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Worship as Medicine for the Soul
By Emily L Worship is like a medicine for the soul. Sometimes it tastes good, sometimes we can’t taste it at all, and sometimes it tastes bitter. Even so, we are instructed to worship: “In everything give thanks, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”—1 Thess. 5:18 “Sing to him, sing praises…
Read MoreUnderstanding Islam & Christianity
This Sunday and next, at 7.30pm after our service, we will have two seminars with an expert on Islam, Christianity, and the Middle East. Ziya has spoken at Rez several times before, and is with us as a guest of our Religious Freedom Group. In session one (Jan 24), he will present an overview of…
Read MoreHelp for Haiti
From congregant Pete Howard: Haiti Earthquake: Please consider getting involved in supporting the relief efforts in Haiti. Several reputable organizations to give to include: Food for the Hungry (www.fh.org), Salvation Army (www.salvationarmyusa.org), World Vision (www.worldvision.org), World Relief (www.worldrelief.org), World Hope (www.worldhope.org), etc. Right now organizations need money more than people. If you would like to…
Read MoreUrban Ministry Spotlight – The Porch
Today’s post highlights a great local ministry that Rez’ Urban Ministry Council supports. Several Rez member volunteer with The Porch each week, and Raj and Daniel agreed to share their testimonies with us. Are you interested in learning more about this ministry and how you could be involved? Contact Raj at 202.640.9909 or rajandkie@sbcglobal.net. Raj…
Read MoreSunday Discussion & Potluck
Please join us on Sunday (Jan 10), immediately following the service for a discussion and potluck with Frog & Amy Orr-Ewing (bios below). Frog & Amy will be discussing sharing the Gospel with people of other faith traditions. For Potluck, please bring the following: Last Name A-P: Main Dish Last Name Q-Z: Side Dish or…
Read More2009 Year in Review
Here’s the 2009 Year in Review for the Church of the Resurrection. To God be the glory!
Read MoreChristmas Eve Service
Join us for a traditional Christmas Eve worship service on Dec 24 from 5-6:15 pm, with Holy Communion. Location: Christ our Shepherd Church, 801 North Carolina Ave SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Read MoreRez Video: Music at Rez
Josh recently took some time to give us some insight about how the Music Ministry works at Church of the Rez. Please check out the video below, and feel free to contact Whitney at the church office if this is something you’d like to help with!
Read MoreLessons & Carols video : Magnificant Dance
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 MoreLiturgy at Resurrection: Nicene Creed
This post is the first in a series about the history behind the different parts of the liturgy we use at Church of the Resurrection. The Nicene Creed The Nicene Creed is the second of the two statements professed by the Church of the Resurrection, both of which are accepted broadly by the global Christian…
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