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| Who Are We Anglicans of Virginia Spiritually and Historically? Click here for the full text and "Our Resolves." We are Christians. We are followers of Jesus Christ. Our faith is an ancient one dating back to the times of Jesus and His Apostles, predating Rome. Our history is traced to the British Isles beginning according to the ancient fathers to the first century, when St. Joseph of Arimathea visited his tin mines at Glastonbury, England bringing the Holy Grail. The first written mention of Christians in Britain is by the historian Quintus Septums Florens Tertullian about 200 AD. He writes of "parts of Britain, inaccessible to the Roman, which had yet been conquered by Christ." Origin writes forty years later that in Britain are "Christians to be found." Evident is abundant confirming this in archaeological discoveries. Our faith was first brought to Roanoke Island on the Outer Banks of North Carolina (USA) in 1587. This colony would become the "Lost Colony." In 1607 Anglicans would settle the first permanent Colony at Jamestown. (Click here for "What We Believe"). |
| Uniting and Defending Anglicans Worldwide |
| In a stormy sea of change. We are a rock during these unsettled times. We represent a new Anglican Communion called the Anglican Church International Communion. We are not a part of the Episcopal Church, nor the Church of England. We have made significant progress and invite those who feel as we do to join this work of not only preserving, but expanding our faith handed down to us by Cranmer, Riley, Latimer and Laud: all who gave their lives for our Anglican Faith. Our Mission is simple: reach souls for Jesus. We are a Church serving Anglicans of Virginia and around the world to worship in the tradition of men like George Washington and other founders of our Nation. We continue the Faith first brought to our shores and established by Captain John Smith and the Rev. Robert Hunt who came to Jamestown Island in 1607. We use only the traditional 1928 Book of Common Prayer taken from the original 1549,1552 and 1559, Thomas Cranmer's Books of Common Prayer. We are growing and want to assist you in forming a parish. The new Anglican Seminary of Virginia is educating men for the priesthood. And seeks men called to His ministry. Join Us! |
| Audio Prayer by Bishop Johnson on News Page. The Black Regiment. What was this during the Revolutionary War?Read Today's Editorial for the Answer. Does our Nation cry out again for a new Black Regiment? TO JOIN. Email larrywjohnson@embarqmail.com. |
| Scenes of the Virginia Church in action. |
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| ANGLICAN SEMINARY OF VIRGINIA OPENED IN 2004 (ASV Website!) The Council on Accreditation of the ACIC accredited the Anglican Seminary of Virginia at its most recent meeting of the College of Bishops. |
| Top left: Historic Church at Jamestown. Center Top: Bishops of ACIC enter Jamestown Church. Top right: Bishop and Pipers. Bottom left: Anglicans worship in Jtown Church. Center bottom: Archbishop Johnson blesses first Virginia Communion Nun. Top right: Bishop's pipers and drummers. Father Roscoe Porter of Richmond, Virginia and Drum Major leads the way. Click links to Jamestown for pipers and services. |
| Those interested in seminary contact the Bishop immediately. Request new seminary catalog. |
Video of Jamestown Service Celebrating the First Holy Communion in the New World in 1607. Jamestown Click Here Includes a brief presentation by the Anglican Bishop of Virginia The Rt. Rev. Larry W. Johnson Second Video of Holy service (Click Here) celebrated at Jamestown by bishops from around the world. Sound track is sung Gloria in Latin by Cumbee Choir of Holy Redeemer Anglican Church, Lerty, Virginia. |
A word from the Archbishop for International Provinces of the ACIC:
Larry W. Johnson
My dear friends,
Events around the world make it imperative that we pray for the
persecuted, endangered and the Church at large. Please pray
during Lent for Christians in India, earthquake victims in Haiti;
victims of terrorists in Pakistan, Egypt, Afghanistan, China and
the United States. Pray for those imprisoned and who die for their
Faith.
The historic actions of the bishops from around the world to come
into the "new" Anglican communion (ACIC ) is especially
important in these troubling times. I am pleased that
twenty-seven provinces are members of the ACIC and the
Virginia Communion. The ACIC offers the greatest hope of unity
in my opinion. We recognize the need for Anglicans worldwide to
unite and are offering this unity by inviting Anglican bishops to
join with us.
