Fr. Stewart Ruch III

Click here for Fr. Stewart's letter "Advent @ Rez, 2012"

Fr. Stewart Ruch III

Click here for Fr. Stewart's letter "Advent @ Rez, 2012"

Fr. Stewart Ruch III

Click here for Fr. Stewart's letter "Advent @ Rez, 2012"

Fr. Stewart Ruch III

Click here for Fr. Stewart's letter "Advent @ Rez, 2012"

Here at Church of the Resurrection, we believe, passionately, that God has called us to a vision of building a Sanctuary of Transformation for the sake of the Lord, the lost and the least. In this current season of ministry we are supporting this vision through a generosity initiative that we have called REACH—reaching up in worship, reaching out in mission through the new building, and reaching beyond Resurrection to the nations and the poor. If you have already engaged in REACH, thank you! If not, please consider becoming a part of this great move of God at Resurrection.

Please visit http://www.rezreach.org to find out more!

Here at Church of the Resurrection, we believe, passionately, that God has called us to a vision of building a Sanctuary of Transformation for the sake of the Lord, the lost and the least. In this current season of ministry we are supporting this vision through a generosity initiative that we have called REACH—reaching up in worship, reaching out in mission through the new building, and reaching beyond Resurrection to the nations and the poor. If you have already engaged in REACH, thank you! If not, please consider becoming a part of this great move of God at Resurrection.

Please visit http://www.rezreach.org to find out more!

Here at Church of the Resurrection, we believe, passionately, that God has called us to a vision of building a Sanctuary of Transformation for the sake of the Lord, the lost and the least. In this current season of ministry we are supporting this vision through a generosity initiative that we have called REACH—reaching up in worship, reaching out in mission through the new building, and reaching beyond Resurrection to the nations and the poor. If you have already engaged in REACH, thank you! If not, please consider becoming a part of this great move of God at Resurrection.

Please visit http://www.rezreach.org to find out more!

REACH: Building a Sanctuary of Transformation

Here at Church of the Resurrection, we believe, passionately, that God has called us to a vision of building a Sanctuary of Transformation for the sake of the Lord, the lost and the least. In this current season of ministry we are supporting this vision through a generosity initiative that we have called REACH—reaching up in worship, reaching out in mission through the new building, and reaching beyond Resurrection to the nations and the poor. If you have already engaged in REACH, thank you! If not, please consider becoming a part of this great move of God at Resurrection.

Please visit http://www.rezreach.org to find out more!

Sermon Resources

PBS piece on the suburbanization of poverty in Wheaton.

REACH: Building a Sanctuary of Transformation

Here at Church of the Resurrection, we believe, passionately, that God has called us to a vision of building a Sanctuary of Transformation for the sake of the Lord, the lost and the least. In this current season of ministry we are supporting this vision through a generosity initiative that we have called REACH—reaching up in worship, reaching out in mission through the new building, and reaching beyond Resurrection to the nations and the poor. If you have already engaged in REACH, thank you! If not, please consider becoming a part of this great move of God at Resurrection.

Please visit http://www.rezreach.org to find out more!

September 16, 23, 30

In May, The Atlantic published the article “Is Facebook Making Us Lonely?” which linked a rise in loneliness to the rise of social networks like Facebook and Twitter. With 200 million tweets a day on Twitter and 510,000 comments a minute on Facebook, you can have hundreds of friends and still feel alone. Is it possible to grow social networks that are as deep as they are wide?  In a culture of online connectivity, how do we also develop life-giving relationships in person? Join us as we talk about the challenges of iFriendship and the joys of sharing life together.

Click here for all of the other events in our Fall Festival!

September 16, 23, 30

In May, The Atlantic published the article “Is Facebook Making Us Lonely?” which linked a rise in loneliness to the rise of social networks like Facebook and Twitter. With 200 million tweets a day on Twitter and 510,000 comments a minute on Facebook, you can have hundreds of friends and still feel alone. Is it possible to grow social networks that are as deep as they are wide?  In a culture of online connectivity, how do we also develop life-giving relationships in person? Join us as we talk about the challenges of iFriendship and the joys of sharing life together.

