Church of the Resurrection

Board Game Night
2024-05-24 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-06-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-07-26 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-09-27 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
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 Meeting
2024-05-26 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArts Meeting on Sunday, May 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? Email Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.

THRIVE Parent Support Group
2024-06-09 12:00 - 13:30
Parents and caregivers of families impacted by disability are invited to our THRIVE support group on Sunday, June 9. Join us after the 2nd service upstairs in the Acts 1 conference room. Questions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com

RezKids Vacation Bible School
2024-06-10 09:30 - 12:00
Registration is open for RezKids Vacation Bible School this June 10-14, 9:30am-12pm, for grades 1-6 (fall 2024). Spots are limited!
(Families are invited to an optional bring-your-own-picnic on the south lawn at 12:15 each day.)
Cost: $35 per family’s first child. (Following children will be an additional $5 off from previous child.)
Scholarships available.
Learn more and register here.
Questions? Please email Children’s Pastor Matt Prechter at matthewprechter@churchrez.org.
If needed, find the VBS waitlist here.

RezArtists Meeting
2024-06-23 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArts Meeting on Sunday, June 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.

Annual RezBusiness Meeting
2024-06-26 18:30 - 20:00
Come to the annual church business meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 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. Learn more here.

Picnic to Celebrate Dean Steve
2024-06-30 12:30 - 14:30
Celebrate Dean Steve! Join us for a potluck picnic on June 30, 12:30-2:30pm. We’ll celebrate Fr. Steve’s leadership as our dean for the past four years. Resurrection will provide the main course and dessert, and you bring the sides. Please bring a picnic blanket or chairs.

Contribute to the RezArts Water Theme Exhibit
2024-07-13 00:00 - 23:30
We are now accepting submissions of original poetry or artwork for the upcoming RezArts Gallery Water Theme Exhibit. Online submission deadline: Sunday, July 13.
Water, like fire, can bring both life and death. We drink water, bathe in water, and nurture gardens with water. We need water to live, but we cannot live in water. Submerged, we drown. Floods wreck homes and crops. Thousands die in shipwrecks each year.
The writers of holy scripture engage with water as more than a straightforward material reality. Water is a symbol of life: a life-giving river flows from the new temple (Ezekiel), from those who believe in Jesus (John 7), and from the throne of the Lamb (Revelation 22:1-2).
Water is also a symbol of chaos and death: the earth before creation was chaotic waters (Genesis 1:2); in the flood, these chaotic waters again covered the earth and brought death (Genesis 6); at the Red Sea, the waters destroyed the Egyptian army (Exodus).
We invite you to engage artistically with water in creation, scripture, and church tradition. Enter the tension of contradictory symbols. Sit in awe of the ocean and the God who sets boundaries on that ocean. Rejoice in life-giving streams. Remember your baptism.
Find more details and prompts to help you get started. You may also submit your original poetry or art created within the last five years if it meets the theme and guidelines. Learn more here.

Taste of Alpha
2024-07-21 12:30 - 14:00
Have you wondered what a typical Alpha experience is like? Have you thought about inviting a friend but had no idea what you would be inviting them to?
Join us on Sunday, July 21, in the St. Timothy room at 12:30pm and experience for yourself a Taste of Alpha. Lunch included. Duration 90 minutes.
Please RSVP for lunch here.
Questions? Email Nephtali Matta neph

RezArtists Meeting
2024-07-21 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArts Meeting on Sunday, July 21, 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.

Bow/Tie Sunday
2024-07-28 08:30 - 12:30
On this special feast day with deep, historic roots at Resurrection, we invite everyone to sport bows, ties, and bowties to mark Bow/Tie Sunday, on July 28. Join the merriment!

Fr. Steve's Live Worship Album Recording
2024-08-24 15:00 - 21:00
Thank you for blessing Fr. Steve by supporting his Kickstarter as he transitioned out of his role as Dean. Sign up to attend his live recording worship event in Oak Park on Saturday, Aug 24, at 3pm and/or 7pm here.
Because this is a live recording, the space will need to be very sound-controlled. Unfortunately this means children under the age of 10 or anyone who might make unconstrained noise may not attend. Thank you for your understanding.
Please feel free to reach out to Karina Harro at karinafharro@gmail.com with any questions.

Global Partner Commissioning Lunch
2024-08-25 12:00 - 13:30
Join us on Sunday, Aug 25, for the commissioning of our new global partner. Attend a light lunch and info session with her and AFM Director Fr. Chris Royer, from 12:15 to 1:30pm, upstairs in the St. Timothy room.
Sign up here to help us plan for enough food.

