Last Tuesday the 6th of January, 2026 Bishop Rob Northwood, Father Jim Ball, Deacon Mark Carico, and Uriah Northwood went down to Williamsburg to our new church building for Transfiguration church to partake in its first healing service! The church was beautiful, thriving and God was moving! Glory to God!
Robotics Team
Christ the Redeemer Ministries has been serving our community by
coaching a First Lego League Challenge team, Shark Frenzy!, for the
past 5 years. This year’s team is made up of 5 elementary and middle
schoolers from around Baltimore City. Musa, Tahrir, Aarya, Nathan, and
Vincent competed against 16 teams at the Anne Arundel Community
College qualifier in December. They took home 4th place overall as
well as a trophy for their Innovation Project! Shark Frenzy is now
able to move on to the state qualifier at University of Maryland
Baltimore County on February 21st. Come out and support our team!
Over the years, the team has looked different. We started as a team of
2, made up of 2 families from Pigtown. In recent years, we have had
more interest from families all around Baltimore. We have been able to
serve a total of 6 families over the last 5 years, but keep our roots
in Pigtown. Christ the Redeemer continues to host the only First Lego
League team in Baltimore City that is not school-based, but open to
the community. We meet every Saturday at the church to practice
programming, research, and teamwork. Christ the Redeemer has been able
to serve these families in a wide range of ways over the years,
providing spiritual guidance, Christmas presents, canoe trips, and
recovery options to families in need. We continue to see blessings
flow as we serve Baltimore families using our combined gifts of
teaching and engineering under the leadership of Fr. Terry.
Bikes for Christmas
Fr. Terry worked with John and Julia Flagg, a couple who restore used
bikes, to provide two local families with bikes for Christmas. One
family attends Christ the Redeemer church services and was gifted 3
bikes. Another family is a part of the First Lego League team that
meets on Saturdays. They were also gifted 3 bikes. John and Julia
Flagg restored some bikes and donated others to help the church
provide for the families this Christmas.
Yesterday, 1/11/26 at the Cathedral Church of Reconciliation, we had confirmation! Welcome to all of our wonderful confirmands! Kurtis, Sarah, Yurri, and Olivia!
The Freedom curriculum starts out with a reintroduction to our Lord; it helps us to see Him as our beloved, faithful Pursuer and to stop viewing Him as an angry God looking for a reason to damn us. The 12 week course teaches us to live a transparent, repentant, relationship fueled lifestyle; a lifestyle Freedom describes as living in “the Tree of Life.” Every week, my wife, Amber and I have had the pleasure of teaching, using the format of fellowship, prayer, worship, discussion, and Holy Spirit inspired, intentional individual prayer.
We were able to bring a group to the Freedom Conference in Midlothian, VA. To use a coffee metaphor, the curriculum is like good old fashioned drip coffee, picking up strength over time. The conference was like a few shots of espresso—strong and concentrated in a small amount of time. It was so powerful. The format was similar to the curriculum; praise, a teaching, a group agreement with truth and disagreement with lies, and individual prayer.
This curriculum alongside the conference was so powerful! The testimonies were abundant. Our group has unburied and repented of old weights and hindrances, forgiven wrongs, and had our eyes open to the promises of scripture. This is how God designed us to live. Freedom.
The Freedom Conference 2025 was a powerful weekend of growth, rediscovery, and healing. Sixteen members of the Cathedral Church of Reconciliation joined together at a church near Richmond, VA for nine deeply focused sessions aimed at uncovering the past and present burdens that can keep believers from fully experiencing the abundant life promised in Jesus Christ. Teams of believers—each of whom had previously walked their own journey of healing through past Freedom Conferences—devoted their time, prayers, and gifts to serve. They covered the event in intercession and led the room in heartfelt praise and worship. From the very beginning, the atmosphere was filled with expectation and reverence.