Click here for all of the other events in our Fall Festival!

September 16, 23, 30

In May, The Atlantic published the article “Is Facebook Making Us Lonely?” which linked a rise in loneliness to the rise of social networks like Facebook and Twitter. With 200 million tweets a day on Twitter and 510,000 comments a minute on Facebook, you can have hundreds of friends and still feel alone. Is it possible to grow social networks that are as deep as they are wide?  In a culture of online connectivity, how do we also develop life-giving relationships in person? Join us as we talk about the challenges of iFriendship and the joys of sharing life together.

Click here for all of the other events in our Fall Festival!

Building a Sanctuary of Transformation for Our Children

Church of the Resurrection’s vision is to build a Sanctuary of Transformation for the Lord, the Lost and the Least. Children are not outside this sanctuary; the seeds of their transformation have been planted in their baptism. We desire to fulfill our vow to support our children in their life in Christ, cultivating these seeds into beautiful gardens watered by the Holy Spirit. 

To better capture children’s centrality in our church, children’s ministry will launch this fall as RezKids. RezKids encompasses all ministries for children including Sunday morning, Serving Families resources, and the future midweek ministry. Our vision for each of these ministries is for children to encounter Jesus through the Word, fellowship, prayer, and Sacrament. 

I invite you to pray for RezKids this fall and to join in building a Sanctuary of Transformation for our children. 

Join the conversation. Use #rezsermon on Twitter or comment on facebook.com/churchrez.

Find out more about the Unity Process at www.midwestanglican.org.

Building a Sanctuary of Transformation for Our Children

Church of the Resurrection’s vision is to build a Sanctuary of Transformation for the Lord, the Lost and the Least. Children are not outside this sanctuary; the seeds of their transformation have been planted in their baptism. We desire to fulfill our vow to support our children in their life in Christ, cultivating these seeds into beautiful gardens watered by the Holy Spirit. 

To better capture children’s centrality in our church, children’s ministry will launch this fall as RezKids. RezKids encompasses all ministries for children including Sunday morning, Serving Families resources, and the future midweek ministry. Our vision for each of these ministries is for children to encounter Jesus through the Word, fellowship, prayer, and Sacrament. 

I invite you to pray for RezKids this fall and to join in building a Sanctuary of Transformation for our children. 

Join the conversation. Use #rezsermon on Twitter or comment on facebook.com/churchrez.

Acts 2:44 says, “And all who believed were together and had all things in common.”

When we come together as a church to serve the Lord, the Lost, and the Least, we fulfill God’s plan to unite believers. And we benefit in unity too, as we get to share our joys and griefs, our talents and imperfections--we learn to walk in love as Christ loves us. During the next seven weeks at Church of the Resurrection, we’ll have opportunities to learn about the different ministries in our church, and how we can come together to better serve each other and the Lord.  

Aug 19 - Service
Aug 26 - Children & Youth
Sep 2 - Children & Youth
Sep 9 - Children & Youth
Sep 16 - Adult Formation
Sep 23 - Worship Arts
Sep 30 - CORE (Church of the Resurrection Entry)

Visit churchrez.org/connect to sign up for a place to serve, find a group, or rsvp for CORE or Lunch with the Staff.

Join the conversation. Use #rezsermon on Twitter or comment on facebook.com/churchrez.

Learning from Old Testament People of Faith

Figures from the Old Testament loom large in our imaginations, and for good reason! God chose to use particular people—legendary people—to carry out pivotal works in his redemptive plan. What we might overlook is that throughout all of history, the people God has used and still uses are just that: People—human beings with very human abilities and tendencies. Be encouraged and challenged with us as we take an in-depth look at some of these heroic humans from our faith story. 

