Episcopal Church
of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, Missouri  64015
 
(816) 228-4220

Important Links                                                    Saturday, March 11, 2017

Second Sunday in Lent

 

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Daylight Savings TIme
DON'T FORGET TO SET YOUR CLOCKS AHEAD TONIGHT
Don't miss Church tomorrow!

Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour tonight when you go to bed to reflect the start of Daylight Savings Time and more evening sunlight for months to come!
 
LENTEN-EASTER FORUM Embracing an Adult Faith
Begins tomorrow between services

Make space on your calendar for a special 5-week Lenten-Easter forum entitled "Embracing an Adult Faith" by contemporary theologian Marcus Borg.  This will be a video led program that lasts about 30 min followed by a short discussion.
 
The series will begin March 12 and run through the Sundays in March and then again April 9 and 23.  This will be an engaging forum that will speak to people concerning beliefs in God, Jesus, Salvation, Christian practice, and the Christian community.
ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY DINNER
Saturday, March 18 at 6 pmHappy St. Patrick_s Day


Everyone love's St. Patrick's Day dinner at Resurrection!  Put on your Irish green and join us on Saturday, March 18 at 6 pm in the undercroft for corned beef, cabbage, Irish potatoes, carrots, rolls, salad and dessert. Hot dogs and chips will be available for those who (for some odd reason) are not Irish.

 

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 - 12 (free under 5).  Please invite your friends and relatives.  A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.  Proceeds will go to Church projects. 
Fr. David Lynch _ LENTEN MESSAGE FROM FR. LYNCH
Blessings for a Holy Lent

In my preparation for Lent, I mentioned that traditions would have us give something up for Lent so that we could spend the time otherwise used for ourselves to talk to God. Perhaps instead of "giving up" we could get involved in something that builds our relationship with Father-Son-and Holy Spirit through a spiritual practice of meditation, prayer or getting active in caring for others.
 
FRIDAYS DURING LENT Stations of the Cross
Praying of the Rosary at 11:30 am
Stations of the Cross at 12:15 pm and 7 pm
 
Join us every Friday during Lent beginning at 11:30 am with the Praying of the Rosary followed by Stations of the Cross at 12:15 pm.   Stations of the Cross will also be held at 7 pm each Friday. 
BLUE SPRINGS ECUMENICAL LENTEN SERVICES 
This Wednesday at 6 pm
Community Lenten Services
Resurrection is joining with other Blue Springs churches in the sharing of food, fellowship and worship during Lent.  Each Wednesday in Lent, one church will host a meal beginning at 6 pm, followed by a Lenten community service at 6:40 pm  This year's theme is "What does it mean to be a Blue Springs Faith Community?"  The weekly offering from each service will be donated to the Community Services League.

Remaining schedule:
March 15:  Chapel Hill Presbyterian; message by  Rev. Tabatha Johnson
March 22:  Church of the Resurrection; message by  Rev Brad Bray
March 29:  Good Shepherd Christian; message by R ev Andrew Florio
April 5:  First Christian Church of Blue Springs; m essage by Rev. David Lynch

Small Great Things
FINDING FAITH THROUGH FICTION BOOK CLUB
7 pm Monday, April 3

The Finding Faith Through Fiction Book Club will next meet on Monday, April 3 at 7 pm in the Undercroft to discuss the book "Small Great Things" by Jodi Picoult.  

This book is #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER with richly layered characters and a gripping moral dilemma that will lead readers to question everything they know about privilege, power and race.
Soles 4 Souls SOLES-4-SOULS RETURNS
Shoes now being accepted

During Lent (through April 13), we will collect used footwear in any condition! 

Please place your donated shoes in a designated box that will be placed in the Narthex.   Members of the Outreach Committee will pack, count, and deliver them to All Saints Lutheran Church which will deliver them to the collection site for Soles for Souls. This organization will repair and pass on the footwear to those who have none.

Please invite your friends and family members to participate!  Click here for more information.