Church of the Resurrection

Prayer & Worship Night
2022-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Anyone is invited to our Prayer and Worship Night on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 7-8:30pm. Join us for this informal time to seek the Lord’s face together, similar to our Good Friday prayer at the cross, in the sanctuary. We’ll intercede for the Church, the world, our community, and each other.

Disability and the Church
2022-02-13 12:00 - 14:00
We are excited to welcome Dan Vander Plaats from Elim Christian Services as he invites us into a deeper engagement with people impacted by disability. We’ll hear from those in our church who have experience with disability and learn how we can better live out our calling as the body of Christ together.
The event will take place in the sanctuary on Sunday, Feb. 13, after a light lunch in RezCafe. RSVP by Friday, Feb. 11 here.
Read the article, “Indispensable Weakness,” about the convocation last year at Resurrection hosted by Dr. Thomas Boehm, founding director of Wheaton College’s Center for Faith and Disability.

Help Set Up the Baby Bank Warehouse
2022-02-19
We are in need of these Baby Bank supplies: Size 6 diapers and Enfamil formula.
Come help set up a permanent space for the Rez Baby Bank in the warehouse. *Please note this volunteer opportunity is not suitable for children.*
Setup includes cleaning, sanding, painting, mopping, polishing.
Details:
Cleaning: mopping floors and polishing shelving units
Sanding: floor in prep of painting
Painting: floor and columns
If interested, please call or text Mark DiGiacoma at 312-505-7729

College Dinner
2022-02-27 17:00 - 19:00
All college-age students are invited to dinner on Sunday, February 27, 5-7pm. Come enjoy food and fellowship, plus a short teaching on Lent by Deacon Will.
Location: The Longhursts’ home, 1118 N Scott St., Wheaton, 60187

Ash Wednesday
2022-03-02
On Ash Wednesday, we mark Jesus’ entrance into the wilderness for 40 days before Easter. We turn our attention to Jesus and enter a time of self-examination and repentance.
Join us for Ash Wednesday services in our sanctuary on March 2, the start of our Lenten season, 7am, 12pm, or 7pm. (Livestreamed at 7pm only)
Childcare for ages 0 to 5 will be available at our 7pm service only.
In addition, you can begin your Lenten journey by making a personal confession to a pastoral leader, who will walk you through a brief liturgy. All are welcome, including children, 8:30-9:30am, 1:30-2:30pm, or 5-6pm, upstairs in our church offices. Please note that these time slots will end promptly to enable our pastoral staff time to attend to duties and prepare for services.
Masking Policy Update: As of Ash Wednesday, our building will be mask-optional everywhere except the back risers in our sanctuary, where masks are required.
Find our resources and other events to help you engage with Lent here. Our Lent print devotional will be available for pick up at our Ash Wednesday service.

Praying with Scripture Workshop
2022-03-06 13:30 - 15:30
Jumpstart your Lent with this practical workshop that will give you tools to get started with the spiritual practice of Praying with Scripture. This year’s Rez Lent devotional features Praying with Scripture.
Sunday, March 6, 1:30-3:30pm led by Dcn. Valerie McIntyre. Location: RezKids Worship Room.
Bring your Bible, a journal, and pen.
No sign-up needed; just come.

College Prayer Retreat
2022-03-19 08:00 - 17:30
Join us for an all day interactive Lenten prayer retreat on Saturday, March 19, led by Deacon Will and Deacon Val in Mundelein, IL.
We will carpool from Resurrection up to the retreat center (St. Mary’s on the Lake). Optional dinner out afterwards.
Time: 8am (Meet at Resurrection) – 5:30pm/7:30pm
Location: St. Mary’s on the Lake, Mundelein, IL.
Please register by February 28.
Sign up here.

RezArts Create Space
2022-03-20 14:00 - 16:00
Are you longing to work on that poem, drawing, or song that’s been in your head? Would you like to get to know other creative types?
Come to RezArts: Create Space on Sunday, March 20, 2-4pm in RezCafe. Enjoy fellowship with other artists and time to work on your own creative project. Ages high school and older.
Spend Community Time getting to know other creative souls.
During Studio Time, enjoy space to work solo on your project or socialize with others while you create. BYOS (Bring your own supplies, coffee or tea.)
We provide the space for you to create, and you bring your own project and supplies–pencils, paints*, notebooks, guitar, laptop, etc. *Please do not bring oils, latex, or acrylics.
Questions? Email dawnjewell@churchrez.org
Sign up here.