     July 15              Samuel            Keith Hartsell

     July 22              Elijah               Stephen Gauthier

     July 29              Deborah          Karen Miller

     August 5           Solomon          Kevin Miller

     August 12         Jonathan         Aaron Damiani

Listen again at churchrez.org/sermon. Join the conversation. Use #rezsermon on Twitter or comment on facebook.com/churchrez.

Learning from Old Testament People of Faith

Figures from the Old Testament loom large in our imaginations, and for good reason! God chose to use particular people—legendary people—to carry out pivotal works in his redemptive plan. What we might overlook is that throughout all of history, the people God has used and still uses are just that: People—human beings with very human abilities and tendencies. Be encouraged and challenged with us as we take an in-depth look at some of these heroic humans from our faith story. 

     July 15              Samuel            Keith Hartsell

     July 22              Elijah               Stephen Gauthier

     July 29              Deborah          Karen Miller

     August 5           Solomon          Kevin Miller

     August 12         Jonathan         Aaron Damiani

Listen again at churchrez.org/sermon. Join the conversation. Use #rezsermon on Twitter or comment on facebook.com/churchrez.

Learning from Old Testament People of Faith

Figures from the Old Testament loom large in our imaginations, and for good reason! God chose to use particular people—legendary people—to carry out pivotal works in his redemptive plan. What we might overlook is that throughout all of history, the people God has used and still uses are just that: People—human beings with very human abilities and tendencies. Be encouraged and challenged with us as we take an in-depth look at some of these heroic humans from our faith story. 

     July 15              Samuel            Keith Hartsell

     July 22              Elijah               Stephen Gauthier

     July 29              Deborah          Karen Miller

     August 5           Solomon          Kevin Miller

     August 12         Jonathan         Aaron Damiani

Listen again at churchrez.org/sermon. Join the conversation. Use #rezsermon on Twitter or comment on facebook.com/churchrez.

Learning from Old Testament People of Faith

Figures from the Old Testament loom large in our imaginations, and for good reason! God chose to use particular people—legendary people—to carry out pivotal works in his redemptive plan. What we might overlook is that throughout all of history, the people God has used and still uses are just that: People—human beings with very human abilities and tendencies. Be encouraged and challenged with us as we take an in-depth look at some of these heroic humans from our faith story. 

     July 15              Samuel            Keith Hartsell

     July 22              Elijah               Stephen Gauthier

     July 29              Deborah          Karen Miller

     August 5           Solomon          Kevin Miller

     August 12         Jonathan         Aaron Damiani

Listen again at churchrez.org/sermon. Join the conversation. Use #rezsermon on Twitter or comment on facebook.com/churchrez.

Learning from Old Testament People of Faith

Figures from the Old Testament loom large in our imaginations, and for good reason! God chose to use particular people—legendary people—to carry out pivotal works in his redemptive plan. What we might overlook is that throughout all of history, the people God has used and still uses are just that: People—human beings with very human abilities and tendencies. Be encouraged and challenged with us as we take an in-depth look at some of these heroic humans from our faith story. 

     July 15              Samuel            Keith Hartsell

     July 22              Elijah               Stephen Gauthier

     July 29              Deborah          Karen Miller

     August 5           Solomon          Kevin Miller

     August 12         Jonathan         Aaron Damiani

Listen again at churchrez.org/sermon. Join the conversation. Use #rezsermon on Twitter or comment on facebook.com/churchrez.

Click here for more about Battle Lines: Jesus Confronted.

Click here for more about Battle Lines: Jesus Confronted.

Click here for more about Battle Lines: Jesus Confronted.

Click here for more about Battle Lines: Jesus Confronted.

For the next three weeks we will celebrate three of the great feasts of the church year—Ascension, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday. Because Jesus has ascended into heaven and sent us his Holy Spirit, the power and presence of the Trinity is at work in the church today, bringing victory over sin and death now and forever.

Click here for more about these three great feasts.

