An Introduction to Christian Persecution
On November 5, 7 p.m., in recognition of International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted, you are invited to The Falls Church Anglican for an evening of worship and prayer for our brothers and sisters who are persecuted for their faith in Jesus.
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!
Photos from Clergy Day
On September 14, the clergy of the Diocese gathered in person and online to worship and pray together, enjoy a meal together, and to get updates on the business and ministry of the Diocese.
Marching & Praying for Life
On Friday September 17, Bishop John and Meg Guernsey, with representatives from the Anglicans for Life (AFL) chapters of diocese churches in Richmond, VA participated in the Virginia March for Life annual rally.
Healing from the Impact of Abortion
The impact of abortion affects so many lives through the often-hidden influences of guilt, shame, anger, or difficulty trusting others. The Bible offers hopes and healing.
Prayer at the Fair
While Whey Jennings sang, "Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way?" we had families under the tents for prayer and free Bibles. A few people turned in prayer cards, and others took the time to share and receive prayer on the spot. Almost anyone who stops at the prayer tent at an event like this is working through serious challenges or trauma.
A Call to Prayer from Archbishop Foley Beach Regarding the Situation in Afghanistan, Haiti, and the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic
As the world seemingly darkens, remember that the Church is to be a light to the world, pointing to the One who is the Light of life. Let us remain united together in Christ, as citizens of heaven, opposing the powers of darkness,
Wholeness in Christ Healing Prayer Class
This is a unique opportunity to learn about praying for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing with hands on training in small groups. The classes will feature live teaching and videos, opportunity for discussion and sharing, and corporate prayer time. The class is open to all who profess Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
Taking It to the Street
Or the shopping center. Or the bike trail. Holy Spirit in Lewes, DE is ministering in our community through several events each month. We just started our “water bottle ministry” at the bike trail just up the street from our building.
Do Not Despise the Day of Small Things
We must learn to be faithful in what God has given us. We must be faithful and true in our smallness. For this is where the Lord has placed us at this time and here, we are to rejoice and give thanks.
Juneteenth Livestream Service
On Saturday, June 19, from 10-11 a.m., Coracle invites you for a special online Juneteenth Service, the fifth broadcast from the Corhaven Graveyard (an historic burial ground for enslaved African Americans in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley).
Chaplaincy Launched for Local Law Enforcement
The Rev. Harry Zeiders, Rector at Resurrection in Emporia, VA, participated in the Emporia/Greensville Chaplain Support Team kickoff event on May 20. One of the goal’s of the team is to support the local law enforcement during times of crises.
ACNA Releases Provincial Cycle of Prayer
The Anglican Church in North America has just released an updated Provincial Cycle of Prayer, covering mid-May 2021 – mid-May 2022.
The Cycle of Prayer presents a weekly prayer schedule to cover leaders, dioceses, and ministries in the Anglican Church in North America and fellow Anglicans around the world.
A Message from the Bishop - "That when we are weak, in Christ we are truly strong..."
“The Daily Lectionary this week has us reading the first Chapter of Luke’s Gospel, hearing again
the familiar account of two mothers and their babies: Elizabeth, the older woman, who has in her womb the one we know as John the Baptist; and Mary, the mother of Jesus, carrying in her womb the Son of God.”
Community Outreach During Holy Week
Each of our Sunday morning members invested the early part of Holy Week in contacting our Wednesday night households to arrange a good time to connect and deliver the baskets, and shopped for items to stuff the baskets. After worship on Good Friday, we assembled the baskets.
30 Days of Prayer for the Muslim World
Incarnation Anglican, Alexandria, VA, invites all of us to participate in intentional prayer for our Muslim neighbors throughout Ramadan.
Stations of the Resurrection
You are invited to this unique service, which walks us through fourteen key events during and after the resurrection of Jesus Christ, forms part of our finale week of “Fifty Days of Resurrection Hope.”
Hospitality of the Heart: A Healing Service
This Saturday, May 1, at 5 p.m. you are invited to the Church of the Holy Spirit (Leesburg, VA) monthly Healing Service.
A Message from the Bishop - "Equipped to speak his truth in kindness and love"
As we look toward Holy Week, we speak repeatedly in our worship of our call to walk in the way of the Cross. We even dare to pray, in the Collect for Palm Sunday, “Mercifully grant that we may walk in the way of his suffering.”