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Former Rector Fr. William Remembers Coming to Rez in 1987
When Anne and I started in leadership at Church of the Resurrection in 1987, we had previously been ministering with Hispanic congregations in the city of Chicago. Resurrection was our first position as priest and deacon with an English-speaking congregation. This suburban church had been experiencing hard times, and only about twenty or so souls regularly attended worship on Sunday mornings...
When Anne and I started in leadership at Church of the Resurrection in 1987, we had previously been ministering with Hispanic congregations in the city of Chicago. Resurrection was our first position as priest and deacon with an English-speaking congregation. This suburban church had been experiencing hard times, and only about twenty or so souls regularly attended worship on Sunday ...Continue Reading
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Confirmation: What Is It, Anyway?
As a liturgical church, Resurrection is serious about the sacraments. We get really excited about baptisms (just ask the ten babies that were baptized at Easter Vigil!), partaking in the Eucharist, and celebrating marriage. But what about a sacrament like Confirmation, which may not be as familiar to many of us? Rezblog co-editor Tiffany Brenneman interviewed Community Care Coordinator Val McIntyre about her experience being confirmed this April, and then got the inside scoop about confirmation from our very own liturgical expert, Fr Stephen Gauthier.As a liturgical church, Resurrection is serious about the sacraments. We get really excited about baptisms (just ask the ten babies that were baptized at Easter Vigil!), partaking in the Eucharist, and celebrating marriage. But what about a sacrament like Confirmation, which may not be as familiar to many of us? Rezblog co-editor Tiffany Brenneman interviewed Community Care Coordinator Val ...Continue Reading
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Midwest Anglican Unity Event
In light of the Anglican Mission’s (AM) restructuring and the Anglican Church in North America’s (ACNA) movement toward a midwest diocese, the leadership of both the AM Midwest Network and the ACNA’s Wisconsin and Greenhouse Deaneries has called all interested parishes and parishioners to enter into a discernment process. As part of this process, each region is hosting a Unity Event in order to wait on the Lord and seek His heart for the Anglican work in the Upper Midwest.In light of the Anglican Mission’s (AM) restructuring and the Anglican Church in North America’s (ACNA) movement toward a midwest diocese, the leadership of both the AM Midwest Network and the ACNA’s Wisconsin and Greenhouse Deaneries has called all interested parishes and parishioners to enter into a discernment process. As part of this process, each region is hosting a Unity Event in ...Continue Reading
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Meet the Children’s Ministry Team
In a recent letter, Fr Stewart and Deacon Karen emphasized how important our children are at Church of the Resurrection. Our new Children’s Ministry Team reflects that commitment in their dedication to serving Resurrection’s youth on Sunday mornings and beyond. This video is a chance for you to get to know Brett, Amy and Sarah as they interview one another.In a recent letter, Fr Stewart and Deacon Karen emphasized how important our children are at Church of the Resurrection. Our new Children’s Ministry Team reflects that commitment in their dedication to serving Resurrection’s youth on Sunday mornings and beyond. This video is a chance for you to get to know Brett, Amy and Sarah as they interview one ...Continue Reading
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Lenten Discipline: A Generational Reflection from Madeleine Ruch
“Lenten Discipline: A Generational Reflection” is our Lenten series this year on the Rezblog. Each week, it will feature someone from a different generation as they reflect on how they engage the season of Lent. “Lenten Discipline: A Generational Reflection” is our Lenten series this year on the Rezblog. Each week, it will feature someone from a different generation as they reflect on how they engage the season of ...Continue Reading
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Clergy Corner February
“Clergy Corner” is a blog series featuring our beloved priests and deacons. It will focus on a different person each month and be full of tidbits of information you simply do not want to miss.
This month's clergy member is Deacon Gregory Whitaker.
“Clergy Corner” is a blog series featuring our beloved priests and deacons. It will focus on a different person each month and be full of tidbits of information you simply do not want to miss. This month's clergy member is Deacon Gregory Whitaker. Continue Reading
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An Artist's Journal
In the spring of 2011, a group of talented artists at Church of the Resurrection came together to create a forty foot high banner of Christ for our Easter Vigil celebration. The result of their collaboration is a modern-day icon called "The Resurrected Christ." This is the powerful story of the making of that banner.In the spring of 2011, a group of talented artists at Church of the Resurrection came together to create a forty foot high banner of Christ for our Easter Vigil celebration. The result of their collaboration is a modern-day icon called "The Resurrected Christ." This is the powerful story of the making of that ...Continue Reading
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Resurrection Goes to Prison
Last week 10 people from Church of the Resurrection followed the gospel call to “remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison” (Hebrews 13:3). We entered Lincoln Correctional Facility to share the light of Christ and the love of the church to 150 incarcerated women. Since most of us had never been in a prison, we were apprehensive about what—and whom—we might encounter there. Would they listen to our message? Would they join us in worship? Would they accept this Christmas gift we were offering? Would they, so hardened by life’s disappointments, care at all?
Last week 10 people from Church of the Resurrection followed the gospel call to “remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison” (Hebrews 13:3). We entered Lincoln Correctional Facility to share the light of Christ and the love of the church to 150 incarcerated women. Since most of us had never been in a prison, we were apprehensive about what—and ...Continue Reading
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Pastoral Answers to Your Questions on Giving
3 great questions I’ve gotten about giving to REACH
Over the past few weeks, I’ve had great conversations with many Resurrection people who wanted to talk about giving and how God is leading them. They asked good and hard questions, ones that led to deeper thinking and wrestling and conversation. Here are the three questions I’ve been asked most:
3 great questions I’ve gotten about giving to REACH Over the past few weeks, I’ve had great conversations with many Resurrection people who wanted to talk about giving and how God is leading them. They asked good and hard questions, ones that led to deeper thinking and wrestling and conversation. Here are the three questions I’ve been asked ...Continue Reading
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An Inside Look at the Lessons and Carols Children's Choir
Last year was the first annual Lessons and Carols service at Church of the Resurrection, and even though I was in the choir, I think that one of my favorite moments was at the dress rehearsal a few days prior to the event, when the children's choir joined us for the first time. After months of preparation, we in the "big choir" got to hear for the first time the voices of the children of the church as they partnered with us to prepare some of the traditional carols and anthems we would be singing in the service. Their presence brought a sense of vitality and energy to the music that can only be present when children are.
Last year was the first annual Lessons and Carols service at Church of the Resurrection, and even though I was in the choir, I think that one of my favorite moments was at the dress rehearsal a few days prior to the event, when the children's choir joined us for the first time. After months of preparation, we in the "big choir" got to hear for the first time the voices of the children of ...Continue Reading
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