For the next three weeks we will celebrate three of the great feasts of the church year—Ascension, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday. Because Jesus has ascended into heaven and sent us his Holy Spirit, the power and presence of the Trinity is at work in the church today, bringing victory over sin and death now and forever.

Click here for more about these three great feasts.

For the next three weeks we will celebrate three of the great feasts of the church year—Ascension, Pentecost, and Trinity Sunday. Because Jesus has ascended into heaven and sent us his Holy Spirit, the power and presence of the Trinity is at work in the church today, bringing victory over sin and death now and forever.

Click here for more about these three great feasts.

The Rt. Rev. Alexander Maury (Sandy) Greene

Bishop Sandy is a Missionary Bishop for the Anglican Mission in the Americas and is based in Denver, Colorado. Before becoming a bishop in the Anglican Mission, Sandy served five years as Rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Denver, Colorado. Before coming to Denver he was rector of St. Andrew's-by-the-Sea, Destin, Florida.

Sandy's passion in the ministry has been the raising up and mentoring of clergy and lay leaders. He is a graduate of Yale University and the General Theological Seminary. Moreover, he has experienced a lifetime of training in ministry and congregational leadership from a number of clergy and many gifted lay folk in parishes that he has served. Bishop Greene currently oversees churches in the Rocky Mountain Region, in Phoenix and the southwest, in Northern California, and in Chicago and the upper Midwest.

He and his wife Georgeanna or "Gigi," are celebrating over forty years of marriage. They have four sons, and five grandchildren.

This Easter, we invite you to walk with us through the mystery of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. Beginning Palm Sunday and continuing through Holy Week, we will journey together, experiencing moments of contemplative worship, rapt wonder, and radiant celebration. Then, join us on Sundays throughout the month of April for our Easter Festival to “come and see” what Jesus has done through his victory over death and what that means for us in our lives.

Click here for all of our Holy Week service times.

This Easter, we invite you to walk with us through the mystery of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. Beginning Palm Sunday and continuing through Holy Week, we will journey together, experiencing moments of contemplative worship, rapt wonder, and radiant celebration. Then, join us on Sundays throughout the month of April for our Easter Festival to “come and see” what Jesus has done through his victory over death and what that means for us in our lives.

Click here for all of our Holy Week service times.

This Easter, we invite you to walk with us through the mystery of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. Beginning Palm Sunday and continuing through Holy Week, we will journey together, experiencing moments of contemplative worship, rapt wonder, and radiant celebration. Then, join us on Sundays throughout the month of April for our Easter Festival to “come and see” what Jesus has done through his victory over death and what that means for us in our lives.

Click here for all of our Holy Week service times.

This Easter, we invite you to walk with us through the mystery of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. Beginning Palm Sunday and continuing through Holy Week, we will journey together, experiencing moments of contemplative worship, rapt wonder, and radiant celebration. Then, join us on Sundays throughout the month of April for our Easter Festival to “come and see” what Jesus has done through his victory over death and what that means for us in our lives.

Click here for all of our Holy Week service times.

This Lent, the clergy are calling Church of the Resurrection to focus on Christ, our hope for reconciliation (Ephesians 2:14). Pray and fast that reconciliation may happen in these ways:

+ people far from God may return to Him, and we may serve and love them

+ broken or strained relationships may be mended by forgiveness, courage, and overcoming love

+ our relationships with Anglicans in the Upper Midwest may grow and lead to greater mission (visitwww.midwestanglican.org)

Click here for all of our Lenten resources and opportunities for devotion.

This Lent, the clergy are calling Church of the Resurrection to focus on Christ, our hope for reconciliation (Ephesians 2:14). Pray and fast that reconciliation may happen in these ways:

+ people far from God may return to Him, and we may serve and love them

+ broken or strained relationships may be mended by forgiveness, courage, and overcoming love

+ our relationships with Anglicans in the Upper Midwest may grow and lead to greater mission (visitwww.midwestanglican.org)

Click here for all of our Lenten resources and opportunities for devotion.

