Virtual Global Week
As Jesus' followers, we are called to remember the needs of our neighbors around the world, to love and serve them, to use our resources generously, and to pray. Incarnation's upcoming first-ever Global Week is an opportunity to do just that.
Livestreams of Services Across the Province
Unable to attend a Sunday service? Access services across the Anglican Church in North America via livestream here.
Letter from the Bishop: "Let us not neglect meeting together..."
Like many experiences of great stress in our lives, this coronavirus season will make us better Christians or worse ones, but it won’t leave us unaffected. We will either trust the Lord more or we will give fear a greater hold on our hearts. We will either press in to Jesus or we will drift further away. We will come to realize how much we need in-person Christian community or we will conclude we do just fine by tuning in occasionally online.
Experiencing COVID-19 Abroad: Mukono, Uganda
One of the things for which I am grateful is that Uganda is a model for how to handle epidemics. The government reacted quickly, even though many of these decisions have caused a bit of havoc.
Experiencing COVID-19 Abroad: Jerusalem, Israel
Similar to almost every country and city around the globe, the CoVid-19 pandemic overturned our lives and community here at Christ Church Jerusalem. Here in the Holy City we have just concluded a Holy Week & Passover week like no other that we can remember.
Experiencing COVID-19 Abroad: Brittany, France
We have been in lockdown for 6 weeks now and at least 3 more before the some things open up. It is doubtful that we can have public worship or large group gatherings before the summer. In my 15-minute report I share how we are managing and what the Lord is teaching us.
Camp Booyah Breaks the Internet!
Due to the continued presence of COVID-19 and the uncertainty of the next few months, our Board of Directors has decided that we will not be able to go to Watermarks Camp for Camp Booyah 2020. We are so sad that we will not be together in one location this summer for Camp Booyah, but we are excited that we will be together virtually!!! That’s right!!! We will all be able to gather together for….
A Virtual Hallelujah Chorus
Participants in the Easter Service at Truro were treated to a unique , virtual masterpiece!
The Ministry of Making Masks
This outreach is a three-way win: it’s a win for people needing cloth masks; a win for people at home with time, skills and a heart to serve – it’s a great time to teach your kids (and adults) how to sew!; and for the church, as the world sees that we love them because God does.
The Way of the Cross (Video Devotion)
Truro Anglican (Fairfax, VA) has created a beautiful video devotional for doing the Stations of the Cross from home.
The Way of the Cross
The Falls Church will post two "virtual stations," one in the morning and one in the evening. They include Scripture, vivid artwork, a reflection, a prayer and a song, all meant to draw us into this most holy moment in the life of our Lord.
A Visible Presence
As individual Christians, churches and as a Diocese, let’s continue to think of creative ways of being a visible presence in our communities.
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Vigil/Holy Saturday Services Online
These links take you to a list of DOMA churches offering online services on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday of Holy Week.
Archbishop Duncan Explains Spiritual Communion
A video by Archbishop Duncan explaining Spiritual Communion.
Open Mic Night Continues at UVA
Eunoia is the name of the ministry. It is a greek word that means “beautiful thinking”. I love seeing and hearing our Eunoia friends perform from their home context! A wonderful change from the stage!
Old School Letter-Writing (via text)
So much care and thought went into those letters to get things just right! My dad and I would have some of the most meaningful communication by letter. I’ve kept and treasured those interchanges. I felt I was getting an entirely different side of him in those expressions. And so, for texting between friends, pushing past the superficial banter, this kind of care can (and does) happen with texting. It’s a profound opportunity.
They Are Not Forgotten
Recently we added a fun twist - sock puppets! This creative endeavor just requires items we have at home (socks, buttons, decorative bags, etc.), and we hope it will bring some joy to the teen moms and their families. May they realize they are not forgotten by us or by their God during this time.
Starting a New Church During a Pandemic
What ultimately kept us from canceling was recognizing the need that people have for human interaction — even if virtual is the best we can do.