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Due to ongoing electrical outage at Convergence,
the CTK concert this Saturday, 11/9, has been canceled.
Also, as we anticipate that power and heat will not be restored by Sunday,
please dress accordingly. Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to seeing you at the 8:30 or 10:00 am service.
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Are you feeling lonely? Have you ever experienced loneliness? What about feelings of isolation? Recent Barna research says, “Nearly one in four (23%), of 18–35-year-old respondents, acknowledges encountering feelings of loneliness and isolation.” Many of us cry out to God like the Psalmist, saying, “Turn to me and be gracious to me, for I am lonely and afflicted.” (Psalm 25:16, ESV). We can feel and be so lonely and disconnected in this fallen, busy, independent, and coldly digital world. However, God is with us. We can be encouraged in the presence of God. As God encouraged Joshua, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9, ESV). May we be courageous and present with our God who promises us we are never alone.
In Christ alone,
Robbie Pruitt
CANCELED
Due to ongoing electrical outage at Convergence, the concert has been canceled.

CtK Concert Series

Washington Balalaika Society
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Russian Folk Orchestra

Saturday, November 9
5:00 pm

Convergence Sanctuary
Carpenter's Shelter
Winter Coat Drive

CtK has pledged 30 NEW coats.

If you pledged to purchase a new coat, please bring it this Sunday, November 10 to the church foyer.

Questions email: [email protected]
New Liturgy

 The Anglican Church in North America recently published a reformed and restored version of the  Book of Common Prayer .

 Beginning November 24, 2019, we will use this book to guide our worship. We will use the
 “Renewed Ancient Text” for
Holy Communion. 

Full text is  here .
Join us this
Advent Season
as we celebrate the coming of
Christ our King

December 8 - 2:30 pm
Ladies' Tea | Belle Haven CC
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December 15 - 10:00 am
Lessons and Carols

December 15 - 5:00 pm
Christmas Caroling

December 24 - 5:00 pm
Christmas Brass Service

December 25 - 10:00 am
Christmas Day Service

Unless noted all services are held at 1801 N. Quaker Lane
CtK EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
 
Membership Class November 10, 17. 11:30-12:15 pm. New members will be received on November 24. RSVP to [email protected]
  
Women’s Ministry  Email  [email protected]  for more details.
· Lunch Bunch—November 10, 11:30 am. Ramparts.
· Praying in Color—November 11, 7:00 pm. CtK Office, 2nd floor Lab Building.
· Mom's Morning Out—November 18, 10:15-11:30 am.
· Women's Christmas Tea--December 8, 2:30-4:00 pm. Belle Haven Country Club.
· The Christmas Story told through Art— December 15, 1:00 pm. National Gallery.
Hear a presentation by an art historian on traditional Christmas art that tells the Christmas Story and then visit the galleries to see the art. We will car pool to the National Gallery from CtK’s parking lot. RSVP to [email protected]
 
Youth Ministry Email Robbie a t  [email protected]   if you have questions.
·Youth Group: November 10, 6:00-7:30 pm. Join us at the Goeas's home.
· Confirmation Class: November 7, 5:30-6:30 pm. Gwin's home, 2513 Dewitt Avenue, Alexandria.

Retro Event  November 9, 5:00 pm, Convergence Sanctuary. CtK Concert Series, Washington Balalaika Society, followed by dinner at Tempo Restaurant. RSVP to [email protected]

Children's Ministry We needs more volunteers! If you’re part of our church family and your children attend Sunday morning childcare or children’s church, please join our volunteer cadre. Ages 16 and up welcome. Contact Anna Beth Strong at  [email protected]   for details. 

Education & Formation  Through November 3. L iturgy of the Ordinary: How do our church calendar and liturgy shape our beliefs and rhythms of worship? How do these rhythms relate to our ordinary lives? This class will consider these questions using  The Liturgy of the Ordinary , an award-winning book written by Anglican priest Tish Harrison Warren. We will also look at the church calendar, the lectionary, and the new ACNA Book of Common Prayer. Copies of the book, and the new prayer book, can be ordered online. 
 
Small Groups  Small Groups are coed and geographically based, and meet biweekly for friendship, study, prayer, and support. Groups will kick-off for the fall after Sept. 15. Please contact Peter Schwanda, [email protected].

Music Ministry Many opportunities for involvement. We especially need basses and tenors. Email Ann Lee, [email protected] .

Children's Ministry Director Christ the King is seeking a Director of Children's Ministry. This is a 20 hour a week position overseeing our mission for kids from birth through 5th grade. Interested candidates should contact   [email protected] Click Here to view the job description.

Prayer Ministry   New members are needed for the prayer ministry (intercessory prayer and prayer at the rail on Sunday mornings). For more information, please contact Nadine Reid at  [email protected]
 
The Anglican Church  Christ the King is a member of the Anglican Church in North American and the Diocese of the mid-Atlantic. Both distribute regular updates and newsletters. You will find information about the Anglican Church in North America here - information about the Diocese of the MidAtlantic here .
 
Ministry Update   Sojourners is the name given to the ministry we began in 2016 as we intentionally opened our doors to Michel. Like so many, Michel had fled the violence of his own home and found a new home with us. Due to the exciting and likely possibility that Michel will soon be reunited with his family of four, we have not yet expanded this ministry. Our goal is to first provide for this dear family and then prayerfully consider expanding this ministry to others. For more information, please contact the coordinator for this ministry, Jack Rusenko at [email protected] .

Midweek Eucharist Service Tuesdays, Noon. Stained Glass Room, 1801 N. Quaker Lane.

Welcome Team We need additional ushers to serve monthly on the Sunday morning Welcome Team. This is a great way to serve our church family. Email [email protected] or sign up in the Welcome Area this Sunday.

Meal Ministry CtK seeks to bless those in challenging circumstances by providing meals. If you need a meal or if you would like to provide a meal to an individual or family, contact [email protected]

Acolyte Recruitment  Interested new acolytes are need. We welcome boys and girls in the third grade up who are interested in serving on Sunday mornings. Email Deacon Ed if interested [email protected]

Flower Ministry Parishioners may sponsor floral arrangements each Sunday. Dedications/memorials may be listed in the bulletin and flowers may be taken home or given to someone in need. A $75 donation for each floral arrangement is requested. Contact Pat Tierney for more information.

127:1 Fund  Th is is the name of our savings fund for our permanent church home. The name of the fund refers to Psalm 127:1. Our target is 1.5 million. Our building fund has a current balance of $398,374 with additional pledges.

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