A History of Race and the Church in the American Anglican Tradition
A History of Race and the Church in the American Anglican Tradition: This breakout session from Synod 2017 will take a deep look at the history of racism in the Church from its origins in the fifteenth century to the modern era, with an emphasis on the Anglican tradition in the United States.
DOMA Master Insurance Policy
A discussion of risk and insurance coverage for the churches of the Diocese
Letter from the Bishop: "The Ascension of Jesus"
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.
The Marriage Course Online Summer 2020
You and your spouse can take advantage of the Marriage Course that's being offered online from Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London FOR FREE.
What Do You See?
The Lord is at work in our midst, as His people. Jesus is still standing among the lampstands, holding the stars in His right hand, speaking that two-edged sword. If you think about this western DOMA outpost, pray for us. Thank the Lord for the “now,” and ask Him to keep moving us into His “not yet.” Ask Him to open our eyes to see as He does. We will pray the same for you.
Daily Global Art Prayer
Enjoy beautiful art as you pray for brothers and sisters around the globe.
Ascension Day Services - Online
Ascension Day is the day celebrating the bodily ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven 40 days after His resurrection from the dead on Easter Sunday according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:9. Here is the list of services being offered online by churches in the Diocese, sorted chronologically by service time.
Camp at Home - Free E-Book by Susan Yates
It can be hard just to get up in the morning, to face another day of feeling overwhelmed, unproductive and out of sorts. How will I get through unplanned homeschool lessons I don’t understand, keep toddlers entertained inside, handle the emotional swings of a teenager, and be nice to my husband? When will I get some alone time? Ever?
Preparing for Pentecost – An Introduction to the Holy Spirit
In preparation for Pentecost we are pleased to offer an introductory teaching time on what the scriptures say about the Holy Spirit - who he is, what is he like, what he does, and why you should have more of him in your life. We will go through a couple of teaching blocks with space for questions and discussion, and will end with prayer.
Fond Farewell from Tom Herrick
With a great deal of mixed feelings, I’d like to announce that I’ll be retiring at the end of this year as Canon for Church Planting. It’s been a great privilege for me to serve Bp John and all of you in this role.
Partnership Continues Powerfully in Baltimore, MD
I’ve come under the conviction that the way we are serving the poor now is actually how we needed to be serving the poor all along. My prayer is that as the crisis winds down for most of us, we will not forget that the poor will remain in crisis if we stop serving them.
Bless Your Block
Seeing people rise to the challenge quickly and efficiently to volunteer their time and specific skills to love their neighbor has been deeply encouraging to our family and we are excited to serve!
Why Art and Beauty Matter During a Pandemic
These theologians and artists found beauty in suffering.
Banding Together for Families in Need
A program called “The Church At Work” in Arlington banded ten churches together and helped raise $250,000 all to pay for rent for local families in need.
Same Prayers, Different Day
In this pandemic, I believe this Book of Common Prayer forms the rule of prayer that our hearts need to order what feels unruly and ever changing. It teaches us how to come to God in grief and lamentation, in repentance, and in authentic joy for His great acts of salvation.
A Virtually "Perfect" Wedding
Thanks to a technologically savvy and creative team, Jim and Kim’s wedding ceremony did not have to be postponed!
Snacks and Prayers
A couple of weeks ago, Epiphany delivered a trunk-full of break-room snacks and beverages for the 70+ employees at Arbor Terrace, along with a thank-you for their work.
Backpacks for Kids!
Through generous donations, Immanuel is able to continue to feed families in need weekend meals.
Eating Disorder Recovery Groups - Virtually
Rock Recovery is a ministry based in Arlington, VA that provides clinical and community programs for people with eating disorders.
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.