Events & Classes

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Seniors Ministry
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COMMUNITY EVENTS (CLICK ON THE ARROW TO VIEW MORE EVENTS)
Safe Haven
Oct 2
Safe Haven

SAFE HAVEN

Dates: 1st Thursday of each month
Time: 9am - Noon
Location: 1st Christian Church, 6165 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church

Help prepare lunch for a day shelter located at 1st Christian Church. Contact Jenny Byrne to be placed on the work list.    

Evening Prayer
Oct 2
Evening Prayer

We come together Monday through Friday evenings at 5 p.m. to praise, give thanks, and make supplications to God! Click here to join us!

Intercessory Prayer for Missions
Oct 3
Intercessory Prayer for Missions

TFCA’s Intercessory Prayer and Outreach Ministries are collaborating to host a regular prayer meeting focused missions. Join us every first and third Friday of the month from 6:30pm - 7:30pm.

Saturday Intercessory Prayer Calls
Oct 4
Saturday Intercessory Prayer Calls

Join us on the first and third Saturday of the month to pray for the nation, every fourth Saturday to pray for the sanctity of life, and join us every second Saturday to pray for our church. Questions? Contact Deborah Eccles.

40 Days for Life
Oct 4
40 Days for Life

40 DAYS FOR LIFE - September 24 – November 2 

40 Days for Life is the largest internationally coordinated pro-life mobilization in history, helping people in local communities end the injustice of abortion through a focused 40-day campaign of prayer, fasting, and peaceful presence.

Personal History Writers
Oct 7
Personal History Writers

PERSONAL HISTORY WRITERS

Date: Tuesdays through May (some exceptions)
Time: 9:30am - Noon
Contact Jenny Byrne to get the Zoom Link.

Gather weekly during the school year to read 2-page writings on assigned topics (examples: Sharing Faith with Others, Learning to Drive, Something Which Made You Stop in Wonder or Awe, or A Spiritual Marker in Your Life).

Personal Prayer Appointments
Oct 7
Personal Prayer Appointments

Struggling and want prayer? Meet with a trained, confidential prayer team for inner, physical, or spiritual needs. Prayer appointments are thirty minutes and via TEAMS (virtual) or in person.

Seniors Social Bridge
Oct 7
Seniors Social Bridge

SOCIAL BRIDGE

Date: Tuesdays
Time: 9:30am - Noon
Location: Back 40

All players welcome, beginners, "It been ages...", and seasoned players. Don't be shy - we're happy to teach.

Prayer for Revival and Evangelism
Oct 7
Prayer for Revival and Evangelism

We know that evangelism and revival can only be built upon a strong foundation of prayer. Please join us as we gather together to intercede for a mighty move of the Holy Spirit in and through our congregation. Come directly to Ridley Room next to Cranmer Chapel on the third floor of the 6565 building to pray with others, or contact Lesley Hackman for information on joining in prayer via conference call.

On the third Tuesday of the month, meetings will be in Learning Center Rm. 110 on the first floor of the 6565 building.

Generational Healing Service
Oct 10
Generational Healing Service

We are a new creation in Christ Jesus! Yet we may need some help being set free from generational patterns of dysfunction and illness. Come receive healing and freedom at the Generational Healing Service at 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary.

Guest Speaker: The Rev. Kathleen Christopher

Women's Meet Up
Oct 14
Women's Meet Up

Looking to meet other women in our church community and have meaningful conversations? Join us for Women’s Meet Up — a fun, intentional event that is like speed dating, but for friendship! 

  • Tuesday, October 14 

  • 7:00-8:30pm in the Ministry Center

Women who participated in our trial event last spring raved about the evening – “I loved getting to meet women I normally wouldn’t interact with” and “It was such a low-pressure way to meet other women in the church!” and “Great way to get to know others - fun, quick speedy way.” REGISTER HERE

Pray for the Persecuted Church
Oct 14
Pray for the Persecuted Church

Join us every second Tuesday of the month to spend dedicated time in prayer for our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ who are suffering around the world. Questions? Email Alana Johnson.

Connecting with God
Oct 15
Connecting with God

CLICK HERE to join us every first and third Wednesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. for 30 minutes of quiet prayer meeting with Immanuel - God with us. The Immanuel approach to prayer is a guided time of prayer that builds intimacy with Jesus. For any questions, please email Deborah Eccles. To sign-up for a reminder email about Connecting with God click here.

