Matchmaker?

This past Sunday, Jennifer and I attended the wedding of a neighbor and friend. This Sunday, we will be in Austin, TX, officiating a family wedding. Over the next months, we will celebrate a few weddings at Christ the King. But, I wish we celebrated more. We have a lot of baptism; five this past Sunday. Funerals- sadly, they are part of every church. I’d love to celebrate more weddings at CtK.

It’s hard to find the right ‘one.’ Personally, an older, trusted friend helped me. One Sunday after church, Susan pulled me aside and said, “I saw you sitting next to Jennifer Rankin.” “Yes,” I replied. “You two should get married. You’d make a great couple.”

The next day, I called Jennifer. “Susan saw us sitting next to one another. She thinks we should get married. (Pause) Do you want to go out with me?” True story.

Don’t be afraid to make an introduction or offer occasional unsolicited advice. The matchmaker, or yenta, played an important role in traditional Jewish culture (See Fiddler on the Roof). And Rabbinic literature describes God as the supreme Matchmaker. “Adam, meet Eve.” “Eve, meet Adam.” (Wilson, Our Father Abraham)

I don’t know where I would be if Susan had not said what she said. I’m so grateful I had a ‘matchmaker.’ I bet some of us could play that role as well.

Warmly,

David

Anglican Relief and Development Fund Benefit Concert for Uganda

October 25. 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Join Darren and Maggie Duke at their home for an evening of live music from Nashville artist Skye Peterson as they raise funds for clinics in the Anglican Diocese of Kumi, Uganda. Together, let's equip Health Clinics in Uganda with the resources and training needed to save lives! Get your free ticket here.

All Saints' Evensong & Potluck

October 30. 6:00 p.m.

Celebrate an early All Saints' Day with a brief Evensong service followed by a Fall warming potluck dinner. Sign up (link in weekly email or CTK website/Connect/Events) to bring a crockpot of soup/stew/or chili, a salad, bread/rolls butter, or dessert. The church will provide drinks. Sign up here.

Membership Classes and First Communion Classes

November 3, 10 & 17. 10:20-11:00 a.m.

The 3-week Fall Membership Class (November 3, 10, and 17) prepares interested participants to join the church as a member on Sunday, November 24. The First Communion Class prepares children (3rd grade & up) to receive Communion beginning November 24.

Rectors Book Club: The All of It

November 4. 7:00-8:00 p.m.

A parish priest, a secret. "The only book I know in which innocence follows experience."

To Number Our Days: Practical Concerns Around End of Life Issues

November 6, 13 & 20. 7:00 p.m.

Teach us to number our days, that we might apply our hearts to wisdom (Ps. 91:12). This three week class, facilitated by Rachel Baer, an attorney with experience in elder law, will address practical concerns around end of life issues.

Witnesses to the World

Friends,

Here's a roundup of this week's outreach prayers and events.

The Anglican Relief and Development Fund (ARDF) is the charitable organization of the Anglican Church of North American (ACNA), and as members of the ACNA, its one of the primary means we coordinate disaster relief efforts like support for the recent hurricanes in the Southeast, and offer support to our brothers and sisters globally. There are two ARDF events this week listed below:

ARDF 20th Anniversary Celebration October 24 6-8 p.m. at TFCA Church. This is an opportunity to meet the new archbishop as we celebrate the last 20 years of work while looking towards the next 20 years.

ARDF Benefit Concert for Uganda October 25 7-9 p.m. at The Duke's Home.

Please join me in praying for MaRiH Center:

We celebrate 50 years of their ministry caring for the vulnerable in our community and pray for the success of their anniversary celebration this Sunday. We pray that the Lord would touch the hearts of those with means to meet their critical material needs, mostly diapers and baby wipes. We also pray for volunteers and continued financial provision for their ministry.

Coming Soon

Evening Prayer: weekly, Wednesdays. 6:30-7:00 p.m.

Education & Formation: through October 27

ARDF House Concert for Uganda: October 25. 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Youth Confirmation Class: October 27, November 3, 10 & 17.

All Saints' Evensong & Potluck: October 30. 6:00 p.m.

Membership & First Communion Class: November 3, 10 & 17.

Rector's Reading Club: The All of It: November 4. 7:00-8:00 p.m.

To Number Our Days: Practical Concerns around End of Life Issues. November 6, 13 & 20. 7:00 p.m.

Parenting in the Pews: Tools for engaging kids in worship. November 10. 10:20-11:oo a.m.

Men's Academy: Monthly Breakfast: November 19. 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Christ the King Sunday: November 24.

Protecting God's Children Class: Abuse prevention class. December 1. 10:20 .m. - 12:15 a.m.

Ladies’ Christmas Tea: December 7. 11:00 a.m. Belle Haven Country Club.

Lessons & Carols: December 8. 11:15 a.m.

Christmas Pageant: December 15. 9:00 a.m.

Christmas Eve Services: December 24. 3:00 & 5:00 p.m.

Christmas Day Service: December 25. 10:00 a.m.

Baptism: February 9, June 1, August 17, October 26, 2025. Please let us know your candidate's information here.

Ladies Spring Retreat: March 28-29. 2025.

To view all CtK events, visit our website.

Worship at CtK

Worship service and staff contact information.

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.