This Lent, the clergy are calling Church of the Resurrection to focus on Christ, our hope for reconciliation (Ephesians 2:14). Pray and fast that reconciliation may happen in these ways:

+ people far from God may return to Him, and we may serve and love them

+ broken or strained relationships may be mended by forgiveness, courage, and overcoming love

+ our relationships with Anglicans in the Upper Midwest may grow and lead to greater mission (visitwww.midwestanglican.org)

Click here for all of our Lenten resources and opportunities for devotion.

The challenge for Christians today.

A recent Health and Human Services mandate affecting certain faith-based organizations has raised for many believers concerns about religious freedom. Resurrection clergy call upon Resurrection members to learn more. Visit http://www.churchrez.org/religiousfreedom to learn more. 

This Lent, the clergy are calling Church of the Resurrection to focus on Christ, our hope for reconciliation (Ephesians 2:14). Pray and fast that reconciliation may happen in these ways:

+ people far from God may return to Him, and we may serve and love them

+ broken or strained relationships may be mended by forgiveness, courage, and overcoming love

+ our relationships with Anglicans in the Upper Midwest may grow and lead to greater mission (visitwww.midwestanglican.org)

Click here for all of our Lenten resources and opportunities for devotion.

This Lent, the clergy are calling Church of the Resurrection to focus on Christ, our hope for reconciliation (Ephesians 2:14). Pray and fast that reconciliation may happen in these ways:

+ people far from God may return to Him, and we may serve and love them

+ broken or strained relationships may be mended by forgiveness, courage, and overcoming love

+ our relationships with Anglicans in the Upper Midwest may grow and lead to greater mission (visit www.midwestanglican.org)

Click here for all of our Lenten resources and opportunities for devotion.

This Lent, the clergy are calling Church of the Resurrection to focus on Christ, our hope for reconciliation (Ephesians 2:14). Pray and fast that reconciliation may happen in these ways:

+ people far from God may return to Him, and we may serve and love them

+ broken or strained relationships may be mended by forgiveness, courage, and overcoming love

+ our relationships with Anglicans in the Upper Midwest may grow and lead to greater mission (visit www.midwestanglican.org)

Click here for all of our Lenten resources and opportunities for devotion.

We are all in pursuit of something. The Magi traveled a great distance at great expense to search for a great king whose birth had been prophesied. Join us for this five week series as we explore something greater that is worth pursuing—the kingdom of God in Jesus.

"Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, ¹⁵ and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”  ¹⁶ Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. ¹⁷ And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”"

 Mark 1:14b-17 

We are all in pursuit of something. The Magi traveled a great distance at great expense to search for a great king whose birth had been prophesied. Join us for this five week series as we explore something greater that is worth pursuing—the kingdom of God in Jesus.

"Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, ¹⁵ and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”  ¹⁶ Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. ¹⁷ And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”"

 Mark 1:14b-17 

We are all in pursuit of something. The Magi traveled a great distance at great expense to search for a great king whose birth had been prophesied. Join us for this five week series as we explore something greater that is worth pursuing—the kingdom of God in Jesus.

"Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, ¹⁵ and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”  ¹⁶ Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. ¹⁷ And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”"

 Mark 1:14b-17 

We are all in pursuit of something. The Magi traveled a great distance at great expense to search for a great king whose birth had been prophesied. Join us for this five week series as we explore something greater that is worth pursuing—the kingdom of God in Jesus.

"Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, ¹⁵ and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”  ¹⁶ Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. ¹⁷ And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”"

 Mark 1:14b-17 

We are all in pursuit of something. The Magi traveled a great distance at great expense to search for a great king whose birth had been prophesied. Join us for this five week series as we explore something greater that is worth pursuing—the kingdom of God in Jesus.

"Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God, ¹⁵ and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe in the gospel.”  ¹⁶ Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. ¹⁷ And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.”"

 Mark 1:14b-17 

In early January, we'll be celebrating moments early in Jesus' ministry. The Feast of the Holy Name of our Lord celebrates his circumcision and his full humanity.

