We are a worshiping community in the city of Alexandria whose life is centered on Jesus Christ and whose identity is shaped by His Word. We are part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, and the Anglican liturgy provides the framework of our Sunday Worship Services. We seek to grow as friends and neighbors in the City of Alexandria, serving one another with hospitality, humility, and joy.
Worship. The first and primary purpose of our Sunday mornings is the worship of the living God. We follow the Anglican liturgy, which means we follow an order of service through scripture, prayers, hymns, a sermon, and often, sacraments. If you are unfamiliar with it, it can feel a bit strange - like you are "...not in Kansas anymore." But we pray that you will quickly find that this simple, reverent, time-tested order of service is a reliable guide for worship of the living God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Children and Families. Nursery and toddler care for ages 0 to 3 is available. Children can join the nursery at any time during service. Children's church is offered for age 4 through 3rd grade.
Roots: We value the roots of our worship tradition and believe that historic, Anglican worship offers a place of meaningful connection.
Place: We value place and desire to be in the place (Old Town/Del Ray) for the needs of this place, for the people of this place.
Humility: We value humility and believe that humility is the beginning and end point of the faithful life, the only hope for life within the church, and the gift of the church to the world.
Hospitality: We believe that the gospel grows best in community, and community grows best through hospitality.
Mirth: We value mirth and believe that the Christian life is marked by joy, laughter, and the wonderful ability to not take oneself to seriously!
We affirm our belief in historic Christianity as revealed in the Scriptures and summarized in the three Creeds (Apostles, Nicene and Athanasian) and the
The Holy Trinity. The one God exists eternally in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and has so revealed Himself to us in Scripture.
The Lord Jesus Christ. Our Lord Jesus Christ, God incarnate and fully human, is, by reason of His birth of the Virgin Mary, sinless life, atoning death, bodily resurrection, glorious ascension, and triumphant reign, the only Mediator between God and man.
The Holy Scriptures. The canonical books of the Old and New Testaments are trustworthy as "God’s Word written," sufficiently teach God’s will for His world, and have supreme authority for faith, life, and the continuous renewal and reform of the Church. They are inspired, infallible, and "contain all things necessary for salvation."
Justification and Sanctification. Repenting and believing sinners are (i) justified through faith alone by God’s gracious act of declaring us righteous on the ground of the reconciling death of Christ, who suffered in our place and rose again for us; and (ii) sanctified by the gracious, continuing activity of the Holy Spirit who perfects our repentance, nurtures the new life implanted within us, transforms us into Christ’s image, and enables us to do good works in the world.
The Christian Church. The Church is the Body of Christ. Its members belong to Christ's new humanity and are called and sent to live in the world in the power of the Spirit, worshiping God, confessing His truth, proclaiming the Good News of Christ, supporting one another in love, and giving themselves in sacrificial service to others, especially those in need. Its great mission is to make disciples of all nations and peoples.
Spiritual Gifts and Ministry. All Christians are called to exercise their God-given gifts to work, witness, and suffer for Christ. The particular call of ordained ministers is to preach, teach, and provide leadership and pastoral care to equip God's people for His service and present them mature in Christ.
The Gospel Sacraments. The sacraments of Baptism and the Lord's Supper, ordained by Christ himself, are outward and visible signs of inward and spiritual grace; when received in true faith and repentance, they are means by which we receive such grace; and they are means by which our faith is strengthened and confirmed.
The Return of Christ. Our Lord Jesus Christ will personally return in glory at the end of this age for the resurrection of the dead, some to life and some to condemnation, for the glorification of His Church and for the renewal of the whole Creation.
Christ the King began in 2006 when a small group of men and women began to pray for a new church in the city of Alexandria. After a year of planning and praying, Christ the King began as a worshipping community of The Falls Church, meeting in Alexandria Country Day School. Within a year we relocated to our current meeting location. While we continue to look to The Falls Church for fellowship and guidance, Christ the King became an individual congregation on November 23, 2008 as we elected our first vestry and installed the Reverend David Glade as pastor. Now our financial support comes only from the generous giving of this congregation.
The Uniqueness of Jesus Christ. While religions and philosophies of the world are not without elements of truth, Jesus Christ alone is the full revelation of God, who through the Gospel judges and corrects all views and doctrines. All persons everywhere need to learn of Him, come to know and believe in Him, and receive forgiveness and new life in Him as there is no other name given under heaven by which we must be saved.
Church and Society. Biblical social commandments and Christian ethical principles are foundational to the well-being of every society. Recognizing the call of Christians to be faithful witnesses and a challenging presence in society, we are committed to seek ways to express these commandments and principles in all spheres of life, including the public life of the nation.
Sanctity of Life. All human life is a sacred gift from God and is to be protected and defended from conception to natural death. We will uphold the sanctity of life and bring the grace and compassion of Christ to those who face the realities of previous abortion, unwanted pregnancy, and end-of-life illness.
Fellowship. In grateful response to Christ Jesus, in whom there is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, we will extend the welcome of the church to every man, woman and child regardless of race, social or economic status, sexual history, or past behavior. We will oppose prejudice in ourselves and others and recognize that all have sinned and need to repent.
Marriage, Family, and the Single Life. God has instituted marriage to be a life-long union of husband and wife, intended for their mutual joy, help, and comfort; for the procreation and nurture of godly children; and for the blessing of society. Divorce is always contrary to God’s original intention, though in a fallen world it is sometimes a tragic reality. The roles of father and mother, exercised in a variety of ways, are God-given and profoundly important since parents are the chief providers of moral instruction and godly living. The single life, either by call or circumstance, is honored by God. It is therefore important for unmarried persons to embrace and be embraced by the Christian family.
Human Sexuality. Sexuality is inherent in God’s creation of human beings in his image as male and female. All Christians are called to chastity: husbands and wives by exclusive sexual fidelity to one another, and single persons by abstinence from sexual activity. God intends and enables all people to live within these boundaries, with the help of the Church and within its fellowship.
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