Here in the United States the continuing church has had less than
adequate success in unifying since the first Anglicans left the
Episcopal Church in the 1960's and 70's. Now with recent
departures we have another opportunity to come together, and
hope for greater success in the coming years. Some have formed
new groups like the ACNA and CANA. However they do not
embrace the traditional Anglican Faith. i.e. Ordination of female
clergy, use of prayer books not orthodox, and the omission of the
Thirty-nine Articles as a Canon standard. Unfortunately the
Church of England has gone down this path too.
Our mission is reaching souls for Christ, serving those who do not
have a church, and bringing the saving grace of Jesus Christ to
the World. Now I invite you to join us to bring greater strength
and join in defending those persecuted because of their
Christian Faith. As in the centuries past by God's help we shall
prevail.
Bishops interested in this movement are invited to ask for
information. Please contact me for guidance on how to come into
communion with the ACIC and ACOVA.
Larry W. Johnson, Archbishop
International Provinces
Anglican Church International Communion
Larry W. Johnson
My dear friends,
Events around the world make it imperative that we pray for the
persecuted, endangered and the Church at large. Please pray
during Lent for Christians in India, earthquake victims in Haiti;
victims of terrorists in Pakistan, Egypt, Afghanistan, China and
the United States. Pray for those imprisoned and who die for their
Faith.
The historic actions of the bishops from around the world to come
into the "new" Anglican communion (ACIC ) is especially
important in these troubling times. I am pleased that
twenty-seven provinces are members of the ACIC and the
Virginia Communion. The ACIC offers the greatest hope of unity
in my opinion. We recognize the need for Anglicans worldwide to
unite and are offering this unity by inviting Anglican bishops to
join with us.
Here in the United States the continuing church has had less than
adequate success in unifying since the first Anglicans left the
Episcopal Church in the 1960's and 70's. Now with recent
departures we have another opportunity to come together, and
hope for greater success in the coming years. Some have formed
new groups like the ACNA and CANA. However they do not
embrace the traditional Anglican Faith. i.e. Ordination of female
clergy, use of prayer books not orthodox, and the omission of the
Thirty-nine Articles as a Canon standard. Unfortunately the
Church of England has gone down this path too.
Our mission is reaching souls for Christ, serving those who do not
have a church, and bringing the saving grace of Jesus Christ to
the World. Now I invite you to join us to bring greater strength
and join in defending those persecuted because of their
Christian Faith. As in the centuries past by God's help we shall
prevail.
Bishops interested in this movement are invited to ask for
information. Please contact me for guidance on how to come into
communion with the ACIC and ACOVA.
Larry W. Johnson, Archbishop
International Provinces
Anglican Church International Communion
A special report from Bishop Samuel Felxon of Haiti to Bishop Johnson
(Verbatim)
Dear Rev. Larry and Sondra Johnson,
Warmest greetings in Christ,
Thank you for your king invitation to part take in the Church News Magazine. Excuse me to be late in the
answer as our situation in Haiti is some difficult.
In fact, we thank God for his mercy toward us; He has made decision to keep us alive for His Glory. Even
though we are suffering those who lost their life and diseases, living and sleeping along the street.
Within my Diocese,
We lost 43 members trough this disaster and there are 27 members that till now we can’t establish their
status, as we can't reach them. We have 25 hurt under medical care and within several medical centers in P-
au-P. Few (7) fire burns among them our deacon Francois Juste (he has been transported to USA for
intensive care by US Marines). Several church members went to Countryside, as they can't find food,
drink, medicines, and tent.
Our destroyed Church, the Central church which could receive approximately 500 persons is no longer
functional. Since the earthquake our two churches in Fontamara become one, as the temples has been
destroyed. We keep our worship services under tent On Sunday 17 of January, after the disaster, we had
spiritual revival worship and prayer with the people sleeping within the churchyard and along the street
surround the church. During this period, we have also registered 35 converted. We hope to have baptism
ceremony soon in April 2010.
Our Church Anglican Association of Quake Victims has registered 108 families whom houses are destroyed.
Our primary goals now are to continue worshiping God as "He is Good all the time and All the time He is
good.” Second, share our love in providing more assistantship to our people in Fontamara as they are hardly
suffering.