"On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived." Luke 2:21

Epiphany Sunday observes the revelation of Jesus to the Magi as the King of all nations. At his baptism, the voice of the Father from heaven reveals Jesus as the Son of God. All of these events point to Jesus as God and man, the great light who has dawned into the world, the bright and Morning Star! 

In early January, we'll be celebrating moments early in Jesus' ministry. The Feast of the Holy Name of our Lord celebrates his circumcision and his full humanity.

"On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived." Luke 2:21

Epiphany Sunday observes the revelation of Jesus to the Magi as the King of all nations. At his baptism, the voice of the Father from heaven reveals Jesus as the Son of God. All of these events point to Jesus as God and man, the great light who has dawned into the world, the bright and Morning Star! 

In early January, we'll be celebrating moments early in Jesus' ministry. The Feast of the Holy Name of our Lord celebrates his circumcision and his full humanity.

"On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived." Luke 2:21

Epiphany Sunday observes the revelation of Jesus to the Magi as the King of all nations. At his baptism, the voice of the Father from heaven reveals Jesus as the Son of God. All of these events point to Jesus as God and man, the great light who has dawned into the world, the bright and Morning Star! 

Sermon by Kevin and Karen Miller.

For more about our fall Festival, click here.

For more about our fall Festival, click here.

For more about our fall Festival, click here.

For more about our fall Festival, click here.

When you think of miracles in the Bible, does a specific example come to mind? Do you remember what Jesus was communicating through it? Do you think that kind of thing could happen now? Over the next five weeks, we’ll explore the meaning behind some of Jesus’ most memorable miracles as we study Matthew 14-16 and see the impact they have on the church and our lives today.

Download this booklet for reflections excerpted from the IVP Resonate series Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by Resurrection's own Matt Woodley.

When you think of miracles in the Bible, does a specific example come to mind? Do you remember what Jesus was communicating through it? Do you think that kind of thing could happen now? Over the next five weeks, we’ll explore the meaning behind some of Jesus’ most memorable miracles as we study Matthew 14-16 and see the impact they have on the church and our lives today.

Download this booklet for reflections excerpted from the IVP Resonate series Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by Resurrection's own Matt Woodley.

When you think of miracles in the Bible, does a specific example come to mind? Do you remember what Jesus was communicating through it? Do you think that kind of thing could happen now? Over the next five weeks, we’ll explore the meaning behind some of Jesus’ most memorable miracles as we study Matthew 14-16 and see the impact they have on the church and our lives today.

Download this booklet for reflections excerpted from the IVP Resonate series Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by Resurrection's own Matt Woodley.

When you think of miracles in the Bible, does a specific example come to mind? Do you remember what Jesus was communicating through it? Do you think that kind of thing could happen now? Over the next five weeks, we’ll explore the meaning behind some of Jesus’ most memorable miracles as we study Matthew 14-16 and see the impact they have on the church and our lives today.

Download this booklet for reflections excerpted from the IVP Resonate series Commentary on the Gospel of Matthew by Resurrection's own Matt Woodley.

Do you ever feel like you're half-dead? Like you're not fully living the life you wish you were? Do you remember a time when the world around you was alive with possibilities? This summer we'll be talking about the kind of vibrant, resilient, and thriving life that only grows out of Jesus' life. We'll be studying Romans 6-8 for the next 5 weeks, where St. Paul teaches us that Jesus' death put sin to death, and his resurrection life brings us to life.

"Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 6:11

During the season of Pentecost, which stretches from June until November, we celebratethe life of Jesus in his living body, the church. We've changed out all of our white, gold, and red for the color green as we celebrate this season of life and growth in the church.

June 26, Romans 6:1-14
July 3, Romans 7:14--8:4
July 10, Romans 8:5-17
July 17, Romans 8:18-30
July 24, Romans 8:31-39 

Download the Alive to God Bookmark with the Roman's Scripture readings.

