Church of the Resurrection

World Relief Spotlight on Refugees: Journey to belonging
2025-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
World Relief hosts an inspiring evening that will focus on refugees – what they have lived through and are facing now with so many changes to policies. This special event, Spotlight on Refugees: Journey to Belonging, features keynote speaker Denis Kweri who will share his personal journey as a refugee and advocate. Denis’s story is a testament to strength in the face of hardship, and it will set the stage for an engaging panel discussion to follow.
Following his talk, Denis will be joined by:

World Relief’s VP of Advocacy, Matthew Soerens
Director of Case Management, Liza Khalil
Immigration Attorney, Sara Oh
Moderated by Executive Director, Susan Sperry

This panel will be a dynamic conversation on the current global landscape for refugees. Together, they will offer insights and practical ways the Church can respond with compassion and action. Please RSVP to World Relief through the link here, if possible. Didn’t RSVP? Come anyway!
Location: sanctuary
This event is run by World Relief, not Church of the Resurrection.

Dcn. Margie & Dcn. Meghan's Stories from Central Asia
2025-06-08 12:30 - 14:00
Come listen to stories from Deacon Meghan and Deacon Margie who recently visited several of our global partners in Central Asia.
Join us upstairs in the St. Gregory Room on Sunday, June 8 at 12:30pm. Lunch is available if you sign up by June 5 here.

Created in the Image of God: Dorothy L. Sayers
2025-06-01 12:30 - 14:00
Protestants interested in the relationship between Christianity and the arts are re-discovering the aesthetic theology of Dorothy L. Sayers, whom C.S. Lewis described as one of the most important influences on his spiritual growth. Like Lewis, Sayers was born into a Christian family but did not become earnest about faith until much later in life, and her transformation came through the arts—leading her to generate one of the biggest religious controversies in twentieth-century England. This talk will cover Sayers’ life story, explaining why theologians and Christian cultural critics continue to endorse her “Christian aesthetic.”
Come hear Dr. Crystal Downing’s presentation, “Created in the Image of God: Dorothy L. Sayers.” An award-winning author and former director of the Wade Center, Dr. Downing will speak on Sayers’ view of the relationship between Christianity and the arts.
Join us on Sunday, June 1, 12:30 – 2:00 pm, upstairs in the St. Gregory Room. Bring your own lunch.
Dr. Crystal L. Downing
With a PhD in English from the University of California at Santa Barbara, Crystal L. Downing has become a specialist on Dorothy L. Sayers. Her first book received an international award for outstanding Sayers scholarship, and her second on Sayers, Subversive, was granted what the Chicago Tribune described as “a coveted starred review from Publishers Weekly.” On June 5, Crystal’s sixth book, and her third on Sayers, The Wages of Cinema, will be released at the Marion E. Wade Center, where she served as co-director with her husband for six years.

Ascension Day Morning Prayer & Eucharist
2025-05-29 07:00 - 08:00
Join us on Thursday, May 29, for 7am Morning Prayer and Eucharist in All Saints Chapel in celebration of Ascension Day.
If you own a copy, bring your Book of Common Prayer 2019. Extras will be available.

Annual RezBusiness Meeting
2025-05-28 18:30 - 20:00
Come to the annual church business meeting on Wednesday, May 28, 6:30-8pm. You’ll hear testimonies from our new vestry candidates and learn about the new church budget. Members will approve the new vestry candidates. Location: Sanctuary.

RezArtists Meeting
2025-05-25 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other writers, artists, and musicians at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday, May 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: the home of Jay & Janice Wood, 811 Grove Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60187
Questions? Email Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.

Board Games & Puzzles
2025-05-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-25 18:00 - 21:00
Enjoy playing board games or working on puzzles? 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

Sunday Afternoon Prayer Appointments
2025-05-18 13:30 - 14:30
If you are looking for a connection point with God, we invite you to sign up for a Sunday afternoon prayer appointment. In these hour-long prayer times, two pastoral leaders will lead you in healing prayer and connecting to Jesus. These appointments are usually available on the last Sunday of the month. Sunday, May 18, is an exception to the norm.
Sign up here.

Questions? Email Coordinator Leslie.Weinzettel@gmail.com.

THRIVE Parent Support Group - June 8
2025-05-18 12:00 - 13:30
Parents and caregivers of families impacted by disability are invited to our THRIVE support group on Sunday, June 8. Join us after the 2nd service upstairs in the Acts 1 conference room.
Questions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com

THRIVE Parent Support Group - May 18
2025-05-18 12:00 - 13:30
Parents and caregivers of families impacted by disability are invited to our THRIVE support group on Sunday, May 18. Join us after the 2nd service upstairs in the Acts 1 conference room.
Questions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com

Harbor Bonfire!
2025-05-16 19:00 - 22:00
Harbor, a Rez ministry for 20s & 30s, is hosting an end-of-ministry-year bonfire! We will gather on Friday, May 16 at 7pm at the Davis’s home. Join us for s’mores and games.
Come with a friend (optional) and a snack (also optional)!
May 16th (7-10pm)
Address: 29W260 Iroquois Ct N, Warrenville, IL 60555-2105 (Davis Home)
Note: Google Maps may say that this is a West Chicago address. It will take you to the correct location. Their home is west of Blackwell Forest Preserve.
To be added to the Harbor WhatApp group, email the Harbor Leadership Team (Lindsey, RJ, Christina, Jon, and Emma) at harbor@churchrez.org.