Third, We need urgently to make some provisory arrangements in the church building so people could find
a place to worship God without fear sun or rain, as raining time is starting already. Actually, we have a
hurricane in the Country (Please pray for our people and neighbours). We have to replace benches, chairs
and others church related accessories. These would cost a lot.
Fourth, We are working hard to open in April 2010 the "Grace Center International Anglican Academy" in
order to save and Christianly educate the children around the church area. Since official schools do not
work, and we believe that to built a new Haiti, a new Educational system should be very important. Opening
a Christian elementary school now is contribute largely to Haiti re-built.
Please note, our Churches in provinces are not destroyed. We invite you to pray for our following pastors
and churches: Rev. Alcimus Jean Jorel in Mirebais, our church there counts 160 members; Rev. Levi
Dorvilias in 2eme -Plaine our church counts 120 members, Rev. Laveau Pierre at Trou Chouchou , our
church there has 80 members and this church has many, Past Erest Michel at Kafou-Baro Church; Rev.
Daniel Jeanty, Wilfred Phanord, Rev. Joseph Evens, Rev. Joseph P. Fenelon, Rev. Moise St. Urbain, Rev.
Hyppolite Nicolas, Rev. Elyse Raymond. Also, pray our brother Francois Juste a Deacon of our Church in
Fontamara.
As my internet access time limited, I shortly send the above written just for your information. Please tell us
whether a report sheet should be attached to you. This could also be at your request.
A Note from Bishop Larry Johnson: Please consider giving to help our people who suffer. Visit our web site
for instructions on giving. www.theanglicanchurch.net/haiti Click on the Haitian page.
One-hundred and three (103) of our dear people have died according to reports from Father Louine Joseph
and Bishop Samuel Felxon. We have no reports on Bishop Pierre Toussaint. Please pray in church
tomorrow for the souls of the dead and for the comfort and healing of the injured. Please pray for the
emergency workers.
Prayerfully and In His Love, Bishop Larry W. Johnson
(Verbatim)
Dear Rev. Larry and Sondra Johnson,
Warmest greetings in Christ,
Thank you for your king invitation to part take in the Church News Magazine. Excuse me to be late in the
answer as our situation in Haiti is some difficult.
In fact, we thank God for his mercy toward us; He has made decision to keep us alive for His Glory. Even
though we are suffering those who lost their life and diseases, living and sleeping along the street.
Within my Diocese,
We lost 43 members trough this disaster and there are 27 members that till now we can’t establish their
status, as we can't reach them. We have 25 hurt under medical care and within several medical centers in P-
au-P. Few (7) fire burns among them our deacon Francois Juste (he has been transported to USA for
intensive care by US Marines). Several church members went to Countryside, as they can't find food,
drink, medicines, and tent.
Our destroyed Church, the Central church which could receive approximately 500 persons is no longer
functional. Since the earthquake our two churches in Fontamara become one, as the temples has been
destroyed. We keep our worship services under tent On Sunday 17 of January, after the disaster, we had
spiritual revival worship and prayer with the people sleeping within the churchyard and along the street
surround the church. During this period, we have also registered 35 converted. We hope to have baptism
ceremony soon in April 2010.
Our Church Anglican Association of Quake Victims has registered 108 families whom houses are destroyed.
Our primary goals now are to continue worshiping God as "He is Good all the time and All the time He is
good.” Second, share our love in providing more assistantship to our people in Fontamara as they are hardly
suffering.
Third, We need urgently to make some provisory arrangements in the church building so people could find
a place to worship God without fear sun or rain, as raining time is starting already. Actually, we have a
hurricane in the Country (Please pray for our people and neighbours). We have to replace benches, chairs
and others church related accessories. These would cost a lot.
Fourth, We are working hard to open in April 2010 the "Grace Center International Anglican Academy" in
order to save and Christianly educate the children around the church area. Since official schools do not
work, and we believe that to built a new Haiti, a new Educational system should be very important. Opening
a Christian elementary school now is contribute largely to Haiti re-built.
