcome, Christmas sing-along for young and old alike!
Upcoming Workshops for Child Sexual Abuse Prevention & Train the Trainers
The half-day “Protection of Children” workshop satisfies the diocesan training requirements for clergy, vestry members, staff and volunteers who work with youth or children. To become a diocesan-approved Child Protection Trainer, the person must be endorsed by his/her rector and register to attend the upcoming Train the Trainer Workshop.
Baptisms at Church of the Ascension
Enjoy photos from the glorious Baptism service at Ascension in Kearnseyville, VA on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Back to School Joy
Church of the Epiphany made sure to bring extra joy with their “Back to School” night in the church parking lot. Enjoy photos of socially-distanced games and fun!
Backyard Virtual ResCamp
In these confusing and uncertain times, it is more important than ever that we be pointing our kids and their families to the truth of God’s love, provision, and faithfulness.
A Cool Way to Encourage Kids to Read the Bible
For the month of August, I issued a fun Bible Challenge to our Sunday School group: Read one chapter from the book of Matthew each day, and win a gift certificate to Sweet Frog!
Driveway Devotions for Kids
This summer, Immanuel Kids has been offering Driveway Devotions. Driveway devotions is a time where children’s ministry staff and volunteers come to each family’s driveway, yard, sidewalk or front of their home for a time of devotion, discussion, activities and prayer!
Virtual VBS - Jesus Pulls Us Through
COVID-19 came through our lives like a freight train and derailed countless plans, routines, and expectations. We realized that now more than ever the kids in our community need the hope, reassurance, and abundance of God's love through the unique ministry of Virtual VBS (VVBS).
Wild Wonder Sundays in the Park
Each week participants will have a scripture prompt that points to something wonder-worthy in creation—like the wind, or Zacchaeus' sycamore tree.
Wilderness Escape - VBS
From July 6-10, we engaged 50-60 children on line each day for about an hour of Bible teaching, worship, skits, Bible memory and sharing.