Posts from November 2023

Christmas Joy Offering

Every year, society expects us to celebrate the holiday season even bigger and better than years before. This year, coming together to reclaim Advent and Christmas can be both humbling and fulfilling. As we excitedly await the birth of Christ, it’s important to remember the reason for the season: the newborn Servant of All, the perfect gift. With Christ at the center this holiday season, we can follow in his example of servant leadership by serving our brothers and sisters…

Job Openings: Childcare Staff Positions

Burke Presbyterian Church offers child care — for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers — on Sunday mornings, during worship services and Sunday School, from 8:45am to 12:30pm. We could use more hands and hearts to support this ministry, either on a regular or rotating basis. We also offer child care for younger children of Rainbow leaders on Wednesday evenings and could use some additional help there as well. We appreciate adult and youth volunteers, and paid positions are available for adults…

July 2024 Mission Trip to Kibwezi, Kenya

Interested in traveling to Kibwezi, Kenya, with a group of 18-20 adults, college students, and older youth? Burke Presbyterian and Clifton Presbyterian Churches are planning a trip in July 2024, for two to three weeks, with lodging at Kambua Guest House. The goal of the trip is to strengthen our partnership with Bethel Church, to work on projects in/around Kibwezi, and to learn, give, and receive in the context of Christian fellowship. The cost will be approximately $2500 per person;…

IMPACT Youth Choir Sponsor-a-Bus-Seat Campaign

Our IMPACT Youth choir is launching a Sponsor-a-Bus-Seat campaign to offset the cost of the bus for their annual choir tour in June. Please help the choir that has made a meaningful difference in the lives of so many students over the past 18 years. To donate by check, make it payable to Burke Presbyterian Church with “IMPACT Sponsor a Bus Seat” in the memo line and mail to 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke, VA 22015. More about the fundraiser,…

2023 Worship Festival

Please join us this Sunday, November 12 for Worship Festival, a much-loved tradition at BPC. At both services, the proclamation of God’s Word will be through music offered by our BPC choirs and musicians. The following choirs will participate: Rainbow Promise and Rainbow Connection Children’s Choirs (at the 11:15am service only), the Chancel Choir, Daybreak Women’s Choir, and IMPACT Youth Choir.  For more information about music programs at BPC, for children, youth, and adults, contact contact the Director of Music…