On Sunday, April 26th, 10 of Resurrection’s youth were confirmed in their faith in Jesus Christ before the congregation. The service was the culmination of a process that began two months ago when Fr. Stewart spoke at the first class and challenged the students to respond to the call of Jesus to become disciples. “Follow me” is the call from Christ, and this photo ...Continue Reading
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Easter Sunday is the pinnacle of Holy Week and of the church year. The celebration that erupted just a few hours previously on Saturday night when Christ rose victorious from the grave now continues in glory on Sunday! Easter Sunday is the feast of the resurrection of Jesus, and it is from this feast that Church of the Resurrection was named 55 years ago. Our small groups at Resurrection use ...Continue Reading
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The Vigil of Easter is a service of waiting for the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and eventually a celebration of His victory over death. The service at Resurrection was held in four different sections. First was the Service of Light, in which we celebrated the lighting of the Paschal candle. This candle symbolizes the Risen Christ dispelling the darkness of sin and evil, and ...Continue Reading
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On Good Friday the church observes the sacrificial death of our Lord Jesus Christ. As we reflect on his crucifixion, we are also reminded of our own mortality, brokenness, and need for Jesus in our lives. Church of the Resurrection gathered on April 10 to remember and experience this tragic and beautiful night. The sanctuary was visually stark because the altar and stage had been stripped ...Continue Reading
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Maundy Thursday is a service commemorating the Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the Sacrament of the Eucharist and washed his disciples’ feet. On April 9, we at Resurrection both celebrated the gift of Holy Communion and tried to take seriously Christ’s command in John 13:14 to wash one another’s feet. Before partaking in the breaking of bread, the congregation was ...Continue Reading
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Who Will Ascend God’s Holy Mountain?We all met at 10am on Palm Sunday, April 5, to ascend Glenbard West’s mountain driveway! A shofar call signaled the beginning of the procession that was met by palm branches, blankets, and coats on the chilly – but thankfully not rainy – morning. Palm Sunday celebrates the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem for the Jewish Passover ...Continue Reading
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