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.
Animal Blessing & Adoption
On Sunday, November12th, Immanual Anglican Church is hosting a blessing of pets. Our location is 7075 Hoadly Road, Manassa, Virginia 20112. This event is planned from 3 to 5 pm. All are welcome.
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!).
Pray without ceasing…?
Prayer is one of the primary ways we abide in Christ, and so it’s no surprise that the apostle Paul would encourage us to “pray without ceasing.”
Ordination in the Diocese
We thank God for the ordination of Sallie Rathbone to the priesthood on Saturday, October 1, Immanuel Anglican Church, Woodbridge, VA.
Immanuel Hosts "Rock the Block"
Immanuel sponsored a Back-to-School event, “Rock the Block” each year at a local elementary school.
Steeple Installed at Immanuel
Today, we are thankful that the steeple was installed safely and with competence and excellence. To God Be the Glory! He has marked Immanuel’s Mission Outpost as a building that was built to serve the Lord forever!
Rocking Around the Boardwalk
Immanuel Anglican Church, Woodbridge, VA, participated in the Prince William County sponsored event “Rocking Around the Boardwalk” by decorating a tree provided by the county for the boardwalk.
Immanuel Anglican Church Breaks Ground!
On October 17, representatives from Immanuel Anglican Church (Woodbridge, VA), the architect and builders, and Bishop John, celebrated the groundbreaking liturgy to begin the process of building their new church building.
The Blessing of the Pets
Immanuel Anglican Church, Woodbridge, VA, hosted a community Blessing of the Pets at Andrew Leitch Park in Dale City, VA There were quite an assortment of dogs, some cats (some were blessed virtually), bunnies, a chicken, a turtle and even a ground hog!
Immanuel’s Groundbreaking Ceremony
Immanuel Anglican Church, Woodbridge, VA, is excited to announce their groundbreaking ceremony with Bishop John Guernsey, their Architect, their General Contractor, and their Field Superintendent.
Immanuel Hosts Family-Friendly Hip Hop Concert
The free outdoor concert will feature Ron “The New One” Hawkins. Immanuel is providing a free Chick-fil-A dinner before the concert.
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.
Superhero Fun Run!
Immanuel Anglican invites you to their Family-Friendly Fun Run! The event is on Saturday, April 17, from 2-4 p.m. in Woodbridge, VA.
Weekend Meals-on-the-Go
While school is virtual, Immanuel Anglican Church is continuing food distribution each week at Coles Elementary. Thanks to generous donations over 1,500 bags of weekend meals have been distributed since March.
Driveway Devotions for Kids
This summer, Immanuel Kids has been offering Driveway Devotions. Driveway devotions is a time where children’s ministry staff and volunteers come to each family’s driveway, yard, sidewalk or front of their home for a time of devotion, discussion, activities and prayer!
A Parking Lot Party for Fr. Travis
At least 41 cars and one Harley-Davidson Trike drove by with fantastic faces and thoughtful cards.