Church of the Resurrection

RezYouth
2025-09-10 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
We invest in the next generation by supporting parents and connecting students with adult mentors and peers who also love Jesus. RezYouth gathers on Wednesday nights to hang out, worship, study the Bible, and pray in small groups.
RezYouth meets on Wednesdays, at 6:30pm, starting Sept 10. Middle school ends at 8pm; high school ends at 8:30pm.
Questions? Email Youth Pastor CalebKarnosh@churchrez.org.

Rooted in Scripture
2025-09-10 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-17 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-24 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 19:00 - 20:00
At Resurrection, we believe God wants to meet and transform his people through engagement and knowledge of his Word. Rooted in Scripture is dedicated to helping you grow in the love of God through in-depth study of the Bible and instruction in the Christian life. Drop in anytime.
This Fall Rooted will be studying Jesus’ discourse to his disciples in the upper room (John 13-17). Rooted leaders are: Deacon John Clark, Dr. Andy Abernethy, and Dr. Kevin Emmert.
Rooted in Scripture meets Wednesday nights, 7-8pm, in the sanctuary.

First Step for Newcomers
2025-09-14 10:30 - 12:00
Learn more about Rez at 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. If you’ve been here a while but haven’t attended First Step, still come!
Join us on Sundays, September 14 and 21, during the 10:30 service, upstairs in the offices. No sign-up necessary!

Weekly Morning Intercession for the Church & the World
2025-09-15 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-09-22 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-09-29 07:30 - 08:30
Our church is built on prayer and fasting. Join for intercessory prayer for our church and community in All Saints Prayer Chapel on Monday mornings at 7:30am.
Questions? Email Discipleship Manager RachelAdams@churchrez.org.

Immanuel Journaling Workshop
2025-09-16 19:00 - 20:30
Feeling stuck in your relationship with the Lord? Come to the Immanuel Journaling Workshop on Tuesday, Sept 16, 7-8:30pm.
Immanuel Journaling is a writing exercise which brings you into conversation with Jesus about the daily difficulties and uncertainties of your life.
You can also sign up for the Immanuel Lifestyle Course, a five-week class for those who want to increase their ability to recognize and experience God’s presence, grow in intimacy with Him, deepen and mature their relationships with others, and continue their own healing journey. It meets on Tuesdays, Sept 16 to Oct 21, 7-8:30pm.
Location: Rez Family Worship Room.
Sign up here for either or both.

RezYouth
2025-09-17 18:30 - 20:30
We invest in the next generation by supporting parents and connecting students with adult mentors and peers who also love Jesus. RezYouth gathers on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm to hang out, worship, study the Bible, and pray in small groups.
RezYouth middle school ends at 8pm; high school ends at 8:30pm.
Questions? Email Youth Pastor CalebKarnosh@churchrez.org.

MK or TCK Potluck Picnic
2025-09-20 16:00 - 18:00
If you are an MK (missionary kid) or a TCK (third culture kid), old or young, you and your family are invited to a potluck picnic on Saturday, September 20, at 4:00pm. Please bring a main dish AND a side or dessert, a camp chair or mat to sit on, a musical instrument (to play with the sing along), mosquito spray, and if you so desire…a good missionary tale to tell (this could be an adventure or a miracle story). We will have fun activities including some therapy for spouses of MKs and a good old fashioned hymn sing.
Sign up here: MK/TCK Potluck. (Enter Coordinator’s Last Name as Festen and Password as #MKTCK).
Feel free to bring a signature dish from the country of your sojourn or just one of those typical missionary potluck casseroles, enough for your family and more to share. We will provide water, tea, coffee, paper goods, and marshmallows to roast, no extra food. So it really will be a pot LUCK.
Questions? Contact Maria Festen if you need more information: 630-909-9848. Please pass this along to any MK or TCK that you know at
Resurrection.
Location of picnic: 28W118 Elm Dr., Northwoods (West Chicago).

First Step
2025-09-21 10:30 - 12:00
Learn more about Rez at First Step, an introduction to Rez to help you connect with leaders, hear more of our story and values, and get to know other new folks. If you’ve been here a while but haven’t attended First Step, still come!
Join us on Sunday, September 21, during the 10:30 service, upstairs in the offices. No sign-up necessary!

THRIVE Parent Support Group
2025-09-21 12:00 - 13:30
Parents and caregivers of families impacted by disability are invited to our THRIVE support group on Sunday, September 21. Join us after the 2nd service upstairs in the Acts 1 conference room.
Questions? Contact Jeff Chan: Jeff.chan@chanconsulting.com

Prayer Ministry Training 101
2025-09-21 13:30 - 15:00
Join Deacon Meghan Robins for an introduction to prayer ministry at Resurrection on Sunday, Sept 21, 1:30-3pm, in the upstairs office hospitality area.
Whether you are interested in joining the Sunday morning prayer team or desire to be equipped in praying for others, this is a good place to start!
Sign up.
Questions? Email Deacon MeghanRobins@churchrez.org.

