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Something in my heart brought me back to the Brazos River Bottom as I was preparing the sermon Joy in the City. I kept remembering the fast polka-paced hymns played and being amazed by both how fast folks could dance and how welcomed these hymns were at a country-and-western bar for LGBT people. I remembered I’ll Fly Away and I Saw the Light but for the life of me I could not remember the third hymn of the celebratory BRB set. I had the inkling it fit with the joy in the city the Samaritans felt when Philip brought them into the early Jesus movement.
Well, following service and in email and text with links this week, you helped me out with Looking for a City! I followed the links and watched the video performance and was transported back to that joyful time. Thank you! If you missed out, you can experience last Sunday’s service HERE and remember the journey Jesus took the disciples on and how Philip continued by opening the door to the Samaritans. Join us this coming Sunday for part two of Philip’s mission Grabbing Your Chance.
I am thankful we have more diversity at Resurrection than many churches do, and I know we can do even better. I am thankful that we create spaces of safety and welcome outside of our Sunday morning service as well, and that we join the community in doing likewise. This coming Sunday, La Casa de Todos will also be joining us at 11am to celebrate Cinco de Mayo together. La Casa also celebrates their sixth anniversary and they invite all of us to a special bilingual service at 1pm. Also, this Sunday, Rev. Denise and some members of our Gospel Ensemble will support the annual worship event during Black Pride at 11am at St. Peters United.
So many opportunities to find even more joy!
Rev. Troy
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Rev. Elder Troy Treash
Senior Pastor
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Resurrection MCC is participating in a multi-church special service to commemorate black queer Christians in a Sunday Pride service on May 7th at 11 am. Join us at St. Peter United Church at 9022 Long Point Road in Houston. The service will bring us music and worship that celebrates our African American Christian heritage. Join us and find fellowship that keeps inclusivity top of mind and creates special bonds for those looking for a worship experience created especially for Pride. | |
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Love Wins Bible Conversation: The Gospel of Paul This 12-week study through the book of Romans covers some of the great themes of the Christian story and the implications of new life in Jesus for Christians and their congregations. Romans has had a wide influence on the shape of Christian thinking down through the centuries. Join us, bring your questions, enjoy a snack, and share.
Rev. Elder Troy Treash will be facilitating.
PLEASE REGISTER
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Strengthen Your Connections
This event is designed to help members of the LGBTQ+ community (and allies) strengthen their relationships by fostering stronger communication strategies and silencing their own negative thoughts. Coaches Julie Schurr and Christina Morelli will facilitate this dynamic 2 hour online workshop and provide useful tools to help combat many issues that often block effective and healthy connections with others, all while helping each individual as well. The workshop takes place online, and is offered on 3 dates: April 22, May 20, and June 17. Each workshop is limited to 30 participants so that we can best address individual needs during our time together. This workshop is intended to be a safe, non-judgmental space for LGBTQ+ people and their allies. Transphobia, homophobia, racism, or ableism in any form will not be tolerated, and all participants are asked to respect the privacy of others outside of the meeting.
Coach Julie Schurr (she/they): julieschurr.info@gmail.com, whatsapp +34 693 929 390 OR Coach Christina Morelli (she/her): christinamorellicoaching@gmail.com,
412-867-9917
Fee: $50 USD for individuals, $80 USD for couples
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Servicio Especial de Dia de Las Madres
Tendremos un servicio Dominical especial celebrando a las Madres en el Santuario y continuaremos la celebración en el Lugar de Encuentro de 2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We will have a Special Sunday service celebrating Mothers in the Sanctuary and will continue the celebration in the Gathering Place from 2:30 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
PLEASE REGISTER
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La Casa De Todos Anniversary Celebration May 7th, 3-5 PM
Celebración anual durante nuestro Servicio Especial en Español a la 1:00 en el santuario Después del servicio, tendremos comida y bebida en el Lugar de Reunión de 3 a 5 p.m.
Yearly celebration during our Special Spanish Service at 1:00 at the Sanctuary. Following the service, we will have food and drinks at the Gathering Place from 3-5pm.
PLEASE REGISTER
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Don't Stop Dancing!
“You don’t stop dancing, because you grow old, you grow old, because you stop dancing!” RMCC, get ready for your very own LINE DANCE class starting Thursday April 6th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm in the activities building. The instructor is the line dancing King himself, Marco Greer. Get ready to twist, turn, sailor, slide to the left and slide to the right to the latest catchy tunes. Classes are held weekly through June 29th.