Immanuel Journaling Workshop
2022-03-24 19:00 - 20:30
Learn to listen and speak to God through Immanuel journaling, a practice grounded in Scripture, spiritual disciplines, and neuroscience. This one-session workshop is based on the book Joyful Journey: Listening to God, which will be available for $10 at the class. You’ll learn the key steps and hear from others’ experiences.
Thursday. March 24, 7:00-8:30pm. Sign up here.
Questions? Email Phyllis Ericksen at phylericksen@gmailcom.

Meet Emily
2022-04-03 12:00 - 13:00
You are invited to an info session with Emily, whom we will be sending out this summer to work with refugees in the Middle East.
Hear from Emily about her future work and context next Sunday, April 3, 12-1pm, upstairs in the St. Gregory room. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Aviva Mexican Dinner
2022-05-14 18:00 - 20:00
Tacos, tamales, pozole (corn soup)…yum! Our friends from Aviva Wheaton, one of our diocesan sister churches, have invited us to a homecooked Mexican dinner celebration with games and music on Saturday, May 14, 6-8pm* in RezCafe. The cost is $10 a meal for each person. RSVP and purchase your meal(s) by Friday, May 13 here.
*The correct time is 6-8pm. Apologies for the incorrect start time in RezNews.
Please note that this event sponsored by Aviva, not Church of the Resurrection.

RezArts Create Space
2022-05-15 13:00 - 15:00
Are you longing to work on that poem, drawing, or song that’s been in your head? Would you like to get to know other creative types?
Come to RezArts: Create Space on Sunday, May 15, 1-3pm. Meet other artists and enjoy time to work on your own creative project. We’ll gather at tables on the south lawn and gain inspiration from the beauty of creation, weather permitting. In case of rain, we’ll meet in RezCafe. Ages high school and older.
Enjoy space to work solo on your project or socialize with others while you create. BYOS– bring your own project and supplies–pencils, paints*, notebooks, guitar, laptop, etc. (*Please do not bring oils, latex, or acrylics.) Consider bringing a lawn chair if you’d like solo space, and coffee or tea.
Sign up here. Questions? Contact dawnjewell@churchrez.org

Summer Cookout for Twenty-somethings
2022-06-24 17:30 - 19:30
Find food, fun, and fellowship at the Rez Summer Cookout for twenty-somethings on Friday, June 24, 5:30-7:30pm on our north lawn. Come hang out, enjoy grilled burgers and hotdogs, a corn hole tournament, 9 Square in the Air, and frisbee.
Please RSVP by June 22 here.

Vestry Candidates Approval Meeting
2022-06-26 12:15 - 12:45
Our vestry is an elected leadership team of church members that provide direction and accountability for our resources. Join us on Sunday, June 26, 12:15-12:45pm, for our vestry approval meeting. You’ll hear several testimonies. Members will vote to approve vestry candidates. You can read about them here.

Tom Schiavone Memorial Celebration
2022-07-09 11:30 - 14:00
Please join us for a brief internment service at St Michael Cemetery, 1109 Warrenville Rd., Wheaton 60187, on Saturday, July 9th at 11:30am.* A special celebration lunch will immediately follow at 12pm at Church of the Resurrection in RezCafe. We will enjoy Tom’s favorite foods and snacks for a time of sharing stories, pictures, and videos, celebrating the amazing God’s-man-Tom!
*Dress appropriately for the weather. You may want a hat or umbrella for the late-morning sun.

Please RSVP, if possible, to davidhaskins@me.com to help determine how much food to order.

RezArts Fellowship
2022-07-24 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArts Fellowship on Sunday, July 24, 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 Michael Skura, 107 George Street, Wheaton, IL 60189.
Questions? Contact: Michael Skura at mskura0729@gmail.com.

RezArts Fellowship
2022-08-28 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArts Fellowship on Sunday, August 28, 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 Janice Wood, 811 Grove Ave. West Chicago, IL.
Questions? Contact: Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.

