THRIVE Support Group
2023-10-15 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
Parents and caregivers of families impacted by disability are invited to our THRIVE support group on October 15. Join us after the 2nd service upstairs in the Acts 1 conference room. Questions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com

Caring Network Banquet
2023-10-19 18:00 - 21:00
Join Fr. Matt’s table for the annual Caring Network Banquet Thursday, Oct. 19th at 6 p.m. with guest speaker, Dr. Ben Carson. Caring Network, a longtime ministry partner of Resurrection, cares for the born and unborn, honestly and kindly, two lives at a time. There’s no charge, but this is a fundraising event.
Contact Fr. Matt for more information or to get signed up to join the Rez table. Email mattwoodley@churchrez.org.

Men's Retreat
2023-10-20 16:00 - 2023-10-21 18:00
Be equipped, strengthened, and have fun at the RezMen’s Retreat, October 21-22, at St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, IL. Register by September 21.
Learn more here.

Replanted Support Group Meeting
2023-10-20 18:00 - 20:00
Replanted, a national ministry to adoptive or foster care families, is meeting this Friday, October 20, 6-8pm, at Church of the Resurrection. Dinner, small groups, and childcare provided. If you’re looking for support and fellowship, please join!
Questions? Email Lis Clements of Replanted at bandlclements@gmail.com.
Learn more here.

RezArtists Meeting
2023-10-22 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday, October 22, 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.

Revive
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-28 08:30 - 15:00
You’re invited to our diocesan-wide Revive conference on Friday, Oct 27, 7-9pm and Saturday, 8:45am-3pm. Come and meet our brothers and sisters from churches across our Diocese for a special time of worship and connection.
If you can’t come for Saturday, you are still welcome to come worship on Friday, 7-9pm, without registering.
Learn more here.

All Saints Day Morning Prayer and Eucharist Service
2023-11-01 07:00 - 08:00
Join us for All Saints Day morning prayer and eucharist service this Wednesday, Nov 1, at 7am in All Saints Chapel.
Image above: “God with Angels and Saints”. This large mosaic over the altar was created by a Philippine artist. From Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. https://diglib.library.vanderbilt.edu/act-imagelink.pl?RC=56619 [retrieved October 25, 2023]. Original source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/quaknit/414242160/ – Mike Alda.

Healing Prayer Workshop
2023-11-11 08:30 - 12:30
Want to learn more about healing prayer ministry? Sign up for our third workshop on healing prayer on Saturday, November 11, 8:30am to 12:30pm. This training will focus on how to pray for inner, or emotional, healing. The workshop will include two training sessions as well as time for demonstrations and practice for attendees.
Questions? Contact Deacon Val McIntyre at valeriemcintyre@churchrez.org
Sign up here.

THRIVE Support Group
2023-11-12 12:00 - 13:30
Parents and caregivers of families impacted by disability are invited to our THRIVE support group on November 12. Join us after the 2nd service upstairs in the Acts 1 conference room. Questions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com

Harbor Friendsgiving
2023-11-18 18:00 - 22:00
Harbor, a Rez ministry for 20s & 30s, is hosting a Friendsgiving Potluck on Saturday, Nov 18, at 6pm. Join us for feasting, games, and a Thanksgiving Raffle! Sign up to bring a potluck dish here.
Address: 33W726 Army Trail Road, Wayne IL (Iseman’s Home)
Arrive at 6. We will begin dinner around 6:30, with games to follow and a Thanksgiving raffle.
Parking instructions:

Look for the orange & yellow balloons marking the driveway.
Pull into the driveway.
Someone will direct you where to park on the grass.
We recommend carpooling! This home is a little farther away.

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.

Confirmation Class
2023-11-19 16:00 - 17:30
Interested in joining Resurrection? Sign up for Confirmation Class! If you want to become a member of Rez, be baptized or renew your baptismal vows, or learn about Anglicanism, this eight-week course is for you. Class meets Sunday afternoons from 4pm-5:30pm, starting October 1. Childcare provided.
Sign up by October 1 here. Questions? Contact Discipleship Manager Rachel Adams at racheladams@churchrez.org.

