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Spring 2025 Newsletter
The New Leaf, a newsletter of Burke Presbyterian Church members and friends, is published quarterly. Read the Spring 2025 issue. Paper copies are available in the Gathering Space. If you would like to receive a paper copy by US mail, contact the church office at 703-764-0456 or office@BurkePresChurch.org.
Summer Youth Retreats and VBS
Youth and children are invited to participate in Vacation Bible School, Massanetta Middle School conference, and/or the Montreat youth conference. This summer is filled with great opportunities for youth/children. Registration is open now! Massanetta Middle School Conference Montreat Youth Conference VBS at Burke Presbyterian Church If you have questions or need additional information, contact the church office (at 703-764-0456 or Office@BurkePresChurch.org).
Welcome Director of Youth Ministries
We are overjoyed to introduce our Director of Youth Ministries, Diane Maloney! Welcome! Diane comes to BPC from Falls Church Presbyterian Church, where she has served as Director of Spiritual Growth and Community Engagement since 2018. Previously, she was the Director of Youth Ministry at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, Tennessee. Diane earned a Bachelor of Arts from Eastern University and a Master of Arts in Youth Ministry from Memphis Theological Seminary, and is working toward ordination as a Minister…
One Great Hour of Sharing
Through Easter Sunday, we will receive the OGHS offering, a way to share God’s love with our neighbors in need. You can contribute online and by check made payable to BPC, noting “OGHS” in the memo line. Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education and opportunity. Three programs supported by OGHS — Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and Self-Development of the People — all work in different ways to…
Lent 2025 at BPC
More than 3 billion people claim to follow Jesus. But aside from a few verses, how many actually know what he taught? In fact, much of what people think Jesus taught, he never said. In this six-week study, our congregation will explore the six most important themes in Jesus’ teachings, why they matter, and how they speak to us today.We will use a powerful but accessible book, The Message of Jesus, by best-selling author and pastor Adam Hamilton to guide…
2024 Annual Report
The 2024 Annual Report of Burke Presbyterian Church is published annually. Read the 2024 Annual Report. The 2024 Annual Report contains Paper copies are available in the Gathering Space. If you would like to receive a paper copy by US mail, contact the church office at 703-764-0456 or office@BurkePresChurch.org.
Job Openings
Burke Presbyterian Church is hiring for the following positions: –Lead Teachers –Childcare staff
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 are in need of adults in a paid staff position or as…
Job Opening: Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers
Burke Presbyterian Church Preschool is seeking a Lead Teachers and Assistant Teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. These positions require individuals who love children and are passionate about early education. Burke Presbyterian Church Preschool (BPCP) has an engaging, research-based curriculum designed to grow our students toward readiness for kindergarten and beyond. BPCP follows an amended Fairfax County Public Schools calendar for breaks, workdays, and summer. We are a fun bunch of teachers! We bring diverse backgrounds and experience to our teaching…
“Letters from Love: Messages for a World in Need”- Sermon Series
Our February sermon series is “Letters from Love: Messages for a World in Need”. Join us on Sunday mornings for worship! For more information, contact the church office at 703-764-0456 or office@BurkePresChurch.org.
Alternative Gifts – Holiday Giving
Make a donation to a cause that BPC supports in honor of someone close to you and receive a certificate that can be tucked into a stocking or wrapped and put under the tree. You can purchase certificates by email or at church on Sundays in December (8, 15 & 22) after each service. Print the order form here, which lists different organizations/programs you can support, from the Mission Center cabinet. Or contact Jill Moore (jmoore19@cox.net). To pay for your gift please use…
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…