Christmas Blessings from the Diocese Staff!

Bishop Chris braved frigid temperatures to continue a beloved Incarnation tradition: our annual visit from Saint Nicholas!

Bishop Chris’ message for you: God’s Joy and Peace to you…today.

Take a look at the gorgeous creations that friends, families, and those that need a reminder of Christ’s love will receive this year.

"Every client gets a bag of produce, a bag of bread, a bag of sweets, and meat," explained Luken.

This Friendsgiving provided a gathering for the church family, local college students, and neighbors who might otherwise spend the holidays alone.

The Lamb Center: At Bible Study for the Homeless, a Search for Meaning

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).

Immanuel Anglican blesses nativities and makes advent wreaths.

In February 2024, Christ the Saviour Anglican Church, Alexandria, launched Evening Prayer on Fridays for the residents and staff of Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab (MVNR).

The imagination shapes how we see the world and our place within it. So how do we intentionally form it to become the people we want to be?

We have given ourselves to church planting, international missions, caring for the vulnerable and under-resourced, collaborating with brothers and sisters from all nations to advance the Kingdom of God. This is the work of our initiatives.

A Time of Rest at the ACNA Provincial Clergy Women’s

Hurricane Harvey (2017) happened over 7 years ago, but we at ARDF remember it well. This category 4 hurricane caused catastrophic flooding and displaced more than 30,000 people in TX and LA - becoming the catalyst for Anglicans all over the country to help survivors of natural disasters through our Domestic Disaster Response Network. 

Church of the Apostles (COA) in Fairfax, VA, continues a 20-year tradition of supporting the St. Nicholas orphanage in Karen, Kenya.

At Living Mission: Synod 2024, Bp. Chris gave his Bishop’s report, where he shared stories, photos, and videos showcasing how the Holy Spirit is changing lives across our Diocese. Watch the recording now! (And find out why he is holding a tube of tennis balls!)

A Pastoral Response to the TFCA Investigation

You are an essential part of our Diocese. Your faithful witness brings Christ’s light to a world in need. Keep sharing your stories and living in mission every day.

A group of sixteen, led by Church of the Epiphany member and Uganda Christian University Partners board member Lisa Baehr, traveled to Uganda Christian University for their Fall Graduation Ceremony.