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SUMMARY:Couples Communication Class
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeets Sundays\, March 23 to April 13\, during the 10:30am service. \nSign up here.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/couples-communication-class-2/2025-04-06/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250406T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250313T212559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T212559Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Prayer Appointments
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nSign up here.\n\nQuestions? Email Coordinator Leslie.Weinzettel@gmail.com.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/sunday-afternoon-prayer-appointments-april/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250323T191245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250323T191245Z
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SUMMARY:Palm Sunday Services: 8:30 and 11am
DESCRIPTION:Take part in a celebratory outdoor procession that mirrors Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Enjoy a Gospel reading that foretells coming events. \nPlease plan to arrive early and dress for the weather. \nServices are at 8:30 and 11am. Please not the later start time of the second service. \nChildren’s worship available for ages 0 to 5th grade. Parents\, please check children into RezKids before the service begins. \nLivestream: 11 am only here.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/palm-sunday-services-830-and-11am/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250227T230514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T230542Z
UID:40233-1744540200-1744547400@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Couples Communication Class
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMeets Sundays\, March 23 to April 13\, during the 10:30am service. \nSign up here.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/couples-communication-class-2/2025-04-13/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250323T192054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193715Z
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SUMMARY:Good Friday Events & Services
DESCRIPTION:Confessions: 11am-12pm\, upstairs offices\nMeet with a pastoral leader who will lead you through a brief liturgy. Anyone is welcome\, including children accompanied by a parent. \nStations of the Cross: 12pm & 1:30pm\nNo livestream. Reflect on the last hours of Christ’s life through song and prayer as we travel to stations in our building and outside.\nOur outdoor stations are accessible; you can remain on pavement if you prefer.\nAll ages welcome; no childcare. \nGood Friday Service: 3pm & 7pm\nOur 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. \nThe 3pm service is more family-friendly. Childcare available for ages 0-5 at 3pm only. \nLivestream available at 7pm only here. \nLearn more about Good Friday here.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/goodfriday2025/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250323T192503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193548Z
UID:41413-1745071200-1745096400@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Great Vigil Light and Lessons  2pm & 7pm
DESCRIPTION:Light and Lessons: 2pm and 7pm \nOur 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. \nSee the Old Testament readings known as the “Salvation History” and learn more about Light and Lessons here. \nChildcare available for ages 0-5 at 2pm only \nLivestream available at 7pm only here.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/ight-and-lessons/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T214500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250323T192645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193507Z
UID:41417-1745099100-1745103600@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor Prayer Walk   9:45-11pm
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDress for the weather\, bring a flashlight if you desire. \nNo livestream or childcare. \nLearn more about the Great Vigil of Easter here.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/prayer-walk/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250419T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T050000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250323T193000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193418Z
UID:41421-1745103600-1745125200@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:All Night Vigil 11pm - 5am
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, 11pm to Sunday\, 5am\, in the sanctuary \nWait and watch with the Church through the night of Holy Saturday with worship\, Easter Vigil Scriptures\, preaching\, and extended time for prayer. \nNo livestream or childcare. \nLearn more about the Easter Vigil here.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/the-great-vigil-of-easter-all-night/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250420T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250324T183116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250324T183523Z
UID:41428-1745128800-1745150400@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Easter Sunday Services: 6am & 10am
DESCRIPTION:Easter Sunday services: 6am & 10am \nEncounter 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. \nBring your own Easter bells to ring! \nChildren’s worship available for ages 0-5 at 10am only. \nLivestream is available at 10am only here. \nLearn more about Easter Sunday here.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/easter-sunday-services-6am-10am/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250119T144414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T193333Z
UID:39751-1745604000-1745614800@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Board Games & Puzzles
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/board-game-night-2025-2025-04-25/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250406T193110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T193110Z
UID:41527-1745755200-1745760600@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:THRIVE Parent Support Group - Apr 27
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuestions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/thrive-parent-support-group-april/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250406T193450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T183256Z
UID:41530-1745769600-1745776800@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:RezArtists Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your creative work to share: songs\, poems\, performances\, or visual works. Feel free to invite a fellow artist. \nLocation: The Macy home at 336 West Prairie Avenue\, Wheaton IL 60187. \nQuestions? Email Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/rezartists-meeting-april/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250504T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250420T150257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T150257Z
UID:41703-1746354600-1746358200@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:First Step
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSundays\, May 4 and 11\, 10:30am\, upstairs in the office hospitality area. \nQuestions? Contact Discipleship Manager Rachel Adams at racheladams@churchrez.org
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/first-step-may/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250420T150257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T150257Z
UID:41708-1746959400-1746963000@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:First Step
DESCRIPTION: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! \nSundays\, May 4 and 11\, 10:30am\, upstairs in the office hospitality area. \nQuestions? Contact Discipleship Manager Rachel Adams at racheladams@churchrez.org
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/first-step-may/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250429T200355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250429T200355Z
UID:41756-1747422000-1747432800@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Harbor Bonfire!
