Protecting God's Children

On Sunday, April 21 during our Sunday morning services, I shared some very hard news from our parent church, The Falls Church (Anglican). I’ve attached a public letter from the rector of The Falls Church here. Also, our Bishop asked all churches to publicize a letter from him, which I am a happy to do. His letter is here.

I made three additional and related comments on Sunday morning:

• Protecting God’s children is a church wide priority. We have good policies. Those policies must be widely known and strictly followed. An overview of our policies is here and you will find the same posted in every room in our church. Further, I’ve posted our process for reporting suspicious conduct on our website, linked here.
• Parents, we must be appropriately suspicious on behalf of our children. Questions like, “Who are your chaperones?” “Who are you texting?” “What did you talk about with your coach, counselor, or minister?” are not invasive. Children trust instinctively. We must be appropriately suspicious for them.
• Finally, abuse is not something ‘out there.’ It is, or can be, everywhere. I believe I am in contact with all from our church impacted by the incident at the Falls Church. If not, please speak with me. However, if this broader subject is close to you, if you have hidden hurts, a member of our pastoral staff would consider it a privilege to speak with you.

I conclude this somber note with the collect we prayed this Sunday:

O God, whose Son Jesus Christ is the Good Shepherd of your people: Grant that, when we hear his voice, we may know him who calls us each by name, and follow where he leads; who, with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Warmly,

David

CTK Upcoming Events

Spring 2 ACTion:

Today: April 24!

Support our local ministry partners, Carpenter's Shelter, Casa Chirilagua and Young Life by donating money during ACT for Alexandria's Spring2ACTion campaign.

Welcome Brunch:

April 28.

10:15 a.m.



Join us if you are visiting or new to Christ the King for a chance to hear more about the church and community.

Save the Dates for our Spring Membership Class (May 19, May 26, June 2), which prepares interested participants to join the church on June 9 when the Bishop visits.

Food Truck Tuesday:

May 7.

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Invite your friends and neighbors to join us on the lawn for dinner! This month we are joined by Taco One DC and DC Slices!



And CTK Youth will be selling ice cream sandwiches to raise funds for their upcoming mission trip! You can buy a sandwich or make a donation to contribute!

Men's Camping Trip:

May 31 - June 1.

Grassland Springs @ Linden, VA. Join the annual men’s camping trip and enjoy good food, good fellowship and God’s good creation. Sign up and more information in Realm. 

April is National Poetry Month

Every week we'll include a poem to celebrate.

A jet’s white track,

a radio’s blare—

sunlight suddenly more itself

on the roofer’s tool,

flashed back

into its everywhere.

Joy by Christian Wiman

The Trinity Forum is hosting Christian Wiman this Friday for an online discussion, Words Against Despair, if you are interested.

Ministry Partners

Please pray for our Ministry Partners.

Today is the last day for Spring2ACTion presented by ACT for Alexandria which encourages collective giving to participating organizations by offering prizes based on the donations collected.

Casa Chirilagua - offer support during the 2024 Spring2ACTion campaign

Carpenter's Shelter - offer support during the 2024 Spring2ACTion campaign

MaRiH Center

Young Life - offer support during the 2024 Spring2ACTion campaign

Overseas Mission Partner - Click here for their newsletter

Coming Soon

Wednesdays: Noon Eucharist and Evening Prayer @ 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Ladies' Spring Retreat: May 3 - 5. Meadowkirk Retreat Center in Middleburg, VA. Email Katherine to be added to the waiting list.

Youth Confirmation Classes: May 5, May 19, May 26, June 2.

Food Truck Tuesday: May 7. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Pentecost Potluck: May 15. 6:00 p.m.

Organ Dedication Service & Concert: May 19. 4:00 p.m.

Membership & First Communion Classes: May 19, May 26, June 2.

Men's Camping Trip: May 31 - June 1. Linden, VA

Baptism: June 2.

Membership Sunday: June 9. Bishop's visit, Parish Picnic & Concert

Rector's Reading Club: June 10. 7:00 p.m. The Name of the Rose, by Umberto Eco

Food Truck Tuesday: June 11. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Summer Sundays: June 16 - August 11. (One Eucharist Service at 10:00 a.m.)

Vacation Bible School: June 18 - 21. 9:00-11:30 a.m. Sign up in Realm.

Food Truck Tuesday: July 9. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Youth Mission Trip to North Carolina: July 20-27.

CTK Nationals Game Outing: August 11. 1:00 p.m.

Food Truck Tuesday: August 13. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Baptism: August 25.

Volunteer Sign-ups and Parish Picnic: September 8.

Food Truck Tuesday: September 10. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Ministry Training Sunday: September 15.

Food Truck Tuesday: October 8. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Baptism: October 20.

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

To view all CtK events, visit our website.

Building and Grounds

Congregational Presentation of CtK Building & Grounds Master Plan: 

On November 19, the Vestry and the Building & Grounds Committee were joined by Kerns Group Architects and Kirk Bereuter Landscape Architecture, for a presentation of our Master Plan. This conceptual vision is a roadmap for our church as we grow and as resources become available, and the Vestry will be considering next steps in the coming months.

You can view helpful background information here, and view the presentations from KGA and KBLA. You may share feedback with the Vestry and the B&G Committee here.

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.