A Wonderful Pro-Life Lesson for Elementary Sunday School Classes
The Falls Church Anglican presented a wonderful pro-life lesson to elementary Sunday School classes on January 30, in partnership with TFCA’s Anglicans for Life chapter.
Ordinations in the Diocese
We thank God for the ordination of the Rev. Rudolph Tucker Bartholomew III and Daniel Lee Halderman II into the transitional diaconate at Redeemer Anglican Church, Richmond, VA on Feb 11, 2022.
Anglican Bishop: Don’t Get Comfortable as Court Revisits Roe
“I’m comfortable with how close we are getting, if God so wills, to redirect and correct what was done in Roe v Wade,” shared Bishop Clark Lowenfield of the Houston, Texas-based Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast. “I learned a long time ago that I need to be wary when I become comfortable.”
A Message from the Bishop - February 2022A
"As followers of Jesus, we are ministers of love and compassion and healing for those who are in great pain, physically, emotionally, spiritually. But suicide is not the answer.
"I say to all of us, young people, seniors, those facing great hardship or great pain: Do not succumb to the hopelessness of the culture of death. You are precious to the Lord and to the Body of Christ."
The Mid-Atlantic Messenger - February 10, 2022
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Sharing God’s Love This Valentine’s Day
Church of the Holy Spirit will be preparing tote bags filled with activities, crafts, and candy that present the wonderful love of God.
The Gathering 2022
The ACNA invites you to attend The Gathering 2022 — an annual event provided by the Matthew 25 Initiative, one of the ministry initiatives within the Anglican Church in North America. This year's event takes place February 22-24, 2022 in El Paso, Texas, with a theme of Building Bridges: Peacemaking + Reconciliation + Conflict-Resolution.
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.