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCome with a friend (optional) and a snack (also optional)! \nMay 16th (7-10pm) \nAddress: 29W260 Iroquois Ct N\, Warrenville\, IL 60555-2105 (Davis Home) \nNote: 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.  \nTo be added to the Harbor WhatApp group\, email the Harbor Leadership Team (Lindsey\, RJ\, Christina\, Jon\, and Emma) at harbor@churchrez.org.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/harbor-bonfire-4/
LOCATION:IL
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250515T225630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T225630Z
UID:42044-1747569600-1747575000@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:THRIVE Parent Support Group - May 18
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuestions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/thrive-parent-support-group-may/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250529T184724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T184724Z
UID:42138-1747569600-1747575000@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:THRIVE Parent Support Group - June 8
DESCRIPTION: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. \nQuestions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/thrive-parent-support-group-june/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250518T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250416T212407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T212407Z
UID:41613-1747575000-1747578600@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Afternoon Prayer Appointments
DESCRIPTION: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.\nSign up here.\n\nQuestions? Email Coordinator Leslie.Weinzettel@gmail.com.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/sunday-afternoon-prayer-appointments-may/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250514T182310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T182310Z
UID:41985-1748023200-1748034000@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Board Games & Puzzles
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/board-games-puzzles-may/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250525T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250514T181649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T181803Z
UID:41976-1748188800-1748196000@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:RezArtists Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBring your creative work to share: songs\, poems\, performances\, or visual works. Feel free to invite a fellow artist. \nLocation: the home of Jay & Janice Wood\, 811 Grove Avenue\, West Chicago\, IL 60187 \nQuestions? Email Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/rezartists-meeting-may/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250506T200905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T200905Z
UID:41890-1748457000-1748462400@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Annual RezBusiness Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/annual-rezbusiness-meeting-2025/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T080000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250521T220650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T220828Z
UID:42083-1748502000-1748505600@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Ascension Day Morning Prayer & Eucharist
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 29\, for 7am Morning Prayer and Eucharist in All Saints Chapel in celebration of Ascension Day. \nIf you own a copy\, bring your Book of Common Prayer 2019. Extras will be available.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/ascension-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250601T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250515T211100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250517T154157Z
UID:42029-1748781000-1748786400@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Created in the Image of God: Dorothy L. Sayers
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nCome 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.  \nJoin us on Sunday\, June 1\, 12:30 – 2:00 pm\, upstairs in the St. Gregory Room. Bring your own lunch.  \nDr. Crystal L. Downing \nWith 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. \n 
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/dorothysayers/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250529T222428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T222428Z
UID:42142-1749385800-1749391200@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:Dcn. Margie & Dcn. Meghan's Stories from Central Asia
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to stories from Deacon Meghan and Deacon Margie who recently visited several of our global partners in Central Asia. \nJoin 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.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/stories-from-central-asia/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:All Church
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250521T162904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250525T155922Z
UID:42071-1749754800-1749760200@churchrez.org
SUMMARY:World Relief Spotlight on Refugees: Journey to belonging
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFollowing his talk\, Denis will be joined by: \n\nWorld Relief’s VP of Advocacy\, Matthew Soerens\nDirector of Case Management\, Liza Khalil\nImmigration Attorney\, Sara Oh\nModerated by Executive Director\, Susan Sperry\n\nThis 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! \nLocation: sanctuary \nThis event is run by World Relief\, not Church of the Resurrection.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/worldrelief-refugees/
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CATEGORIES:All Church
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SUMMARY:RezArtists Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Find inspiration\, encouragement\, and fellowship among other writers\, artists\, and musicians at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday\, June 22\, 4-6pm. Ages 18 and older. \nBring your creative work to share: songs\, poems\, performances\, or visual works. Feel free to invite a fellow artist. \nLocation: the home of Jay & Janice Wood\, 811 Grove Avenue\, West Chicago\, IL 60187 \nQuestions? Email Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/rezartists-meeting-june/
