What a joy it was to hear that space full of God’s people singing his praises, to baptize two dear boys, to break off piece after piece of homemade, gluten free Communion bread and place it in waiting palms: “the body of Jesus, given for you.”

On Tuesday, Sep. 12, clergy members from across the Diocese gathered at Truro Anglican (Fairfax, VA) for Clergy Day. Here are a few photos from this wonderful day!

Children from Christ the King in Alexandria, VA enjoyed Chorister Camp this summer!

Incarnation Anglican, Williamsburg, VA is grateful to receive a new, handmade cross from parishioners of the church.

I probably get more questions about Prayers of the People than any other part of the liturgy. So I thought I'd take this week's letter to answer a few FAQs about this important part of the service.

In Christ, we are restored to our original vocation as a kingdom of priests: Everything held up to God and celebrated as a gift of God's love and communication of God's life to humanity—"a priestly existence, an existence of grateful offering to God" (Fr. Leander again!).

The women of Church of the Apostles in Fairfax, VA enjoyed a weekend retreat from April 28-30 at Potomac Park Retreat and Conference Center in Falling Waters, West Virginia, about 80 miles from Fairfax.

Acess Leadership Initiative (AcLN) seeks to discover, develop, and deploy leaders working to build communities of belonging for those with and without disabilities in parishes across the ACNA. Read the latest from the network below and consider participating in the next Zoom even to learn about resources available to your ministry.

On the Sunday closest to Memorial Day, Church of the Epiphany in Chantilly, VA uses two chalices from military chaplain communion sets. 

Retired Archbishop of the ACNA, The Right Rev. Robert W. Duncan, celebrated and preached at Christ Church Accokeek on May 14, 2023 as they observed the 325th anniversary of their founding.

The month of May is designated as Asian Heritage Month. But in Korea, May is designated as the Family Month where we honor our parents on Parent’s Day and celebrate our children in Children’s Day. And it is my honor to share the wondrous works God has been doing with our Family in Christ.

Anglicans can be an eclectic bunch.  We are more than willing to take something good in the broader church and make it our own.  A case in point is the 18 icons hanging on the walls near the entrance to the sanctuary at Church of the Epiphany in Chantilly, VA.

However, from the point of his arrest and moving through his crucifixion, Jesus “becomes the one to whom things are being done.” The word often translated “betray” actually means “to hand over.”

The congregation and leadership at Ascension want to extend a very hearty thanks to all those who have helped in prayer, support, and fellowship.

Enjoy photos from the Reaffirmation of Ordination Vows, Holy Eucharist, and Blessing of Oils at Church of the Epiphany, Chantilly, VA on April 4, 2023.

Truro was overjoyed to welcome the Rt. Rev. Chris Warner to Truro on Sunday, March 12. In addition to enjoying worship together, Bp. Chris conducted the sacrament of confirmation.

During Lent, All Souls in Richmond, VA has installed a stunning piece of art behind the alter to encourage prayerful meditation.

On Feb. 26, Corpus Christi Anglican welcomed Bp. Chris for his first church visit as Bishop of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic.