WAYS TO CONNECT AT LAMB
Abide: Introduction to Church of the Lamb
Discover what it means to embody our mission to “Abide as disciples of Christ: invited to rest, compelled to love.”
Join us on February 1, for our Abide: Intro to Lamb class from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Ruritan Hall. During this time, we explore what it means to embody our mission to "Abide as disciples of Christ: invited to rest, compelled to love."
Anyone who would like to learn about and participate in life at Lamb should attend, even if you've been around for a while! This class is an essential step for those who want to explore membership or consider confirmation.
If you are new to Lamb and have not yet attended an Abide class, this is your opportunity to attend in 2026, so mark your calendars and register at www.churchofthelamb.org/2026-abide today! You can direct any questions about the class to rachel@churchofthelamb.org.
Please note, you do not need to attend this class before joining a parish group or enrolling your children in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.
PARISH GROUPS
Parish Groups meet evenings during the week in homes throughout the Valley.
Welcome Lunches
Quarterly lunches that introduce you to people and life at Lamb.
Parish groups seek to foster intimacy and community through the breaking of bread and prayer. In these smaller communities, we explore what it means to live out our mission of abiding as disciples of Christ: invited to rest, compelled to love.
Parish groups follow a semester-long cadence and pause during the winter holidays and over summer break. We currently have nine parish groups meeting throughout the county. If you’d like to join a parish group, click here.
Welcome Lunches help introduce newcomers to the people and purpose of Church of the Lamb. If you’re new, or newish to Lamb, we invite you to come learn more about Anglicanism, Rockingham Abbey, the mission and values of our church, and more!
Email parishadmin@churchofthelamb.org to learn when the next welcome lunch occurs.
OTHER FELLOWSHIP & STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
“Order your soul; reduce your wants; live in charity; associate in Christian community; obey the laws; trust in Providence.” ―Augustine
Aside from parish groups, we have ongoing opportunities for fellowship and study. Whether you’re looking to connect with the church community, dive into scripture, or make space for contemplative worship and prayer, we invite you to life at Church of the Lamb.
Please note which events require registration! All are welcome, but we appreciate being able to ensure we have enough food and/or resources for all who attend.
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Morning Prayer (Tues & Thurs)
Where: Church office (contact kelly@churchofthelamb.org)
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30–9:15 a.m.
What: Join the church staff in following the Book of Common Prayer through Bible reading, reflection, and prayer.
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Want to go deeper? Try Triads.
Triads are a proven path for growth. The group size (three) fosters greater depth and vulnerability, zeroing in on each individual’s spiritual growth. As scary (and risky) as it may feel for some, we all have a deep longing to be truly seen, known, and loved for who we really are. In that context, we find the courage to take risks and push ourselves to open more fully to God’s invitations for us. This is the goal of a healthy, loving, God-centered triad.
Click here to learn more about triads at Lamb.
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Hall of Men (1st Sundays)
Organizer: Dan Velker (dan@vacab.com)
Where: Velker home—3217 River Rd., Elkton
When: 1st Sunday of the month, 5:30–8 p.m.
What: Enjoy great food and conversation with men of all ages. Different men present each month on a great hero of the faith.
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Artists of all kinds (visual, performing, etc.) meet every couple of months to talk about and share their projects and encourage each other.
Contact Katrina @ abowlofgood@gmail.com for info.
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New Adam groups are a place for men to grow together in the image of Christ.
If you’re interested in being in a group, contact Ernie Didot (ernie@didot.org) or Travis Dorman (travisldorman@gmail.com).
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All women at Lamb are invited to join a weekly Bible study on Michael Niebauer's book Four Mountains: Encountering God in the Bible from Eden to Zion (book is provided).
We will meet on Monday mornings 9:30 - 11:30 at Gail Hayes's home (3041 Lakewood Dr). Childcare is provided. RSVP is encouraged but not required. Contact: Gail Hayes at gailmhayes4@gmail.com.
2026 Important Dates
Keep the following dates in mind so you can join us in celebrating important dates in the life of the church.
A Caveat. . .
Rest and Sabbath are integral to the lives of God’s people. We invite you to choose formation options that best feed your commitment to Christian community and spiritual growth without feeling you need to sign up for every option available at Church of the Lamb.
As Church of the Lamb’s mission affirms, we are absolutely “compelled to love”, committing to abiding as disciples in community and from there to take action in the world.
But we are also “invited to rest.” By practicing sabbath, we say “yes” to God’s gracious invitation. For a blog article that we published on Sabbath, click here.
That said, we encourage you to find at least one place outside of Sunday worship where you can plug in consistently.
Children & Youth Ministry
The spiritual formation of our children and youth is essential to our mission and values at church of the Lamb. Click the button below to learn about our Children & Youth ministries.
Almighty God, heavenly Father, you have blessed us with the joy and care of children: Give us calm strength and patient wisdom so to train them, that they may love all that is true, and pure, and lovely, and of good report, following the example of their Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
(The Book of Common Prayer 2019)
Rockingham Abbey
The Abbey is how Church of the Lamb does what we believe. It is how we abide, where we learn to rest, and what people compelled by love look like.
ABBEY COFFEE
ROASTERS
Coffee sourced from Christian wholesalers around the globe, roasted in Harrisonburg by Church of the Lamb parishioners, and sold below market value to support the church’s missions of mercy, hospitality, economic stewardship, and ecological restoration.
You can order your coffee online or pick some up at our Sunday morning service.