H Miller will be transitioning out of his role as Rector General to pursue new opportunities God has opened up for him and his family. A transition team is in place to determine next steps and find the right individual to step into this role. We are filled with gratitude for H’s exemplary service and [...]
You may have noticed that Currents has a new look and format! In addition to fresh, inspiring stories about churches, you’ll hear from +Philip Jones in each issue, and get to know an interesting person from The Mission in “Coffee With a Friend.” You’ll also find a ready-to-use Outreach Idea of the Month in partnership [...]
Come join the collaborative community at our new blog—Three Streams: Conversations About Living the Mission in an Anglican Context. Voices from around The Mission will weigh in weekly on topics like living in community, liturgy, worship, beauty and spiritual growth. Interested in contributing?
Andrea Willits, longtime writer for The Mission, has added a new dimension to her role. As Social Media Manager, she is now at the helm of The Mission’s social media presence. She would love to receive your photos, stories, ideas and updates to share on The Mission’s blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google+ and other platforms. [...]
A Q&A with pioneering, internationally award-winning designer Robbie de Villiers, who created The Mission’s website and signature font, Ellume. In this two-part interview, Robbie shares his inspiration for The Mission’s visual identity, his proudest achievement and what made him fall in love with typefaces. How did you begin to be interested in design—specifically typefaces? Robbie de [...]
A hush fell over the crowd at the Hilton America’s Grand Ballroom. One by one, each bishop bowed his head as an exquisite stole was placed around his neck. Each colorful, intricately embroidered vestment was handmade by Gifty Dawson Ahmoah, wife of The Rt. Rev. Edmund Dawson Ahmoah of the Diocese of Dunkwa-on-Offin, Internal Province [...]
Commuters stuck at a residential four-way stop in the South Downtown section of Orlando felt the love on Valentine’s Day as volunteers from St. Philips Anglican Church handed a hot pink carnation, a steaming cup of Starbucks coffee and a goody bag to all who opened their car windows. The church had set up tables [...]
During the week, the red brick storefront at 401 E. Kennedy Street was a familiar hangout for All Saints Spartanburg. Parishioners used the rented retail space as a parish hall, one night for a healing service, another night for a concert. But though they did life there, the multipurpose space wasn’t where All Saints held [...]
Every Wednesday morning, the Rev. Steven Evans posts an ad on Craigslist. In it, the rector of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Syracuse, New York, invites the community to participate in a weekly garage sale hosted by the church. He might also list recently acquired items like a couch or a set of bunk beds, [...]