Do you ever feel like you're half-dead? Like you're not fully living the life you wish you were? Do you remember a time when the world around you was alive with possibilities? This summer we'll be talking about the kind of vibrant, resilient, and thriving life that only grows out of Jesus' life. We'll be studying Romans 6-8 for the next 5 weeks, where St. Paul teaches us that Jesus' death put sin to death, and his resurrection life brings us to life.

"Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 6:11

During the season of Pentecost, which stretches from June until November, we celebratethe life of Jesus in his living body, the church. We've changed out all of our white, gold, and red for the color green as we celebrate this season of life and growth in the church.

June 26, Romans 6:1-14
July 3, Romans 7:14--8:4
July 10, Romans 8:5-17
July 17, Romans 8:18-30
July 24, Romans 8:31-39 

Download the Alive to God Bookmark with the Roman's Scripture readings.

Do you ever feel like you're half-dead? Like you're not fully living the life you wish you were? Do you remember a time when the world around you was alive with possibilities? This summer we'll be talking about the kind of vibrant, resilient, and thriving life that only grows out of Jesus' life. We'll be studying Romans 6-8 for the next 5 weeks, where St. Paul teaches us that Jesus' death put sin to death, and his resurrection life brings us to life.

"Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 6:11

During the season of Pentecost, which stretches from June until November, we celebratethe life of Jesus in his living body, the church. We've changed out all of our white, gold, and red for the color green as we celebrate this season of life and growth in the church.

June 26, Romans 6:1-14
July 3, Romans 7:14--8:4
July 10, Romans 8:5-17
July 17, Romans 8:18-30
July 24, Romans 8:31-39 

Download the Alive to God Bookmark with the Roman's Scripture readings.

Do you ever feel like you're half-dead? Like you're not fully living the life you wish you were? Do you remember a time when the world around you was alive with possibilities? This summer we'll be talking about the kind of vibrant, resilient, and thriving life that only grows out of Jesus' life. We'll be studying Romans 6-8 for the next 5 weeks, where St. Paul teaches us that Jesus' death put sin to death, and his resurrection life brings us to life.

"Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 6:11

During the season of Pentecost, which stretches from June until November, we celebratethe life of Jesus in his living body, the church. We've changed out all of our white, gold, and red for the color green as we celebrate this season of life and growth in the church.

June 26, Romans 6:1-14
July 3, Romans 7:14--8:4
July 10, Romans 8:5-17
July 17, Romans 8:18-30
July 24, Romans 8:31-39 

Download the Alive to God Bookmark with the Roman's Scripture readings.

Do you ever feel like you're half-dead? Like you're not fully living the life you wish you were? Do you remember a time when the world around you was alive with possibilities? This summer we'll be talking about the kind of vibrant, resilient, and thriving life that only grows out of Jesus' life. We'll be studying Romans 6-8 for the next 5 weeks, where St. Paul teaches us that Jesus' death put sin to death, and his resurrection life brings us to life.

"Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus." Romans 6:11

During the season of Pentecost, which stretches from June until November, we celebratethe life of Jesus in his living body, the church. We've changed out all of our white, gold, and red for the color green as we celebrate this season of life and growth in the church.

June 26, Romans 6:1-14
July 3, Romans 7:14--8:4
July 10, Romans 8:5-17
July 17, Romans 8:18-30
July 24, Romans 8:31-39 

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Visit RezBlog to download, read, and discuss a 10 day devotional booklet on "The Pursuit of Happiness."

Genesis 15:1-6
Psalm 33
Hebrews 11:1-3-16
Luke 12:32-40

Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:23
Psalm 49
Colossians 3:5-17
Luke 12:13-20

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Week 5 of 5

Isaiah 66:10-16
Psalm 66
Galatians 6:1-10, 14-18
Luke 10:1-12, 16-20

1 Kings 19:15-21; Psalm 16; Galatians 5:1-25; Luke 9:51-62

Zechariah 12:8-10;13:1
Psalm 63:1-8
Galatians 3:1-14, 23-29
Luke 9:18-24

2 Samuel 11:26-12:10,13-15
Galatians 2:11-21
Luke 7:36-50
Psalm 32 or 32:1-8

Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Fr. Kevin's article, "I Don't Feel Like a Very Good Christian."

