As we begin the season of Advent, Bishop Anna calls on us to advocate for more non-market housing to be built, and faster. Bishop Anna reminds us that we live in the household of God and that until every member of this household has somewhere warm and dry to live, we have work to do.

If your parish is often or occasionally without clergy and you are a lay leader who would be able and willing to lead in services, you are invited to apply online to be considered by the bishop for a nomination to attend the upcoming eight-week Lay Leadership in Worship course. Upon successful completion of the course, a conversation will be held about how and when you might help lead services of the word in your parish. 

To apply for the next intake of the Lay Leadership Program (March 5, 2026-May 28, 2026) please fill out the application form: CLICK HERE

Registration is open from December 1, 2025-January 17, 2026.

To learn more about the Lay Leadership Program: CLICK HERE

"Quantitatively small, they were qualitatively giants."
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The second annual Bishop's Dinner will take place at the Laurel Point Inn on January 27, 2026 from 5:30-9:30pm. 

Join us for an engaging evening with Bishop Anna. Build relationships across the diocese, delve into her vision for a bright future, and explore the life-giving ministry thriving within the Islands and Inlets.

This 2nd annual dinner "Small in Number, Mighty in Ministry" will highlight and raise funds for the ministry of our lay-led parishes. We will be celebrating and learning from small, lay-led parishes across the diocese who are thriving in ministry and making an impact far beyond their numerical size, and we will share in conversation about what we all might learn from their ministries.

Tickets are $200 for individuals and $1500 for a table of 8. A donation of $200 can also be made and a ticket will be given to a recipient who would otherwise not be able to attend.

Limited Tickets are available for purchase on Eventbrite here.