Throughout the weekend, participants were invited to lay down emotional baggage and trust that Christ—through His Word, united with faith and prayer—can truly transform anything. Many were profoundly touched and left feeling lighter, freer, and renewed. Praise God for the freedom found only in the Holy Name of Jesus!
Transfiguration
Church in Williamsburg, Virginia
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We are very excited here in Williamsburg with a new facility and a new name! We also have embraced a New Song as our experiences with the Lord expand.
Transfiguration a feast celebrated on August 6th is a revelation of the glory of God the Son. It records Jesus talking with Moses and Elijah in preparation for His passion. Then a voice from Heaven pronounces the Father’s pleasure with the Son and stresses the importance of obeying Him. A great revelation of His Deity.
It is very interesting on how this name change came about. Bishop Robert Northwood and I were discussing the possibility of a name change. We discussed some possibilities and agreed to spend some time in prayer about them. Upon visiting a shut-in from our congregation a couple of weeks later (a long time member named Sandy Sullivan), I was proceeding with prayer prior to serving her holy communion. She put up her hand to signal me to stop and said—“He wants the name changed.” I slapped my thigh in amazement—because she had no way of knowing about the discussion that I had had with the Bishop. I looked at Eddie Sluka who had accompanied me on this visit and we both smiled!
Our new facility is beautiful and is still in progress as to its readiness for all ages. We are working very hard and we covet your prayers for our expansion and outreach. I have many new programs planned for the new year—so that many different people can find a way into our community. Prayer meetings not being the least. We conducted a “Grief Share” program recently which was very well attended. We intend to continue to reach out to this grieving community. We do however have one need that has been persistent over the years and that is for a Worship Leader. Please pray with us to that end. We have spoken to several people over the years—but with not much fruitfulness.
We are taking a more assertive approach with the help of the Diocese—because we realize without this expression we cannot convey the three streams which converge into the one river effectively. Please pray for us for this victory. Thank you.
Father Michael Pacella III, PhD
Seminary Meeting 11/3/25
On November 3rd and 4th, 2025, The Cathedral Church of Reconciliation hosted an important meeting about the future and vision for Saint Micheal’s Seminary in Forest Hill Maryland. Last year, The Cathedral Church Of Reconciliation began carrying the torch of the seminary from its former roots in San Clemente, California. Bishop Rob Northwood held a meeting with many other clergy including our new primate, Arch-Bishop Chuck Jones. Those who were interested in the future of the Charismatic Episcopal Church’s Saint Micheal’s Seminary were invited, bringing in many clergy from many states, some being: California, Virginia, Georgia and New York.
The first day started with worship led by Father Jim Ball and a word from Bishop Rob about the main topics that were of utmost importance, all leading up to Holy Eucharist. From there, they had their first meeting and began discussing what should be done in the first semester back from the seminary’s recent sabbatical. All who were there shared and gave their ideas and visions for what the seminary should look like going forward from here. It was a balance of reaching for the new while still holding onto the traditional ways of the seminary.
They came together in worship and unity and by the end of the last meeting on November 4th, they came to a consensus through much prayer in and through the Holy Spirit. Many of the clergy left the meeting feeling encouraged and refreshed with new focus and determination. Thank God for our amazing leaders and followers of His Spirit! It truly is a wonderful and comforting thing to know we have clergy who are passionate about the future generations of ministers and leaders in the CEC. All glory to God!
A rough draft of Saint Michael’s Seminary’s new logo created by Avery Northwood!
The Mid-Atlantic Diocese Men’s Retreat was a time of teaching and growth filled with the Holy Spirit.
We were honored to have Father Nick Navarro from The Cathedral Church of the Intercessor come and teach us his simple Gospel. Through a series of talks and teachings by not only Father Nick, but other members of our clergy, the retreat proved to be both encouraging and empowering to the men who attended.
