What Does It Really Mean to Be Pro-Life?
2024-01-28 12:15 - 13:45 (America/Chicago)
In light of today’s political climate, the Church needs creative, loving, biblically-rooted ways to think through and live out our pro-life convictions. Learn from four stellar speakers from different perspectives–a church-based ministry to struggling parents, a college student advocacy group, a government policy analyst, and a pastor from urban Chicago. Followed by a Q&A session moderated by Fr. Matt Woodley.
Keynote Address: The Impact of Abortion on the Black Community
Pastor Michael Wright, Pastor of True Freedom Church in Chicago.
Pro-Life Is Radical Hospitality
Heather Johnson, Director of the Baby Bank at Church of the Resurrection and a board member of Caring Network’s new Austin neighborhood clinic. Read her article, “Mountains of Diapers, Heaps of Love” here.
Engaging the Next Generation in Pro-Life Advocacy
Preethi Krishnamurthy, Student President of Zoe, Moody Bible Institute’s Pro-Life Society, from Ontario, Canada. Read Preethi’s article, “Why Pray Outside Abortion Clinics When We Can Pray Anywhere” here.
Pro-Life Policies and Politics
Dr. Bryan McGraw, Dean of Social Sciences and Associate Professor of Politics at Wheaton College. Read Bryan’s article, “Dobbs and What It Means to Be Pro-Life Now” here.
Join us on Sunday, January 28, upstairs in the Gregory Room, 12:15-1:45pm. Refreshments provided. Sign up here to ensure we have enough refreshments.

Get Involved with Light and Lessons
2024-01-28 12:30 - 17:00
Light and Lessons in Holy Week is a great opportunity to use your creative gifts in the church. Here are ways to participate:

1. Audition to be part of the acting troupe. Auditions will be held on Sunday, January 28:
Children’s auditions for grades 1-6 will be held 1-3 pm. Sign up here.
Adult auditions (7th grade and up) will be held 3:30–5pm. Sign up here.

2. Help behind the scenes. Build set, paint, design props, sew costumes, help administrate, or contribute any specific unique gifts in tech, dance, design, lighting, or other. This is a wonderful way to build community and participate in the joy of preparing for the Vigil. Sign up here.

Questions about logistics? Text/call Anna Dumper at 630–501-5396. For all other questions, please email Katherine Ruch at katherineruch5@gmail.com.

Photo by Michael Johnson

Worship and Healing Prayer
2024-02-01 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for a night of worship and healing prayer on Thursday, February 1, 7-9pm, in the sanctuary. Feel free to invite your friends! If you attended a healing prayer workshop, this is a great opportunity to put into practice what you have learned about praying for and with others.

Harbor Trivia Night
2024-02-09 19:00 - 22:00
Harbor, a Rez ministry for 20s & 30s, is hosting a trivia night at Rez on Friday, February 9, at 7pm. Join us upstairs in the St. Gregory Room for team trivia and snacks!
Bring a snack to share and invite your friends.
Address: 935 W Union Ave, Wheaton, IL 60187 (Church of the Resurrection)
Questions? Email harbor@churchrez.org.
To be added to the Harbor email list or WhatApp group, email the Harbor Leadership Team (Lindsey, RJ, Christina, Jon, and Emma) at harbor@churchrez.org.

Ash Wednesday Services and Confessions
2024-02-14
Join us as for Ash Wednesday service as we embark on Lent, the 40-day season before Easter. Join us for services at 7am, 12pm, or 7pm in the sanctuary.
Childcare will be available for infants through age 5 at the 7pm service only.
Confessions with a pastoral staff member or trained prayer minister are available at 8am, 1pm, or 5pm in the upstairs offices. Children are welcome to confess if accompanied by a parent. Check out our Confession resource and short liturgy here.
*Please note that confessions are available year-round with a pastor by appointment. To set up an appointment, please email Pastoral Care Pastor Meghan Robins meghanrobins@churchrez.org.
Learn more about Ash Wednesday in this introductory article here.
Photo by Michael Johnson

Lent Morning Prayer
2024-02-15 07:00 - 07:30, 2024-02-20 07:00 - 07:30, 2024-02-21 07:00 - 07:30, 2024-02-22 07:00 - 07:30, 2024-02-23 07:00 - 07:30, 2024-02-26 07:00 - 07:30, 2024-02-27 07:00 - 07:30, 2024-02-28 07:00 - 07:30 and 11 more dates
Begin your day with morning prayer during Lent, weekdays, 7am, in All Saints Prayer Chapel. Thursdays will include a choral ensemble.

Alpha
2024-02-22 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-29 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-03-07 18:30 - 20:30
Who is Jesus, really? Join us at Alpha as together we enjoy good food, a short film, and honest discussion. It’s okay, not to be okay, at Alpha. Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30pm, upstairs.
Learn more here.
Questions? Contact Pastoral Resident Nephtali Matta nephtalimatta@churchrez.org

Board Game Night
2024-02-23 18:00 - 21:00
Enjoy playing board games? Want to meet more folks at Rez? Join us on the 4th Fridays of the month, 6-9pm. All are welcome to this family-friendly event. Bring your own snacks. Location: upstairs, St. Gregory Room. Questions? Contact andrew.merrick51395@gmail.com

RezArtists Meeting
2024-02-25 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday, February 25, 4-6pm. Ages 18 and older.
Bring your creative work to share: songs, poems, performances, or visual works. Feel free to invite a fellow artist.
Location: Janice Wood’s home, 811 Grove Avenue, West Chicago
Questions? Contact: Michael Skura at mskura0729@gmail.com.

Women's Retreat
2024-03-01 16:00 - 2024-03-02 16:00
Join us at Covenant Harbor on the shores in Lake Geneva, WI, March 1-2 to learn about living together as a church family of sisters, mothers, and daughters. Enjoy times of rest, worship, teaching, and fun.
Learn more and register by February 4 here.
