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Christ Church to Host Day of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Readings
Join Christ Church January 19, Noon-7:00 p.m., for a day of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. readings in honor of his birthday.
Alexandria, VA, January 19, 2015 — In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, Christ Church Alexandria is hosting a day-long reading of his writings, speeches, and sermons in the Historic Church starting at noon and concluding at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 19.
This event is open to the public to come and listen or to take part in the reading. There is no admission charge. Anyone wanting to be a lead reader may sign up on-line at http://doodle.com/wnrvbkg6rcactxdm for a half-hour reading shift, but anyone in attendance is invited to be part of the reading as well by coming to the lectern and indicating they wish to take over for a time. Whenever they wish to stop, someone will be ready to take their place. Families with youth or children are encouraged to attend.
“The intention of this day of readings is to be inspired to continue our work towards building the Beloved Community,” says the Rev. Heather VanDeventer, Associate Rector for Evangelism & Faith Formation at Christ Church. “It is also in response to recent events which have reminded our nation that the work of racial reconciliation is not yet done.”
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For additional information or a photo, Contact: Tara Knox, Development Director, Historic Christ Church; Alexandria, VA, 703-626-4837 (cell), 703-778-4928 (direct), 703-549-5883 (fax), tknox@ccalex.org.
Historic Christ Church is a historic church with an active congregation. Located at 118 N. Washington St. in Alexandria, VA, Christ Church is home to 2,400 parishioners and provides ministry to communities local and global. The parish home of George Washington and many other government and legislative leaders since, Historic Christ Church has long been at the center of the religious and public life of the metropolitan Washington, D.C. area. Nearly all the Presidents have attended Christ Church during their term of office. Other visitors include British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Senator Elizabeth Dole, former Archbishop of Canterbury George Carey, Rosa Parks, and Nobel Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
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