A Letter from Bishop Chris (January 2024)
As Sprit-filled and biblically-informed Anglican Christians, we believe God is the author and preserver of life. Because of this, we know that all human life is a sacred gift from God and that it must be protected from the moment of conception to natural death.
Life Summit 2024
This year’s Life SUMMIT is focused on providing resources and tactics for individuals to utilize, alongside their god-given gifts, to protect the Sanctity of life. We encourage every member of our diocese to attend this year’s event.
Corpus Christi: An Annual Report
For Corpus Christi Anglican, it has been a year of growth and change: we have had three worship locations in one year, we have a new bishop, we had staff transition, we said goodbye to people moving away, and we welcomed in new members.
Frederick Anglican Fellowship: An Update
Looking back, we are very thankful to the Lord. He blessed Frederick Anglican Fellowship in 2023 with a faithful group of worshippers who share his love and grace, visiting priests willing to come and celebrate the Holy Eucharist with us, a creative core team that shares the work required to keep going, and a diocese that has helped and encouraged us time and again.
You Are Invited to Walk in the Footsteps of Paul
Would you like to get a firsthand look at the life and ministry of a bondservant of our Lord Jesus Christ who walked over 10,000 miles (not including his travels by sea) to take the Gospel to the Gentile world? If so, I invite you to join me and my wife, Glorianne, along with our Faith Pilgrimages Team for a Ten-Day Pilgrimage to Greece (with an optional three-day extension to Rome) to Walk in the Footsteps of the Apostle Paul, October 21-30, 2024.
Let The Epiphany Be Your Epiphany
Jesus came into the world to reveal God to ALL people. Jesus manifests himself to Jew and to Gentile alike, so that everyone may know him and experience his kingship their lives.
M25i Offers Two Live Events
Experience a double dose of impactful engagement with the Matthew 25 Initiative (M25i) every month! Whether you opt to participate in both segments or select just one, each month brings a chance to make a meaningful difference.
The Church’s One Foundation
Continuing in The Falls Church Anglican’s (Falls Church, VA) rich history of creating and recording music, with a desire to bless the church, the Worship & Music Ministry at the Falls Church Anglican just released a new worship album - “The Church’s One Foundation”.
A Logo Story: Incarnation Anglican Church, Arlington, VA
Altogether, this logo is meant to be a picture of the Incarnation: God made tangible in a particular time and place, among a particular people with particular stories. It's a creative imagining of the Message paraphrase of John 1:14: "The Word became flesh and moved into the neighborhood."
Christ the Redeemer: Fostering Community with Ugly Sweaters
Christ the Redeemer’s recent invite and connect event included a rock, paper, scissors battle and ugly sweater contest.
Epiphany Brings Caroling Cheer to Assisted Living Facilities and Home-Bound Parishioners
Church of the Epiphany in Chantilly, VA recently organized caroling teams to visit parishioners residing in assisted living facilities and those who are home-bound.
Joyful Tradition: All Saints' Hosts Living Nativity and Community Food Drive
This year, All Saints' Church had its fourth annual Living Nativity and community food drive.
Good Shepherd's College Carolers Spread Festive Joy
Nestled in the vibrant college town of Lynchburg, VA, the Church of the Good Shepherd embraced the Christmas spirit with a delightful evening of caroling led by their enthusiastic college students.
Spanish Christmas Service & Gift Collection at Christ Church Vienna
In December, Christ Church Vienna in Vienna, VA, offered Christmas services in Spanish. The response has been heartening, with new families attending after learning about the services through outreach to local elementary schools' social workers.
Truro Puts Love into Action in their Community
Throughout Advent, Truro Anglican Church in Fairfax, VA collected several truckloads of food and personal care items to deliver to local charities.
A Special Visit from St. Nicholas
Bishop Chris participated in celebrating St. Nicholas during his visit to Incarnation Anglican in Arlington, VA.
All Souls: Artwork for Advent
All Souls in Richmond, VA, has once again adorned the space behind the altar with new art to engage worshippers to the spiritual practice of waiting during of Advent.
Racial Healing and Justice Virtual Foundational Study
A FREE VIRTUAL STUDY FOR THOSE INTERESTED IN RACIAL HEALING AND JUSTICE
Offered by RRG (The Racial Reconciliation Group)
Meeting Place/Time: 7 – 9 PM ET Tuesday via Zoom
Dates: January 9, 2024 - April 2, 2024
RSVP: Registration Link: Register Here
Redeemer: Advent Wreaths, Songs, and Reflections
Redeemer Anglican Church in Richmond, VA, crafted enduring Advent wreaths using wet foam floral rings adorned with evergreen branches.