PLEASE REGISTER
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COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS:
TRANSforming - The Bible and the Lives of Transgender Christians
The goal of this book study is to have us as individuals better understand gender terminology, and to hopefully come away with a better understanding of transgender brothers and sisters allowing us to create a more loving, kind and considerate welcome and sense of inclusion for each person; to stand in the gap with them as our legislature continues to hack away at their individual and collective rights.
Join Rev. Vicki and Cathleen Sheil-Hopper for this virtual class June 14 - July 26th, 2023.
PLEASE REGISTER
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OWLS First Saturday Game Day
Saturday, May 6th - 12:00 pm Noon
PLEASE REGISTER
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Imani Vida Drum Circle
Imani means Faith in Swahili, and Vida means Life in Spanish. We are a group of diverse individuals of the Greater Houston Area who love to come together in community and make music together. We make music through all sorts of percussion instruments...hand drums, shakers, rain sticks and even the sound of foot-stomping music. Drummers of all skill levels are welcome. No prior drumming experience is required to participate in our circle. Dancers are welcome too! We only ask that you bring your desire to be apart of our community drum circle. Meets 1st Saturday of the Month at Resurrection MCC at 1:30 pm.
For more information, please visit https://www.meetup.com/drummingcircle/
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Devotional & Prayer Facebook Group
Every Sunday and Wednesday
New Facebook Devotional Discussion Group: "Called Out"
The experience of growing up "different," having one's identity and relationships questioned or downright rejected, shapes the faith of LGBTQ Christians in ways those outside the community cannot fully understand. LGBTQ Christians need spiritual resources that speak to the unique joys and challenges of their journey.
E. Carrington Heath offers one hundred devotions on such topics as trauma, and more to nurture the faith of our LGBTQ siblings and help friends, family, and allies grow in understanding and faith.
Each Sunday and Wednesday, a new devotion from the book will be posted and discussed online. Join the group for notifications of devotion posts.
Join Our Facebook Devotional Community & Discussion Group
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Invitation to Join Bell Choir
You are invited to learn and practice playing the chime instruments. It's an opportunity of delightful celebration in musical expression. Rehearsal times vary. It's helpful if you can read music but not necessary; just as long as you can count & tap your foot simultaneously.
Come with an open heart and a willing spirit! Email Teri@resurrectionmcc.org for more information.
PLEASE REGISTER
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Toastmasters is every Monday, from 6:30 - 8 pm in the Gathering Place. Impress your clients, your boss, or even a potential employer during your next job interview. Speak with confidence in one-on-one situations and in presentations for groups of 20 to over 200. Surprise yourself by becoming a member of Toastmasters and see how your personal goals will come true. With Toastmasters you will learn by doing as you improve your public speaking skills in a super supportive environment. Join us for our very own Toastmaster Club right here at Resurrection MCC. Contact Horacio Rodriguez at 954-662-4926 or FindYourVoiceToastmaster@gmail.com for details. Toastmasters.org | |
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Weekday Devotional and Prayer is held every weekday at Noon on Zoom. During these virtual gatherings, we participate in a daily devotional, scripture readings, prayer, and a time to check-in with our church family.
Click HERE to launch Zoom at Noon on weekdays.
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You'll never know what you're missing until you do it! We have a place for you in our volunteer ministries. What are you good at? What makes you happy? Do you have a skill or talent that will benefit others? Visit our Connect page on the website and learn more about our volunteer opportunities and how to join us!
VISIT THE CONNECT PAGE HERE
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Joining a choir is like getting a caged bird to sing! You know you love to sing, but worry if you are good enough to sing in a church choir. God thinks so, and so do we! Our choirs and musical groups are more than singing songs. We build deep friendships and a network of others that love doing what you love doing. Join us!
Sanctuary Choir - Traditional church music, more secular and familiar.
Gospel Ensemble - Woven with Gospel music and traditional African themes
Resurrection Choir - Combines modern and traditional music, and sacred genres, combining membership from both Sanctuary Choir and Gospel Ensemble
Practice:
Tuesday evenings 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm for Sanctuary Choir and Gospel Ensemble, and 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm for Resurrection Choir.
Choirs alternate weekend service performances.
For Dance, Theater, and other performance-based ministries, reach out directly to Cassandra White via email.