Seniors Breakfast at the Original Pancake House (most third Thursdays)
Oct 16
Seniors Breakfast at the Original Pancake House (most third Thursdays)

Breakfast at the Original Pancake House (most third Thursdays)

Dates: September 18, October 16, November 20th
Time: 9:30 - 11am
Location: 7395 Lee Hwy, Falls Church

Join us for food, fellowship and a special speaker.

Guys Go Cycling
Oct 18
Guys Go Cycling

Experience fellowship and develop new friendships as you enjoy cycling with other men from The Falls Church Anglican. Please reach out to Kenny Cheung for more details and to be added to the email list for updates and communication about future rides.

New Horizons - Souper Sunday
Oct 19
New Horizons - Souper Sunday

Our next gathering will be a Souper Sunday on September 29, 2024, and you are invited!

Souper Sunday is a casual get-together held after both services on occasional Sundays, to share a light lunch and fellowship.

Hymn Sing
Oct 19
Hymn Sing

On October 19, join us for the Hymn Sing where we will sing together songs from The Hymnal 1982. This time of worship will be led by Simon Dixon and held in the Sanctuary. The service is at 5pm and is an hour long. 

Invite a friend but childcare will not be available. 

Women's Hike
Oct 25
Women's Hike

Join us for a fall hike of the beautiful at First Battle of Manassas Trail Loop!

Our total hike time will be around 3 - 3 1/2  hours (about 5 miles) and is an easy to moderate level hike   Detailed information about the hike can be found HERE.

(!) Please Note: This hike is low on the difficulty scale. PLEASE CLICK HERE to fill out a liability form, required by TFCA. Please bring this form with you. 

REGISTER HERE

Parents Praying for Adult Children
Oct 26
Parents Praying for Adult Children

Many of us are praying for adult children who have not yet come to faith or who seem to have wandered from following the Lord. A prayer/support group for such people will meet on the fourth Sunday of each month between the 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. services in Cranmer Chapel For more information, you may reach out to Sharon Gustafson.

Fall Festival and Church-Wide Picnic
Oct 26
Fall Festival and Church-Wide Picnic

On Sunday, October 26, the entire church family will come together for food, fun, and fellowship at our Fall Festival and Church-wide Picnic in the parking lot outside of the sanctuary.

Rest and Receive Prayer Night
Oct 28
Rest and Receive Prayer Night

Drop in at your convenience at any time between 7PM and 9PM to receive silent intercessory prayer and rest in God's presence. R&R occurs on the first or fourth Tuesday of the month in Cranmer Chapel. The elevators and doors of 6565 lock for entrance at 8:30PM

Evening of Healing Prayer
Oct 28
Evening of Healing Prayer

Looking for the Lord to show up? Sign up for an online 45-minute prayer appointment with a trained prayer team. Evening of Healing Prayer occurs every fourth Tuesday of the month with appointments at 7 and 8 p.m. Contact Scott Thompson for more information and to request an appointment.

Foster & Adoption Care Pizza & Prayer
Nov 2
Foster & Adoption Care Pizza & Prayer

TThe Foster and Adoption Ministry is having a Pizza and Prayer gathering immediately following the 11am service. Everyone is welcome to attend. While not everyone is called to adopt or foster, there are practical things that anyone can do to come alongside families who are fostering. We hope you’ll join us for lunch, fellowship, and prayer. Please RSVP.

Childcare will be available in the Ministry Center but limited.

Knot Afrayed
Nov 8
Knot Afrayed

Join our multi-generational crafting group guaranteed to keep you in stitches! We create blankets, hats, sweaters, decorative pieces, and more! We serve the Anglican Chaplaincy’s Hats from the Heart, pregnancy centers, and others in crisis.

Choral Evensong
Nov 9
Choral Evensong

On November 9th, there will be a Choral Evensong service in the Sanctuary at 5 PM.  Choral Evensong is a service that occurs in the evening and is comprised of choral led music with scripture, prayers, and hymns. This is an ancient Anglican service familiar in most Cathedrals offered on a daily basis, led by the choir in song. Itis a time for quiet, reflective thought as the choir leads us in song to prepare our hearts for the evening. 

Choose Oneness for Your Marriage with a "Weekend to Remember"
Nov 21
Choose Oneness for Your Marriage with a "Weekend to Remember"

Locations: Reston, Va April 25 – 27 or Williamsburg, VA November 21 - 23

Invest in your marriage with "Weekend to Remember", a marriage getaway with Family Life Today. Appropriate for couples in all stages of marriage. Reston, Va, April 25 – 27. Discount code for conference: thefallschurch . Discounted hotel rates through registration or commute to Reston from home. Williamsburg, VA conference November 21 - 23.

