But then I remember: Jesus is Emmanuel, God-with-us. Not God-looking-down-at-us-from-30,000-feet. Not God-watching-us-from-a-distance. God with us.

I probably get more questions about Prayers of the People than any other part of the liturgy. So I thought I'd take this week's letter to answer a few FAQs about this important part of the service.

In Christ, we are restored to our original vocation as a kingdom of priests: Everything held up to God and celebrated as a gift of God's love and communication of God's life to humanity—"a priestly existence, an existence of grateful offering to God" (Fr. Leander again!).

Truro Anglican Church (Fairfax, VA) has sent a work team to Harlem Heights, Florida to help rebuild homes and restore lives in a multi-ethnic community affected by the devastation of Hurricane Ian.

Christian Healing Institute and The Falls Church Anglican invite you to an online weekly Wholeness in Christ Healing Prayer Class - now in its 18th year.

Do you want to know what prophecy is? Would you like to learn the basics of how to prophesy, who can prophesy, who is a prophet, and how to discern false from true prophecy?

Anglicans can be an eclectic bunch.  We are more than willing to take something good in the broader church and make it our own.  A case in point is the 18 icons hanging on the walls near the entrance to the sanctuary at Church of the Epiphany in Chantilly, VA.

“The world will see a community of faith that is willing to make lasting lifestyle changes in response to what it cares about, and that will speak more powerfully than any post or placard.”

Prayer is one of the primary ways we abide in Christ, and so it’s no surprise that the apostle Paul would encourage us to “pray without ceasing.”

Learn how to pray more effectively for your family, friends, and the things that concern you.

During Lent, All Souls in Richmond, VA has installed a stunning piece of art behind the alter to encourage prayerful meditation.

The impact of abortion affects many lives by the often hidden and subtle influences of guilt, shame, anger, or difficulty in trusting others. Join us for a 12-week Bible study for men, women and friends/family members who want healing and freedom from the impact of abortion.

Friday March 10 at 7 p.m. 
The Falls Church Anglican will have a healing service with a focus on healing prayer for those who have experienced miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth or the early death of a child.

Last weekend's Life SUMMIT empowered attendees to be effective ministers of the Gospel of Life to those that are lost and lonely in our communities. Enjoy photos of the various events and watch a video from the prayer service.

The Christian Healing Institute, founded by The Falls Church Anglican in 2014, is coming to All Saints’ Church for a morning workshop on Christ-centered healing and intercessory prayer on Saturday, December 3 from 9 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

In this issue of the Apostle, we dig into the ministry of relationship, sharing the stories of a Rector who was adopted and reunited with his birth mother later in life, a campus minister leading a thriving ministry with college students, a unique cross-cultural experience in Uganda, and Knoxville’s “scruffy” kind of hospitality.

Enjoy photos from the Prayer Gathering, Eucharist, and Bishop Election.

“Yet, God also provides inspirational companions, sunshine, encouragement, and walking-stick assistance that keeps us from falling by means of Scripture, worship and prayer.”

As we draw near to the election of our next bishop, there is quite naturally both excitement and uncertainty in our life together as a diocese. We know that Jesus is on the throne, he is the head of the Church, and he has promised that the gates of hell will not prevail against his Church (Matthew 16:18).