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C.S. Lewis Institute Seminar: THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS, by C.S. Lewis, October 1-2

Tuesday, September 14th, 2010
C.S. Lewis Institute Seminar: The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis.  Speaker: Dr. Jerry Root, Adjunct Professor of Christian Formation & Ministry, Wheaton College, IL. Friday evening & Saturday morning, October 1-2, 2010; Cornerstone Evangelical Free Church, Annandale, VA.  There is no charge for the seminar, but registration is required. For details, please visit: http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/

Two ways to stay in touch with Rez via e-mail

Monday, September 13th, 2010
There are TWO separate, distinct ways to keep up to date with Rez via email-- there will sometimes be overlapping information, but they serve different purposes. 1) Subscribe to official church news and information via email updates from this website. To do this, look at the right hand side of the main page and scroll down until you can see the words "Stay in Touch with Rez via..." (It's right below the Events calendar). Click on "Email" and you will be able to subscribe toRead More....

Urgent: New Church Office Space Needed!

Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
We and our sister church, Church of the Advent, are in urgent need of new shared office space.  Rez's current lease expires in early November, and we have to move by then.  These are our needs:
  • 5 offices/bedrooms
  • Reception area
  • Meeting area
  • Located between Capitol Hill and Columbia Heights, preferably convenient to the metro.
Please join us in praying and searching for new office space.

Prayer with Grace: Women’s Prayer Breakfast, Sunday, September 5

Monday, August 30th, 2010
Please join us this and every first Sunday at 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM for our monthly Women's Prayer Breakfasts.  A tropical breakfast will be provided.  For more information, please contact Grace-Ann Lewis at hellograceann[AT]yahoo(DOT)com.

Rez Essentials, 7:30 PM Wednesdays at Christ our Shepherd Church

Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
Starting Sep. 15, Essentials is a 6-week interactive course. (more...)

Congregational Up Meeting & Potluck Dinner, Sunday, July 25

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010
Please join us on July 25 immediately following the worship service to learn more about what's happening in the life of the Church of the Resurrection, with time for Q & A with the clergy and the Parish Council.  Child care will be provided.  For the potluck dinner, please bring the following: Last name beginning with A-M: Side dish or dessert Last name beginning with N-Z: Main dish

Urban Hands 2010: Volunteers needed July 11-17

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Urban Hands is a camp for teenagers to serve the DC community and deepen their faith.  There are many volunteer opportunities throughout the week.  To sign up, go to www.carecompanydc.org > organic ministries > urban hands.

Deep Church Author to Speak on July 11

Thursday, June 24th, 2010
The Rev. Dr. Jim Belcher, Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach, California, and author of Deep Church, will be preaching at Resurrection on Sunday, July 11, during the 5 pm service. Deep Church is the story of a church in California quite similar to the Church of the Resurrection. DRead More....

Congregational Meeting & Potluck on Sunday, May 23

Thursday, May 20th, 2010
Please stay for a Congregational Meeting immediately following worship THIS Sunday, May 23rd.  Everyone is welcome. You will hear an international update, some news from our bishop, a financial update, and our members will vote on changes to the by-laws. Child care will be provided and we will share a potluck meal. For the Potluck, please bring the following: Last name beginning with A-N: Side or Dessert Last name beginning with O-Z: Main Dish

Rez Profile: Matthew Mason

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010
Today’s post is the second in a series of posts that will help us better know the folks that we worship with each week. In each post, we’ll play Q&A with a member of the church. Matthew Mason
1. Can you share a short bio with us? Throughout my life, I’ve moved fairly regularly, so I’ve never been sure how to answer the question, “Where are you from?” Since moving to DC, it’s been easier: I’m from England. IRead More....

Rez Profile: Dan Claire

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Today's post is the first in a series of posts that will help us better know the folks that we worship with each week. In each post, we'll play Q&A with a member of the church. Dan Claire
    1. Can you share a short bio with us? Dan Claire is a fifth-generation Floridian who moved to the District of Columbia in 1999 to lead in the development of theological education programs for metro Washington. Dan went to college and medical school at the UniveRead More....

Worship Sunday 2/7 at 5pm

Saturday, February 6th, 2010
Join us for worship on Sunday, February 7, at 5pm. Parking will be a challenge due to the snow; we recommend walking and riding metro for those who can do so. For those who can't, we recommend saying compline at home.

Lessons & Carols video : Magnificant Dance

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009
The Rez Dance Ministry performed a dance during the annual Lessons & Carols service after the Lesson on Mary's encounter with Gabriel and her response, and it was captured on video  Enjoy! Read More....

2009 Year in Review

Monday, December 7th, 2009
Here's the 2009 Church of the Resurrection Year in Review, as presented at last night's Annual Member's Meeting.

Testimonies from the Rez Women’s Retreat

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

The women of Resurrection recently took a weekend retreat together in Front Royal, Va., and experienced a great time of fellowship and worship.  Here are a couple of testimonies that shRead More....