A Letter from Bishop Chris (June 2023B)
It’s clear to me that the COB is not a perfect institution. How could it be? It’s populated by people including me. But in my observation, it is a prayerful, godly, wise, biblically-committed, and canonically-oriented group. It is both apostolic and catholic in its orientation and I look forward to working within the College in the years to come.
Position Open Announcement
The Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic (Anglican Church in North America) is seeking candidates for the position of Canon to the Ordinary.
Anglican Attendance Strongly Rebounds
Among dioceses reporting the largest attendance increases are the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina up 2,722 (48 percent), the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic up 1,756 (53 percent) and the Diocese of Churches for the Sake of Others (C4SO) up 2,540 (46 percent)
Setting Tables of Welcome
Breadcoin supplies coins to under-resourced nonprofits that are in relationship with those in need. They give the coins to hungry or food-insecure folks who then choose which local, participating restaurant to visit, at which they use the coins like a gift certificate.
Rebuilding Homes in Harlem Heights, FL
Truro Anglican Church (Fairfax, VA) has sent a work team to Harlem Heights, Florida to help rebuild homes and restore lives in a multi-ethnic community affected by the devastation of Hurricane Ian.
What is the ARDF?
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund has been around since 2004, but with this long name it can sometimes be confusing to know who they are and what they do. Thankfully, their mission can be explained by their acronym: ARDF.
Wholeness in Christ: Healing Prayer Class
Christian Healing Institute and The Falls Church Anglican invite you to an online weekly Wholeness in Christ Healing Prayer Class - now in its 18th year.
Bike, Band and Burger Bash - PHOTOS!
Enjoy photos from Church of the Apostles’ annual Bike, Band and Burger Bash.
Trinity Burke Church Plant: A logo, a website, a shower!
Starting a new church is a bit like having a baby. There’s all sorts of stuff that is needed to gather a group of people for public worship, and it all costs money that a new baby church doesn’t have. So we’ve pulled together a “registry” so that friends and family and the church can give towards specific, tangible items needed to help us move into this next season.
Seven Practices Art Open House
The entire congregation was invited to an opportunity to gather and learn from one another around the themes of the 7 Practices as reflected through some of their very own creatives.
Church of the Apostles Women’s Retreat
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.
The Fabric of Life: Recovery of Memorabilia from Lost Creek, KY
When one thinks of disaster response, mucking flooded houses and clearing trees and debris come to mind. And while these are important tasks during emergency relief, long-term recovery means so much more to survivors of a natural disaster.
Pentecost Art Installation
This year, Pentecost Sunday at Restoration in Arlington, VA included a special art installation.
You’re Invited to Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus
Have you desired to visit the Holy Land but were waiting for the right opportunity? I invite you to join me and our Faith Pilgrimage partners based in Israel for an 11 Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land to "Walk in the Footsteps of Jesus" (not to mention the Old and New Testament saints) January 22 – February 1, 2024.
Uprooting Lies and Planting the Truth
Why is pro-life relationship education an important effort of Anglicans for Life and the larger Church, especially when it comes to the next generation?
Removing Barriers, Creating Communities of Belonging
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.
Memorial Sunday Chalices
On the Sunday closest to Memorial Day, Church of the Epiphany in Chantilly, VA uses two chalices from military chaplain communion sets.