The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown
Back to School Supply DriveWendell Phillips students will return to the classroom on August 13. Pick up empty bags in the lobby after worship this weekend, fill them with items from the list attached, and return them to RezDowntown by August 5. (Or donate requested individual items!) Contact Pastor Patrick.McLaughlin@cor.orgwith questions.
Serve Saturday July 21
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.orgwith questions, or if you plan to bring a group!
20/30s Trivia Night
Join 20/30s at District Pour House (7122 Wornall Rd, KCMO) on Monday, July 23 for trivia. Trivia begins at 7 pm sharp. For questions, contact Emily Krause at emilynkrause@gmail.com or Shannon Sinn at ssinn@kc.rr.com.
Small Group Open Enrollment
Small groups are made up of individuals who meet regularly for connection and spiritual growth. Register for one of our small groups at cor.org/downtown/getconnected, and join us for our Small Group Kick-Off event Monday, August 20 at 6:30 pm! Reach out to Pastor Matt.Bisel@cor.org with questions.
Get Connected at Resurrection Downtown!
Whether you’re new to Resurrection Downtown or been attending a while, join us for Getting Started on Sunday, July 29 (this date has changed!), right after the 10:45 am service, to hear from Pastor Scott about RezDowntown’s story and learn about ways you can get involved. Or, if you’re ready to make Resurrection Downtown your church home, you can join us for Coffee with the Pastors on Sunday, August 26 at 1:30 pm. Check out cor.org/downtown/getconnected for more details!
Cultural Context Training August 18
Join RezDowntown and community leaders Aug. 18, 12:30 - 3 pm in this session focused on how best to navigate cultural differences as Christians in Kansas City. This training is required for those who wish to volunteer regularly at one of our partner schools. It is recommended for anyone who wants to take a step further in their discipleship journey. Those who participated in the past are welcome to attend again to share their wisdom and insight. Lunch will be provided at noon. Register here! Contact PastorPatrick@cor.org or (816)979-1334 with any questions.
Voice Lessons: Finding Your Voice
Join us on Friday, August 24, 6 – 9 pm at 1601 Grand for our RezDT Women’s Retreat! We will enjoy dinner together, a time of fellowship and will hear from speaker Sherry Danner as we spend an evening finding our voice. Women have a lot to say and need a place to say it safely. Sherry will focus on individual faith development and loving others better by valuing ourselves as we learn to find our voice and use it. The fee for the evening is $20 and partial scholarships are available. Don’t wait to reserve your spot for what will be an amazing evening! Register here. For questions, or info on partial scholarship, please contact Shannon.Endicott@cor.org.
Faith-based Al-Anon Group at Healing House
Resurrection Downtown ministry partner Healing House will host an Al-Anon faith-based support group starting Saturday, August 4, from 10 - 11 am, and every Saturday thereafter. This group is open to anyone whose life has been affected by another person's drinking/drug use – they do not need to be connected to Healing House or RezDowntown. The goal of this support group is to create a fellowship in which attendees can anonymously share experiences, strength and hope, and with God, come to a place of peace. Please reach out to Rosemary.Arroyo@cor.org with questions!
Missions & Mountains with Leawood 20/30s
Do you enjoy camping? Hiking? Serving the community? Hanging out with friends? If you answered “yes,” then join the 20/30 Young Adults group from Leawood as they travel to the Denver, CO area this Labor Day Weekend. The group will camp at Bear Creek Lake Park, serve in the greater Denver community, hike, and more. Registration for this trip (found here!) closes August 9. Total cost is $195. Once you’re registered, join them for an informational meeting in Leawood on Sunday afternoon, August 12, 2 – 4 pm . Reach out to Shannon.Greene@cor.org with questions!
For more missions-specificinformation, check out our serve blog here!
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