Catch up on all the news in the Mid-Atlantic Messenger, published by the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic bi-monthly. Each issue contains a letter from Bishop Chris, a list of upcoming events, and articles from our churches and ministries.

I have two things that are uppermost in my mind as I write to you today. The first has to do with an emerging sense of vision that I’m seeing for our diocese and our churches. The second is related to the book of Revelation and Hispanic Heritage month.

On Sept. 12, at Clergy Day, Bishop Chris was pleased to announce the selection of The Rev. Greg Hampton as the Canon to the Ordinary

Are you angry, depressed or struggling with relationships or even addiction due to your own abortion/s or those of someone close to you? Do you have a friend who has been impacted by abortion? 

Help us spread the news about our upcoming information meeting!

On Tuesday, Sep. 16, the clergy around the Diocese gathered.

On Sept. 9, at All Saints’ Church (Woodbridge, VA), DOMA held the annual Wardens’ Day.The Rev. Mary Maggard Hays (Canon for Clergy and Congregation Care) and The Rev. Dr. Tuck Bartholomew (Canon for Church Planting) presented alongside Bishop Chris.

On September 11, 2023, residents of the coastal city Derna in Libya awoke to the explosive sounds of two dams breaking, releasing a wall of water that quickly destroyed sections of the city and killed thousands.

On Oct. 10, Global Christian Relief (GCR) is presenting an inspirational and unique opportunity to deepen your awareness of persecution experienced by followers of Jesus at The Falls Church Anglican from 7 – 8:30 p.m.

On a fall afternoon I remember chatting with a senior student who was interested in hearing more about my ministry. As I spoke with him, I began to illustrate a vision for college ministry through the local church, which I explained as “building a bridge”.

Our logo was created amid the pandemic, which speaks to the hope we share in Christ during difficult times, and our resolve to fulfill the call God has placed on our church.

Is evangelism a thing of the past?

That was the title of an article I read some time ago in Relevant Magazine. The article stated that according to a Barna study, 83 percent of American churchgoers aren’t clear about the Great Commission. Of those, roughly half indicated they had no idea what it is, while the others said they’d heard of the Great Commission but weren't sure of its exact meaning. The article also said that this lack of knowledge about the Great Commission increases among younger generations.

The WGTS Ice Cream Tour at All Saints' was an amazing event with free ice cream, games, prizes, music & over 700 people!

Belonging is a human need. We all have experienced times of feeling like we do not belong. What does belonging mean? How can we foster belonging among people with and without disabilities within our church?

Do you know about ACNA's Women’s Leadership Network?

Children from Christ the King in Alexandria, VA enjoyed Chorister Camp this summer!

Deliverance Prayer Ministry Training 
Beginning September 13
Church of the Holy Spirit
Leesburg, VA

The Truro Logo: Truro seeks to be Jesus-centered, evangelistic in bringing others to Christ, graciously engaging others in love and truth, and centered on being a hospitable community where the love of God is evident to all." -Truro Parish Profile

We give thanks for the ordination of Preston Hansen to the transitional diaconate on August 27, 2023 at The Falls Church Anglican, Falls Church, MD.