Almighty God, on this day you opened the way of eternal life to every race and nation by the promised gift of your Holy Spirit: Shed abroad this gift throughout the world by the preaching of the Gospel, that it may reach to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians 1:15-23; Psalm 47; Luke 24:49-53

Grant, we pray, Almighty God, that as we believe your only-begotten Son our Lord Jesus Christ to have ascended into heaven, so we may also in heart and mind there ascend, and with him continually dwell; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

May 9, 2010

Acts 14:8-18; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:22-22:5; John 14:22-31

O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Acts 2:36-41; Psalm 145:1-9; Revelation 19:1,4-9; John 3:1-8

Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Jeremiah 32:36-41; Psalm 33:1-11; Acts 9:1-19a; John 21:1-19

O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Colossians 3:1-4; Acts 10:34-43; Luke 24:1-10; Psalm 118:14-17, 22-24 

O God, who for our redemption gave your only-begotten Son to the death of the cross, and by his glorious resurrection delivered us from the power of our enemy: Grant us so to die daily to sin, that we may evermore live with him in the joy of his resurrection; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 45:21-25; Philippians 2:5-11 ; Luke 23:1-49; Psalm 22:1-11 

Luke 19:29-40

When Jesus had come near Bethphage and Bethany, at the place called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of the disciples, saying, "Go into the village ahead of you, and as you enter it you will find tied there a colt that has never been ridden. Untie it and bring it here. If anyone asks you, 'Why are you untying it?' just say this, 'The Lord needs it.'" So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, "Why are you untying the colt?" They said, "The Lord needs it." Then they brought it to Jesus; and after throwing their cloaks on the colt, they set Jesus on it. As he rode along, people kept spreading their cloaks on the road. As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying,

"Blessed is the king

who comes in the name of the Lord!

Peace in heaven,

and glory in the highest heaven!"

Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, "Teacher, order your disciples to stop." He answered, "I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out."

Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126; Philippians 3:8-14; Luke 20:9-19

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of the world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 34, 2 Corinthians 5:17-21, Luke 15:11-32

Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: Evermore give us this bread, that he may live in us, and we in him; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 103; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9

Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Genesis 15:1-12,17-18; Psalm 27; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:22-35

O God, whose glory it is always to have mercy: Be gracious to all who have gone astray from your ways, and bring them again with penitent hearts and steadfast faith to embrace and hold fast the unchangeable truth of your Word, Jesus Christ your Son; who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Deuteronomy 26:1-11; Romans 10:5-13; Psalm 91: Luke 4:1-13

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations; and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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Exodus 34:29-35; 1 Corinthians 12:27-13:13; Luke 9:28-36; Psalm 99

O God, who before the passion of your only ­begotten Son revealed his glory upon the holy mountain: Grant to us that we, beholding by faith the light of his countenance, may be strengthened to bear our cross, and be changed into his likeness from glory to glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Judges 6:11-24; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11; Psalm 85

Set us free, O God, from the bondage of our sins, and give us the liberty of that abundant life which you have made known to us in your Son our Savior Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Jeremiah 1:4-10; 1 Corinthians 14:12-20; Luke 4:21-32; Psalm 71:1-17

Almighty and everlasting God, you govern all things both in heaven and on earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of your people, and in our time grant us your peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11

 Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96; 1 Corinthians 12:1-11; John 2:1-11

Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's glory, that he may be known, worshipped, and obeyed to the ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Jeremiah 31:7-14; Ephesians 1:3-6,15-19a; Luke 2:41-52 ; Psalm 84 or 84:1-8

O God, who wonderfully created, and yet more wonderfully restored, the dignity of human nature: Grant that we may share the divine life of him who humbled himself to share our humanity, your Son Jesus Christ; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.