Three-Stream Living

Glimpses of the ministry of +Darlington Bendankeha, Bishop of the Diocese of Kagera, Tanzania, one of the AMiA's global partners. In August 2026, 29 candidates from two parishes were confirmed. “We give glory to God,” +Darlington says. https://theamia.org/posts/2026/08/21/update-from-the-diocese-of-kagera-tanzania/

This week's collect from the Book of Common Prayer

Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing updates from the AMiA's global partners. First up is The Most Rev. Masimango Katanda, who serves as Bishop of the Diocese of Kindu in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It’s a place where, as he shares, “democracy is still quite fragile,” and people are deeply impacted by poverty, falling education levels and the presence of rebel groups. Yet, amid these challenges, ++ Masimango is seeing God work. Read how: https://theamia.org/posts/2026/08/18/update-from-the-diocese-of-kindu-democratic-republic-of-congo-drc/

From Dr. Robin Turner, catechist for All Saints Dallas sdallas, six common pitfalls when reading God's Word with children--and help us encounter Scripture faithfully at any age! https://threestreamliving.org/2026/07/27/six-common-pitfalls-when-reading-scripture-with-children/

"The great danger to a student’s faith is not secularism, liberalism, modernism, Christian nationalism, progressivism or any other 'ism' but a reduced Christianity that fosters youth ministry as a means for consumerism instead of participation in the life of Christ."
Read more from Ryland Brown, associate priest of youth and recovery at St. Andrew's Church:

From Consumer to Participant: Reclaiming the Sacramental Life of Youth - Three-Stream Living The great danger to a student’s faith is not secularism, liberalism, modernism, Christian nationalism, progressivism or any other “ism” but a reduced Christianity that fosters youth ministry as a means for consumerism instead of participation in the life of Christ. “Do the kids like this?”...

"Being on Michael’s discernment committee ultimately led me to a greater appreciation for our Anglican tradition and a deeper understanding of the heart behind ordination. While I already admired and trusted the leadership of our clergy, it led me to value the weight of their calling. I’m left incredibly grateful to be shepherded by those who have humbly submitted themselves to the Good Shepherd." - Calli Birch, on participating in a discernment committee at All Saints Dallas
https://threestreamliving.org/2026/07/29/serving-in-the-thoughtful-process-of-discernment/

“I’m receiving the teaching, receiving the opportunities as a deacon as I look forward to being a priest, but really soaking up this season where I specifically focus on what it means to be a deacon and how to serve in that way and let that feed my heart.” -Michael McGee of All Saints Dallas
Read more:

Receiving Through Service as a Deacon - The Anglican Mission For Michael McGee, the blessings of becoming a deacon have been rooted not only in the role but in the relationships. As he shares, “What’s been rich about it, I think more than anything, is people getting to know me, really observing me, affirming a call in me and then being able to watch me......

Reading Scripture with children can be a starting point for their lifelong love of encountering God and the goodness of our Savior in the Bible's living text. However, we should take care to faithfully impart the Word in Spirit and in truth. Read how from
Dr. Robin Turner, catechist for All Saints Dallas https://threestreamliving.org/2026/07/27/six-common-pitfalls-when-reading-scripture-with-children/