FOR THE REAWAKENING OF NEW ENGLAND

Bishop Drew commented, “I stand in awe of what Rev. Gabrielle and her church have done and are doing. In fervent prayer, love and humility they have played a central part in bringing the body of Christ together and in partnership with the city’s government in the activation of Jesus’ greater hope for Bridgeport. In prayer and in service they are bringing renewal. There is still much to be done - but there is undeniably beauty rising from the ashes. You can see it and feel it everywhere you look.

As nearly 300 clergy, leaders, church attendees, teens, children, and various friends of the diocese, gathered in Newburyport for the 2024 Reawakening Conference, Bishop Drew Williams welcomed the attendees by quoting Robert Capon “...one thing we most needed even from the start, and certainly will need from here on out into the New Jerusalem: the ability to take our freedom seriously and act on it, to live not in fear of mistakes but in the knowledge that no mistake can hold a candle to the love that draws us home.”

It was the desire to return to this home-drawing, re-centering love that inspired theme of this year’s conference: Growing in the Gospel.

The ADNE recently celebrated two ordinations in late September and October at All Saints Church. The Rev. Celso Tavares was ordained to the diaconate, and the Rev. Jeff Wojcicki was ordained to the priesthood.

• An art response to the sent-ness of Jesus

• A rainy prayer walk that saw many meaningful interactions

• A harvest festival for the community to make connections with people over games, desserts, and more

Learn how a Regional Reawakening helped Redeemer

Franklin recognize the Ones God brings into our lives.

There is a growing community of young adults at All Saints Church in Amesbury who increasingly believe that they are known and loved by the Triune God and, in turn, are enjoying a taste of the eternal life that the New Testament authors speak of. It is a community of young people who are walking in greater and greater freedom and wholeness and who are sharing this life in Christ with those around them. Over the last three years, the young adult population at All Saints has grown from five people to about thirty people. The Discipleship Cohort at All Saints has been at the center of the cultural transformation of the young adult community at All Saints. It has helped to cultivate a space to receive from God and one another and to walk in greater freedom and maturity.

On Sunday, September 29, Bishop Drew visited St. Luke’s Wayland for a special confirmation service led by the Rev. Christine Nakyeyune. The day will marked by celebrations and thanksgiving with a wonderful banquet and cake. Ven. Micheal Kafeero also attended with Bishop Andrew. At the end of the service Bishop Andrew was interviewed for St. Luke’s YouTube channel!

Ven. Michael Kafeero testifies to how the Lord opened doors for the congregation of St. Paul's and the goodness of a shared service in which they were warmly welcomed by Covenant Church in Arlington, MA. He also describes how St. Paul's hosted Anglican Youth Fellowship from Uganda!

St. Peter’s Winchester celebrated 18 years as a church on Sunday, September 15th

The whole family, every generation joined in worship, thanksgiving to God, and celebration for the last 18 years. Honored guests were Bishop Hannington, Provost Rebecca, and Canon Jonathon - all from Kampala! They were also joined by Ven. Dr. Alex Kasirye-Musoke (the founding Rector) to whom a special tribute was paid. Bishop Andrew was joined by ADNE’s Standing Committee Chairman Josh Vanada for the thanksgiving service and the lavish celebrations that followed.