The United Methodist Church of the RezDowntown eNews for Wednesday, 9 May 2018 - The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection Downtown in Kansas City, Missouri, United States with Campus Pastor, Scott Chrostek
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!
Serve in Worship at the New Building
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.
Final Women’s Breakfast Before Summer Break
Join us Saturday, May 12, 9 - 10:30 am at 1522 McGee for breakfast and a roundtable discussion, as we vision and plan for the future of this group. If you can, bring a breakfast item to share and invite a friend to join you! If you have any questions, contact Shannon.Endicott@cor.org.
Serve Saturday May 19
Join RezDowntown for a morning of service #withKC! Invite family and friends (young and old!) and join us in our community goal to serve 18 hours in 2018. Plug in with our partner school, construction ministry, refugee friends or with one of our many other Serve partners around KC. Email PastorPatrick@cor.org with questions or just show up May 19. No sign up required!
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 PastorPatrick@cor.org with your questions!
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 PastorPatrick@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 PastorPatrick@cor.org with questions!
Hurricane Disaster Response Trips
Are you interested in serving in an area devastated by Hurricanes Harvey or Irma? Resurrection will send groups to Puerto Rico June 16 – 23 and August 4 – 11. Safe Gatherings training is required for all overnight trips. To learn more about the requirements, trips, or to apply, email Pastor Patrick.McLaughlin@cor.org.
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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