Archive for February, 2009
St. Kennys: An Historical Landmark
Friday, February 27th, 2009
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."
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Bishop Thad Barnum on Our Power for Mission
Friday, February 27th, 2009
In case you missed it, here is the third of Bishop Thad's messages on Paul's Epistle to the Colossians. You can listen or download it here.
Bishop Thad Barnum on the Depth of our Redemption
Friday, February 27th, 2009
In case you missed it, here is the second of Bishop Thad's messages on Paul's Epistle to the Colossians. You can listen or download it here.
Bishop Thad Barnum on the Supremacy of Christ
Friday, February 27th, 2009
In case you missed it, here is the first of Bishop Thad's three messages from Paul's Epistle to the Colossians. You can listen or download it here.
On Keeping a Holy Lent
Wednesday, February 25th, 2009
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.
Ash Wednesday Service, February 25
Tuesday, February 17th, 2009
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.
Thad Barnum’s “Lord, At Any Cost”
Monday, February 16th, 2009
In last night's message, Matthew Anderson mentioned a life-changing message by Bishop Thad Barnum. This sermon, entitled, "Lord, At Any Cost," was given in 2003 at the Anglican Mission Winter Conference. You can listen to it in its entirety here.
Retreat Details for Next Weekend
Friday, February 13th, 2009
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
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Women’s Prayer Breakfasts
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009Please 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
Dance Ministry
Wednesday, February 11th, 2009For 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 Christ our Shepherd Church. We especially encourage participation from Advent, Ascension and Resurrection parishes. QuestioRead More....
Up Meeting on Sunday, February 15
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
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 and childcare will be provided.
Boston Anglican Mission
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
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 is at the heart of the vision of the Northeast Network, of which Resurrection, Advent, and Ascension are all members. The primary strategy for this work involves establishing nRead More....
Planting Churches in Urban Soil
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009
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 Hinson.
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Walk Thru the Old Testament
Monday, February 9th, 2009
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 thru Fifth Grade) will participate in the "Kids in the Book" program. The same topic is taught in a kid-friendly version.
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The Meaning of Sex: How to Approach Tough Issues
Friday, February 6th, 2009
To say that we live in a highly sexualized culture would be to state the obvious. What is perhaps not so obvious are the questions and struggles that people many have about the meaning of sex and the proper boundaries of its expression.
Held in the Fellowship Hall of The Falls Church
115 E. Fairfax Street, Falls Church, VA 22046
Click here for Map & Directions to Church
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