In this season of epiphany, we will be “improvising” the Gloria as a congregation. This is a brand new way of being for us, a new exploration into music making as a congregation. We are doing very exciting work! Throughout the season, I will offer some thoughts about what we are doing and why. I…
As ever, the only constant is change! Thankfully, our local Covid numbers have already decreased, and the CDC has moved our county back down to the medium risk level. As such, we are no longer asking that people wear masks indoors at church, though of course everyone is always welcome to do so if that…
Over the past month, members of the parish have been sharing about why they call Resurrection home, and why they have made the choice to help make this community possible through their financial support. This week, we’ll celebrate our Ingathering Sunday, when all are encouraged to make our pledge of what we plan to give…
A very full load! Carefully unloading it into the pickup, attempting not to smash toes or fingers…Carefully unloading it into the pickup, attempting not to smash toes or fingers… First, gratitude for what has been, the lovely font we’ve had for many years, which has served for the baptisms of so many beloveds. Sadly, it…
The CDC has recently updated the status of Contra Costa County to “low” with respect to Covid rates and risk. With this improvement, and following the CDC’s guidance, we will no longer be requiring people to wear masks indoors at church. Of course, everyone who wishes to is still absolutely welcome to mask, and we…
Friends, we are about to do a new thing together, and I am overjoyed. I experience the assurance that God is making all things new as an anchor point here at Resurrection — it’s carved into our altar, and I think for many of us, it’s marked on our hearts. And trusting in this new…
In case you missed the excellent workshop from August 3, the recording is now available! Our speakers shared their stories of how colonization, including discrimination, has and continues to impact them and their communities. Beyond these losses of lives, land and culture, find out how you can participate in healing and transforming these legacies. Click…
Right about this time four years ago, I was on sabbatical from All Souls Parish in Berkeley. I had heard that Rev. Bruce had retired from Church of the Resurrection, and on the encouragement of some friends and colleagues, my family and I decided to visit one Sunday to see if we could imagine ourselves…
Christmas in July is coming! We will be again celebrating Christmas in July with a Christmas Tree in the sanctuary, as a way to celebrate the incarnation all year and support children in our community. The tree “ornaments” will have needs listed on them that help the folks at Hope Solutions. We use this as…