A Message from the Bishop - May 2022A
His story calls us to love our enemies, too. To forgive those who hurt us, even those who hurt us deeply, just as God in Christ forgives us. To release our bitterness and anger, so that the love of Jesus might flow through us to others, and so that in forgiving, you and I might truly know the peace of God that passes all understanding.
A Message from the Bishop - April 2022B
In Holy Week, we encounter Jesus’ suffering and death, and we experience anew his great love. We do not go through Holy Week because we are unsure of Jesus’ forgiveness, but because we must never take it for granted. We must never skip glibly from the “Hosannas” of Palm Sunday to Easter’s “Christ is risen.” We must walk the Way of the Cross.
A Message from the Bishop - April 2022A
In Holy Week, we encounter Jesus’ suffering and death, and we experience anew his great love. We do not go through Holy Week because we are unsure of Jesus’ forgiveness, but because we must never take it for granted. We must never skip glibly from the “Hosannas” of Palm Sunday to Easter’s “Christ is risen.” We must walk the Way of the Cross.
A Message from the Bishop - March 2022A
"As followers of Jesus, we are ministers of love and compassion and healing for those who are in great pain, physically, emotionally, spiritually. But suicide is not the answer.
"I say to all of us, young people, seniors, those facing great hardship or great pain: Do not succumb to the hopelessness of the culture of death. You are precious to the Lord and to the Body of Christ."
A Message from the Bishop - February 2022A
"As followers of Jesus, we are ministers of love and compassion and healing for those who are in great pain, physically, emotionally, spiritually. But suicide is not the answer.
"I say to all of us, young people, seniors, those facing great hardship or great pain: Do not succumb to the hopelessness of the culture of death. You are precious to the Lord and to the Body of Christ."
A Message from the Bishop - January 2022A
Let’s join in honoring life as we learn and grow and pray together. Pray for those facing crisis pregnancies and end of life decisions. Pray for the unborn, the weak, the aged. Pray for our witness and for our ministries in support of those who are most vulnerable.
A Message from the Bishop - December 2021
We have so much to be thankful for as a Diocese. I hope you’ll join in praising God for his provision, and for his goodness and grace in blessing us to be part of such a Church. To God be the glory!
A Message from the Bishop - November 2021A
Hezekiah and Josiah show us that when hearts are turned back to the Lord and to his Word, transformation—even of an entire nation—can follow. Let’s resist the lure of hopelessness and complacency and rise up in prayer for God to move in power to renew both the Church and our society.
A Message from the Bishop - October 2021A
Have you noticed that some days you might be surrounded by chaos and face crisis upon crisis, yet you experience the supernatural joy of the Lord in the midst of it all? And then there are other days, when outwardly things are smooth sailing, but inside you’re a wreck?
A Message from the Bishop - Sept. 2021
The Bible has tremendously good news for us about our money and how we use it.
A Special Announcement from Bishop John Guernsey
On Sept. 14, 2021, Bishop John Guernsey called for the Diocese to begin the process leading to the election and consecration of his successor and to his retirement. Watch the announcement below or download the letter here.
A Call to Prayer from Archbishop Foley Beach Regarding the Situation in Afghanistan, Haiti, and the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
As the world seemingly darkens, remember that the Church is to be a light to the world, pointing to the One who is the Light of life. Let us remain united together in Christ, as citizens of heaven, opposing the powers of darkness,
A Message from the Bishop - "Thanking God for These Strong Partnerships"
I’ve returned home with renewed gratitude for all that we receive from one another in our Church. Would you join me in thanking God for these strong partnerships in the Gospel which he so graciously gives us?
A Message from the Bishop - A Godly Vision
In our contentious and polarized culture, may the Lord give us much grace, that each of our churches will witness to the peace and love we know in Jesus Christ.
A Message from the Bishop - "A witness to the peace and love we know in Jesus Christ..."
In our contentious and polarized culture, may the Lord give us much grace, that each of our churches will witness to the peace and love we know in Jesus Christ.
A Message from the Bishop: Welcoming Christ Church in Accokeek, MD
I am delighted to report to you that we have received into our Diocese Christ Church in Accokeek, MD, and its rector, the Rev. Brian Vander Wel.
A Message from the Bishop - "That when we are weak, in Christ we are truly strong..."
“The Daily Lectionary this week has us reading the first Chapter of Luke’s Gospel, hearing again
the familiar account of two mothers and their babies: Elizabeth, the older woman, who has in her womb the one we know as John the Baptist; and Mary, the mother of Jesus, carrying in her womb the Son of God.”
A Message from the Bishop - "Being God's Instrument of Compassion"
“It is difficult to be with people who are in pain. We wish we could fix the situation or provide answers or say something to make things better. And when we find that we can’t, we are tempted to pull back. But Job and his friends remind us that being faithfully and prayerfully present to someone who suffers is a great gift.”
A Message from the Bishop - "Equipped to speak his truth in kindness and love"
As we look toward Holy Week, we speak repeatedly in our worship of our call to walk in the way of the Cross. We even dare to pray, in the Collect for Palm Sunday, “Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering.”
A Message from the Bishop - Meet Our New Canon for Church Planting
And now it is my great joy to announce to you that we have called the Rev. Tuck Bartholomew as our new Canon for Church Planting.