Church of the Resurrection

Looking for community this fall? Join a RezGroup! These small groups of 8-12 people meet regularly for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.

RezGroups vary by location, frequency of meeting, demographic, and days/times of week.

Sign-up deadline: Monday, September 2

www.churchrez.org/rezgroups

Join us today for our fall RezFast. Tonight at 6:30pm. we'll gather in the sanctuary to worship and pray for each other, and God's work in our community, city, nation, and world.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to Fr. Steve Williamson's live worship album recording on Saturday at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park.

From Fr. Steve: "We had a wonderful time of worship...Thank you to all of you who came out and participated wholeheartedly. Thank you to the band, choir, and producers who gave their incredible gifts to this project....More to come about the album release!"

photos by www.occasionalmomentsofbrilliance.com

Enjoy singing? Put your voice to use and serve the church in the fall Chancel Choir at Rez! Chancel choir sings on several Sundays and special services. Rehearsals are on Thursdays, 7-8:30pm. Eighth grade and older.

Sign up at https://churchrez.org/signup/

Fashions seen on Bow|Tie Sunday 2024!
Photography thanks to RezArtists and

Get ready for Bow|Tie Sunday this Sunday, July 28! Sport your bows, ties and bowties on this made-up feast day with deep historical roots at Resurrection. We may even have some special music for the occasion.
Join the fun!

We invite you to engage artistically with water in creation, Scripture, and church tradition. Enter the tension of contradictory symbols. Sit in awe of the ocean and the God who sets boundaries on that ocean. Rejoice in life-giving streams. Remember your baptism.

Find helpful prompts and submission guidelines at www.churchrez.org/rezartsgallery

We are so grateful for a gorgeous Sunday afternoon to celebrate Dean Steve on our south lawn. A baton was officially passed between Fr. Steve and our new Interim Cathedral Dean.

Photos by www.occasionalmomentsofbrilliance.com

Celebrate Dean Steve! Join us for a potluck picnic this Sunday, June 30, 12:30-2:30pm. We'll celebrate Fr. Steve's leadership as our dean for the past four years. Resurrection will provide the chicken and dessert, and you bring the sides. Please bring a picnic blanket or chairs.

Thank you for praying with us for a successful VBS! We’re so grateful for everyone who helped make this week’s activities and worship possible.

Photo credit all week to Susie Wetherington and Christina Westberg

84 kids at VBS this week! We're learning about the Kingdom of God through games, songs, art, nature, and fun

Praise God for the start of our VBS this week! Pray with us they grow deeper in knowing the Lord and friendship with one another.

Is there an unforgivable sin? Should Christians celebrate a weekly Sabbath?Join us on Sundays this summer for our sermon series, "Returning to Jesus." We'll explore these questions and more as we dig into the Gospels using the lectionary.

Learn more and check out the Scripture focus for each Sunday at www.churchrez.org/summer2024

Praise God for these baptisms on Pentecost Sunday! "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (Mt 19:14).

Photos by Cling & Peck

Check out the new Pentecost Fire Exhibit on the RezArts Gallery Wall! Here's just a taste of the submissions.
Poetry and visual art pieces were based on the theme of fire in Scripture, creation, and traditions of the Church. Many thanks to our seventeen contributors, ranging from children to professional artists, and all those who helped make this exhibit possible. Artwork will be on display until July 21.

Learn about our next theme at: churchrez.org/rezartsgallery/

Harbor, a Rez ministry for 20s & 30s, is hosting a bonfire this Saturday, May 18 at 7pm. Join us for an evening of fellowship
Bring a snack and your friends!

Learn more at https://churchrez.org/event/harbor-bonfire-2/

Last Sunday we were thrilled that 18 youth chose to be confirmed! We thank God for these youth who are committed to following the Lord in the world and the life of the Church.

Photos by .song.sparrow

Contribute to our Pentecost Fire-theme Exhibit! We welcome submissions of original poetry and visual art. Pieces must be created within the last 5 years.
Online submission deadline: this Saturday, May 4.
Learn more at churchrez.org/rezartsgallery

Whether you're an artist, or just appreciate good art, join us this Sunday at 4pm for a visual presentation and iconographic tour of Christian art.

Dr. Matthew Milliner is professor of Art History at Wheaton College. He teaches across the range of art history with an eye for the prospects and pitfalls of visual theology. His scholarly specialization is Byzantine and medieval art, with a focus on how such images inform contemporary visual culture. Dr. Milliner is a six-time appointee to the Curatorial Advisory Board of the United States Senate, and has written for publications ranging from "The New York Times" to "First Things."

Feel free to bring a friend!

Learn more at https://churchrez.org/event/christiansymbolisminart/

Yesterday we welcomed Deacon Meghan Robins into the diaconate at the 8:30am service, and Father Will Chester into the priesthood at the 10:30am service. We are so thankful for these servant leaders.

Photos by www.occasionalmomentsofbrilliance.com

He is risen! Alleluia, Allelulia!
Baptisms, bells, bubbles, bursts of praise, and much dancing.

Photos by occasionalmomentsofbrilliance.com

Light and Lessons, salvation history through the Old Testament. Many thanks to all the talented men, women and children who poured countless hours into bringing this year's Light and Lessons services alive!

Director's Note:
Every year when we prepare the Light and Lessons, we pray and ask the Lord what he would want to emphasize in these familiar stories. This year we chose to focus on Jesus as the Word, present in every story from the beginning. All of these readings have God speaking. Look for the ways we have sought to embody the presence of the Word that creates, guides, imparts, feeds, saves, judges, and resurrects. Our part is simply to hear with responsive hearts of faith. The Apostle John begins his Gospel with, “In the beginning was the Word,” just like the first lesson we dramatize. Look for the light of the Word that weaves through the whole narrative of God’s redemptive story.
-Katherine Ruch
Director of the Lessons

If you missed the service or livestream, you can still watch the recording here: https://fb.watch/r9MAhEkuoy/

Photos by occasionalmomentsofbrilliance.com