The Saturday business session of the 2021 DOMA Synod will be in-person attendance for clergy and lay delegates only, with others viewing the Synod livestream online. Non-delegates are welcome to attend in person the Pre-Synod Workshop on Friday afternoon and the Eucharist service that evening. Registration is required for the Pre-Synod Workshop, but not for the Eucharist service.

Immanuel Anglican Church, Woodbridge, VA, hosted a community Blessing of the Pets at Andrew Leitch Park in Dale City, VA There were quite an assortment of dogs, some cats (some were blessed virtually), bunnies, a chicken, a turtle and even a ground hog!

More than 30 members of Christ the King showed up to the donation center to organize their donations and make the center useable for new Afghan refugee families.

The Protection of Children: Certification & Train the Trainers
Training opportunities in October.

With a deep desire to support the work of God's kingdom, Rev. Woodson and Fr. Morgan are excited to announce that we have hammered out the final details for sharing space that we have been prayerfully working on for the last several months. This will allow Corpus Christi Anglican Church to worship in the chapel at the Springfield United Methodist Church.

But what happens when life is disappointing and we experience loss and trials? Do we think that God is good and faithful even in the midst of that? Can we trust that God has a plan to redeem the awful stuff in our lives?

Read the latest in the Mid-Atlantic Messenger!

The Bible has tremendously good news for us about our money and how we use it.

In the last Messenger, Bishop John shared that he had called for the Diocese to begin the process leading to the election and consecration of his successor and to his retirement. If you have not done so, be sure to sign up for updates here.

On September 14, the clergy of the Diocese gathered in person and online to worship and pray together, enjoy a meal together, and to get updates on the business and ministry of the Diocese.

Immanuel Anglican Church, Woodbridge, VA, is excited to announce their groundbreaking ceremony with Bishop John Guernsey, their Architect, their General Contractor, and their Field Superintendent.

Have you longed to visit the Holy Land but were waiting for the right opportunity? Now is the time! Tourism in Israel has fully resumed—airlines, hotels, sites, and services are once again operating at full capacity.

The Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic invites you to the annual pre-synod workshop. This year’s program is Healthy Clergy and Church Leadership: Cultivating congregational health as clergy & lay leaders, featuring Dr. Diane Langberg & The Rev. Tuck Bartholomew. Held at The Falls Church Anglican.

New Wineskins for Global Mission conferences occur every three years. This conference is more than a global missions training conference. It has become a family reunion for mission-minded Anglicans from all over the world.

On Sept. 10, Jessica Hughes, priest in the Diocese, was featured in an article on the Uganda Partners website. The article discusses Jessica’s recent appointment as the head of the university’s Online Distance Learning (ODL) department.

On Sunday, Sept 12, Church of the Epiphany in Chantilly, VA started a new tradition with a fall kick-off event that included lunch, tents, bounce-houses, and introductions to 22 of the church’s ministries.

On Friday September 17, Bishop John and Meg Guernsey, with representatives from the Anglicans for Life (AFL) chapters of diocese churches in Richmond, VA participated in the Virginia March for Life annual rally.

The impact of abortion affects so many lives through the often-hidden influences of guilt, shame, anger, or difficulty trusting others. The Bible offers hopes and healing.

Anna’s Leadership Network, a division of the Next Generation Leadership Initiative, is excited to announce our first resource offered to the ACNA’s laywomen leaders and clergywomen together.

On Sept. 14, 2021, Bishop John Guernsey called for the Diocese to begin the process leading to the election and consecration of his successor and to his retirement. Watch the announcement below or download the letter here.