Corpus Christi Anglican Church

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Corpus Christi Anglican Church, Springfield, VA

Church Planter: The Rev. Dr. Morgan Reed

Common People in Common Prayer for Uncommon Transformation

We believe God has called us to plant an approachable and invitational Anglican church to serve the regions in and around Franconia and Springfield; and specifically, to plant a church community that is growing in the love of Christ through rhythms of hospitality, prayer, relationships, and service. These rhythms create an interior life of walking with God that empowers us to live a life for God. Our aim is to become a vibrant Anglican church that is guided by the Book of Common Prayer and remains hospitality-driven in our approach to bringing others into a relationship with Jesus Christ. Our vision is to become a common people in common prayer for uncommon transformation.

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Youth at Corpus Christi Supports local Outreach
Youth at Corpus Christi Supports local Outreach

This year our older youth led an outreach event where we sold Christmas trees to give a percentage of the sales to the Ecumenical Community Housing Organization (ECHO).

Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis, many churches around the Diocese offered their communities an opportunity to participate in a pet blessing.

Reflections from Provincial Assembly
Reflections from Provincial Assembly

This was my first opportunity to attend the provincial assembly. I was privileged to serve as a delegate and as a subdeacon in the opening Eucharist.

Pentecost Around the Diocese
Pentecost Around the Diocese

Enjoy photos of Pentecost services and celebrations around the Diocese!

Belonging Beyond Politics
Belonging Beyond Politics

One of the unique aspects of going to church in the DC area, is that the Christian world here is a small one. Contrary to what one might think about the area, it’s not unusual to find oneself worshiping next to someone from across the aisle politically.

Corpus Christi: An Annual Report
Corpus Christi: An Annual Report

For Corpus Christi Anglican, it has been a year of growth and change: we have had three worship locations in one year, we have a new bishop, we had staff transition, we said goodbye to people moving away, and we welcomed in new members.

A New Space and an Exciting Opportunity for Corpus Christi
A New Space and an Exciting Opportunity for Corpus Christi

Back in mid-2022, Corpus Christi Anglican (Franconia, VA) outgrew our old space in the chapel of the Springfield UMC, which prompted a search that resulted in us moving into the preschool at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in January 2023. Our church continued to grow and we quickly outgrew the preschool indoor play room!

An Intern Reflection
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.

A Logo Story: Corpus Christi Anglican
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.

Pentecost & Trinity Sunday Around the Diocese
Pentecost & Trinity Sunday Around the Diocese

Pentecost Around the Diocese

Archbishop Essay Contest Winner
Archbishop Essay Contest Winner

“The world will see a community of faith that is willing to make lasting lifestyle changes in response to what it cares about, and that will speak more powerfully than any post or placard.”

Bishop Chris Makes First Church Visit
Bishop Chris Makes First Church Visit

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

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Come and be trained to lead Catechesis of the Good Shepherd!

Corpus Christi Moves to New Worship Location
Corpus Christi Moves to New Worship Location

The Rev. Morgan Reed announced a few weeks ago that beginning on January 22, 2023, Corpus Christi will begin meeting for weekly worship at Prince of Peace Lutheran School. He shares a bit more detail about how they came to find their new space, what they are excited about in this new space, a timeline for the move, and how you have the opportunity to help them get there.

God is Building a Church to the Praise of His Glory!
God is Building a Church to the Praise of His Glory!

As a new Mission, we rely on a network of people beyond our core team who faithfully pray for us and give financially to support the work of this Mission. It is exciting to see what God does with the gifts people give!

An Amazing Year for a New Mission in the Diocese!
An Amazing Year for a New Mission in the Diocese!

It has been an amazing year as God continues to form Corpus Christi Anglican Church. Read the Corpus Christi annual report to see all God has done and plans to do!

The Gifts of Giving Thanks
The Gifts of Giving Thanks

Christ has secured this for us in the cross, pronounced even our weakest efforts to give thanks to God as worthy by triumphing over death, and receives our thanksgiving and praise as he sits enthroned at the right hand of God. This is our confidence to approach the Father and give Him our thanks.

Corpus Christi Worships in New Space
Corpus Christi Worships in New Space

With a deep desire to support the work of God's kingdom, Rev. Woodson and Fr. Morgan are excited to announce that we have hammered out the final details for sharing space that we have been prayerfully working on for the last several months. This will allow Corpus Christi Anglican Church to worship in the chapel at the Springfield United Methodist Church.

Summer Internship Reflection
Summer Internship Reflection

My earliest memory is of Anglican liturgy. As a five-year-old, I was captivated by the way people closed their eyes with their hands lifted as they prayed “Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts,” how they raised their voices in agreement with lectionary readings, how their heads bowed in confession, and how they knelt humbly during the Lord’s Prayer.

Tabernacle-Style-Worship at Corpus Christi
Tabernacle-Style-Worship at Corpus Christi

It has been so encouraging to hear stories from people in the congregation about how God has worked in them through something they heard, or the experience of partaking of Christ in the Eucharist (even those who would not yet consider themselves Anglican!).

Podcasts in the Diocese
Podcasts in the Diocese

If you need an update to your podcast listening cue, a variety of churches in the Diocese offer teachings and sermons via podcast. Most podcasts are available via each church website or most podcast apps.

A Church Plant Celebrates Holy Week
A Church Plant Celebrates Holy Week

This was our first Holy Week as a new church plant and we had the joy and privilege of joining with our friends at All Saints' Church to celebrate the Triduum jointly. As I have been thinking back to a few of the highlights of that week, there are three that come to mind.

Preparing Little Hearts for a Big, Glorious Easter!
Preparing Little Hearts for a Big, Glorious Easter!

A year of quarantine has only increased the creativity of children, youth, and family ministries. It is amazing to see how churches in the Diocese are encouraging all ages to draw closer to the Lord during Lent, even while apart.

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