For more information and to register, visit https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/

Friendsgiving Lunch
Nov 22
Friendsgiving Lunch

FRIENDSGIVING LUNCH

Date: November 22 Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm Location: Ministry Center

Save the Date! Friendsgiving - the Thanksgiving meal we share with our friends. Join us as we eat and fellowship with the 20's & 30's group. Registration to open the beginning of November.

Piano Concert by Raffi Kasparian: "Tones Through Time: A Musical Odyssey", followed by a Christmas Tea
Dec 18
Piano Concert by Raffi Kasparian: "Tones Through Time: A Musical Odyssey", followed by a Christmas Tea

Piano Concert by Raffi Kasparian: "Tones Through Time: A Musical Odyssey", followed by a Christmas Tea

Save the Date! Join us in the Sanctuary for a piano concert by Raffi Kasparian, followed by a Christmas Tea in the Narthex. Registration to open mid-November.

CLASSES (CLICK ON THE ARROW TO VIEW MORE CLASSES)
Body and Soul Gold (In-person and Virtual)
Sep 29
Body and Soul Gold (In-person and Virtual)

BODY AND SOUL GOLD

Dates and Times: Mondays: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Wednesdays 12:30-1:45 pm
Location: Ministry Center

Body and Soul Gold is a Christian fitness ministry targeting seniors and those with balance or mobility issues. Exercise in a seated or standing position to increase your heart rate, flexibility, strength and balance. Taught by a Certified Group Fitness Instructor.

Senior Women's Virtual Bible Study
Sep 29
Senior Women's Virtual Bible Study

WOMEN’S VIRTUAL BIBLE STUDY

Dates: Mondays, Starting September 15
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.

Women are invited to attend this Virtual Bible Study led by Anna Lacey using John, a 12 Week Study from the “Knowing the Bible Series.” Written by Justin Buzzard and edited by JI Packer.

Get Real: Men's Zoom Fellowship
Sep 30
Get Real: Men's Zoom Fellowship

We meet on Zoom each Tuesday from 7-8 a.m. to be inspired by authentic stories from Christian men about their relationship with the real Jesus. Questions? Email Sergio Koloszyc. LOGIN HERE to our Zoom fellowship.

"Babes with Babes" Tuesday Evening Women's Bible Study
Sep 30
"Babes with Babes" Tuesday Evening Women's Bible Study
Senior Adults Wednesday Bible Class
Oct 1
Senior Adults Wednesday Bible Class

WEDNESDAY BIBLE CLASS

In-person and Virtual
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: Ministry Center

Join our Wednesday Bible study at 10am with the Rev. Robert Watkin, teaching from the Book of Acts, starting with 14:1-18. It’s a great study with great fellowship and much humor. Questions? Contact Jenny Byrne, jlbyrne@tfcanglican.org

Ramsey Financial Peace University
Oct 1
Ramsey Financial Peace University

We want to be known as a church that honors God with our finances. Ramsey Financial Peace University (FPU) is a safe, judgement-free place where all of us can become better stewards of God’s money together. So, wherever you are with your finances, this is for you! 


Our church is hosting a Financial Peace University class. Over nine weeks, we will walk step by step through the biblical principles of handling money so you can experience real peace with your finances.

Wholeness in Christ: Healing Prayer Class
Oct 1
Wholeness in Christ: Healing Prayer Class

This class is open to all Christians, at no charge, but registration is required. This class is offered via Zoom. Zoom links will be sent privately prior to each week’s class to the email address used to register for the class. Click here to register.


How to Read the Bible... By Reading the Bible (1 Thessalonians)
Oct 1
How to Read the Bible... By Reading the Bible (1 Thessalonians)

In this five-week class, Rev. Dr. John Frederick (Pastor of Discipleship) will lead us through a study of 1 Thessalonians. We’ll engage with the works of luminaries like John Stott, Ligon Duncan, Leon Morris, N.T. Wright, and J.C. Ryle to discover not only what 1 Thessalonians teaches but how to develop our own skills as faithful readers, interpreters, and communicators of God’s Word. Prior reading or study is not required, and all are invited to attend and participate. Register here.

Fall 2025 Membership and Confirmation Class
Oct 1
Fall 2025 Membership and Confirmation Class

This course is for adults who desire to make a deeper commitment to this body of Christ through Voting Membership, to join the wider Anglican Communion through Confirmation, or to simply learn more about The Falls Church Anglican: who we are, what we believe, and what it means to be Anglican. 

