Hey Restoration, Remember those snowy days back in February when we hosted a bunch of Anglicans from around North America who are doing works of justice and mercy? You all were incredible hosts. You served and served and served- praying, driving people around, putting people in your home, cleaning up, setting up, showing up. I […]
Dear Restoration, Thank you. Thank you for all you have done to be ready for next week’s Matthew 25 Gathering. I wanted to send a few notes as we enter the countdown to arrival. A HUMONGOUS thank you to Kathy Kenyon who has been coordinating all of our ‘on-site logistics’. Thank you to the registration […]
The Global Anglican Future Conference I am so grateful for the opportunity to attend GAFCON last week. I took my vows of ordination to the priesthood over ten years ago under the leadership of a missionary bishop from the Church of Nigeria. I declared my trust in the Scriptures, my commitment to the preaching […]
At Restoration, we love our partners, and we are so grateful for the work of ARDF. Here in the United States unemployment is at an all-time low. Even so, job opportunities are not equally available, depending on your experience, education, and opportunities. This is not unique to the US. In the slums outside of Accra, […]
Last week we handed out a simplified version of our Anglican Book of Common Prayer called Praying through the Year. We’ve loved hearing the ways many of you are integrating this booklet into your daily life. We will have more copies of this resource available on Sunday in the narthex, and we’d love for you […]
Hey Restos! It’s me again, that woman who can’t seem to make it to church on time and talks an awful lot about toast. I was overwhelmed by the response to my recent blog about running late for church. So many of you reached out and shared stories of how you, like me, are hungry […]
The College of Bishops for the Anglican Church in North America met in conclave from September 5-7 in British Columbia, Canada. Here is the statement that they made at the conclusion of their time. They met to discuss the report of the Theological Task Force on Holy Orders. The report itself is over 300 pages […]
About 10 days ago we had our first ‘Interested in South Arlington’ evening. It was a lovely time. 35 people came and we talked about South Arlington, Restoration and the strategic plan; the what and why and some of the how of a church plant. We announced that this new worshipping community is going to […]
On Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30pm, we will hold a special Eucharist service at Restoration for Election Day. A number of churches around the country are holding prayer vigils and services and we’ve invited our sister churches to join us for this service. No matter what your political leanings, praying for our nation and our […]
Sign up for this small group by emailing David Griffin. “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. (Psalm 1:1-2) Thousands of years ago, the Psalmist recognized […]