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Happy 51 years of Love in Action! This Sunday, we celebrate RMCC’s 51st anniversary. As a body of Christ known as Resurrection, we have continued ministry without interruption for 51 years to demonstrate God’s inclusive love for all persons through Christ-like action. Uninterrupted—even when there were pandemics and hurricanes, or bomb threats and low bank balances, staff changes and building changes. Yes, all of those are plural.
Steadfastly, we keep our eyes on Jesus, celebrating that love wins over and over again, and every now and then, we get to see it unfold right before our eyes. But the truth is, we resiliently continue in faith regardless of seeing or not seeing, while trusting in the presence and promise of Christ.
We invite you this Sunday, having prayerfully prepared, to make a second-mile gift for the ministries of Resurrection. We are so grateful for what you have already given in prayers, time, talent, presence, compassion, and generosity. Our Easter-Anniversary offering asks each of us to stretch beyond our steadfast giving to make a gift we can be proud of and celebrate together the resources needed, given abundantly again!
Traditionally, at RMCC we make gifts in multiples of the year of our anniversary. So for our 51st, that can looklike $51, $102, $510, $1020, $5,100, and so on. You get the idea. It makes me giggle when I see one of you make a donation of $510.51, taking it into the pennies too! Pennies matter! You can share your generosity online https://resurrectionmcc.org/giving-opportunities/ and choose Easter Offering, or by texting the words GIVE LIST to 281-346-9444 entering your amount and choosing Easter, or by mailing or bringing in your check this Sunday with Easter designated in the memo line.
Together, we feed the hungry, clothe the needy, visit the ill and imprisoned, speak out against violence in all the forms it presents itself, celebrate Jesus in the midst of all things, trusting in the deep joy that flows beyond circumstances. Your generosity makes that possible. Your generosity helps us dream of even more.
Come Sunday! Have some cake! Share some stories!
Thank you!
Rev. Elder Troy Treash
PS: If you missed worshiping with us, our services continue to be online through Facebook and YouTube. Catch up on Palm Sunday, Easter, and last Sunday’s Love in Action: No Holding Back!
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Rev. Elder Troy Treash
Senior Pastor
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Soul Food Sunday
Social Gathering of People of African American Descent; The Next Generation and their Spouses/Partners. It's about connecting, reconnecting and transforming black lives. There will be good food, cards, dominos, and lots of fun and laughter.
Join us in the Gathering Place on April 30, 2023, 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm
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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La Casa De Todos Anniversary Celebration May 7th, 3-5 PM
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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The 45th annual Houston LGBT+ Pride Parade will take place downtown at Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby St, on Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Houston, TX. This is Houston's Premiere Event of the Pride Season.
If you are interested in applying for Chair or Co-Chair to represent Resurrection MCC to Houston for this year's parade, please contact Raymond Turner, BOD Community Outreach bod@resurrectionmcc.org and in the subject line mention Pride 2023 Chair Application. Deadline to apply has passed, but we are still needing parade Chairs! Please contact us asap with your interest.
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Love Wins Bible Study (Online):
Queer Bible 101 April 15 - May 6th. Facilitated by Rev. Elder Troy Treash, this online Zoom seven-week series will be offered from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Both "clobber" passages and "grace" passages related to God's Queer children will be explored in this scripture study. Have your coffee and Bible ready, and bring your story to lay a good foundation on Christ's love.
PLEASE REGISTER
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Jesus Through the Eyes of Women
April 19th - June 7th
7:00 - 8:30 pm
A six week class, via zoom, discussing the book "Jesus Through the Eyes of Women," by Rebecca McLaughlin. It will span (7 weeks) and will not only encompass the book in addition to seeking to observe Jesus through a different lens, seeking a better understanding of the women who not only supported his ministry as patron's, mothers, friends, family, and even outcasts of the time. Were they merely observers, or were they more, the first female disciples, still teaching us today?
Facilitator: Rev. Vicki Sheil-Hopper
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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