Archive for April, 2009
Rez Essentials, Part 1-The Gospel
Thursday, April 30th, 2009
You may listen or download the audio from the recent Essentials class, Part I - The Gospels, by clicking here
Dan Claire on ‘Sent by Jesus’
Monday, April 27th, 2009
Dan preached from Luke 10:1-16 on Sunday night - if you missed it, you may listen or download here.
Up Meeting on Sunday, April 26
Friday, April 24th, 2009
Up Meetings are a congregational forum, a kind of town hall gathering for the Church of the Resurrection. We host these meetings every couple of months in hopes that everyone in the church to be up on what's happening.
The next Up Meeting is this Sunday, April 26, immediately following the abbreviated worship service (Evening Prayer rather than Holy Communion). The meeting will last for about an hour.
Pastor Dan Claire – “He is Risen, Just as He Said”, Easter 2009
Monday, April 20th, 2009
Pastor Dan Claire's message on Easter Sunday 2009 was entitled "He is Risen, Just as He Said". You may listen or download the message here.
Good Friday sermon by Rev. Stuart McAlpine
Monday, April 20th, 2009
The Rev. Stuart McAlpine of Christ our Shepherd Church preached the message at our joint Good Friday service this year. You may listen or download here.
Maundy Thursday Sermon by Pastor Del Glick
Monday, April 20th, 2009
Pastor Del Glick of Washington Community Fellowship preached at our joint Maundy Thursday service this year. You may listen or download here.
Greetings and Photos from Pastor Deo
Monday, April 20th, 2009
Pastor Deo from our sister church in Nyagatare, Rwanda has sent us photos. He says: "The attached are photos of my family and my church choir. I draw your attention to one special person: my wife, Beatrice commonly called Darling. Her photo is the most beautiful surrounded by my four other children. Thank you for viewing these beautiful, tremendous, phenomenal creatures. Love all, Deo."
Photos after the jump. Read More....
Essentials Course starts Thursday, April 23
Monday, April 20th, 2009
The Essentials Course is for newcomers, inquirers, and those seeking to join RezGroups. During this course, we consider and discuss our approach as a congregation to the beliefs and practices of Christianity. The course is primarily focused on five components: the Gospel, Worship, Discipleship, Community & Mission.
The course meets weekly at 7 pm on Thursdays, from April 23 until May 28, at Christ our Shepherd Church, 801 North Carolina Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20003. For more informatioRead More....
Playground Update – Help Needed Thursday & Saturday!
Thursday, April 16th, 2009
Over the past few weeks, a number of folks from Rez have been working with other churches and neighbors in SE DC to plan and fundraise for a new playground for the Hopkins housing project. We still need more help.
Two ways you can contribute:
1) Donate items for the yard sale. They can still be delivered to the Salvation Army from 6Read More....
Easter Sunday Service (5pm, April 12)
Friday, April 10th, 2009
Our Easter Sunday service of holy communion will be held at 5 pm on April 12 at Christ our Shepherd Church. Nursery care for infants and toddlers will be provided. The Rev. Dan Claire's message is entitled, "He is Risen, Just as He Said."
Easter Vigil (9pm, April 11 @ Casa del Pueblo)
Friday, April 10th, 2009
Join one body comprised of many DC churches as we read, pray and sing in anticipation, and then burst into jubilant celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. This climactic service of Holy Week will include magnificent artwork and banners, choirs, musicians and dance ensembles, readings and silent meditation, testimonies, readings and a homily by the Rev. Tommy Hinson, and conclude with the highly anticipated celebration of holy communion and festive congregational singing, ending at midnight aRead More....
Urban Ministry Symposium
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
A handful of Rez & Advent staff members and lay leaders will be attending this symposium on April 30, 2009. It looks like a great opportunity to hear from some great presenters with experience in hands-on service as well as local and national policy on poverty. Click the link below for all the details and to register.
http://www.lovingthyneighbor.org/
I hope some of you can join us. Let me know if you have any questions.
Wendell
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Maundy Thursday Service (6pm, April 9)
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Join one body comprised of many DC churches as we remember Jesus' example and mandate to serve one another, and we commemorate the institution of the Lord's Supper. Pastor Del Glick, of Washington Community Fellowship, will be preaching. In addition to music, message, and holy communion, we will also wash each other's feet. Nursery care for infants & toddlers will be provided during the service.
6 pm, April 9
at Christ our Shepherd Church, 801 North Carolina Ave., SE, 20003
Help Needed with Fundraising Yard Sale
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
The Playground project (details here) is moving forward after a successful carwash last Saturday, thanks to God's good grace and the help of many volunteers.
The next fundraiser is a yard sale, April 18. We need lots of help for this one to be a success. There are three major ways you can play a role: 1) donate items for sale, 2) come to the yard sale and shop generously, 3) volunteer to hRead More....
Good Friday Service (7pm, April 10)
Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Join one body comprised of many DC churches as we observe the crucifixion of Jesus in our place for our sins. The Rev. Stuart McAlpine of Christ our Shepherd Church will deliver the message this evening.
7 pm, April 10, at Christ our Shepherd Church, 801 North Carolina Ave., SE, 20003
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Also on Capitol Hill Good Friday...
Washington Community Fellowship will offer a meditative service in the Taize traditioRead More....