The opportunity to go on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land unfolded for my wife (Glorianne) and me in 2014 when we joined an Anglican pilgrimage group. The experience was so impactful that we began to host pilgrimages to the Holy Land in the years that followed through our ministry with Worship Equippers for Christ.

The Anglican Relief and Development Fund strengths communities by coming alongside the local church. There are many ways you can volunteer in the Diocese and beyond.

We thank God for the ordination of Michael Koppola to the priesthood on Saturday, October 9, Church of the Ascension, Kearneysville, WV.

The following congregations in the Diocese will be observing All Saints day in their services before, after or on Nov 1.

Prayer Service for the Electing Synod
October 14, 2022, 7-8:30 p.m.
Hosted by All Saints’ Church, Woodbridge, VA
Open to all – No registration required
Attend in person or via livestream

As I’ve shared with our clergy, I urge each of our churches to establish an intentional partnership with a church or diocese overseas. This could involve support of a long-term missionary, but it should also include developing a meaningful connection with indigenous church leadership.

It's been awhile since you have heard from us because we are actively and prayerfully working towards our public launch in a few weeks!

On September 18, Church of the Messiah, Chesapeake, VA, held their baptism service at Sandbridge Beach. Enjoy photos below!

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

She stopped, looked at the sign, and in a very low voice, uttered these words: “That’s a hard one.” “Why is it hard?” I asked. I knew the answer. Long ago she had had two abortions under incredibly broken circumstances. She went on to have other children with the man she is still married to.

“Although I couldn’t understand everything she said, I never doubted her love for me and my sister. Her broken English and my poor Spanish was no barrier for her love.”

On Sept. 25, Christ the Savior Anglican Church in Glen Burnie, MD held a Pet Blessing as a an outreach into the community.

People from all over the Diocese attended New Wineskins 2022 Conference. If you were unable to attend, a variety of plenary sessions were recorded and are available on their Faceobok page.

We thank God for the ordination of Sallie Rathbone to the priesthood on Saturday, October 1, Immanuel Anglican Church, Woodbridge, VA.

Church of the Apostles in Fairfax, VA invites you to kick off the fall season with a Bike, Barbecue and Band Bash!

Hurricane Ian hit Florida on September 28, where over 2.6 million homes and businesses have already lost power. One of the strongest hurricanes ever to hit the United States, it regained strength as it headed inland.

Ministry in a Secular Age: Practices for Faith Formation and Evangelism with Robert Cunningham and April Murrie