God's work was carried out through every talented, joyful, and faithful volunteer. There are no lesser roles at ResCamp, and God used every humble servant, from those helping to maintain safety, to those vacuuming the floor at the end of the day, to those sitting on the sidelines with a troubled youngster.

The many reports about the good Kingdom work happening throughout the church both at home and abroad was encouraging, and even with honest acknowledgment of real challenges there was a sense of hope and strategy in addressing those realities head on with God’s help.

ARDF is connecting with church partners on the ground in order to mobilize to support earthquake-affected families and communities in Venezuela.

Recently, I had the privilege of traveling to Kenya with a remarkable clergy and lay team from DOMA (several off their testimonies are included in this installment of the Messenger). Once again, I was reminded that the Kingdom of God is far larger, more vibrant, and more powerful than we often imagine.

All Saints’ Church (Woodbridge, VA) partnered with WTGS Radio (a local Christian radio station) to host a fun-filled community ice cream outreach event. Neighbors gathered for an afternoon of music, games, prizes, and, of course, free ice cream!

Please join me in expressing our gratitude to Canon Jim for his service and in welcoming Canon Brian as he assumes this important responsibility.

This is how discipleship works. Someone shared the gospel with you. Someone invested in your faith. Jesus now calls you to do the same for someone else. The Christian life was never intended to stop with you or me.

For Pentecost, Beach Church intentionally highlighted the international nature of the feast: that in Christ, we are one family, gathered from every nation and culture, praising one Lord in many languages and traditions.

Pentecost at Redeemer was marked by vibrant worship, joyful traditions, and the baptism of a new believer into the Body of Christ.

Incarnation Church (Arlington, VA) conducted a Pentecost service that engaged all generations through intentional worship.

This Pentecost, St. Andrew's (Frederick, MD) was filled with joy and celebration as we welcomed eight new members through baptism.

Last Sunday, Corpus Christ Anglican Church held our annual outdoor Pentecost service. 

Church of the Apostles (Fairfax, VA) had an International Pentecost Dinner (our third one) on Saturday, May 23.

Restoration Immigration Legal Aid (a non-profit originally founded by Restoration Anglican) invites you to celebrate the courage of our clients, immigrants in our area, and refugees around the world. There are multiple ways to participate.

We thank God for the ordination of William Anderson Clark to the sacred order of priests on May 17, 2026 at Redeemer Anglican Church in Richmond, VA.

On June 4, 2026 at 6 p.m., the Rev. Dr. John Gullett was be installed as the new Rector at Incarnation Anglican Church in Williamsburg, VA.

GAFCON Sunday, 28 June 2026, is an opportunity to stand with us — to pray and give generously as we work to keep the Bible at the heart of a truly Global Anglican Communion.

Advocates connect their congregations and their dioceses to opportunities to pray, partner, support, send or serve cross-culturally. The Global Missions Advocates facilitate global mission engagement through events, training, resources and collaboration, working closely with the New Wineskins Anglican Partners network. 

Mission is not an optional ministry for a select few; it is at the heart of the Church’s identity. A flourishing parish is not only a place where people gather for worship, but a community intentionally sent into the world to bear witness to Jesus Christ in word and deed.