Immanuel Lifestyle Course
2025-09-23 19:00 - 20:30, 2025-09-30 19:00 - 20:30
Feeling stuck in your relationships with others? Join the Immanuel Lifestyle Course.
This 5-week class offers training for those who want to increase their ability to recognize and experience God’s presence, grow in intimacy with Him, deepen and mature their relationships with others, and continue their own healing journey.
It meets for five Tuesdays, Sept 23 to Oct 21, 7-8:30pm in the Rez Family Worship Room.
You can also join the Immanuel Journaling Workshop on Tuesday, September 16, 7-8:30pm.
Sign up here for either or both.

RezYouth
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-01 18:30 - 20:30
We invest in the next generation by supporting parents and connecting students with adult mentors and peers who also love Jesus. RezYouth gathers on Wednesday nights to hang out, worship, study the Bible, and pray in small groups.
RezYouth meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Middle school ends at 8pm; high school ends at 8:30pm.
Questions? Email Youth Pastor CalebKarnosh@churchrez.org.

Alpha
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-02 18:30 - 20:30
Invite your friends to Alpha! The 11-week course where you can ask questions about life, God… anything you want! There is a meal, a video, and a time for discussion. We meet at the church on Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm, September 25 to December 11.
Learn more about Alpha. Sign up here.
If you have questions or are interested in serving, please visit the Alpha table in the narthex after service or email Alpha Coordinator NephtaliMatta@churchrez.org.

Board Games & Puzzles
2025-09-26 18:00 - 21:00
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

Sunday Afternoon Prayer Appointments
2025-09-28 13:30 - 14:30
Are you looking for deeper healing? We invite you to sign up for a Sunday Afternoon prayer appointment, where two trained prayer ministers will lead you through an hour-long prayer session.
Fourth Sundays, 1:30-2:30pm.
Sign up here.

Welcome Group
2025-09-28 16:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-05 16:00 - 18:00
New or new-ish to Rez and want to get connected? Welcome Group is a five-week small group that will meet at a home in Wheaton on Sunday evenings from 4-6pm. Come for a chance to get to meet leaders, members, and other newcomers, and discuss more of what it means to be a 5S Church. Welcome Group is the best way to begin putting down roots into our community.
Sign up here by Sunday, Sept 28.
Meets Sundays, September 28 to October 26, 4-6pm. Questions? Email Discipleship Manager RachelAdams@churchrez.org.

RezArtists Meeting
2025-09-28 16:00 - 18:00
Find inspiration, encouragement, and fellowship among other writers, artists, and musicians at the RezArtists Meeting on Sunday, Sept 28, 4-6pm. Ages 18 and older.
Feel free to bring your creative work to share briefly (5 min): songs, poems, performances, or visual works. Feel free to invite a fellow artist.
Location: the home of Janice Wood, 811 Grove Avenue, West Chicago, IL 60187
Questions? Email Janice Wood at jayjanwood@gmail.com.

Intercessory Prayer for the Church & Community
2025-10-04 20:00 - 21:00
Our church is built on prayer and fasting, so we want to give you more ways to pray together! Join for intercessory prayer for our church and community in All Saints Prayer Chapel on Monday mornings at 7:30am, or the first Saturday of the month at 8pm.
Questions? Email Discipleship Manager RachelAdams@churchrez.org.

Saturday Intercessory Prayer Night
2025-10-04 20:00 - 21:30
Join us to come before the Lord to intercede for the ministries of Resurrection in All Saints Prayer Chapel. First Saturdays of the month, 8-9:30pm.

THRIVE Fall Luncheon
2025-10-05 12:15 - 14:00
The Rez THRIVE ministry aims to support, care for, and encourage families and individuals impacted by disabilities. We hope to see Resurrection become a community of belonging and flourishing for all. Our semi-annual luncheon is for all individuals and/or families impacted by disability, and for our current Buddies to children impacted by disabilities. We are also seeking more volunteers to become Buddies for RezKids on Sunday Mornings & RezYouth on Wednesday evenings.
If you’re interested in learning more about this amazing ministry, please join us for lunch after 2nd service on Sunday, October 5. NO RSVP required. We hope to see you there!

College Student Lunch on the Lawn Cookout
2025-10-05 12:15 - 14:00
All college students (or college-age people) are invited to a cookout on our south lawn where you can meet other students and connect with members and leaders of Resurrection.
Join us on Sunday, Oct 5, 12:15-2pm.
Questions? Email Father Will Chester at willchester@churchrez.org.
