The C.S. Lewis Option for Renewing Christendom
Annie Crawford will discuss the incredible C. S. Lewis, and his contribution to preserving ancient Christian wisdom, especially its sacramental vision of reality in Christ.
Hooping it Up for Jesus
It was a perfect conversation starter. He met people where they were at by using something more relatable, but fleeting, like basketball, as a point of entry to talk about something more eternal, like Jesus.
Last Call for Josiah Project 2026!
College Students: Step deeper into God’s story! The door is still open for this dynamic Rock the World program that deepens and accelerates your ability to follow Jesus and influence others in the same direction.
Provincial Update and Conversation:GAFCON 2026
Bp. Julian Dobbs (Dean of the Province) and Bp. Paul Donison (General Secretary of the Global Anglican Communion) recently hosted a virtual conversation and Q&A about the recent G26 conference and the Abuja Affirmation.
New Banners for Beach Church
What began as rough burlap became a joyful expression of worship as children, parents, and a patient seamstress brought our Palm Sunday banners to life together.
Griddles, Syrup, and Fellowship
Before the solemn season of Lent begins, churches across the diocese marked Shrove Tuesday with pancakes, fellowship, and plenty of syrup.
In the Image of God
Often the church views someone with a disability as a person to minister to, rather than a person who brings their Spirit-given gifts to build up the body of Christ, the Church. At this virtual Imago Dei event you are invited to get to know some people with different disabilities who serve in various capacities in their church. They overcome challenges and their church family may make accommodations to support their service. The body of Christ is built up and God’s name glorified.
Many Gifts, One Mission
Each contribution helped create a sanctuary of welcome and hope for the unhoused women of Charlottesville. Each part functioning in its own capacity as an indispensable part of the body of Christ.
A Letter from Bishop Chris
We should approach such matters neither with fear nor with triumphalism, but with the steady confidence that the Lord continues to guide His Church.
Pastoring in a Day of Political Turmoil
Join fellow clergy at Benediction Farm for a day of conversation, reflection, and teaching with Dr. Gregory Thompson on nurturing faithful congregations in a polarized world.
Reflections from G26 in Abua, Nigeria
One of the blessings of these (international) gatherings is the opportunity to reconnect with friends from across the globe one rarely gets to see. The Nigerian music team that led us each day was the same group that led Gafcon III in Jerusalem in 2018.
Experiencing God Daily
Did you know that experiencing God and His supernatural reality is meant to be a normal occurrence for Christian believers?
Ordination in the Diocese
We thank God for the ordination of Allen H. Roberts to the sacred order of priesthood on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at The Falls Church Anglican, Falls Church, VA.
A Letter from Bishop Chris
Happy-sad is an expression we used with our children to describe something that is both good and also contains grief.
Learn About ARDF's Family Mission Trip!
Interested in bringing your family to help serve in Western North Carolina this summer? Come with your questions to a zoom info meeting.
Dying Well
For entire centuries, the most popular books after the Bible were books on how to die well. Today, death and dying are nearly taboo topics.