Calvary Presbyterian Church, Alexandria VA

06/06/2026

WORSHIP RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY, June 7, 2026

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Ken Rathje
Sermon Title: God’s Promise Through Faith
Text: Psalm 33:1-12
Romans 4:13-25

Our live, hybrid service will be broadcast from our YouTube channel at 10:00 a.m. and can be accessed by going to our Website (www.calvarypres.org) and clicking on the "Stream Our Sermons" from the Home Page.

While visiting our website, check out our interactive chat assistant that is programmed with church information such as planning a visit, prayer requests, and accurate theological questions based on Presbyterian doctrine.

Zoom dial-in number for those who want to hear (audio only) the service:
Dial: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 831 1801 2994
Password: 072101

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Faith,

What great topics we have had in church lately! A few weeks ago it was Pentecost, last week it was the Trinity...and this Sunday we are discussing God's Promise through Faith as found in Romans 4:13-25. Plus, we will be reading Psalm 33:1-12 as we "sing joyfully to the Lord".

This Sunday we will also be having communion as is our tradition for the first Sunday of the month, plus we will also be having communion the following Sunday on the 14th of June for Troy Mbunu's Confirmation Service.

This is a unique time of the year as we wind down the school year and Sunday school. We ended our adult book study on "The Way" last Sunday, and next Sunday the 14th of June will be the last Sunday School class until the fall.
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We look forward to seeing everyone in person, but as usual, feel free to watch it online as needed at Calvary Presbyterian Church - All Are Welcome | Alexandria, VA click the ‘Stream Our Sermons’ tab, and feel free to also give an offering online if you can't attend in person.

All the best in our Risen Christ,

Rev. Dr. Ken Rathje
[email protected]
703-768-8510

06/03/2026

June 13 - Family Game Night, 5:00pm at the church. Come play games with other parents and kids! Please RSVP to to [email protected] or [email protected] because we order the pizza for the group! Please bring games!

05/29/2026

Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Faith,

I hope everyone had a peaceful Memorial Day Weekend. It was also Pentecost in the Church so we combined a few events and had a wonderful service.

This Sunday is Trinity Sunday and we will be reading how majestic is the name of the Lord in Psalm 8, and how the Great Command in Matthew 28 includes Jesus' own words to "Go forth and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"...and when we do this...He promises to be with us always...even until the ends of the earth.

We look forward to seeing everyone in person, but as usual, feel free to watch it online as needed at (www.calvarypres.org)Calvary Presbyterian Church - All Are Welcome | Alexandria, VA click the ‘Stream Our Sermons’ tab, and feel free to also give an offering online if you can't attend in person.

All the best in our Risen Christ,

Rev. Dr. Ken Rathje
[email protected]
703-768-8510

05/27/2026

WORSHIP RESOURCES FOR
SUNDAY, May 31, 2026

Pastor: Rev. Dr. Ken Rathje
Sermon Title: Yahweh, the Messiah, and the Wind
Text: Psalm 8
Matthew 28:16-20

Our live, hybrid service will be broadcast from our YouTube channel at 10:00 a.m. and can be accessed by going to our Website (www.calvarypres.org) and clicking on the "Stream Our Sermons" from the Home Page.

While visiting our website, check out our interactive chat assistant that is programmed with church information such as planning a visit, prayer requests, and accurate theological questions based on Presbyterian doctrine.

Zoom dial-in number for those who want to hear (audio only) the service:
Dial: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 831 1801 2994
Password: 072101

05/23/2026

WORSHIP RESOURCES FOR SUNDAY, May 24, 2026
Pastor: Rev. Dr. Ken Rathje
Sermon Title: The Spirit of God
Text Acts 2:1-21
Romans 8:22-27

IMAGE CREDIT: El Greco
Pentecost - 1597
Public Domain, via Wikemedia Common

Our live, hybrid service will be broadcast from our YouTube channel at 10:00 a.m. and can be accessed by going to our Website (www.calvarypres.org) and clicking on the "Stream Our Sermons" from the Home Page.

While visiting our website, check out our interactive chat assistant that is programmed with church information such as planning a visit, prayer requests, and accurate theological questions based on Presbyterian doctrine.

Zoom dial-in number for those who want to hear (audio only) the service:
Dial: 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 831 1801 2994
Password: 072101

05/22/2026

Greetings Brothers and Sisters in Faith,

I hope everyone enjoyed "Be The Kingdom Sunday". From my view, I saw a lot of happy faces...and it was a real pleasure for me to lead the devotional message upstairs in the Sanctuary and communion service downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Plus, the project work was amazing...well run! A special thanks to all leaders and helpers!

This Sunday is Pentecost and Memorial Day Weekend. Debra Bacon will be reading the Pentecost story in Acts Chapter 2, and I will be reading the good news of the Holy Spirit's help in our prayers and in our lives as found in the Book of Romans in Chapter 8. Plus, we will hold a special moment of silence in honor of those who sacrificed their lives for our country.

We look forward to seeing everyone in person, but as usual, feel free to watch it online as needed at Calvary Presbyterian Church - All Are Welcome | Alexandria, VA click the ‘Stream Our Sermons’ tab, and feel free to also give an offering online if you can't attend in person.

All the best in our Risen Christ,

Rev. Dr. Ken Rathje
[email protected]
703-768-8510

05/19/2026

Calvary's Be the Kingdom Sunday was a resounding success!

We packed 100 hygiene kits for homeless; "Chopped and Chatted" while preparing ingredients for approximately 30 chicken soup freezer bags; and spent time scrubbing and cleaning tables in the Fellowship Hall.

A big thanks to all our volunteers!