Thou, O Lord - Truro Anglican Church Virtual Choir
Enjoy this stunning anthem offered by members of the Truro Anglican Church choir for our 11:15am service on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Guest conductor: Joshua Spacht. Produced by Jamie Brown.
Planting a Church During a Pandemic
The picture with my light ring and computer sitting on a tub of liturgical supplies is such a good microcosm of what it feels like to plant a church during a pandemic: a tabernacling mindset with God's presence as the only constant. Our living room in this picture reminds me that it does not take many resources to make disciples.
Equip!2020 - Being the Church in a Digital World
Please mark your calendar for November 12 at 7 p.m. for our first Equip! session, “Surviving the Digital Shift.” The video will be posted a week in advance, so you’ll have time to view it. We look forward to trying this new format with you and hope that it will scratch the itch for us as we discern how best to "Be the Church in the Digital World."
A Message from the Bishop - Sharing above and beyond
God may ask us to pour out what we have so that he may meet the needs of others and our own needs, as well.
A Service of Lament
The Service of Lament provided space to encounter God through times of silence, music, sacred art and reflection on Psalm 102.
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.
Back to School Joy
Church of the Epiphany made sure to bring extra joy with their “Back to School” night in the church parking lot. Enjoy photos of socially-distanced games and fun!
New challenges, a pandemic, a major flood, a “Where’s Waldo” Vicar...
New challenges, a pandemic, a major flood, a “Where’s Waldo” Vicar, and outreach challenges… 2020 has been an interesting year for the Anglican Church of the Valley in Staunton.
Backyard Virtual ResCamp
In these confusing and uncertain times, it is more important than ever that we be pointing our kids and their families to the truth of God’s love, provision, and faithfulness.
Bring Your Umbrella! “Garden Churches”
This is an amazing moment, with extraordinary opportunities. A pause in the rush of modern life to take stock. To evaluate where we are. A chance to examine our ‘burnt offerings’ and think about how to deepen our vision of worship in this season.
A Cool Way to Encourage Kids to Read the Bible
For the month of August, I issued a fun Bible Challenge to our Sunday School group: Read one chapter from the book of Matthew each day, and win a gift certificate to Sweet Frog!
The Franconia-Springfield Mission has its first pre-launch Eucharist Service
When Jesus builds the church, it is never closed, and His kingdom will never be stopped. This theme was preached last Sunday and was put on display in the turnout of people who came to worship at the very first pre-launch Eucharist service at the Franconia-Springfield Mission. I'm pretty sure they were smiling because of their eyes, but everyone was wearing masks when they arrived!
Seniors Friday Lunch Call
For many years, Truro has welcomed Seniors to our campus for a Friday lunch get-together. When those gatherings came to a halt in March, the ministry quickly pivoted to offer a weekly phone gathering as a way to keep this community connected.
Synod 2020 - Save the Date!
On Saturday, Nov 21, 2020, the official business of Synod 2020 will be held virtually.
Letter from the Bishop: Our faithfulness matters. Our witness matters.
Psalm 102 was appointed this week in the Daily Lectionary and praying it brought home to me the truth that, in the midst of social upheaval and hardship, how we respond will profoundly affect not only us but future generations.
Virtual VBS - Jesus Pulls Us Through
COVID-19 came through our lives like a freight train and derailed countless plans, routines, and expectations. We realized that now more than ever the kids in our community need the hope, reassurance, and abundance of God's love through the unique ministry of Virtual VBS (VVBS).
A Parking Lot Party for Fr. Travis
At least 41 cars and one Harley-Davidson Trike drove by with fantastic faces and thoughtful cards.
Deacons' Day - 2020
August 8 was Vocational Deacons’ Day for the Diocese. This year, Bishop John met with the Deacons of the Diocese over Zoom.