Harbor Christmas Party 2023
2023-12-16 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
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, 2024-02-01 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-15 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-02-22 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, 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

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

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, 2024-02-16 07:00 - 07:30, 2024-02-19 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
Begin your day with morning prayer during Lent, weekdays, 7am, in All Saints Prayer Chapel. Thursdays will include a choral ensemble.

Journey with Jesus through Lent
2024-02-20 19:00 - 20:30
This Lent enjoy worship, teaching, and small group prayer, in a five-week prayer experience grounded in Scripture. It’s based on our Transformation Intensive (TI) program led by Deacon Val, and inspired by the Spiritual Exercises of Ignatius of Loyola. Each session will include instruction, guided prayer experiences, and small groups.
Meets Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, February 20 through March 19, in the sanctuary. This class is now closed.
