Gafcon Sunday: June 27, 2021
Gafcon works to guard and proclaim the unchanging, transforming Gospel through biblically faithful preaching and teaching which frees our churches to make disciples by clear and certain witness to Jesus Christ in all the world. Visit the Gafcon website to find resources, including videos and prayer points to learn more about what Gafcon does and how you can support the global work.
Upcoming Child Protection Training & Trainers Training
The Protection of Children: Certification & Train the Trainers
Saturday, August 14, 2021
Church of the Ascension
Kearneysville, WV
BE Transformed
Michelle Chase, a leader of Love Baltimore (previously Apostles in the City), wants to see Baltimore transformed by the love of Christ. Michelle had a vision of a happy home where kids in Belair-Edison, Baltimore could find a safe place after school and throughout the summer months.
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.
The Holy Spirit & His Gifts
Celebrate the season of Pentecost along with Church of the Messiah, Chesapeake, VA. You are invited to participate in an online teaching series about the Holy Spirit. Each session will be live on Thursdays, from 7-8 p.m.
Red-Eyed Time Travelers
I understand your mileage may vary significantly when it comes to your appreciation of the hordes of loud, red-eyed, bugs that are frantically living their last few weeks of their long lifespan in our neighborhoods. That said, there is so much about these insects that is miraculous.
Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Race?
The Falls Church Anglican is beginning its summer forum series again on June 20 at 7 p.m.. The first in the 2021 summer series is with Isaac Adams pastor of Capitol Hill Baptist Church and the founding host of United? We Pray—a podcast devoted to prayer about racial divisions in churches.
A Celebration of Missions
Pentecost Sunday has long been a celebration at Truro Anglican (Fairfax, VA) of many cultures and languages attesting to the Gospel of the risen Christ, fitting well with Truro's location at an international cross-roads and a congregation speaking many tongues.
A Message from the Bishop - "A witness to the peace and love we know in Jesus Christ..."
In our contentious and polarized culture, may the Lord give us much grace, that each of our churches will witness to the peace and love we know in Jesus Christ.
Juneteenth Livestream Service
On Saturday, June 19, from 10-11 a.m., Coracle invites you for a special online Juneteenth Service, the fifth broadcast from the Corhaven Graveyard (an historic burial ground for enslaved African Americans in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley).
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!
Pray & Ponder
Pray & Ponder, a podcast by Restoration Anglican in Arlington, VA is wrapping up season 3 -- TEND+grow -- as the school year ends and is already preparing season 4 -- Wild Wondering with God -- which will be available over the summer -- just in time for road trips!
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.
Summer 2021 Opportunities
This summer, with COVID restrictions lifting, there are so many more opportunities to reach out to the communities with fun, creative, and powerful ministry events.
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.
Chaplaincy Launched for Local Law Enforcement
The Rev. Harry Zeiders, Rector at Resurrection in Emporia, VA, participated in the Emporia/Greensville Chaplain Support Team kickoff event on May 20. One of the goal’s of the team is to support the local law enforcement during times of crises.
What is the Vision for 50?
Known as the Vision for 50, this plan focuses diocesan resources on planting churches that will plant daughter churches on a regular basis.
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.