Contact Cassandra White, Worship Arts Coordinator HERE for more information.
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Cold Drinks, a Snack, Books, and More!
The bookstore is open before and after each Sunday church service. Our books are carefully curated to fuel your spirit.
Come on in and say hello. We are happy to have you.
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Amazing things happen when we pray for one another in times of grief and celebrate together in times of joy. Send Requests online here: COMPLETE ONLINE FORM or by texting the word RMCCPRAY to 97000. We hope this electronic method will make it quick and easy to communicate the struggles and triumphs you are experiencing in a way that can provide our Pastoral Care Ministers with the information they need to support and encourage you along your journey. The form allows you to provide your name, contact information, the information about your prayer request or celebration, as well as an easy way to request a contact from a Pastoral Care Minister (only if you indicate you'd like a contact). Based on your preferences we can communicate by text, phone, video chat, or even in-person visits when necessary. We want to hear from you! | |
If you haven't downloaded the church app, it's important that you do! Each time you attend a service in person or virtually, please CHECK IN so we know you were here. Using the church app is easy! You can find detailed instructions here. We hope you will download it and stay connected! | |
Pride Charities, our partner agency which operates the food pantry at Resurrection MCC, relies on donations and financial support for the food needed to help the 175 families we assist each month. Please consider picking up a few extra extra bags of rice, beans, cereal, Vienna sausages, canned chicken, canned spam/lunch loaf, canned corn, canned green beans, canned peas, or any of the items found on this list. We are now accepting clothes at this time. To keep you, our volunteers, and our community safe, please place your donations in your trunk or back seat, pull up outside the pantry, stay in your vehicle, and our volunteers will remove the items from your vehicle. Volunteers will also be working inside the Clothes Closet this Saturday from 9 - Noon If you'd like to help sort, hang, and organize clothes, please be sure to wear a face mask. If you do not have a mask, one will be provided to you. | |
Text Giving is a great way to give electronically. The first time you'd like to give in this way, just text the word GIVE to 281-346-9444. You'll receive a text back asking for the amount of your donation. After you've entered that, you'll receive a link to provide your name, email address, as well as your debit/credit card or bank account information. That's it! And the next time you'd like to give, all you need to do is text a dollar amount to that same phone number, hit send, and you're done! If you'd like to contribute to a special fund, send a text with the words GIVE LIST to 281-346-9444 and you'll receive a reply asking how much you'd like to give, and then another text asking to which of our special funds you'd like your donation applied (i.e. General Gifts & Tithes, Foundation First Activities Building Fund, Texas Winter Storm Relief, Pride Charities Food Pantry, La Casa de Todos). | |
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Narcotics Anonymous is every Tuesday at 7:00 pm on our campus as well as on Zoom. This Twelve Step recovery program offers hope and freedom from active addiction in a safe space for the LGBTQ community. This support group meets regularly in order to help one another learn a new way of life through sharing experiences, strength, and hope. All are welcome to come and learn more. For more information, please contact Patrick at 281-908-9729.
Narcóticos Anónimos (en español) es todos los miércoles a partir de las 8:00 pm en la Capilla Resurrection MCC. Asegúrese de usar una máscara cuando esté en el campus de la iglesia. Es un grupo de recuperación de 12 pasos que ofrece esperanza y libertad de la adicción activa en un lugar seguro para las personas LGBT. Estos grupos se unen para ayudarse mutuamente a aprender una nueva forma de vida, compartiendo su experiencia de fortaleza y esperanza.
re:MIND Depression & Bipolar Support Groups in-person meetings are now on Fridays at 12:00 pm in the Chapel. Online meetings are available at www.supportgroupscentral.com/reMIND. Click ‘Not Yet a Member’ and set up a free user account. Find a meeting and click ‘Register’ to sign up. Please note: If all spots are filled, click ‘Join the Waitlist’. You will receive an email reminder the day before and 15 minutes before your scheduled meeting. Please confirm or cancel. Meeting dates will be updated monthly. If you need assistance signing up please call (888) 799-0907 ext. 2 or email info@remindsupport.org. Spaces are limited so sign up today! Spanish Support Groups are available here.
Overeater’s Anonymous meets Saturdays at 9:30 am in the Chapel and will still offer the zoom meeting on Saturdays at 9:30 am on Zoom. Meeting ID: 402 391 084, Password: 176233. Phone in option (use same Meeting ID as above): +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston).
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