After lunch and a short program, our Seniors joined another 50 TIPS (Truro Programs & Services) international guests and volunteers for a beautiful program in the Sanctuary at Truro Anglican.

The Healing Center International (HCI) offerings teach people how to have an interactive relationship with God, where they can begin to see all of life from his gracious, loving point of view. Their hope is that they can begin to feel how deeply they are loved, and as a result, love others more deeply in return.

On Friday, Nov. 19, the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic’s postulants gathered with Bishop John and members of the Examining Chaplains at The Falls Church Anglican for a half-day practicum aimed at developing their skills as leaders of Anglican worship.

If you are in the Staunton area, make sure to stop and see Anglican Church of the Valley’s JOYFUL display!

Immanuel Anglican Church, Woodbridge, VA, participated in the Prince William County sponsored event “Rocking Around the Boardwalk” by decorating a tree provided by the county for the boardwalk.

Church of the Holy Spirit, Leesburg, VA, invites you to a healing prayer service on Saturday, December 4 (in person or on-line) at 5 p.m. as Monica Whitmer speaks on “The Still Small Voice In The Cave.”

Restoration Anglican in Arlington, VA invites you to a half-day Advent retreat called, ‘Unforced rhythms of grace’ this Saturday, December 4 from 8:30-12. No charge.

The Synod is the legislative body of the diocese, but Synod is more than just “business.” It’s a joy-filled opportunity to gather as a diocese for worship and fellowship and spiritual growth.

Will you please pray for the upcoming annual Synod? Please pray as you are led or use the prayers below from the Book of Common Prayer for guidance.

In-person attendance at the Saturday business session is for delegates and clergy only. You are invited to watch virtually the annual Synod, both the Eucharist at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19 and the business meeting on Sat., Nov. 20 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

In addition to offering free donuts, popcorn and apple cider (both hot and cold), Church of the Apostles parishioners provided a variety of games for the kids, with candy prizes, as well as a count-the-candy-corn contest, balloon twisting, fun temporary tattoos, and a fire pit

On October 17, representatives from Immanuel Anglican Church (Woodbridge, VA), the architect and builders, and Bishop John, celebrated the groundbreaking liturgy to begin the process of building their new church building.

We thank God for the ordination of David Griffin to the transitional diaconate on Sunday, October 17, at Incarnation Anglican Church in Arlington, VA.

Like yours, my story is complicated, and my understanding of God and his grace is equally tangled. The gap between what I know to say and teach about the graciousness of God and my experience of him as a God of grace is sometimes painfully wide.

Anglicans For Life, in partnership with the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic, invite you to attend SUMMIT 2022, a life-affirming conference. SUMMIT 2022 will provide you the opportunity to protect life. Enjoy fruitful conversation, presentations from pro-life leaders, keynote presentations, workshops, networking opportunities, and join hundreds of thousands of people at the March for Life in Washington, D.C.. Live out your calling, and advocate For Life.

On November 5, 7 p.m., in recognition of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted, you are invited to The Falls Church Anglican for an evening of worship and prayer for our brothers and sisters who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus.

Anglican Youth Ministry is holding it’s first-ever winter retreat, The Booyah Brrrr! That’s right! On Jan. 14, 2022, we will be heading to Watermarks Camp in Scottsville, Va for an amazing weekend getaway with other Anglican youth groups from around the country.

Are you willing to serve as an ambassador for racial reconciliation in our society? To help equip you for this ministry, Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, Fairfax, VA, would like to invite you to attend an online Racial Reconciliation Seminar, October 30, from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Decade of Discipleship, Evangelism and Missions is an ongoing activity of the Gafcon Movement. Recently in North Carolina, people from across ACNA gathered for training in Church Planting, so that as the gospel is proclaimed to the nations, churches can be planted and Christ glorified