Saint Monica Chapter
The Order of the Daughters of the King
The Daughters of the King is an order for women of the Episcopal Church and churches within the historic Episcopate, organized in 1885. Every Daughter pledges herself to a lifelong program of prayer and service, dedicated to the extension of Christ's kingdom and to the strengthening of the spiritual life of her parish. Primarily service is to the clergy and congregation, however, Daughters are encouraged to pursue individual paths of service as well. The only requirement of membership is that a woman be a communicant in good standing in her church.
The Saint Monica Chapter of the Order of the Daughters of the King was chartered at Church of the Messiah in 2007. Since that time, the Order has involved itself in a number of activities, including participating in Red Cross Blood Drives, The Samaritan's Purse Christmas Project, Red Cross Letters to Santa, assisting the altar guild with seasonal preparations, volunteering hours in the church office, serving Lenten dinners, reorganizing and cataloging the church library, and collecting donated goods for local charities such as Micah. Participation is not required in every service program adopted by the Chapter. Members participate as, and when, they can and choose. The Daughters also share inspirational times in monthly meetings, regular church attendance and specially-designated social and educational functions.
Daughters wear a Greek fleury cross inscribed with the motto "With heart, mind and spirit, uphold and bear the cross". At the base of the cross are the letters FHS, "For His Sake". Ask anyone wearing the silver Greek cross about our chapter or call the church office at 540-786-3100 for more information. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at noon and at seven in the evening.
