Ascension Day Services - Online
Ascension Day is the day celebrating the bodily ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven 40 days after His resurrection from the dead on Easter Sunday according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:9. Here is the list of services being offered online by churches in the Diocese, sorted chronologically by service time.
Why Art and Beauty Matter During a Pandemic
These theologians and artists found beauty in suffering.
Same Prayers, Different Day
In this pandemic, I believe this Book of Common Prayer forms the rule of prayer that our hearts need to order what feels unruly and ever changing. It teaches us how to come to God in grief and lamentation, in repentance, and in authentic joy for His great acts of salvation.
A Virtually "Perfect" Wedding
Thanks to a technologically savvy and creative team, Jim and Kim’s wedding ceremony did not have to be postponed!
A Virtual Hallelujah Chorus
Participants in the Easter Service at Truro were treated to a unique , virtual masterpiece!
The Way of the Cross (Video Devotion)
Truro Anglican (Fairfax, VA) has created a beautiful video devotional for doing the Stations of the Cross from home.
The Way of the Cross
The Falls Church will post two "virtual stations," one in the morning and one in the evening. They include Scripture, vivid artwork, a reflection, a prayer and a song, all meant to draw us into this most holy moment in the life of our Lord.
Maundy Thursday, Good Friday & Easter Vigil/Holy Saturday Services Online
These links take you to a list of DOMA churches offering online services on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday of Holy Week.
Archbishop Duncan Explains Spiritual Communion
A video by Archbishop Duncan explaining Spiritual Communion.
Online Worship in the Age of the Corona Virus
We could feel [our rector’s] presence. And I began to feel I was receiving what I needed spiritually and emotionally. The sense of being with her came up.
Local pastors stay connected with their congregations by looking into cameras
The Rev. Erin Bair propped up her laptop on a stack of cookbooks a few feet away. The impromptu additions achieved their purpose. She was now eye-level with her computer’s camera once she sat down in her arm chair at her Arlington home to begin speaking.
Silly Songs for Kids
Rainy days with active kids are especially difficult when families cannot venture out to a local indoor playground or movie theater. However, Truro offered families a fun distraction … singing silly songs together!
Coffee Hour Continues
After live-streaming on Vimeo a virtual coffee-hour will be hosted on Zoom. How will everyone sip and chat at the same time?
Tips and Tools for a Better Online Experience
Resurrection makes sure parishioners are prepared with a checklist (printed bulletin, Sunday school book, items for Eucharist); detailed Zoom instructions (links for all types of devices and alternate methods for joining without a computer); and tips for a better Zoom experience: