ADV Welcomes the Congregation of Christ the King Anglican Church
FAIRFAX, Va.
(October 9, 2007)

The Anglican District of Virginia (ADV), an association of Anglican congregations in Virginia and part of the Convocation of Anglicans in North American (CANA), welcomes Christ The King Anglican Church as its newest congregation from Alexandria, Va. Christ the King is a worshipping community whose life is centered on Jesus Christ and whose identity is shaped by His Word.

On Sunday, September 30 at 10:00 am, public worship launched at Christ the King, 2400 Russell Road , Alexandria , Va. , 22301 , the site of Alexandria Country Day School . Christ the King is a daughter congregation of The Falls Church and is an extension of its ministry within the Anglican District of Virginia.

The city of Alexandria has a demonstrated tradition of community involvement and Christ the King's congregation is eager to engage in the various outlets which serve to cultivate the life and identity of the community for the sake of the gospel and the hope and health of the city in which it is placed.

"We are delighted to welcome Christ the King Anglican Church to our growing family." said Jim Oakes, Vice Chair of ADV. "We are aware of the great ministry and service they will bring to the family of ADV and are excited for the worship planned for this inaugural weekend."

"This is an exciting day for our church and one that we have prayed for a long time. We are full of hope that this church will be a place of community, a place of worship and a place of service to our city." said the new rector of Christ the King, David Glade.

ADV members are in full communion with constituent members of the Anglican Communion through its affiliation with CANA, a missionary branch of the Church of Nigeria . ADV members are a part of the worldwide Anglican Communion, a community of 77 million people. ADV is dedicated to fulfilling Christ's Great Commission to make disciples while actively serving in three main capacities: International Ministries, Evangelism, and Strengthening Families and Community. ADV is currently comprised of 18 member congregations, 14 of which are under the ecclesiastical authority of the Bishop of CANA, The Right Reverend Martyn Minns, and four which are ADV associate members and ecclesiastical members under direct authority of other Anglican Archbishops, strongly supported by ADV members.

To schedule an interview with an ADV representative, please contact Caitlin Bozell (ext. 119) at (703) 683-5004.