This year, the King of Kings Giving Tree is supporting five meaningful ministries! From local families to global neighbors, your generosity helps care for, serve, and share God’s love in countless ways. Opportunities include: Holiday Heroes ($25 gift cards for local families), Hypothermia Shelter (keeping neighbors warm), ELCA Good Gifts(supporting global hunger relief), Christmas Coalition (making Christmas special for local children), and the National ELCA Youth Gathering (a once in a lifetime experience for our youth). Thank you for your continued support - your gifts make a real difference in our community and beyond. For more details, please see below.
Our latest edition to our Christmas Giving Tree is Christmas Coalition. Operated locally through this Girl Scouts of America, the wonderful organization partners with LCPS Dulles South Family Liaisons to purchase and donate Christmas items for local families and children. This year, KKDS is sponsoring two kids (ages 10, 12 and 13), and purchasing clothes, toys, games, etc. on their behalf. If you would like to contribute, please grab an ornament off our tree or contact Niki Wolf.
The Parent Liaisons of the LCPS Dulles South Cluster are reaching out to local community partners to request assistance for students and their families during the 2026 holiday season. These are families experiencing economic hardship and need sponsors to help support them through the holidays. They are asking for $25 gift cards to stores such as Walmart, Amazon, Ross, Target, etc. The gift cards need to be purchased and delivered to Pr. Garrett by Sunday, December 13. Please consider purchasing a gift card to help support our local students, including those at Goshen Post E.S. Thank you for your generosity in advance.
Planning is underway for the 2027 ELCA Youth Gathering, taking place June 27–July 2, 2027, in Minneapolis! Youth currently in or entering grades 8–12 are invited to join thousands of Lutheran youth from across the country for an unforgettable week of worship, service, learning, and fellowship. Held only once every three years, the Gathering is an incredible opportunity to grow in faith, build friendships, and experience the wider church in new ways. If you're interested in participating or would like to learn more, contact Pr. Garrett as we prepar for this exciting adventure. Imagine more—there's a place for you!
King of Kings will once again host a week-long Hypothermia Shelter on January 24-31, 2027, for those experiencing homelessness. We are asking for donations of various items to help keep our neighbors warm including NEW: socks, underwear, large and extra-large briefs (the need is greatest for men), personal hygiene items or GENTLY USED: hats, gloves, scarves, coats and sweaters. Donations can be dropped off under our giving tree at Goshen Post. If you would like more information about the Hyperthermia Shelter, please contact Scott Garretson.
ELCA Good Gifts provides more than 50 different gift-giving options that grow the church, fights hunger, and transforms lives. These gifts, starting at just $10, provide direct support for the churchwide ministries of the ELCA. Give the gift of a pig, goat, chicks, cow, honeybees, fruit trees, Wifi connectivity, or any combination of the above this Christmas. These gifts will go to where they are needed most. Browse the catalog and order here: goodgifts.elca.org.