“Don’t talk to strangers.” This advice, appropriate for children, may not be as helpful for adults according to a recent study sponsored by the B.B.C. The study compared the level of enjoyment between commuters who were required to speak to strangers and those who remained silent.  Surprisingly, those who talked to strangers on their commute were consistently happier. More surprising: Those who talked to strangers found that strangers were eager to talk back!   It seems to me that Jesus often spoke to strangers. (John 4:7, Luke 19:5, Matthew 5:19) Perhaps people were eager to respond to him because he took time to speak to them. So, some advice for those 18 years and older: Talk to strangers. Say “Hello,” in the check-out line, on your commute, in your neighborhood.  Jesus talked to strangers. And, it is good for you!  

~ David Glade
CtK Summer Picnic

Sunday, June 23
following worship

Join us for
lunch and fellowship
on the lawn.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket.

Kenya Mission Trip
FUNDRAISER

Join us for the
Kenya mission trip fundraiser
on

Sunday, June 23
6:00 pm

$25 - individual
$50 - family


CTK WORK DAY!

Saturday, June 29
8:30 - 11:30 am
Lab Building

Drop by for an hour...or more.
We need your help!

Your Vestry invites you to
join teams to include cleaning, painting, carpentry and weeding.

 Sign up by email   jgjpalafoutas@comcast.net
  or by contacting any of the Vestry.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Join us for
the "Shipwrecked" theme adventure.

July 23- July 26
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Volunteers are needed.

Register Here

CtK EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

Kenya Mission trip Fundraiser  June 23, 6:00 pm. Cecile and Keith Mines home, 711 Fitzhugh Way, Alexandria, 22314. $25/person, $50/family.  Purchase tickets in the Welcome Area or email barb.nelson@starpower.net

CtK Work Day  June 29. 8:30—11:00 am. Lab Building. Your Vestry invites you to join them. Teams include cleaning, painting, carpentry and weeding. It has been nearly 8 years since we moved in and areas of the building are looking tired. Together we can roll up our sleeves and make this space shine for our kids and staff. Come for an hour or stay longer…. we just need help! Sign up by email to  jgjpalafoutas@comcast.net  or by contacting any of the Vestry . 
  
Women’s Ministry  Email  kdoster@ctkalexandria.org  for more details.
· Mom's Morning Out— July 8, 10:15-11:30am.
· Praying in Color—July 9, 7:00-8:00 pm. CtK Office, Lab Building.
· Lunch Bunch—July 14, 12:00 pm. Cecile Mines.

Protecting God’s Children Training   July 14, during E&F.    Volunteers, with our children or youth, are required to go through a training. If you are interested in serving , or need to renew your training, RSVP to kcarey@ctkalexandria.org

Vacation Bible School July 23-26! 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Ages 3 (toilet trained) through 5th grade. Volunteers are needed. Register here .

Youth Ministry E mail Robbie at  rpruitt@ctkalexandria.org  to RSVP for the below or if you have questions.
Kings DominionTrips :  June 27  &  August 15 .  Cost: $50 and includes transportation and park entrance.
Youth Adventure Trips July 22-26, following VBS. Depart CTK around noon each day and return around 5:00 pm. Includes: swimmi ng, hiking, canoeing, biking.

CtK Soccer Outing  August 11, 7:30 pm. Join friends from CTK to attend a DC United soccer game. Discounted tickets $40. Scholarships available. Invite your friends and neighbors for a fun evening of fellowship and "football." Youth are encouraged to attend! RSVP to Peter Schwanda, pschwanda@ctkalexandria.org , to reserve a ticket.
 
Education & Formation Will resume July 14.

Acolyte Recruitment   New acolytes are invited to meet with Deacon Ed this Sunday in the Stained Glass Room to sign up. We welcome boys and girls in the third grade up who are interested in serving on Sunday mornings.

Music Ministry Many opportunities for involvement. Email Ann Lee, alee@ctkalexandria.org.

Children’s Ministry  Our interim director is Krystyn Carey. She can be reached at kcarey@ctkalexandria.org if you have any questions.

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   dglade@ctkalexandria.org
Click Here to view the job description

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 jack@rusenko.com .

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

Small Groups   Small groups are coed and geographically based, and meet biweekly for friendships, study, prayer, and support. Click here for more information about small groups.

Holy Table  Please consider joining the holy table set up team. This team prepares the table for worship. Service is monthly. Linda Greenberg will be in the front of the church following service to receive volunteers or you may contact her at  lindaroseveargreenberg@comcast.net .

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 rpruitt@ctkalexandria.org 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 hayleypost@gmail.com

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. Sign up in the Welcome Area this Sunday.

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 $339,630, with an additional $426,768 pledged for a total of $766,398.

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