Please note, our Churches in provinces are not destroyed. We invite you to pray for our following pastors
and churches: Rev. Alcimus Jean Jorel in Mirebais, our church there counts 160 members; Rev. Levi
Dorvilias in 2eme -Plaine our church counts 120 members, Rev. Laveau Pierre at Trou Chouchou , our
church there has 80 members and this church has many, Past Erest Michel at Kafou-Baro Church; Rev.
Daniel Jeanty, Wilfred Phanord, Rev. Joseph Evens, Rev. Joseph P. Fenelon, Rev. Moise St. Urbain, Rev.
Hyppolite Nicolas, Rev. Elyse Raymond. Also, pray our brother Francois Juste a Deacon of our Church in
Fontamara.
As my internet access time limited, I shortly send the above written just for your information. Please tell us
whether a report sheet should be attached to you. This could also be at your request.
A Note from Bishop Larry Johnson: Please consider giving to help our people who suffer. Visit our web site
for instructions on giving. www.theanglicanchurch.net/haiti Click on the Haitian page.
One-hundred and three (103) of our dear people have died according to reports from Father Louine Joseph
and Bishop Samuel Felxon. We have no reports on Bishop Pierre Toussaint. Please pray in church
tomorrow for the souls of the dead and for the comfort and healing of the injured. Please pray for the
emergency workers.
Prayerfully and In His Love, Bishop Larry W. Johnson
WE DECLARE that we adhere wholly to biblical teaching and to the following principles, and thus shall not accept any action or compromise that would weaken or change the faith and traditions of these principles and beliefs, which we hold to be essential to an unimpaired relationship with Jesus Christ and His one holy catholic and apostolic church. 1. We believe in the authority of the HOLY SCRIPTURES as the inerrant Word of God, as summarized by the Creeds, taught by the Fathers, and defined in the Thirty-Nine Articles of Religion, and the Authorized (King James) Version of The Holy Bible, it being the standard translation into the English language. 2. We believe the Nicene and Apostles' CREEDS are binding on every member of the Church as the expression of their specific personal commitment and conviction. 3.We believe HOLY BAPTISM as ordained by Christ, as set forth in the Book of Common Prayer, is the seal of our Salvation, and Confirmation by a bishop in the apostolic line is the means whereby we receive the strengthening gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Apostolic tradition. 4. We believe HOLY COMMUNION shall be validly celebrated by a bishop of the Apostolic line, or by a priest ordained by such a bishop, and properly received by those confirmed or ready and desirous to be confirmed. Holy Communion will not be refused to believing baptized Christians of other traditions. 5.We believe HOLY ORDERS of Bishop, Priest, and Deacon are open only to believing men, following Biblical practice, the universal practice of the holy catholic church, and as intended by our Book of Common Prayer. 6. We believe the integrity of the sacramental functions of the EPISCOPATE, and according to the Apostolic model, as evangelists, guardians of the faith, and caring shepherds of the flock, shall be placed above the administrative responsibilities that have so often caused mischief in the churches of former years. 7. We believe the historic BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER is regarded as a doctrinal standard and our common liturgy. We worship according to the 1928 American edition of the Book of Common Prayer, the 1962 Canadian edition, or the 1662 English Book of Common Prayer. We respect liturgical expression established by Archbishop Thomas Cranmer in 1549, and the 1552 version as set forth by the Act of Uniformity, and other national equivalents so far as the faith is kept entire by them. 8. We believe in the unique salvation of Jesus Christ and pledge our commitment to the words of Our Lord Jesus Christ about Himself: "I am the WAY, the Truth, and the Life: and no man cometh to the Father, but by me." 9. We believe that Holy Matrimony exalts marriage between one male and one female as a state particularly ordained and blessed by God. 10. We believe in the sanctity of life; that God giveth and only God taketh away, and that abortion and assisted suicide are sins. ### |
| The Anglican Internet Magazine of the Anglican Church of Virginia and the Worldwide Virginia Communion Vol. X Edition 5 Lent 2010 |
| Today's Anglican Voice. December Issue. Click Here to Read. Latest issue to be posted Wednesday, March 3. Sondra B. Johnson, Lifetime Anglican and Conservative Churchman Shares Her Views and Reports News As She Sees It. |
| Declaration of Principles |
| Archbishop Thomas Cranmer, Martyr and English Reformer, who Produced the Book of Common Prayer Born July 2, 1489-Burned at the Stake March 21, 1556 |
| These tenets set forth our Anglican beliefs and are based upon the faith contained in Cranmer's Book of Common Prayer and the Authorized Version(King James) of the Holy Bible. |
Bishop's
pipers
provide
night of
music, food,
dancing and
poetry
readings of
Robert
Burns works
on January
23 in
Richmond.
