Synod 2020: The Upward Call
In the midst of these unprecedented times faced by our churches, our nation, and the world, Synod 2020: The Upward Call challenged the Anglican Diocese in New England to recenter on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to press into its mission for the reawakening of New England. On Saturday, September 26, an eager team of volunteers assembled in the early morning while mist still hung in the air to transform a grassy, sloping lawn on the campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary into a beautiful outdoor cathedral…
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Virtual VBS a Resounding Success for St. John's Sutton
Vacation Bible School always involves a great deal of organization, creativity, and energy from the leaders, but this year despite facing the added challenge of not being able to bring the children together in one space, St. John’s organized and conducted a very successful virtual VBS via Zoom in which 72 children participated with their parents! The theme of the week, based on Proverbs 22:6, was “The Hidden Treasure,” and was led by Rev. Eliud Mwangi and his wife Leah, Mary Sutton, and their team of volunteers.
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A New Ministry on Long Island
Revs. Sean and Kate Norris had a vision in 2007 to establish a community where others who are experiencing deep pain and are unable to experience an authentic life in Christ could experience that radical grace… Now, these many years later, having completed seminary, been ordained, planted a church, and served in a large parish, they feel the Lord telling them it is time to act on that vision.
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Bishop Andrew addresses Annual United Nations prayer breakfast
Bishop Andrew will be addressing members of the United Nations this week at the United Nation’s annual Prayer Breakfast on September 15 as the United Nations celebrates seventy-five years of global service. Bishop Andrew commented, “It was a great honor to be with the UN delegates in December 2019 at their annual Christmas Dinner, hosted by the Christian Embassy. I was delighted that they invited me back!”
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Scattered and Gathered in Maine: How Imago Dei Church Embraced a New Rhythm with Mission Potential
Rev. Steve Hoskins, rector of Imago Dei Anglican Church in Bangor, Maine lifted his hands and blessed the dozens gathered for worship and Eucharist at the city waterfront park. This moment had special significance for him: it was the first time in three months he saw most of his parish together in one place since becoming rector in early June. But that didn’t mean the church hadn’t been gathering . . .
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Alpha at All Saints: Gathering Online Brings People to Jesus
All Saints Church is on a mission to bring people to Jesus … and a pandemic won’t stop them. Rev. Canon Justin Howard recently encouraged his congregation with fresh vision, saying, “no one could have predicted the events of 2020, but one of the things that hasn’t been thrown into the air is our commitment to Jesus… we need to see this season not as a season of challenge only but as an opportunity for breakthrough. This isn’t just talk. All Saints recently finished their first round of Alpha Online…
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Boston Fellows Accepting New Applicants!
The Boston Fellows, a service organization of the ADNE, is receiving new applications for fall 2020. This is a nine-month program for professionals in the Boston area seeking to cultivate the insights and spiritual habits necessary for meaningful vocation within a cohort of peers, spiritual leaders, and professional mentors through the local church. If you know someone who might thrive in this program, encourage them to apply!
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Anglican Church of the Redeemer Fills Franklin with Praise
On Sunday, June 14th The Anglican Church of the Redeemer in Franklin, MA led by Reverend Canon Dan Sylvia had their first open-air service at Hayward Manor. As the service began, the sounds of motorcycles filled the town as the Black Sheep Harley-Davidsons for Christ entered Manor parking lot.
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500 Gather for Zoom Vigil following Death of George Floyd
Approximately 500 people from more than eight states and many nations gathered on Monday, June 1 to pray and hold vigil in the wake of the recent death of George Floyd, a victim of police brutality. Rev. Amos Kimera, rector of St. Peter’s Belmont, organized and hosted this vigil with Bishop Andrew Williams and his wife Elena leading.
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To be a Mission-Oriented Community to Thousands, Drawing All People to Jesus Christ.
On the strong foundation of God’s Word, Spirit & mission, Rev. Amos Kimera, new rector of St. Peter’s Belmont, has a big vision for growth: “We intend to grow our congregations by at least 1000 people in the next ten years… our prayer and desire is to see a mission-oriented church community that draws all people to encounter Jesus Christ.”
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A Big Vision for a New ADNE plant in Portland, ME
The Anglican Diocese in New England is excited to welcome Rev. Dan & Carrie Wolf, leaders of ministry in Florida who the Lord is calling Northward to plant a vibrant, missional church in the city of Portland, Maine that “invites all people to explore, follow, and join Jesus to bring life to the brokenness in ourselves, our city, and the world.”
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Rev. Steven Hoskins joins the ADNE as Rector of Imago Dei Anglican Church
Imago Dei Anglican Church in Bangor, Maine is excited to welcome a new rector, the Rev. Steven Hoskins, after a nine-month interim season. Rev. Steve is “humbled and excited to move from the mountain country of Colorado northward to come alongside the ADNE and Imago Dei to pursue transformation and revival in New England and to participate in the restoration of all things.”
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How a Vermont Live-Stream Saved Lives
Hear how Brownville Community Church is continually providing for the hungry in their community and recently saved lives via their live-streamed service.
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Easter: 72,000 Square Miles of Virtual Canvas
We entered this challenging season, recognizing that in the outbreak of fear and sickness, we could be the carriers of the greater outbreak of Jesus’ love… Holy Week and Easter Sunday proved to be the most profound testimony that we are growing in unity, devotion and love.
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Palm Sunday in New England
The ADNE invited everyone to join in a diocese-wide Palm Sunday service streamed from Anglican Church of the Redeemer in Franklin, MA. We also asked the diocese to send in photos of individuals and families prayer-walking their neighborhoods - check them out!
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Our Finest Hour Stories
Mission & Ministry in the Midst of Coronavirus
Here are just some ways ADNE churches and leaders have been embodying Christ’s presence to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bp. Andrew's Q1 Episcopal Visits
A recap of the exciting things Bp Andrew has seen on his visits to:
Andover, NH, Lawrence, MA, Middleton, Delaware, Bridgewater, MA, Brewster, MA, & Belmont, MA.
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One of the Most Vibrant Churches....
With a congregation of over 200 people, this is one of our larger church families. It was so good to be with them. They worshipped with all of their hearts. They shared bread and wine together… but this church has no roof, no walls, no pews or chairs. Instead, they meet on the steps of City Hall in Hartford every Saturday…
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Ordination of Rev. Gayle Heaslip to the Priesthood
A beautifully restored, 17th-century barn on the Cape was the intimate and Spirit-filled setting for Reverend Gayle Heaslip’s Ordination as Priest on Wednesday 15th January. Bishop Andrew commented that there was a great Biblical pattern of this being exactly the kind of environment in which Jesus delights to be present…
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Bishop Andrew Speaks at UN Christmas Dinner
Bishop Andrew was the guest speaker at a recent United Nations Christmas Dinner hosted by the Christian Embassy in New York. The Christian Embassy is a non-governmental organization providing spiritual encouragement to the diplomat community and other leaders serving at the United Nations…
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