by adotsadmin | Nov 28, 2016 | Mission, Updates
The Giving Tuesday movement is swiveling the spotlight from materialism to charitable giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving for the fifth year in a row. Online donors – over 700,000 in more than 70 countries – gave an estimated $116 million last year to charitable...
by adotsadmin | Oct 6, 2016 | Mission
Agricultural training in South Sudan. A rural health clinic in Tikobo, Ghana. An educational hub in Gambella, Ethiopia. Unbeknownst to many Anglicans, the ACNA has an official and already well-established “arm” for relief and development across the world:...
by adotsadmin | Oct 4, 2016 | Mission, Resources, Updates
“No person shall be admitted into Holy Orders who has not been properly trained in Holy Scripture, and the Doctrine, Discipline and Worship of this Church.” ADOTS Constitution and Canons In order to train clergy for worship in the Anglican tradition, and in...
by adotsadmin | Sep 22, 2016 | Mission, Synod, Updates
“I feel all thin, sort of stretched, if you know what I mean…” J.R.R. Tolkien’s line from The Fellowship of the Ring undoubtedly resonates with church leaders looking to staff ministries and keep volunteers – and volunteers may feel the same....
by adotsadmin | Dec 1, 2014 | Churches, Mission, Updates, Youth Ministry
by Cameron Scalera In the wake of the Sure Foundations Conference sponsored by the American Anglican Council, we at Faith Anglican Church asked ourselves, “If our church disappeared tomorrow would anyone care?” Given that our Lord Jesus calls us to be salt and light...
by adotsadmin | Apr 23, 2014 | Connections Newsletter, Mission, Updates
CONNECTIONS had a few questions for Brenna Wright, founder of Abbey Fields, Knoxville, an urban farm project. She is a member of Old North Abbey, and her husband deacon Aaron is the pastoral leader there. Brenna, thanks for taking the time to share the story of your...
