Archive for January 2009

The Church of the Resurrection is invited to gather with Christians from other congregations in DC to pray together for our city on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 7 PM. This is the 6th such city-wide prayer gathering, and each one has been a precious, joyful, and reverent time.  Don’t miss this opportunity to pray with…

As We Forgive Book Signing Party You’ve seen the film–now read the book! In the summer of 2007, Catherine spent two weeks in Rwanda where she interviewed survivors and perpetrators (several of whom are featured in Laura Water Hinson’s award-winning film) of the 1994 genocide—all of whom are learning to navigate the path to reconciliation. A…

Engaging Contemporary Culture Grace DC, Christ our Shepherd, and the Church of the Resurrection will be hosting Professor Jerram Barrs for a conference on Engaging Contemporary Culture this weekend. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear an excellent speaker address a crucial topic. The conference is free and will be held Friday evening and Saturday, January…

The March for Life is this Thursday, January 22. The annual rally draws thousands of people from across the country on the anniversary of Roe v Wade to draw public attention to the injustice of abortion. If you have questions or are interested in attending and would like to coordinate with others from Church of…

Many visitors are coming to the city of Washington this weekend. They come to witness a historic inauguration and to enjoy the city. It is a time of enormous optimism and hope. Meanwhile, many Washingtonians are fleeing the city this weekend. Others are planning to stay indoors and stocking up. The way many locals are talking,…

Please stop by the table in the front foyer on January 18 and January 25 to pick up your 2008 Giving Receipt for charitable giving to the Church of the Resurrection. Unclaimed receipts will be mailed by January 31, 2009. Thank you!

The littlest ones in our congregation need your help!  We’re trying to increase seven-fold the amount of nursery workers at Rez.  You may never have thought of yourself as someone who could serve in this way, but we challenge you to reconsider.  Questions, or to request an application, contact: Katie Doherty & Miriam Rudolph nursery@rezchurch.org or (202)…