Join us for our Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Series this year at King of Kings Dulles South: A Thrill of Hope.
Sundays, November 29 - January 3, at 10:00 AM - Goshen Post Elementary School and via YouTube Live
Across every generation, people have longed for a world marked by healing, justice, peace, and belonging. And yet, in a world often weighed down by suffering, division, and uncertainty, it can be difficult to imagine that another world is possible. This Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany, we gather around a promise that changes everything: God has not abandoned us. In Jesus, God draws near, bringing hope to the weary, freedom to the oppressed, healing to the broken, and the promise of a world made new.
But the story doesn't end in Bethlehem. Through the Holy Spirit, Christ continues to meet us in the world around us—in acts of courage and compassion, in communities working for justice and healing, and in ordinary people who refuse to let despair have the final word.
Join us as we discover how the thrill of hope that first broke into the world at Christmas continues to transform our lives and renew our world today.
November 29: How do we recognize God’s saving work?
December 6: How do we prepare the way for God’s saving work?
December 13: How do we recognize signs of God’s presence among us?
December 20: How do we participate in God’s story of salvation?
December 24: How does God bring salvation through community? – Candlelight Service at 5:00 PM
December 27: How do we recognize God’s saving work in difficult times? - Lessons and Carols Brunch Church
January 3: How is God revealing salvation in the world around us?
Christmas Giving Tree
This year, our KKDS Christmas Giving Tree is supporting four different opportunities to serve locally, regionally, and worldwide. Visit our Giving Tree Page for more details about these five unique ways to give during Christmas:
LCPS Family Liaisons providing gift cards local families
Christmas Coalition: Sponsoring multiple local children for Christmas
Our Summer 2027 ELCA National Youth Gathering
ELCA Word Hunger relief efforts
Our 2027 KofK Hypothermia Shelter
On Sundays, we are welcome to take an ornament off of our Christmas Giving Tree to make a donation towards any one of these incredible efforts. Feel free to hang that ornament on your own tree as a reminder of the many ways we continue to provide for and serving our local, regional, and worldwide neighbors. Every donation, large and small, matters. Thank you. Merry Christmas!
Begin the Advent Journey: Advent Wreath-Making Sunday
Sunday, November 29 at 10:00 AM at Goshen Post E.S. and via YouTube Live
Advent is a season of waiting, wondering, and preparing our hearts for the hope that Christ brings. Join us on the First Sunday of Advent as we gather to make Advent wreaths to take home and use throughout the season. Together, we'll create something meaningful to mark the weeks ahead as we light candles, share in the stories of Advent, and look for signs of hope in the world around us. Families are especially encouraged to participate! Bring along greenery, clippings, ribbon, decorations, or other supplies from home to share as we create our wreaths together. Whether you're bringing materials or simply bringing yourself, there's a place for everyone. Let's begin this journey of hope together as we prepare room for the light of Christ to shine in our homes and in our world!
Advent Devotional Series: Voices of Advent
Thursdays, December 3, 10, 17, and Monday, December 21, at 7:00 PM in-person and via Zoom.
What might the story of Jesus' birth sound like through the voices of those who were there? In Voices of Advent, we will listen more closely to the people whose lives were forever changed by the coming of Christ. Through Scripture, video reflections, and conversation, we'll explore the hopes, fears, questions, and unexpected encounters surrounding Jesus' birth—and consider what their stories might reveal about God's presence in our own lives today. As we journey through Advent together, we'll discover how these ancient voices still speak to a weary world longing for healing, renewal, and hope. Come as you are, bring your questions, and join the conversation! Contact Pr. Garrett to participate.
Christmas Brunch
Sunday, December 7, at 12:00 PM
Join us Sunday, December 7th, following worship for brunch! This is a great cross-campus King of Kings opportunity to share in fellowship, laughter, and a delicious meal. Our plan is to go to South Riding Inn in South Riding to share in a meal in fellowship. We will have reserved seating and the restaurant is prepared for separate checks. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Pr. Garrett so we can let the restaurant know how many to expect.
