A Logo Story: Christ the Redeemer (PA)
Our church plant Christ the Redeemer (Dillsburg, PA) has drawn inspiration from the "Celtic" cross. (We love the book "Celtic Way of Evangelism.")
Ordination in the Diocese
We give thanks for the ordination of Brad Boucher to the transitional diaconate on August 5, 2023 at Church of the Resurrection, Timonium, MD.
A Letter from Bishop Chris (August 2023A)
Jesus (and later Paul) exploded all the stereotypes we tend to have about God. God is not an angry tyrant. God is not a cosmic cop. God is not a merciless accountant. He is not a universal killjoy. He is not an impersonal force. God is a personal God. He wants to have a relationship with us, and he created you with the ability to have a relationship with him.
An Intern Reflection
My time at Corpus Christi was a phenomenal time of learning, growing, and experiencing all the great things God had in store for me this summer.
Eagle Scout Project Assists Church Food Giveaway
For his Eagle Award project, Isaac Fair of All Saints’ Church in Woodbridge, VA led a team of teens (and adults) to help build new storage boxes for the church’s Food Pantry.
Safeguarding Children: A Presentation
Policies for the protection of the children in our churches are vital, but training and the ongoing creation of a safe church culture is what makes those policies effective. Kick-off a new season well! Please join the Family Leadership Network for a presentation titled: Safeguarding: Training Volunteers via zoom on Wed., Aug. 16, 11 a.m.-12 noon EST.
Registration Now Open for Mere Anglicanism 2024
Registration is now open for the Mere Anglicanism Conference held in Charleston, South Carolina, January 18-20, 2024.
The Legacy of Tim Keller
Two Canons for Church Planting, including our own Tuck Bartholomew, had a conversation around Tim Keller's life and legacy on Always Forward’s podcast. Timothy J. Keller was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, co-founder of Redeemer City to City, and the author of several books.
Legacy Grandparent Summit 2023
The Children and Family Ministries at Church of the Apostles, Fairfax, VA, will be hosting The Legacy Grandparenting Summit from Oct 20-21.
A New Cross for Incarnation Anglican
Incarnation Anglican, Williamsburg, VA is grateful to receive a new, handmade cross from parishioners of the church.
Christ the King Helps Congolese Refugee Put Down Roots
It took six years, but after much help from an Anglican bishop in Burundi, the American ambassador in Burundi and “Team Michel” – the group of Christ the King parishioners that consisted of French speakers, doctors, lawyers and friends – the Katulas were all together again in Alexandria.
A Youth Retreat: Holiness
One student remarked, "We spent time getting closer to God." We could not ask for a better response.
A Logo Story: Corpus Christi Anglican
The chalice and paten feature prominently in our logo because the Sacraments are a primary means of grace and the hope of glory.
Reflections from Delegates to Provincial Assembly 2023
The Provincial Council is an annual business meeting for elected delegates that also includes international speakers and guests, as well as public worship services. This year Provincial Council was held here in the at the Provincial Pro-Cathedral, Christ Church Plano outside of Dallas, Texas. Bishop reflected on Provincial here. The Province shares a recap here. Here are reflections from our Diocese delegates.
Quarterly Children's Ministry Gathering
Children's directors met this past May at All Saints' Church in Woodbridge, VA with guest, Catherine Warner, wife of Bishop Chris Warner. Catherine shared the testimony of their three children, now young adults, their parenthood journey, the testimony of each in their encounter with the Lord, and how they now serve Him today.
BE Transformed enjoys ResCamp!
For the second year in a row BE Transformed, an inner city ministry in Baltimore, had the opportunity to bring children to Church of the Resurrection's "Res Camp".
A Reflection on the Prayers of the People
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.
The Offertory: Our Vocation Restored
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!).
ResCamp 2023
Each day, over 400 people including 215 Campers and Jr. Crew Leaders swarmed our church to create a crazy and beautiful summer camp called, Twists and Turns: Following Jesus Changes the Game. Through games, activities, skits, and all sorts of fun, the message of God's faithfulness and love for us was on full display.
A Logo Story: Anglican Church of the Valley
The cross and typestyle for the logo of Anglican Church of the Valley were created for us about 2009 by an artist member of the church.