All Saints' Lydia Pedersen gains new perspective after tearing her ACL
Prompted by an overwhelming sense of peace, Lydia Pedersen chose to stay [at camp] and ask some hard, but necessary, questions of God during her quiet time. For the first time at the retreat, she let Him in and allowed herself a moment to present her need without a self-imposed agenda or timetable.
Showing the Love of Christ During Winter
Church of the Messiah, Chesapeake, VA had a recent outreach event with the Chesapeake Area Shelter Team by sharing Christ’s love with homemade meals and the love of Christ!
Shoes for Local Patients
Many of us would walk past a clearance table at Walmart with shoes for a dollar. Cindy Brown from Anglican Church of the Valley (ACOTV) in Staunton, VA saw a ministry opportunity.
Camp Booyah 2022 - Registration is Open!
Mark your calendars!
June 12-17, 2022
Camp Booyah 2022
Camp Booyah 2022 will be an Anglican summer adventure that you will not want to miss!
Student Leadership Network Gathering
The next Network Gathering will be on Feb. 14 at noon (EST) via Zoom. This month, the guest will be Dr. Brian Hull, Director of Youth Becoming Leaders and the Archbishop's School for Young Leaders.
Catechism in Family Prayer
"This is an excellent way for families to not only pray together, but also to learn the basics of the faith together. It's simple and profound. It's biblical and prayerful." --Archbishop Foley Beach
Serving Homeless Veterans in DC
On February 5, a group of volunteers from Christ Church in Accokeek, MD gathered to prepare food to share with homeless Veterans in Downtown DC.
The Mid-Atlantic Messenger - January 20, 2022
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Ordination: It Takes A Church
A call to leadership and perhaps ordination is not the work of a few; it is the work of the whole church. First, by praying that God would raise up servant-leaders for His Church. But also, by speaking words of encouragement to those in whom we recognize—albeit in nascent form—gifts of teaching, pastoring, and leadership.
Anglican Prayer & Worship Service
The March for Life prayer and worship service will be held on Friday, January 21 at 9:30 a.m. at the The Falls Church Anglican. Registration is not required for in-person or virtual participation.
Summer Dates 2022
Families all over the Mid-Atlantic area are starting to plan their summer vacations! Have you set your VBS and camp dates for summer 2022? If so, please send them to the Diocese to add to a special summer calendar.
An Invitation to New Wineskins Global Mission Conference 2022
Thu., Sept. 22 - Sun., Sept. 25, 2022
Held every three years, the New Wineskins Conference is an intergenerational gathering of missional Christians, seeking to join God in His work to reach every tribe, tongue and nation.
The Kings Find the Newborn King
At All Saints’ Church in Woodbridge, VA, children of all ages helped the kings travel on their journey to find the newborn King!
The Mid-Atlantic Messenger - January 6, 2022
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A Message from the Bishop - January 2022A
Let’s join in honoring life as we learn and grow and pray together. Pray for those facing crisis pregnancies and end of life decisions. Pray for the unborn, the weak, the aged. Pray for our witness and for our ministries in support of those who are most vulnerable.
Youth SUMMIT and Life SUMMIT
Anglicans For Life invites you to attend our annual Youth SUMMIT and Life SUMMIT events from January 20-22, 2022.
Institution of Darryl Fitzwater as Rector of Church of the Ascension, Kearneysville, WV
On December 19, 2021, the Rt. Rev. John A. M. Guernsey instituted Darryl Fitzwater as Rector of Church of the Ascension, Kearneysville, WV.
Ordination in the Diocese
We thank God for the ordination of the Rev. Amy Rowe to the priesthood on December 26, 2021 at Incarnation Anglican Church, Arlington, VA.
New Creation Church Explores Church Plants Right at Their Doorstep
“The call to mission is right at our doorstep” shares Justin Clemente in the most recent New Creation newsletter.