Board Game Night
2023-11-24 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 (except December). 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
2023-11-26 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday, November 26, 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.

Christmas Breakfast
2023-12-02 09:00 - 11:00
Join us for a morning of flying pancakes, merriment, and frivolity on Saturday, December 2, 9-11am, as we celebrate Christmas together.
Please RSVP by Wednesday, Nov 29, to enable us to have a food count.
RSVP here.

Lessons & Carols
2023-12-10 16:00 - 17:30
Lessons & Carols is a special service of beautiful choral music and Advent scripture readings. Join us on Sunday, December 10, at 4pm in the sanctuary.
Childcare is not available, but the Parent Worship Room will be open.

Harbor Christmas Party 2023
2023-12-16 19:00 - 22:00
Harbor, a Rez ministry for 20s & 30s, is hosting a Christmas Party at the Bell’s home on Saturday, Dec 16, at 7pm. Join us for a hot chocolate bar & gingerbread house competition!
Bring a gift-wrapped mug for a White Elephant mug exchange!
Address: 985 Knollwood Lane, West Chicago (Bell’s Home)
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.

Harbor Epiphany Party
2024-01-06 19:00 - 22:00
Harbor, a Rez ministry for 20s & 30s, is hosting an Epiphany Party at the Gimre’s home on Saturday, Jan 6, at 7pm. Join us for fellowship, games, and pie as we celebrate e’PIE’phany festivities!
Bring a pie or dessert to share!
Address: 1060 Willow Creek Road, West Chicago (Gimre’s Home)
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.

Alpha
2024-01-11 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-18 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-01-25 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

Replanted Support Group Meeting
2024-01-17 18:00 - 20:00
Replanted, a national ministry to adoptive or foster care families, is meeting this Friday, January 17, 6-8pm, at Church of the Resurrection. Dinner, small groups, and childcare provided. If you’re looking for support and fellowship, please join!
Questions? Email Lis Clements of Replanted at bandlclements@gmail.com.
Learn more here.

Replanted Support Group Meeting
2024-01-19 18:00 - 20:00
Replanted, a national ministry to adoptive or foster care families, is meeting this Friday, January 19, 6-8pm, at Church of the Resurrection. Dinner, small groups, and childcare provided. If you’re looking for support and fellowship, please join!
Questions? Email Lis Clements of Replanted at bandlclements@gmail.com.
Learn more here.

First Step Class for Newcomers
2024-01-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-01-28 10:30 - 11:30
New to Rez? Come to First Step, a two-part introduction for newcomers, designed to help you connect with leaders, hear more of Resurrection’s story and values, and get to know other new folks. Join us on Sunday, January 21 and 28, during the 10:30 service, upstairs in the office hospitality area. No sign-up necessary!

THRIVE Support Group
2024-01-21 12:00 - 13:30
Parents and caregivers of families impacted by disability are invited to our THRIVE support group on January 21. Join us after the 2nd service upstairs in the Acts 1 conference room. Questions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com

Board Game Night
2024-01-26 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

RezArts Festival Gallery Exhibit
2024-01-27 14:00 - 16:00
Come and invite your friends to the Gallery Exhibit of original paintings, drawings, writings and music by artists at Resurrection! Dozens of artists, amateur and professional alike, have created new pieces based on this year’s RezArts Festival theme, John 15:1-8.
Discover how the Lord has worked in our children, youth, and adults as they offered their creative talents. Most Artists take a step of courage to share their work publicly, often overcoming shyness or anxiety. Come and support them! Plus, learn how the Lord has been speaking to our people.
This year’s Exhibit will also feature artisan baked goods by our talented bakers. Savor treats such as macarons, apple streusel, fresh sourdough bread, or other delights sure to tantalize your taste buds. Quantities are limited and available first-come, first-serve.

Invite friends to join you for art and conversation in the culmination of this year’s festival
Special live music performances by talented musicians
Enjoy coffee, tea, and treats by artisan bakers

What Does It Really Mean to Be Pro-Life?
2024-01-28 12:15 - 13:45
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
