Resurrection MCC is ushering in a season of change.

May we allow this time to help us reflect on how far we have come as a church, as well as how far we have yet to go to serve our community well. May this time of transition be one where we embrace with curiosity, a need for more self-care, and intentional positive growth. This was the message shared during the sermon on Sunday. If you missed it, watch it HERE.

September is Hispanic Heritage Month. We invite you to celebrate the history, achievements, and culture of Americans whose ancestry extends as far as Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

This month is also National Self-Improvement Month, a time for people to rethink their goals for experiencing holistic and positive changes physically, mentally, and spiritually.

We invite everyone to come and say hello after worship service on Sept 10^th, in the Gathering Place to welcome Pastor Candace. She will be coming to Houston for the very first time. Let’s show her some good old-fashioned Southern hospitality!

Blessings,

Rev. Denise Junious

Associate Pastor

Resurrection MCC

RevDenise@ResurrectionMCC.org

Important COVID-19 Awareness Message

We are encouraging voluntary masking during service and are providing self-serve individual communion elements as a precaution for the recent uptick in COVID cases.

FOAMtastic party, Sunday September 10th, 10:45 am - 12:45 pm

Children and Playful Adults. RMCC play yard is filled with foam for children to play and have a dance party. Treats from Kona Ice are provided. Where: Rev Vickey Gibbs Chidren's Center Play yard and Church Entrance by the RMCC sign. Music provided by the foam company

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Pastoral Search Update and Application Process

Raymond Turner, Board Member and Co-Chair of the Pastoral Search Committee shares with us his announcement of the application dates of August 7- November 1, 2023 for Senior Pastor Applicants.

Please feel free to share this information with qualified, interested individuals.

Shareable YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/ZVjn7Ckati0

Pastoral Search Committee Page:

https://resurrectionmcc.org/resurrection-mcc-pastoral-search/

Application Materials:

https://resurrectionmcc.org/pastoral-search-application-materials/

Saturday, October 7th, Annual Pet Blessing, 10:30 - 11:30 am

We celebrate all of creation, including our furry, feathered, and scaled friends, those with tails, and those without! In honor of St. Francis of Assisi, join us to bless your pet(s). Rev. Denise will lead in the blessing of the pets. For those that cannot attend IN-person, please send a picture and the name of your pet(s) to scootknowsgeorge@yahoo.com by Friday, 5:00 pm September 29th. We will meet between the Bookstore and the Activities Building.

St. Francis left a luxurious life and devoted himself to Christianity after reportedly hearing the voice of God, who commanded him to rebuild the Christian church and live in poverty. He is the patron saint of animals and the environment because he loved all creatures and is said to have even preached to birds.

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Crazy Joy: Finding Wild Happiness In A World That's Upside Down,

Sept 27-Oct 25th, Online

Crazy Joy by Mary Katherine Backstrom "Happiness is considered a destination, but the finish line is constantly moving-we are promised that a happy life is tied to these milestones. But what if society has it wrong? What if happiness isn't the goal at all? With her trademark candor and hilarious storytelling, MK paints a picture of a different life-one bursting with a force that is far more sustainable and vibrant: joy." Join Rev. Vicki Sheil-Hopper for this next Wednesday night virtual study.

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Join us for a Homebuying 101: Living the Dream Workshop on Sunday, September 24th from 12:30-3:30 in the RMCC Gathering Space. Renowned real-estate investor and diversity life coach, Moji Solar-Wilson and her team will provide the nuts and bolts of homebuying for first-time home buyers. Participants will assess their readiness to buy a home, learn how to choose the right buyer's agent and mortgage broker, enhance their credit score, identify personal price-point, develop tips to shop for a home, learn how to negotiate best price, prepare for closing, and learn how to avoid investment foreclosure.

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Voting 101

Saturday, September 30th

10 am - 12 pm

Gathering Place

To provide information relating to the November 7, 2023 Mayoral Election featuring a presentation by Harris County Election Administration representatives.

Practice the Pause, a book discussion and spiritual practice class

August 9 – September 13, 2023

This class will be a combination of book discussion and spiritual practices, based on the book PRACTICE THE PAUSE by Carolyn Oakes. The book discusses Jesus’s practice of withdrawing into periods of deep, solitary prayer, interspersed with times of intense interaction with his disciples and followers. The author also explores the findings of brain science that shed light on how our own practices of prayer and meditation can help us find a deeper sense of connection and meaning in our lives and increase our ability to live more wisely, generously and effectively. In class we will experience spiritual practices such as lectio divina and Centering Prayer, drawn from the Christian contemplative tradition.

This class will be virtual, August 9,16,23,30, September 6,13 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm. Facilitators will be Cathleen and Rev. Vicki Sheil-Hopper.

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Don't Stop Dancing, July 13 - September 14th, 7:15 - 8:30 pm

“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 July 13 from 7:15 pm – 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 September 14th.

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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/

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

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.

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Join us after service for in-person Brunch Buddies, Sunday, September 10th, 12:30 pm at Flying Fish, 1815 N Durham Dr, Houston, TX 77008

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Join us for virtual Brunch Buddies on Sunday at 12:30 pm at the same restaurant venue as in-person.

Join the Zoom here at 12:30 pm

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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).