Archive for February 2009
St. Kennys: An Historical Landmark
The Church of the Resurrection shares an office on Capitol Hill with its two daughter churches, Advent and Ascension. The office is at Maryland and 8th NE, on the second floor above Kenny’s BBQ. For this reason, it is affectionately known as, “St. Kenny’s.”
Read MoreOn Keeping a Holy Lent
This week marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. If you want to know more about why we do this, and how to make the most of it, here’s a helpful article on the topic.
Read MoreAsh Wednesday Service, February 25
Please join us for our Ash Wednesday service — marking the beginning of the penitential season of Lent — on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 PM. The service will be held at our usual location: Christ Our Shepherd Church (801 North Carolina Ave. SE). Childcare provided.
Read MoreRetreat Details for Next Weekend
map of Massanetta Springs directions Schedule: Friday 5-11 PM: Registration is open in the hotel lobby 8:30 PM: Compline Service in Stewart Meeting Room Saturday 8:00 AM: Breakfast Worship, teaching, free time, variety show Sunday 8:00 AM: Breakfast 9:30-11 AM: Eucharist Service 11 AM: Head Home Packing List Bible, notebook and pen Flashlight Board Games…
Read MoreWomen's Prayer Breakfasts
Please join us every 1st Sunday at 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., for our monthly Women’s Prayer Breakfasts. A continental breakfast will be provided. For more information please contact Grace-Ann Lewis at Rezwomenpray@yahoo.com
Read MoreDance Ministry
For those interested in dance as both art and worship, consider joining our new Dance Ministry, meeting twice monthly on Monday evenings. All levels of experience are welcome. A dance workshop will be offered during the parish retreat (Sat afternoon) for anyone who can attend. Regular meetings will begin at 7pm on March 2, at…
Read MoreUp Meeting on Sunday, February 15
The first “Up Meeting” of 2009 will be held immediately following the worship service on Sunday evening, February 15. This will be an opportunity for the congregation to catch up on what’s happening in the life of the Church of the Resurrection, with time for Q & A with the clergy and Parish Council. Dinner…
Read MoreBoston Anglican Mission
The Rev. Mark Booker, who has served as a pastor at Resurrection since 2005 and leader of the Northeast Network of the Anglican Mission, has been called to lead a new church plant in Boston’s Jamaica Plain neighborhood. He and his family will be moving to Massachusetts later this spring. Reaching New England for Christ…
Read MorePlanting Churches in Urban Soil
Last Friday at the Anglican Mission 2009 Winter Conference, Resurrection and Advent clergy led a workshop entitled “Planting Churches in Urban Soil.” After an introduction from Bishop Thad Barnum, Dan Claire presented some of the history and distinctives of our churches, followed by a panel discussion and Q & A with Mark Booker and Tommy…
Read MoreWalk Thru the Old Testament
Washington Community Fellowship and Pilgrim Baptist Church are co-hosting a one-day event entitled “Walk Thru the Old Testament”. Read on for more information about this: Saturday March 7, 2009 from 9:00 to 4:00 (lunch included) *Adults and Teens (Sixth Grade and up) will participate in the “Walk Thru the Old Testament” program. *Children (First Grade…
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