May you be blessed by these Holy Week photos!
Lenten Generosity: Earthquake Relief
Each Lent, we take up a special offering for a ministry outside of our local congregation as a means of communally participating in the ancient practice of almsgiving. This year, in light of the devastating earthquakes in the Middle East, Restoration is focusing our Lenten generosity toward relief efforts in Turkey and Syria.
Simple Liturgical Changes
Many of our local customs were shaped by the fact that we were a portable church. Our practices and equipment needed to be nimble and basic. Now being settled in a permanent home, we are able to incorporate some more of our vibrant, sacramental heritage into our regular worship. May these subtle changes help stir your heart into greater awareness of the goodness and beauty of God.
What is a diocese?
A diocese is a group of churches led by a bishop. Within the ACNA, there are about 30 dioceses. Most dioceses are geographically organized. Several others are non-geographic; their relationships are based on common affinities, common histories, or missional emphases.
Chart of the Structure of Anglicanism
The vast majority of people at Restoration are brand new to Anglicanism. We offer this simple chart to help explain how Restoration fits within the broader Anglican Communion.
A Season of Waiting
My soul magnifies the Lord,” Mary rejoices after being blessed by her cousin Elizabeth, who received the Holy Spirit as the two women met each other in the house of Zechariah. All of Israel had been waiting for so long for the Messiah to come and set this people free from their captivity, a promise he made to their forefathers, and now the moment was here! Elizabeth’s baby leapt in her womb for the joy of it all. Mary was about to give birth to that long-awaited Messiah, Jesus.
Turning Our Face Toward God
New Staff Titles
Our church is in an exciting transitional season right now. We are shifting from a small, new church plant pastored by just me and Molly towards a slightly more established church with a more full pastoral team. In light of this, I am making changes to staff titles in order to bring clarity and to encourage you in your own spiritual walk.
All Saints Celebrations
All Saints is the high holy day in which we thank God for our spiritual mothers and fathers who have gone before us, faithfully stewarding the Good News of Jesus Christ. We ask God to give us the strength and courage to continue to proclaim his grace to a new generation.
Restoration will be holding several events before and after All Saints in order to celebrate the family of God that we have been adopted into through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Enjoy these parties, baptisms, reaffirmations of faith, and times of feasting.
