A Community Pool Party🌱
This year Corpus Christi Anglican Church (Franconia, VA) held our third annual pool party at one of our member's community pools. We had our best turnout in the last three years (and the weather was amazing).
A Letter from Bishop Chris
The apostle Paul wrote the book of Philippians from prison - not exactly a retreat setting - and yet the whole letter radiates joy, gratitude, peace, and confidence in Christ. His message was sent to people who were anxious for him, struggling with unity, and suffering persecution for their faith. What was his counsel to them?
St. Andrew’s Celebrates One Year 🌱
This July marked one year since St. Andrew’s began meeting weekly in Frederick with our church planter on the ground. We give thanks for His provision and for your faithful prayers!
Apostle Hosts Bible Study for Girls
This summer, Church of the Apostles (Fairfax, VA) housed a summer Bible study for girls. The theme was "A Seed to Sow" as they spent time together studying Luke 8:15.
Gospel Work Happening in Grenoble
Join us for a French-themed evening at scenic Waverly Springs as we welcome missionary Mary Swisher, serving with YoungLife in Grenoble, France. Since 2021, Mary has been building relationships with teens in a highly secular culture, sharing the hope of Jesus through friendship, discipleship, and community. Come hear inspiring stories from the mission field, enjoy refreshments, and discover how God is at work among French youth.
For the Sake of Others: Joining God’s Work in Bali
When God calls, the path often leads us somewhere unexpected. For me, that call is taking me to Bali, Indonesia, where a new Anglican seminary is training leaders to bring the Gospel to unreached communities across Southeast Asia.
Noon Lunch
Every third Tuesday, our church helps serve a hot, nourishing lunch to 20–30 neighbors in need as part of a weekday meal program in Staunton. Partnering with other churches and community groups, we share not only food but also encouragement, conversation, and God’s love—five days a week, all year long.
Ordination in the Diocese
We thank God for the ordination of Addie Anderson to the priesthood, Saturday, June 9, at Restoration Anglican Church in Arlington, VA.
Neighborhood Block Party
Church of the Good Shepherd (Lynchburg, VA) invited vendors and local partners to attend their first annual Neighborhood Block Party.
A Letter from Bishop Chris
God has much to say in the Scriptures about protecting and caring for vulnerable people. This is foundational to being God’s people. We are called to advocate for the powerless and to protect those who are vulnerable. We do this because this is God’s character and will. Simply put, God’s heart is for the vulnerable because God is a God of justice, mercy, and love.
A Letter from Bishop Chris
Lately I’ve been praying into Romans 5:5 and making it my own: “God, thank you that your love has been poured into my heart through the Holy Spirit who has been given to me. Pour more love into me and out of me, dear Holy Spirit, that I might live into your mission, in Jesus Name.”