Neighborhood Block Party
Church of the Good Shepherd (Lynchburg, VA) invited vendors and local partners to attend their first annual Neighborhood Block Party.
A Letter from Bishop Chris
God has much to say in the Scriptures about protecting and caring for vulnerable people. This is foundational to being God’s people. We are called to advocate for the powerless and to protect those who are vulnerable. We do this because this is God’s character and will. Simply put, God’s heart is for the vulnerable because God is a God of justice, mercy, and love.
God’s Woonderful Creation!
Over 100 elementary children explored the beautiful way God has made us in His image.
Storytime in the Park
A year-round weekly ministry since 2020, Storytime in the Park hosted by All Saints’ Church in Woodbridge, VA, continues to serve our community and church families and children.
Corpus Christi Serves at Hypothermia Shelter 🌱
Multiple generations of from Corpus Christi Anglican Church served their neighbors experiencing housing insecurity.
Child Safety Training
Each of these workshops satisfies the diocesan training requirements for clergy, vestry members, staff and volunteers who work with youth or children.
St. Nicholas Visits Incarnation
Bishop Chris braved frigid temperatures to continue a beloved Incarnation tradition: our annual visit from Saint Nicholas!
Apostles Serves at Kenyan Orphanage
Church of the Apostles (COA) in Fairfax, VA, continues a 20-year tradition of supporting the St. Nicholas orphanage in Karen, Kenya.
Apostles Supports Local Students
This Apostles, filled 32 backpacks with the requested supplies from each student's class.
September is Child Protection Month
September is Child Protection Training Month for Clergy of the Diocese.
A Special Visit from St. Nicholas
Bishop Chris participated in celebrating St. Nicholas during his visit to Incarnation Anglican in Arlington, VA.
Support for Anglican Church of Kenya Orphanage
Church of the Apostles (COA) in Fairfax, VA, continues a 20-year tradition of supporting the St. Nicholas orphanage in Karen, Kenya, in the completion of a recent visit from November 6 – 18, 2023.
A Ride to School!
Shade School in Tanzania is expanding, adding the third grade, and enrolling 56 new students in January 2024! While this is wonderful news, these students need a ride to school!
To give towards the bus and double the impact, visit ARDF Match for Shade Bus before the end of the year!
Imago Dei in the Church: Autism and Communities of Belonging
Dimensions of Belonging
October 26 @ 8:30 p.m.
Via Zoom
Those who live with autism experience the world in unique ways. Their voices and gifts are needed in the church to help us experience the full beauty and scope of the Imago Dei – the Image of God.
Chorister Camp
Children from Christ the King in Alexandria, VA enjoyed Chorister Camp this summer!
Children's Ministry Leaders Gathering
Please join children's leaders and directors from our diocese for our quarterly gathering over lunch on Thursday, September 14 from 12-2 PM at Restoration Anglican Church // 1815 N. Quincy St. // Arlington, Virginia. Lunch will be provided. All you need to do is RSVP and come! (And feel free to share this with others we may have missed.)
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.
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.
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.