The weekend kicked off with a mass and sermon by Bishop Rob Northwood and Spirit led worship through some of the men here at The Cathedral Church of Reconciliation. Many who came, felt refreshed and renewed with a new understanding of God’s unending grace and holiness. Father Nick’s unique and wonderful perspective on God, our relationship with Him and how we are to walk out His Will in our lives, ignited the hearts of all who heard him speak!
All glory to God!
The recent Clergy and Clergy Wives Retreat for the Mid-Atlantic Diocese of the Charismatic Episcopal Church was held on the scenic Kent Island, MD, providing a restful setting for reflection, fellowship, and spiritual renewal. During the retreat, the clergy gathered to renew their vows, reaffirming their commitment to ministry. A special moment was celebrated as Fr. Sam Foss and Deacons Caleb Northwood and Eli Northwood graduated from St. Michael’s Seminary, with the exciting announcement that Deacon Caleb Northwood will soon be ordained as a priest.
The worship music was anointed and heartfelt, led by Deacon Caleb Northwood, enriching the retreat experience. It was a joy for all to welcome Fr. Sam and Trinity Foss’ new baby, David, into the community. Bishop Rob Northwood shared an inspiring message focused on the word “Gather,” a directive that he felt was given by the Lord to guide the Diocese forward in unity and purpose.
Sarah Northwood provided practical insights on utilizing social media to reach the lost and strengthen church communities, encouraging all to leverage digital platforms effectively. Husbands and wives then had a chance to meet separately with the bishop and his wife, creating spaces for tailored support and fellowship. The clergy wives agreed to start meeting online monthly to support each other through prayer, committing to stay connected and uphold one another in their unique roles.
The retreat was a refreshing and unifying experience, strengthening bonds within the diocese and setting a purposeful vision for the future.
The October 2024 House of Bishops meeting was a deeply reflective time, marked by a strong sense of spiritual renewal, connection, and shared mission. Bishop Chuck Jones shared insights on the aftermath of the hurricane and then focused on the story of Caden—the young quarterback from Selma whose final prayers were for revival in his community. His prayers, intentions, and the community’s response appear to be sowing seeds of revival, particularly among the youth.
Some notable quotes from Bishop Jones concerning the important of humility as the foundation for consensus government, which is a hallmark of the CEC:
“ If you’re seeking Christ, you’re obeying instructions, not making decisions”.
“There’s only One person who has the right to have an agenda.”
“For consensus government, you must lay down your will.”
Bishop Simpson’s teachings on humility, honoring one another, and the power of childlike faith emphasized the necessity of shedding strife and jealousy. These teachings were grounded in scriptural principles advocating kind speech and humility, calling us to release jealousy and grievances and to witness the power of God’s work when the Holy Spirit is no longer grieved.
Bishop Rob Northwood’s reflections on St. Ignatius of Antioch and martyrdom provided a profound historical layer to the discussions. His insights on embracing the cross and living out Christ’s way, alongside a call to remember the sacrifices of martyrs, encouraged leaders to pursue authentic faith—not merely in orthodoxy (right teaching), but in orthopraxy (right practice). All were reminded to view the Church, both militant and triumphant, as the “one undivided body” from Christ’s perspective, transcending schisms and embracing unity, presenting a compelling vision of oneness and purpose.
Overall, the House of Bishops meeting was marked by themes of unity, humility, forgiveness, and revival. This gathering emphasized the Church’s collective calling to be transformed through the cross, lay down individual agendas, and join Christ in His mission for the world.
After months of dedicated work and community effort, the congregation of Saint Michael and All Angels CEC Church in Williamsburg, VA, is proud to announce the grand opening of their new sanctuary. The new space, which stands as a testament to the unwavering faith and commitment of the parishioners, serves as the new home to the pulpit of the former Saint Andrew’s Church, as well as other traditional fixtures of liturgical worship. Check out the photo below to see the beautiful transformation!
For more information on service times and events, please visit the church’s website or contact the church office. Welcome to your new church home at Saint Michael and All Angels.
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