Christmas Nature Hike
Saturday, December 12, at 8:30 AM
Join us Saturday, December 12th at 8:30 AM for our next monthly nature hike at Manassas Battlefield. We will meet in the Stone Bridge parking lot to hike a round-about 2-3 mile trail. Along the way, we will pause for a brief reflection. This is a great opportunity for folks to connect, enjoy the outdoors, and socialize together. All are invited and welcome, but please let Pr. Garrett know you plan to attend so we can wait for you in the parking lot before heading out.
Christmas Packing Breads and Desserts
Sunday, December 13, at 10:00 AM
Once a month, we partner with America’s Soup Kitchen to individually pack the breads and desserts that they will provide to any family in need. Their hot meals are served weekly at Stone Springs hospital every Wednesday without qualification or registration. Join us as we conclude our worship by packing these amazing treats that will go to feed the locally food insecure within our community.
Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 13, at 5:00 PM
To spread the Christmas cheer, we will be singing Christmas Carols and bringing joy to the residents at the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital. Your family can either meet at the home of Pr. Garrett at 4:30 PM to carpool together or meet at the facility at 5:00 PM. We will distribute a gift to the residents and sing Christmas carols until about 6:30 PM. All ages are welcome, and feel free to wear something festive. After caroling, everyone is invited back to the home Pr. Garrett for fellowship. Please RSVP to Pr. Garrett if you plan to attend.
Christmas Party (Including Youth Gift Exchange!)
Sunday, December 13, at 7:00 PM
Everyone is invited for a fun night of fellowship, food, and merriment as we celebrate Christmas at the home of Pr. Garrett. Please bring some delicious edible goodies or snacks to share as we bring in the joy of Christmas together. For our youth, we will have a white elephant gift exchange. To participate, they should bring a wrapped gift with them that is sure to be in high demand (value around $25). Friends are invited to participate, as well. Please RSVP to Pr. Garrett if you are plan to attend! All are welcome.
Blue Christmas Service
Wednesday, December 17th, at 7:00 PM
We know this time of year can be difficult for a lot of reasons. That is why, on Wednesday, December 17, we will step away from the busyness of the season to reflect, grieve, and call upon the Spirit's presence for hope and healing. Join us at our Chantilly Campus at 7:00 PM for this quiet service of prayer, meditative music, candle lighting, and Holy Communion. Let us be filled with a peace that surpasses all understanding as we come together for worship.
Christmas Eve Service
Thursday, December 24th, at 5:00 PM
Join us at Goshen Post E.S. or online via YouTube Live on Thursday, December 24th, at 5:00 PM for this special Christmas Eve worship as we celebrate the birth of Christ, who is God-with-us. The Nativity of Our Lord is the story of God’s reign spilling over boundaries and barriers of the world into our lives in ways we least expect. Therefore, in winter’s deepest night, the light of the Christ child comes to us as we celebrate this Good News through Word, reflection, prayer, carols, conversation, Communion, and by candlelight. Filled with the light of Christ that shines into our lives, we go forth to share it with the rest of the world. All are invited and welcome!
Christmas Lessons and Carols Brunch Church
Sunday, December 27th, at 10:00 AM
Join us at Goshen Post E.S. or online via YouTube Live on Sunday, December 27th at 10:00 AM, as we come together for a wonderful Lessons and Carols Brunch Church Worship gathering. We will celebrate the birth of Christ as we listen to the Christmas story through Scripture, share a potluck breakfast, and sing along to some of our favorite Christmas carols. There will even be opportunities to request your favorite hymn to sing, as well. Come, and let us share in the gift of Christ, as we celebrate Christmas and prepare to bring in the new year, together. All are invited and welcome!
New Year’s Epiphany Worship Gathering
Sunday, January 3, at 10:00 AM
Join us at Goshen Post E.S. or online via YouTube Live on Sunday, January 3rd, at 10:00 AM to bring in the new year together and celebrate Epiphany Sunday. The beautiful day remembers the journey of the magi as they make their way to witness and honor the newborn Christ. This day reminds us, whether it is understanding something complex for the first time or observing something completely new, epiphanies always have a way of making us come alive with new possibilities and a profound hope. Let us share in the gift of Christ and the holy excitement of knowing that God is making a way for us in 2027 as we receive our Epiphany Star Words for the year!