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.”
Global Missions Gathering
You are invited to a special global missions gathering in Richmond on Sunday evening, June 22.
Rev. Tim Howe to Serve as Rector at St. Michael’s🌱
Rev. Tim Howe has accepted a position as Rector at St. Michael’s Anglican Church in Nokesville, VA and will be leaving his role in the Diocesan offices.
God’s Woonderful Creation!
Over 100 elementary children explored the beautiful way God has made us in His image.
Vivian Hayes receives Theological Award
The Rev. Vivian Hayes received Trinity's Theological Award for demonstrated passion and proficiency in Theology!
Book of Occasional Offices
This communication is to notify you of a new proposed liturgical resource, The Book of Occasional Offices, and to solicit your feedback over the next 12 months to strengthen and improve this as a resource for our province.
International Albinism Awareness Day
Shade is hosting a live virtual event for International Albinism Awareness Day on June 13.
Celebrating Rogation Sunday
Church of the Redeemer in Camden, NC, celebrated Rogation Sunday (May 25) with a new tradition—an Outdoor Eucharist Service highlighting God’s creation and our dependence on Him.
World Refugee Day
On June 20th, Restoration Anglican Legal Aid (RILA), a non-profit originally founded by Restoration Anglican, will join the worldwide celebration of refugees: World Refugee Day. As we have done in previous years, we will use this day as an opportunity to share about our work and our clients, while also hosting a one day giving campaign to support our work.
Supporting Afghan Christian Refugees
Restoration Immigration Legal Aid has helped between 60-100 Afghans since the fall of Kabul. A few of them are Christians. Most of them are former government or community leaders who came here to seek asylum as they were in danger in Afghanistan when the Talibar took over.
Holy Week Around the Diocese
Enjoy photos from the Churches around the Diocese capturing the sacred journey of Holy Week, from the joyful processions of Palm Sunday to the triumphant celebrations of Easter Sunday.
Introducing Corhaven Retreat Center
The 17-acre wooded property at Corhaven offers a network of trails, a creek with stations for prayer and reflection, fire pits with wood supplied, and a variety of other spaces to connect with God, all in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley.
Virginia March for Life
Anglicans from across the state joined thousands of other pro-life citizens in Richmond for a Rally and March around the state capitol on April 2.
From Darkness to Light: Victorious Living in Christ
Do you feel like you’re fighting an unseen battle—one that leaves you weary, confused, or spiritually stuck? You’re not alone.
DOMA Priest Honored at VMI
Rev. Jessica Fulton Lee ’06, the first female graduate from Virginia Military Institute to enter the clergy, was guest speaker at the chaplain’s spring retreat for cadets held recently at Eagle Eyrie Baptist Conference Center near Lynchburg.
Invitation to Walk in the Footsteps of the Celtic Saints
Embark on the pilgrimage of a lifetime with your Anglican brothers and sisters as we journey through the sacred landscapes shaped by the Celtic saints.
The Side Chapel at All Souls is Complete!
The All Souls chapel took two years and two months for me to finish. It was a joy!