Bishop Chris’ message for you: God’s Joy and Peace to you…today.

Holy Spirit in Leesburg, VA invites you to a Healing Service with the Rev. Jay Baylor on October 5 at 5 p.m.

Exploring the mental wellness barriers within faith circles reveals complex layers. Mental illness in churches often encounters stigma, a roadblock to open dialogue. Mental wellness isn’t always seen as a legitimate medical condition, but rather a spiritual shortcoming. This misunderstanding can hinder access to appropriate mental healthcare. Many churches are stepping up by integrating mental wellness discussions into their activities. Pastors are beginning to address mental illness openly, striving to break the stigma.

Enjoy the audio recordings and visual presentations from the 2024 nClergy & Clergy Spouse retreat.

DC (STEP DC) Conference Brings Churches, Faith-Based Ministries, and Community Leaders Together to Elevate Neighborhoods in Deanwood, Ward 7, Washington, DC

This liturgy is for anyone who laments the harm they have caused and the limited welcome the Church has for people with disabilities and their families.

The focus of this workshop is on major events from the ministry of Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement in the years 1955-1968 through presentations, video clips and small group discussion.

 Church of the Epiphany hosted “The Dementia Retreat” on March 2. Videos of each of the sessions are now available.

Many people carry wounds they incurred from their mothers, such as unmet needs, absence, neglect, harsh words, or abusive behavior.  Thanks be to God, the Lord can go back heal those wounds with His perfect love!

Will you make space for eternity during this Lenten season?

That’s really the point of Lent; to make space for eternity so that you grow in relationship with Jesus and so that you’re deeply prepared to celebrate the wonder of Easter.

The book of Revelation shows the incredible diversity and unity of God’s people worshiping him together. This end-time picture stirs my heart to know my brothers and sisters in Christ who are from other cultures and races and with whom I will one day share in the eternal bliss of the marriage supper of the Lamb.

The impact of abortion affects many lives by the often hidden and subtle influences of guilt, shame, anger, substance abuse or difficulty in trusting others.  Join us for a 12-week Bible study for men, women and friends/family members who want healing and freedom from the effects of abortion.  

The Falls Church Anglican, Falls Church, VA, will have a healing service with a focus on healing prayer for those who have experienced miscarriage, abortion, stillbirth or the early death of a child.

The Anglican Relief & Development Fund recently received several stories from their partners in Ukraine. 

At the Church of the Holy Spirit (Leesburg, VA) monthly healing service, The Rev. Clancy Nixon will be speaking on “Healing Father Wounds.” 

Rock Recovery’s Lasting Freedom series is a six-week support group designed to help you heal the relationship between food and your body. Led by a dietician, each week involves teaching, prayer, and discussion on topics including intuitive eating, meal planning, and accepting your body as God created it.

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

Benediction Farm is a lot of things, but one of these is a resource to the ministries of our diocese. We hope to help you: let me tell you about this.

November is Native American Heritage Month; this is an excellent time to be intentional about hearing the stories and understanding the experiences of Native American or First Nations people. 

Shade School in Tanzania is expanding, adding the third grade, and enrolling 56 new students in January 2024! While this is wonderful news, these students need a ride to school!

To give towards the bus and double the impact, visit ARDF Match for Shade Bus before the end of the year!