Posts by Dan Claire

Labor Day Weekend Activites!

Goodbye Matt!! September 6th Please join us this Sunday immediately following the service for a potluck meal as we say goodbye to Matt Anderson. Bring a dish to share and your favorite memory or impersonation. Questions: contact Whitney at wporter(at)rezchurch.org 2nd Annual Labor Day Mahr-B-Q at Katalou, September 7th Featuring a 100 foot waterslide with…

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Are you interested in tutoring or mentoring kids?

If so, then Little Lights is a great ministry to know about.  They are looking for new volunteers now. Little Lights seeks to serve SE DC and build meaningful relationships through which to share the love of Christ. We do this through a number of after-school programs for children grades K-12th to equip them with…

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Playground Photos

Here are some photos from the July 11 Playground Build day.  Thanks to everyone from Rez whose hard work and preparation made this project possible.  And thanks to those who showed up ready to work.  The day was a great success!  Click more to see photos.

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International Update on Tuesday, August 11

7 pm Tuesday, August 11 Christ our Shepherd Church 801 North Carolina Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20003 Join us for a multi-church gathering to hear two international updates from Europe and Rwanda. The Rev. Christian Hofreiter, who served on the pastoral team at Resurrection 2005-07, will give an update on his Oxford studies and opportunities…

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Sunday Potluck, Get Excited!!

Just a reminder that we will be having an after-church grill out/potluck tonight at 7:15.  We hope to see you all there! WHAT TO BRING If you are the sort who prefers not to cook, then this last name food assignment break-down is for you: A – E:  Buns and/or Condiments/Garnishes  (i.e. pickles, ketchup, mustard,…

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Focus on Rez's Future

The Parish Council would like to hear your thoughts on Rez and its future! After church this Sunday, we will be hosting a focus group of 8-10 Rez members.  Over the course of less than an hour, starting at 7:15-8:15, we’d like to hear your thoughts on a range of topics, including: What attracted you…

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A Note re: Saturday's Playground Project

Thanks for praying for and volunteering to help with the playground!  As Bryan Wandel announced on Sunday night, the playground will be built this Saturday in the Hopkins Housing Community at 12th and K SE. You can register to help build by emailing me  emiliekao (at) yahoo.com by June 9 or showing up at 8:30am.…

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July Newcomer's Dinner!

Our next dinner for newcomers will be Friday, July 10th at 7 PM. Newcomers’ Dinners are a great chance to enjoy a delicious meal with others who are exploring the Church of the Resurrection.  You’ll get to know Dan & Elise Claire, their family, and a few other members of the church, while hearing about…

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You Reap What You Sow (Galatians 6:7)

In his message last Sunday, Dan Claire mentioned how William Wilberforce, after his conversion to Christianity, determined to make every second count. On June 21, 1786, at only twenty-six years old, Wilberforce wrote in his diary “to endeavour from this moment to amend my plan for time. I hope to live more than heretofore to…

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Helping with Urban Hands

Every summer, area churches work together to create Urban Hands, a unique opportunity for middle and high school students from diverse neighborhoods, experiences, and denominations to come together for a week of worship, service, and fun in their own local mission field of Washington, DC.  The week gives students the opportunity to wrestle with Biblical…

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