First Step
2025-05-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2025-05-04 10:30 - 11:30
New to Resurrection? Want to learn more? Try First Step, a two-part introduction to who we are as a church. Meet key leaders, learn about our history and values, and connect with other new people. Includes coffee/tea and treats. No sign up needed, just come!
Sundays, May 4 and 11, 10:30am, upstairs in the office hospitality area.
Questions? Contact Discipleship Manager Rachel Adams at racheladams@churchrez.org

RezArtists Meeting
2025-04-27 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other writers, artists, and musicians at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday, April 27, 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: The Macy home at 336 West Prairie Avenue, Wheaton IL 60187.
Questions? Email Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.

THRIVE Parent Support Group - Apr 27
2025-04-27 12:00 - 13:30
Parents and caregivers of families impacted by disability are invited to our THRIVE support group on Sunday, April 27. Join us after the 2nd service upstairs in the Acts 1 conference room.
Questions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com

Easter Sunday Services: 6am & 10am
2025-04-20 06:00 - 12:00
Easter Sunday services: 6am & 10am
Encounter Jesus at our joyful celebration of his resurrection! A continuation of the Vigil services begun the day before, our Easter morning services have identical liturgies. They include: the Acclamation that “Christ is Risen!”, the Holy Noise, baptisms, and the first Communion of Easter.
Bring your own Easter bells to ring!
Children’s worship available for ages 0-5 at 10am only.
Livestream is available at 10am only here.
Learn more about Easter Sunday here.

All Night Vigil 11pm - 5am
2025-04-19 23:00 - 2025-04-20 05:00
Saturday, 11pm to Sunday, 5am, in the sanctuary
Wait and watch with the Church through the night of Holy Saturday with worship, Easter Vigil Scriptures, preaching, and extended time for prayer.
No livestream or childcare.
Learn more about the Easter Vigil here.

Outdoor Prayer Walk 9:45-11pm
2025-04-19 21:45 - 23:00
At 9:45pm, following the Light and Lessons 7pm service, join us for an outdoor prayer walk and processional to commence the All Night Vigil, leaving from the narthex.
Dress for the weather, bring a flashlight if you desire.
No livestream or childcare.
Learn more about the Great Vigil of Easter here.

Great Vigil Light and Lessons 2pm & 7pm
2025-04-19 14:00 - 21:00
Light and Lessons: 2pm and 7pm
Our journey begins in candlelight as the ancient Exsultet chant ushers us into the Old Testament story of salvation history, presented through theater and music in our sanctuary.
See the Old Testament readings known as the “Salvation History” and learn more about Light and Lessons here.
Childcare available for ages 0-5 at 2pm only
Livestream available at 7pm only here.

Good Friday Events & Services
2025-04-18 11:00 - 22:00
Confessions: 11am-12pm, upstairs offices
Meet with a pastoral leader who will lead you through a brief liturgy. Anyone is welcome, including children accompanied by a parent.
Stations of the Cross: 12pm & 1:30pm
No livestream. Reflect on the last hours of Christ’s life through song and prayer as we travel to stations in our building and outside.
Our outdoor stations are accessible; you can remain on pavement if you prefer.
All ages welcome; no childcare.
Good Friday Service: 3pm & 7pm
Our Good Friday service testifies to how Jesus’ sacrifice can free and heal us. Enter into events of the crucifixion with a dramatic reading of the Passion. Worship with our musicians as you wait to approach our large wooden cross in the sanctuary, where you may kneel and/or pray.
The 3pm service is more family-friendly. Childcare available for ages 0-5 at 3pm only.
Livestream available at 7pm only here.
Learn more about Good Friday here.

Palm Sunday Services: 8:30 and 11am
2025-04-13 08:30 - 13:00
Take part in a celebratory outdoor procession that mirrors Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Enjoy a Gospel reading that foretells coming events.
Please plan to arrive early and dress for the weather.
Services are at 8:30 and 11am. Please not the later start time of the second service.
Children’s worship available for ages 0 to 5th grade. Parents, please check children into RezKids before the service begins.
Livestream: 11 am only here.

Sunday Afternoon Prayer Appointments
2025-04-06 13:30 - 14:30
If you are looking for a connection point with God, we invite you to sign up for a Sunday afternoon prayer appointment. In these hour long prayer times, two pastoral leaders will lead you in healing prayer and connecting to Jesus. These appointments are usually available on the last Sunday of the month. Sunday, April 6, is an exception to the norm.

Sign up here.

Questions? Email Coordinator Leslie.Weinzettel@gmail.com.