pipers
provide
night of
music, food,
dancing and
poetry
readings of
Robert
Burns works
on January
23 in
Richmond.
| The people of Haiti need our prayers. See Haiti page(click left) Also, scroll down for today's latest. |
| Anglican Church of Virginia Action committee will assist Haitian relief effort. David W. Lee, Missioner, to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, is leading the work. Assessment of needs is now in progress with input from Haitian diocesan leaders. Thrust of assistance is encompassed in Committee's new theme "Helping Haitians to Help Themselves." |
| Bishop of the Diocese of Delhi Appeals to Bishop of Virginia. ((Breaking news... Churches in India organize to resist new laws on homosexuality. Story here next week.)) |
Dateline: New Delhi, India
The Rt. Rev. Raju Nizami, Bishop of the Diocese of
New Delhi, India has advised Bishop Johnson of his
urgent request for assistance. His communique arrived
February 13 explaining the "illicit encroachment" of
other bodies leaving Anglicans without places of
worship in Delhi and other locations.
This appears to be continued persecution of Anglican
Christians in India. Last year the Anglican Church of
India Headquarters in Kerala was attacked and
burned. The grave of the founder of the Anglican
Church of India was desecrated by the attackers. In
2008 during the visit of Bishop Johnson to India to lead
a revival Christians pastors were hacked with
machetes two blocks away from where the Anglican
revival was taking place. Little or nothing as been done
by the civil authorities relative to any of these tragic
events.
"With no buildings for worship the church is dwindling
away", says Bishop Nizami of New Delhi. "We have
vision to establish churches, old age homes,
orphanages and other missionary work," Bishop Nizami
continues. With property being seized this impossible.
Archbishop Stephen Vattappara of India and Johnson
have formed a Commission to fight the persecution of
Christians and have met with US officials to report.
There has be now action taken by US. ACI and ACOVA
are in full Communion
Pray for our Anglicans in India for protection from this
onslaught. See below recommended prayers for Lent.
The Rt. Rev. Raju Nizami, Bishop of the Diocese of
New Delhi, India has advised Bishop Johnson of his
urgent request for assistance. His communique arrived
February 13 explaining the "illicit encroachment" of
other bodies leaving Anglicans without places of
worship in Delhi and other locations.
This appears to be continued persecution of Anglican
Christians in India. Last year the Anglican Church of
India Headquarters in Kerala was attacked and
burned. The grave of the founder of the Anglican
Church of India was desecrated by the attackers. In
2008 during the visit of Bishop Johnson to India to lead
a revival Christians pastors were hacked with
machetes two blocks away from where the Anglican
revival was taking place. Little or nothing as been done
by the civil authorities relative to any of these tragic
events.
"With no buildings for worship the church is dwindling
away", says Bishop Nizami of New Delhi. "We have
vision to establish churches, old age homes,
orphanages and other missionary work," Bishop Nizami
continues. With property being seized this impossible.
Archbishop Stephen Vattappara of India and Johnson
have formed a Commission to fight the persecution of
Christians and have met with US officials to report.
There has be now action taken by US. ACI and ACOVA
are in full Communion
Pray for our Anglicans in India for protection from this
onslaught. See below recommended prayers for Lent.
| Site of the First Communion in the New World. in 1607 |
| Almighty and everlasting God, who hatest nothing that thou has made, and dost forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may obtain of thee, the God of all mercy, perfect remission and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen The prayer by Bp Cranmer for Lent from the 1549 Prayer Book and found in our 1928 Book of Common Prayer. |
| Lent At time of fasting and prayer. A time to contemplate our lives and to grow in Christ. The origins of Lent go back to at least as early as the second century. It is a time for catechetical instruction of candidates for Baptism at Easter. 'Lent' comes from an old Anglo-Saxon word meaning 'spring.' Photos by Sondra B. Johnson, Editor of the Anglican Voice |
A Prayer for our forgiveness.