Posts by Dan Claire
Easter Sunday Service (5pm, April 12)
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.”
Read MoreEaster Vigil (9pm, April 11 @ Casa del Pueblo)
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…
Read MoreUrban Ministry Symposium
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…
Read MoreMaundy Thursday Service (6pm, April 9)
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…
Read MoreHelp Needed with Fundraising Yard Sale
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…
Read MoreGood Friday Service (7pm, April 10)
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 __________________________________________________ Also on Capitol Hill…
Read MoreBishop John Rucyahana featured in Newsweek
Read “A Message of Hope From a Pile of Bones,” by Ellis Cose, here.
Read MoreRemembering the Rwandan Genocide After 15 Years
As Rwanda commemorates the 15th anniversary of the Genocide beginning on April 7, we pray for our brothers and sisters there, especially in our sister congregation in Nyagatare. This first week of the 100 days of remembrance can be especially traumatic to many as it sets triggers of the memories of the sights, sounds and smells…
Read MoreWhat About Other Gospels?
What about other Gospels? Are the right books in the New Testament? A conversation on New Testament origins led by the Rev. Matthew Anderson Location: Christ our Shepherd Church – Fellowship Hall Date: Friday, April 3 Time: 7:30 Refreshments will be served
Read MoreThe Playground Story
The last couple of weeks at Rez you may have heard about a playground being built soon in Southeast DC. What you may not realize is what a rare and beautiful opportunity this project provides to our church. To hear the interesting backstory about this project, keep reading…
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