Exploring the mental wellness barriers within faith circles reveals complex layers. Mental illness in churches often encounters stigma, a roadblock to open dialogue. Mental wellness isn’t always seen as a legitimate medical condition, but rather a spiritual shortcoming. This misunderstanding can hinder access to appropriate mental healthcare. Many churches are stepping up by integrating mental wellness discussions into their activities. Pastors are beginning to address mental illness openly, striving to break the stigma.

This is why I shall happily – though not without a certain unavoidable self-consciousness – wear funny clothes as I take vows and have a Bishop ask God’s blessing over me on Saturday. They show beyond doubt who I am serving.

We give thanks for the ordination of Brad Boucher to the priesthood on Sunday, September 1 at Church of the Resurrection in Lutherville, MD.

September is Child Protection Training Month for Clergy of the Diocese.

We give thanks for the ordination of April Murrie into the priesthood, Wade Bradshaw and Angela Holstege into the transitional diaconate on Saturday, August 17, at Church of the Good Shepherd in Charlottesville, VA.

We’ve gotten so caught up with being faithful, that we’ve forgotten that the point of our persistence and courage is the Love of Jesus.

God has been doing good things here, and as we move forward we are pleased to announce that Bishop Chris has approved St. Andrew's Anglican Church as the new name for the Frederick church plant.

Enjoy the audio recordings and visual presentations from the 2024 nClergy & Clergy Spouse retreat.

We give thanks for the ordination of Jean McComish to the diaconate at the Falls Church Anglican, Falls Church, VA on Saturday, June 1, at 10 a.m.

We give thanks for the ordination of Ross Eddy to the order of the Diaconate and the reception of Darren Jones on Sunday, April 11 at Grace Anglican Church in White Post, VA.

On Tue. Mar. 5, Restoration Anglican Church in Arlington, VA hosted the annual clergy renewal of vows, consecration of holy oil, and lunch.

Vocational Deacons Day was a day of blessing for eighteen Deacons who attended; a time of sharing, listening, encouraging, and prayer for our Vocational Deacons from across our Diocese.

We give thanks for the ordination of April Murrie to the diaconate on Sunday, February 18, at Church of the Good Shepherd, Charlottesville, VA.

We give thanks for the ordination of Ben Lansing to the vocational diaconate, on Saturday, November 11, at Redeemer Anglican Church in Richmond, VA.

I have two things that are uppermost in my mind as I write to you today. The first has to do with an emerging sense of vision that I’m seeing for our diocese and our churches. The second is related to the book of Revelation and Hispanic Heritage month.

On Sept. 12, at Clergy Day, Bishop Chris was pleased to announce the selection of The Rev. Greg Hampton as the Canon to the Ordinary

On Tuesday, Sep. 12, clergy members from across the Diocese gathered at Truro Anglican (Fairfax, VA) for Clergy Day. Here are a few photos from this wonderful day!

We give thanks for the ordination of Preston Hansen to the transitional diaconate on August 27, 2023 at The Falls Church Anglican, Falls Church, MD.