Pastoral Note

I am pleased to introduce our next Pastoral Resident and Director of Youth Ministry, Daniel Turpin! Let me tell you about our residency program and Daniel.  

The purpose of our pastoral residency is to prepare young adults for a lifetime of ordained, pastoral leadership. Each resident oversees a vital ministry of the church. Jesse Perl, a pastoral resident, directs our outreach ministries. He has done an excellent job and will be ordained as a Deacon in November. Daniel will direct our youth ministry. He has experience in youth ministry, as well as overseas mission work. I am eager for you to meet him and his family.

About 25 years ago, I benefited from a program similar to our pastoral residency. I was a young, aspiring clergy. I served on staff at a healthy and growing church (The Falls Church Anglican). As I served, I watched and learned. My role then prepared me for my responsibilities now. And now, as our church approaches its 20th anniversary, we consider it our responsibility and joy to do the same. 

Warmly, 
David

News & Upcoming Events

Volunteer Sign-Ups & Trainings

September 6

The church is more than a volunteer organization, but it is not less. We hope that everyone who calls CtK home finds a place to serve.

Click the link below or see the Narthex/Lobby for volunteer opportunities and needs. There will be sign-ups in the Narthex/Lobby on September 6.

Volunteer Ministry Training Meetings:

• Altar Guild: 9/6, 10:20-11 am, Sanctuary
• Small Group Leaders: 9/6, 10:20-11 am, Room A
• Acolyte Ministry: 9/6 & 9/20, 10:20-11 am, Sanctuary
• Service Volunteers (Readers, Prayer Leaders, LEMs): 9/20, 10:20-11 am, Sanctuary
• Children's Ministry: 9/20, 10:20-11 am, Room E
• Prayer Ministry: 10/4, 12:30-3:30 pm

Parish Picnic

September 13. 12:30 p.m. Lawn.

Our program year kicks off with an all-parish picnic on the lawn. The church will provide the main course, and ask that you, according to your last name, bring (A-R) and Dessert (S-Z). These can be homemade or made by someone else! The church will provide entree sandwiches, water/drinks. Please bring your items to Room A.

For additional information: admin@ctkalexandria.org.

Small Groups & Bible Studies

Sign-ups through September 13. Narthex/Lobby.

Grow in Christ by joining a group. Groups include Men’s and Women’s Bible studies, ALPHA, and coed Small Groups, and meet for friendship, study, prayer, and support. Contact Peter at pschwanda@ctkalexandria.org.

Leaders Meeting:

Sunday, Sept. 6, 10:20 a.m. Room A.

Litter-Free Alexandria

September 12. 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Join us picking up neighborhood trash as we care for God's creation, meet our neighbors, and help make our city cleaner. Bring work gloves. CtK will supply trash bags and grabber tools. Children accompanied by parents are welcome.

Questions? Contact Eric Keber.

We Are Hiring

We seek a dedicated part-time Children’s Ministry Staff Member. Position description is here. Interested parties should submit their resume to Rosemary Hollingsworth.

Save the Date

Ladies' Monthly Hike: September 5. 9:00 a.m. Lubber Run Community Center and Park.

Music Ministry Kickoff. September 12. 9:00 a.m.

Small Group Sign-Ups: Through September 13.

Food Truck Tuesdays. Sept. 8 & Oct. 13. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Retirees' Lunch. September 9. 12:30 p.m. Ramparts.

Litter-Free Alexandria. September 12. 8:00 a.m.

Youth Group Resumes. September 13. 6:00 p.m.

Fall ALPHA. September 15-November 10. Tuesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Mom's Morning Out. Begins September 16. 9:30 a.m.

Welcome Brunch. September 20. 10:20 a.m.

Fall Men's Academy. September 22, October 13 & November 17.

Education & Formation: Begins Sep. 27. 10:20-11 a.m. All ages. Adult Class: Why do we worship?

Prayer Ministry Training: October 4. 12:30-3:30 pm. All welcome, lunch included.

Baptism. October 18.

Liederabend: Meditative Evening Concert with Wilkerson and Talamantes. October 18. 5:00

Ministry Milestone Classes. November 1, 8 & 15. First Communion, Confirmation & Membership.

Rector's Book Club. November 2. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Book Discussion: The Old Man and the Sea

To view all CtK events, visit our website.

Witnesses to the World

Friends,

Below are prayer requests and upcoming communal opportunities to spread salt and light.

Food Truck Tuesday

Tuesday, September 8. 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Lawn.

Invite your friends and neighbors to join us on the lawn for Food Truck Tuesday! It is a great time for food, fellowship and fun. We'll have an obstacle slide, and DC Taco One.

Five Talents Presentation

September 10. 7-9 p.m. Virginia Theological Seminary.

Five Talents supports vulnerable communities by empowering individuals with economic hope, trauma-healing, and peace building. Irene Nyambura, Five Talents' Program Advisor for the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the U.S., will share about their Savings Group program in DRC. Register Here.

International Partners

Please join me in praying for our international Mission Partners (Getachew, Jack and Kathy):

• For Jack & Kathy’s continued ministry in the Middle East.
• For Getachew’s safe travel as he returns home to Kenya.
• For Getachew’s family as he drops his oldest son off at college in upstate NY.

Getachew’s newsletter, and more information about how to get involved can be found here.

Worship at CtK

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.