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CATEGORIES:All Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
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SUMMARY:Mildred Heinze Memorial
DESCRIPTION:Longtime Resurrection member Mildred Heinze passed away peacefully on June 9 at age 93. Everyone is welcome to attend her memorial on Wednesday\, June 25\,  at Church of the Resurrection. The memorial visitation will be held from 10-11am\, followed by a memorial service at 11am. Lunch at Cooper’s Corner will immediately follow the service.  \nPlease RSVP for the lunch by Sunday\, June 22 here.  \nYou can read Mildred’s obituary here.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/mildred-heinze-memorial/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T203000
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SUMMARY:Hearing God Class
DESCRIPTION:How do we hear God’s voice? How can we be sure that what we think we hear is not our own subconscious? What if what God says to us is not clear? \nThis class will utilize the teachings and book by the late Dallas Willard – the wonderful American philosopher\, known for his writings on Christian spiritual formation. Includes weekly book discussion\, listening to Dallas himself via video and practicing how to experience and hear God’s voice with more confidence.\nHe wrote:\n“Hearing God? A daring idea\, some would say—presumptuous and even dangerous. But\nwhat if we are made for it? What if the human system will not function properly without\nit? There are good reasons to think it will not.\nIsn’t it more presumptuous and dangerous\, in fact\, to undertake human existence without\nhearing God?” \nWe’ll gather six times over the summer on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm:\nJune 26\nJuly 10\nJuly 17\nJuly 24\nAug 7\nAug 14 \nSession Content:\n You Were Created for Intimate Friendship with God\n What Hearing God Is Not\n Trinitarian Fellowship\n The Still Small Voice\n Hearing God in the Context of the Kingdom of God\n Hearing God as a Life \n“My sheep hear my voice\, and I know them\, and they follow me” – John 10:27 \nBeing close to God means communicating with him\, and this communication is a two-way street—telling him what is on our hearts in prayer and hearing and understanding what he is saying to us. It is this second half of our conversation with God that is so important but can also be so difficult. How can you be sure God is speaking to you? The key is to focus not so much on individual actions and decisions as on building our personal relationship with our Creator.\nHearing God is but one dimension of a richly interactive relationship\, and obtaining guidance is but one facet of hearing God. This updated classic….provides rich spiritual insight into how we can hear God’s voice clearly and develop an intimate partnership with him in the work of his kingdom. The reader will learn\nthat divine guidance goes beyond the anxious\, sometimes neurotic\, quest for “what God wants me to do\,” to having a critical role in my becoming a responsible co-laborer with Him\, the kind of person He expects me to be. God is inviting us to reorganize our lives in a way that keeps us walking so closely with him that it becomes easy to know his mind and hear his voice. \nSign up here.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/hearing-god-class/
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CATEGORIES:All Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T210000
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SUMMARY:Board Games & Puzzles
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/board-games-puzzles-june27/
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CATEGORIES:All Church
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T130134
CREATED:20250601T135246Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Local Landscape: Gallery Reception & Artist Talk with Joel Sheesley
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, June 27\, 6:30-8:30pm\, in RezCafe for a gallery reception and an opportunity to learn from renowned local artist and painter Joel Sheesley. Enjoy live music by harpist Hannah Muzzy and light refreshments. Invite your friends! \nJoel will speak about what he has learned as he has painted landscapes in DuPage County and the surrounding area. In this illustrated talk he will offer a brief history of his artistic journey to the landscape as subject. He will discuss his painting methods\, his conceptual understanding of landscape painting\, and his sense of the value and meaning landscape painting offers to viewers. \nJoel Sheesley is a painter whose fifty-year artistic path has embraced a variety of genres. About ten years ago he turned toward landscape painting and has been captivated by it ever since. Sheesley is professor emeritus at Wheaton College where he taught painting for 42 years. He has exhibited his work locally and nationally in galleries and museums. He recently completed artistic residencies with The Conservation Foundation\, the Edith Farnsworth House\, The Forest Preserve District of DuPage\, and the Shirley Heinze Land Trust. Joel Sheesley’s studio and home are in Wheaton where he lives with his wife Joan.       \nArtist Statement:\nInherent in the idea of “landscape” is that land\, an unbounded phenomenon\, can be delimited. It can be sampled in discreet segments and pictured. That picturing can take many forms (I know a biologist who is a “landscape ecologist”). I’m working within the tradition of landscape painting because the picture of land that painting produces presupposes a sympathetic relationship between land and people\, between a body of land and the hand of the artist. From time to time that sympathy has followed misguided paths\, but the truth that people and land are interconnected remains. Whether we are aware of it or not\, we all live in relation to a landscape. If in our present circumstances we begin to lose track of that relationship\, painted landscapes may play a part in its restoration. \nCome for the Gallery Reception\, 6:30-8:30pm\, on Friday\, June 27. The Artist Talk will be held at 7:15pm.\nEnjoy live music by harpist Hannah Muzzy from 6:30-7:15pm.\nInvite your friends! \nThe exhibit will remain on display from June 8 to July 31 in RezCafe.
URL:https://churchrez.org/event/joelsheesley/
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CATEGORIES:All Church
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