RezArtists Meeting
2024-08-25 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday, August 25, 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.

RezFast
2024-08-28 18:30 - 20:00
Join us in fasting and praying for fall and the beginning of this ministry year. Fast for a meal or two as you’re able on Wednesday, Aug 28. Then, come for a time of corporate prayer in the sanctuary at 6:30pm.

Sixth Grade Welcome Night
2024-09-04 18:30 - 20:00
Incoming sixth graders and parents, join us for Sixth Grade Welcome Night! Come and experience a night of RezYouth, meet small group leaders, worship together, and play games!

Parents, this event is for you too! Come enjoy the evening with your student and get a chance to hear Fr. Will share how RezYouth is here to serve you and your family.

Sign up here.

Rooted in Scripture
2024-09-08 09:15 - 10:15
Come to our new discipleship ministry, Rooted in Scripture. Psalm 1 tells us that those who meditate on God’s word are like trees planted by streams of water, rooted and strong, and always bearing fruit. Knowing and loving the Bible is essential to knowing and loving God. Rooted provides space to linger over, dig in, and study the Scriptures in a way we can’t do in our main worship service.
Rooted is for all levels of Bible readers. If you don’t know the Bible very well, Rooted is for you! If you know and love the Bible, but want deeper insights from gifted teachers, Rooted is for you. If you can’t find time for in-depth Bible study, and want to study Scriptures together, join us every Sunday from 9:15-10:15 in the upstairs hospitality area.
This year, our team of gifted teachers, Drs Andy Abernethy, Kevin Emmert, and John Clark will begin working through the Gospel of John from beginning to end. There’s no signup required, just come!

Sunday Music Team Auditions
2024-09-15 13:00 - 16:00
Do you sing or play an instrument? Use your talents to bless our church on Sunday mornings. Especially seeking drummers, among others! Sign up to audition on Sunday, Sept 15, between 1 to 4pm here.

Alpha at Rez
2024-09-19 18:30 - 20:30
Invite a friend to join a meal and a group conversation about the Christian faith in an open, friendly environment. Join us on Thursday evenings at Rez from 6:30-8:30pm.
Learn more about Alpha here.
Questions? Contact Alpha Coordinator Nephtali Matta at nephtalimatta@churchrez.org.

Harbor Kick-Off Bonfire
2024-09-21 19:00 - 22:00
Harbor, a Rez ministry for 20s & 30s, is launching into the new ministry year!
The Harbor kick-off bonfire will be on Saturday, September 21 at the Johnson Home. Join us for a time of fellowship, games, and s’mores.
Bring a snack and a friend!
September 21 (7-10pm)
Address: 1N271 Ridgeland Ave, West Chicago (Johnson Home)
(Park on the street along Ridgeland Ave)
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.

New to Rez? Come to First Step
2024-09-22 10:30 - 11:30
New to Rez? Come to First Step, a two-part introduction to help you connect with leaders, hear more of our story and values, and get to know other new folks. Even if you’ve been here awhile but haven’t attended First Step, come!
Join us on Sunday, September 22 and 29, during the 10:30 service, upstairs in the offices.
No sign-up necessary.

Fall Kickoff Picnic
2024-09-22 12:30 - 14:30
Join us for our Fall Kickoff Picnic as we begin a new ministry year. Enjoy food, fellowship, and games on the South Lawn. Sandwiches, chips, fruit, and cookies available for purchase on site for $5/person or $20/family (up to 6 people). Learn more here.

Sunday Afternoon Prayer Appointments
2024-09-29 13:30 - 14:30
Join two trained prayer ministers for a one-hour prayer appointment to seek deeper healing with the Lord. These appointments are available on the last Sunday of the month.
Sign up here.

Questions? Email Coordinator Leslie.Weinzettel@gmail.com.

RezArtists Meeting
2024-09-29 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other creatives at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday, September 29, 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.

College Pizza Dinner
2024-09-29 17:30 - 19:00
All college-age students welcome! Connect with a few of our leaders, learn about our church, and meet other students.
Sunday, Sept 29, 5:30-7pm at a local home.
Sign up here

Harbor Bonfire
2024-10-04 19:00 - 22:00
Harbor, a Rez ministry for 20s & 30s, is hosting another bonfire!
We will gather on Friday, October 4 at 7pm at the Gemmel’s home. Join us for a time of fellowship, games, and snacks.
Come with a friend (optional) and a snack (also optional).
October 4th (7-10pm)
Address: 26W030 Marion Ave, Wheaton (Gemmel Home)
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.