First Step
2022-09-11 10:30 - 12:00
New to Rez? Come to First Step, a two-part introduction on who we are as a church designed for newcomers. First step is a fantastic way to connect with some of our leaders, hear more about Rez, and get to know other new folks. Join us on Sunday, September 11 and 18, during the 10:30 service, upstairs in the office hospitality area. No sign-up needed; just come!
Questions? Contact Discipleship Manager Rachel Adams at racheladams@churchrez.org

Alpha
2022-09-12 18:30 - 20:00
Join a conversation around life, faith and meaning. Alpha is a series of group conversations that explore the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly environment. It’s a place to connect with people, where you can say anything you like or nothing at all. Everyone’s welcome. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs.
Mondays, 6:30-8pm, includes dinner. Sept. 12-Nov. 14 (except Oct. 31)
Learn more and sign up here.
Questions? Email Julia Damion: juliadamion@churchrez.org.

College Pizza Dinner
2022-09-18 17:30 - 19:00
All college-age students are invited to join us at Deacon Will’s home for games, fellowship and pizza. Learn more from Deacon Will and other church leaders about our church and Anglicanism on Sunday, Sept 18, 5:30-7pm. Questions? Email Deacon Will at willchester@churchrez.org
Sign up here.

Fall Kick-off Picnic
2022-09-25 12:30 - 14:30
You’re invited to our fall kick-off picnic on Sunday, Sept 25, 12:30-2:30 pm on our south lawn. Purchase sandwiches and sides on site; enjoy games and fun activities for kids. Bring a blanket or chair. If the weather is bad, we’ll picnic inside.
Learn more here.

Welcome Group
2022-09-28 18:30 - 20:30
Join our 5-week small group for newcomers
Following First Step, join this group to form relationships with leaders and other newcomers. Receive in-depth teachings on our church values and our Anglican identity. Learn about how to grow in our community.
When:
Wednesdays from Sept. 28 to Oct. 26
6:30-8:30pm
Where: This group meets at a home in the area. You’ll receive the address after signing up for welcome group.
Sign up here.
Questions? Contact Discipleship Manager Rachel Adams at racheladams@churchrez.org.

Confirmation Class
2022-10-02 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 8-week course is for you. At the end of the class, you have the option to join the Anglican Communion as a confirmed member of Resurrection.
The class meets Sunday afternoons from 4-5:30pm, October 2 to November 20, plus a day retreat on Saturday, November 5. We will have a community potluck immediately after our first three classes on October 2, 9, and 16.
Childcare is provided from 4:00-5:30pm on Sundays for a suggested donation of $5 per child and $10 per family each class.
Questions? Email Discipleship Manager Rachel Adams at racheladams@churchrez.org. Sign up here.

Replanted National Conference
2022-10-13 - 2022-10-15 | The Compass Church, Naperville, 1551 E Hobson Rd, Naperville, IL, 60540, United States
If you are a foster, adoptive, or kinship family looking for support, you are warmly invited to Replanted National’s annual conference October 13–15 in Naperville. Volunteers are also needed to help bring refreshment, encouragement, and support to families who are attending the conference.
To register or get involved, click here. Use code JOINUS for $20 off your registration.
Note: This is not a Church of the Resurrection event.

Harbor Bonfire & Chili Cook-off
2022-10-14 17:30 - 21:00
If you’re in your 20s and up and looking for community at Rez, Harbor is for you. We’re kicking off regular, monthly gatherings where you can come find your people and have fun together. The first event includes a bonfire, chili cook-off, and games at a home in Wheaton on Friday, October 14, at 5:30 pm. Adults only.
Learn more and RSVP here.

Men's Retreat
2022-10-21 16:00 - 2022-10-22 18:00
Register for the Men’s Retreat at Cedar Lakes Ministries in Indiana, Oct 21-22. This year’s theme is “The Joy of Manhood.” We’re looking forward to times of fun and worship with the men of Resurrection. Registration closes on October 2.
Learn more and register here.

RezArts Fellowship
2022-10-23 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArts Fellowship on Sunday, Oct 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 Ave, West Chicago.
Questions? Contact: Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.

All Saints' Baptisms
2022-11-06 08:30 - 12:00

Harbor Friendsgiving Celebration
2022-11-18 18:30 - 22:00
Harbor is a ministry of monthly social gatherings for people primarily (but not exclusively!) in their 20s and 30s looking for community at Rez. We’re throwing a Friendsgiving celebration with games and a potluck at the McIntyre’s house on Friday, November 18, 6:30pm. We’d love to have you there!
Please RSVP and sign up for the potluck here.

RezArts Fellowship
2022-11-27 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArts Fellowship on Sunday, Nov 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: Janice Wood’s home, 811 Grove Avenue, West Chicago
Questions? Contact: Michael Skura at mskura0729@gmail.com.