20s & 30s Thursday Morning Bible Study
Oct 2
20s & 30s Thursday Morning Bible Study

Save the date!

This Fall, come study Paul's letter to the Philippians with fellow 20s and 30s, starting Thursday, September 11th!

Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study with Childcare
Oct 2
Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study with Childcare
Thursday Evening Women's Bible Study
Oct 2
Thursday Evening Women's Bible Study
Saturday Morning Women's Ministry Bible Study
Oct 4
Saturday Morning Women's Ministry Bible Study
Sacramental Preparation: A Class for Youth (6th-8th Grade)
Oct 5
Sacramental Preparation: A Class for Youth (6th-8th Grade)

The Sacramental Preparation Class is a three-week course for youth (6th through 8th grade) taught by Rev. John Frederick and Rev. Mike Weeks. The class will provide instruction on Holy Communion, a crucial sacrament for participation in the body of Christ. Youth will receive instruction on the core teachings of the Christian faith through the Apostles Creed, with a focus on the meaning and practice of communion for the life of faith.

In the Word: The Book of Numbers
Oct 5
In the Word: The Book of Numbers

In the Word offers in-depth study of the Bible and is led by Dan Ayre, Rich Dean and Skip Ryan. The class typically focuses on one Biblical book at a time, alternating between Old and New Testaments. Teachers provide written outlines and lead lively discussions. Newcomers and learners of all levels are welcome to join at any time!  

Islam at Our Doorstep
Oct 22
Islam at Our Doorstep

This class is designed to help us better understand Islam and equip us to be effective witnesses for Christ to our Muslim friends, neighbors and co-workers. The class will offer a practical introduction to the history and teaching of Islam and provide a foundation for evangelism and answering common questions. Rev. Robert Watkin will be the lead teacher for this course, with guest contributions from Matt Kasowski (Executive Director, For the Nations DC), and Muslim-background believers who will share their powerful stories of conversion to Christianity. 

Praying for Others: Creating a Lifestyle of Prayer
Nov 8
Praying for Others: Creating a Lifestyle of Prayer

Learn how to pray more effectively your family, friends, and the things that concern you. Join Lesley Hackman and Scott Thompson for training in intercessory prayer. You will become better equipped and encouraged in your calling as a disciple in creating a lifestyle of prayer. 

Please register by Thursday, November 5, so we can have enough food and materials for all training participants. Lunch is $5.

Volunteer Opportunities (CLICK ON THE ARROW TO VIEW MORE )
North Carolina Disaster Relief Trip - With ARDF & Truro Anglican
Oct 12
North Carolina Disaster Relief Trip - With ARDF & Truro Anglican

Truro returns to Western North Carolina with ARDF to extend Christ’s compassion to victims of Tropical Storm Helene that struck September 2024 October 12-18, 2025. Home rebuilding tasks in Black Mountain, NC, lodging in nearby Montreat. Construction skills not necessary, only an ability to perform moderate labor and a heart to extend Jesus’ compassion! Minimum age 16. Register by Sunday, September 14, to participate!

Foster & Adoption Ministry Volunteer Training
Nov 10
Foster & Adoption Ministry Volunteer Training

The Foster and Adoption Ministry is having an important volunteer training that you don’t want to miss! 

This training course consists of 3 videos designed to equip Foster Care & Adoption Ministry volunteers who are serving in a Care Community supporting a foster, adoptive, or sometimes kinship family. Completion of this 45-minute orientation is required to serve in FAM and will provide necessary and helpful information to prepare you for serving.

Click here to find ways to serve

Weekly Sunday Services

8 A.M. SERVICE

Beginning September 12, our 8 a.m. Communion Service will take place in Cranmer Chapel (third floor of our office building at 6565 Arlington Boulevard - take a left once you exit the elevator). Join us for prayer and Scripture reading.

9 A.M. SERVICE

Our traditional Sunday service at 9 a.m. in our sanctuary includes a time of prayer, Scripture reading, teaching from the Bible and congregational singing. The musical prelude begins five minutes before the service. The worship service is also available to watch live online.

11 A.M. SERVICE

Our “contemporary” Sunday service at 11 a.m. in our sanctuary includes a time of prayer, Scripture reading, teaching from the Bible and congregational singing. The worship service is also available to watch live online.

Sunday Worship Online at 9 & 11 a.m.

NOTE: The video players above feature our upcoming and most recent Sunday morning sermons. You may view past/archived Sunday morning services if you click on the drop-down arrows above when the player is not streaming live. Additionally, you may view other archived livestream events by clicking here.