Legacy Grandparent Summit 2023
The Children and Family Ministries at Church of the Apostles, Fairfax, VA, will be hosting The Legacy Grandparenting Summit from Oct 20-21.
A New Cross for Incarnation Anglican
Incarnation Anglican, Williamsburg, VA is grateful to receive a new, handmade cross from parishioners of the church.
Christ the King Helps Congolese Refugee Put Down Roots
It took six years, but after much help from an Anglican bishop in Burundi, the American ambassador in Burundi and “Team Michel” – the group of Christ the King parishioners that consisted of French speakers, doctors, lawyers and friends – the Katulas were all together again in Alexandria.
A Youth Retreat: Holiness
One student remarked, "We spent time getting closer to God." We could not ask for a better response.
A Logo Story: Corpus Christi Anglican
The chalice and paten feature prominently in our logo because the Sacraments are a primary means of grace and the hope of glory.
Reflections from Delegates to Provincial Assembly 2023
The Provincial Council is an annual business meeting for elected delegates that also includes international speakers and guests, as well as public worship services. This year Provincial Council was held here in the at the Provincial Pro-Cathedral, Christ Church Plano outside of Dallas, Texas. Bishop reflected on Provincial here. The Province shares a recap here. Here are reflections from our Diocese delegates.
Quarterly Children's Ministry Gathering
Children's directors met this past May at All Saints' Church in Woodbridge, VA with guest, Catherine Warner, wife of Bishop Chris Warner. Catherine shared the testimony of their three children, now young adults, their parenthood journey, the testimony of each in their encounter with the Lord, and how they now serve Him today.
BE Transformed enjoys ResCamp!
For the second year in a row BE Transformed, an inner city ministry in Baltimore, had the opportunity to bring children to Church of the Resurrection's "Res Camp".
A Reflection on the Prayers of the People
I probably get more questions about Prayers of the People than any other part of the liturgy. So I thought I'd take this week's letter to answer a few FAQs about this important part of the service.
The Offertory: Our Vocation Restored
In Christ, we are restored to our original vocation as a kingdom of priests: Everything held up to God and celebrated as a gift of God's love and communication of God's life to humanity—"a priestly existence, an existence of grateful offering to God" (Fr. Leander again!).
ResCamp 2023
Each day, over 400 people including 215 Campers and Jr. Crew Leaders swarmed our church to create a crazy and beautiful summer camp called, Twists and Turns: Following Jesus Changes the Game. Through games, activities, skits, and all sorts of fun, the message of God's faithfulness and love for us was on full display.
A Logo Story: Anglican Church of the Valley
The cross and typestyle for the logo of Anglican Church of the Valley were created for us about 2009 by an artist member of the church.
A Letter from Bishop Chris (June 2023B)
It’s clear to me that the COB is not a perfect institution. How could it be? It’s populated by people including me. But in my observation, it is a prayerful, godly, wise, biblically-committed, and canonically-oriented group. It is both apostolic and catholic in its orientation and I look forward to working within the College in the years to come.
Position Open Announcement
The Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic (Anglican Church in North America) is seeking candidates for the position of Canon to the Ordinary.
Anglican Attendance Strongly Rebounds
Among dioceses reporting the largest attendance increases are the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina up 2,722 (48 percent), the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic up 1,756 (53 percent) and the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO) up 2,540 (46 percent)
Setting Tables of Welcome
Breadcoin supplies coins to under-resourced nonprofits that are in relationship with those in need. They give the coins to hungry or food-insecure folks who then choose which local, participating restaurant to visit, at which they use the coins like a gift certificate.
Rebuilding Homes in Harlem Heights, FL
Truro Anglican Church (Fairfax, VA) has sent a work team to Harlem Heights, Florida to help rebuild homes and restore lives in a multi-ethnic community affected by the devastation of Hurricane Ian.
What is the ARDF?
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund has been around since 2004, but with this long name it can sometimes be confusing to know who they are and what they do. Thankfully, their mission can be explained by their acronym: ARDF.
Wholeness in Christ: Healing Prayer Class
Christian Healing Institute and The Falls Church Anglican invite you to an online weekly Wholeness in Christ Healing Prayer Class - now in its 18th year.