Did you know that nearly 400 volunteers are needed to create meaningful worship services at Resurrection Downtown each month? If you are interested in serving as a parking lot greeter, in tech arts, or in any of our important volunteer positions, please fill out the volunteer form found here! Contact Shannon.Endicott@cor.org with questions.
Serve Saturday May 19
Invite family and friends of all ages to join RezDowntown on the third Saturday of each month for community service #withKC! Show up at 1522 McGee at 9 am to be introduced to our construction team, refugee children’s reading program, and many other Serve partners around KC. Each month, we help with a variety of meaningful projects like painting, cleaning, and landscaping. Email Pastor Patrick.McLaughlin@cor.org with questions, or if you plan to bring a group!
Spring Donation Drive - Ends May 19
When you clean out your closets this spring, don’t toss out those work clothes, baby items, books or diapers! Between Serve Saturdays April 21 – May 19, drop your new or gently used donation items off at 1522 McGee before or after worship. Visit cor.org/downtown/serve for more details, or email Pastor Patrick.McLaughlin@cor.org with your questions!
Celebrating our Graduates!
During this exciting time of year, we want to acknowledge and appreciate our graduates who attend Resurrection Downtown. A gift will be available at the Connection Point for those graduating from High School or College, after services May 19 and 20.
Experience Ramadan with Don Bosco Center
Join us for a free Ramadan Dinner in partnership with Don Bosco Center and The Dialogue Institute, Sunday, May 20, 8 pm at 580 Campbell St, KCMO. Break Fast with traditional food from our Muslim neighbors. Enjoy a presentation on the Ramadan season and gain an understanding of The Dialogue Institute’s work to bridge our communities for peace. Please RSVP here by May 13, or contact Pastor Patrick.McLaughlin@cor.org with questions!
Matthew’s Ministry Family Day Out (Attendees & Volunteers Needed)
Individuals of all ages with special needs and their siblings are invited to a fun-filled day of crafts, activities and fellowship while parents and caregivers take an afternoon for themselves. Sunday, May 20, from 1- 4 pm at 1522 McGee. Please register so that we may plan accordingly for snacks and volunteers. This event is open to the community; you do not need to be a member of the church to participate. For questions, registration or to volunteer, contact Hannah.Murray@cor.org. By volunteering our time, we can allow more families to benefit from this terrific ministry!
Year End Fun Day at Wendell Phillips
Join us for this fun and rewarding Serve opportunity May 24 at Wendell Phillips Elementary School, helping celebrate the last day of school and encouraging students to stick it out to the very end! There will be activities you can help lead throughout the morning and/or afternoon. Consider setting a day aside to join us in this wonderful partnership #withWP. Register online here, or email Pastor Patrick.McLaughlin@cor.org with questions!
Caregivers Group Book Study
Are you a caregiver for a family member or friend? Join our Caregivers’ Group and find support in prayer and a network of others who can relate. The group will continue their book study on Missy Buchanan's "Living With Purpose in a Worn-Out Body" on Tuesday, June 5 at 6:30 pm in the 1522 McGee coffee shop! This group is open to anyone, Resurrection attendee or not. If you have any questions, please contact Kris Drummond at kdrummond6@gmail.com.
To the Heart, Via the Stomach!
If you have a heart for serving friends who are grieving, adjusting to life with a new baby, or recovering from surgery, consider joining the meals ministry! We cook meals and deliver them to homes for short-term needs. If you don’t like to cook, consider ordering take out and dropping it by instead. Please contact Lindsay Lentz at lklentz320@gmail.com if you are interested!
For more missions-specific information, check out our serve blog here, or view our Wendell Phillips Elementary partnership newsletter.
The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
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