Church of the Resurrection

Easter Sunday Services: 6am & 10am
2025-04-20 06:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

Couples Communication Class
2025-04-13 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-04-06 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-30 10:30 - 12:30, 2025-03-23 10:30 - 12:30
Join us for our popular conflict course focused on improving communication and handling tension. Excellent for couples who are seriously dating, engaged, or married, no matter how long. Led by Paul and Laura Chelsen.
Meets Sundays, March 23 to April 13, during the 10:30am service.
Sign up 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.

Board Game Night
2025-03-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-28 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

RezFast for Holy Week
2025-03-26 18:30 - 20:30
Please join us on Wednesday, March 26, at 6:30pm in our sanctuary for RezFast. Fast for a meal or two, if you’re able, then come and worship and pray with us for the Lord to work in powerful ways in our community and world during Holy Week.

RezArtists Meeting
2025-03-23 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday, March 23, 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? Email Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.

THRIVE Parent Support Group
2025-03-23 12:00 - 13:30
Parents and caregivers of families impacted by disability are invited to our THRIVE support group on Sunday, March 23. Join us after the 2nd service upstairs in the Acts 1 conference room.
Questions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com

Maundy Thursday Service 7pm
2025-03-23 08:00 - 17:00
We follow Jesus and his disciples the night before he was crucified and remember him through footwashing and Communion.
Learn more about Maundy Thursday here.
Childcare available for ages 0-5.
Livestream available at 7pm here.

Harbor St. Patrick's Day Party
2025-03-22 19:00 - 22:00
Harbor, a Rez ministry for 20s & 30s, is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party on Saturday, March 22 at 7pm. Join us for games and raffles as we celebrate the “Luck O’ the Irish” and the beloved Saint Patrick.
Feel free to bring a snack and a friend!
Address: 336 W. Prairie Ave, Wheaton (Mark & Marcia Macy’s Home)
Questions? Email the Harbor Leadership Team (Lindsey, RJ, Christina, Jon, and Emma) at harbor@churchrez.org.

Adult Confirmation Service
2025-03-20 18:00 - 19:30
Welcome new members to our congregation at the Adult Confirmation Service on Sunday, March 26, at 6pm, in our sanctuary.

THRIVE Luncheon
2025-03-16 12:15 - 14:00
Families, individuals, and caregivers impacted by disability are invited to a special THRIVE lunch after the 2nd service on Sunday, March 16, upstairs in the St. Timothy Room. If you are a Buddy to a child with special needs or are interested in becoming a Buddy, you are also welcome!
Questions? Contact ministry leader Jeff Chan at Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com

Rector Search Prayer Meeting
2025-03-12 18:30 - 20:00
Join us as we intercede for the rector search process on Wednesday, March 12, 6:30-8pm, in All Saints Chapel.
You can also sign up to pray for a one-hour slot during Lent to cover the rector search in prayer. Learn more and sign up here.

Adult Confirmation Class
2025-03-09 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-03-02 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-02-23 16:00 - 17:30, 2025-02-16 16:00 - 17:30
Learn about the fundamentals of Anglicanism and discern membership at Resurrection through this eight-week class. Being confirmed roots you deeply in our community and profoundly forms your faith. And, if you’d like to get baptized or reconfirm your baptism, this is the class for you. Classes will begin on January 19 and meet Sundays 4-5:30pm, with one all-day Saturday retreat on February 22.
Sign up by January 12 for Confirmation here.
Questions? Contact Discipleship Manager Rachel Adams racheladams@churchrez.org.

Ash Wednesday
2025-03-05
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. The 7pm service will be available on livestream here.
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

World Relief Volunteer Training
2025-02-24 18:30 - 20:30
Refugees in our communities need the Church now more than ever. With World Relief’s limited staffing and resources due the recent federal pause on funding for refugees, the Church can step in to help in practical, tangible ways. Would you consider “standing in the gap”?
We will be offering a World Relief volunteer training at Rez on Monday, February 24, from 6:30-8:30pm as we form Good Neighbor Teams and learn about other ways to serve one on one. You can learn about various volunteer opportunities here. We hope you can come!
Location: Upstairs, St. Gregory Room
Just come, or you can sign up to attend here.
Consider completing this short World Relief Volunteer Application (write: “Church of the Rez” in the comments).
Questions? Contact Missions Manager Emily Talbott at EmilyTalbott@churchrez.org.

RezArtists Meeting
2025-02-23 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday, Feb 23, 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? Email Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.

Reimagining Pro-Life: A focus on the needs of abortion-minded women
2025-02-23 12:30 - 14:00
Rez member Debbie Case, V.P. of Clinics at Caring Network, and Kirt Wiggins, President, present an innovative approach that prioritizes the needs of abortion-minded women. Learn from Caring Network’s new laser focus on how they help women in crisis pregnancies.
Get a taste of this presentation in Father Matt’s interview with Debbie Case here.
Debbie Case serves as Vice President of Clinics at Caring Network, where she leads the expansion of new clinics to reach and serve more women pursuing abortion. A passionate advocate for women facing unexpected pregnancies, Debbie played a pivotal role in launching a coalition of Illinois pregnancy centers. She remains committed to advancing efforts that effectively serve abortion-minded women with compassion and care.

Kirt Wiggins is president of Caring Network. He has over 25 years of experience leading and building non-profit ministries and
churches from the ground-up and for more than 15 years, served as the Founder and Lead Pastor of Pathway Community Church in Elmhurst.

Join us on Sunday, February 23, 12:30-2pm at Resurrection. Sign up here by Sunday, Feb 16, to enjoy lunch at the event.

THRIVE Parent Support Group
2025-02-23 12:00 - 13:30
Parents and caregivers of families impacted by disability are invited to our THRIVE support group on Sunday, February 23. Join us after the 2nd service upstairs in the Acts 1 conference room.
Questions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com
