A Conversation About Stewardship, Support, and Our Shared Future
Jacob Gerber, Pastor at Harvest Community Church (PCA), in Omaha, Nebraska wrote: “In college, I took a wonderful class on
Loved First: The Heart of Hands & Feet Collective
Hands and Feet Collective Ministry: John 3:16-17 For God so loved the world that God gave the one and only
A Home for Everyone. A Faith That Transforms.
I hope this can be read with the greatest possible understanding, given the circumstances we have faced as a church.
Happy Anniversary Resurrection MCC!
Happy Anniversary, Resurrection MCC! This past Sunday we celebrated 54 years of being a Houston community of faith that started
With Gratitude for Your Courage—Our Next Steps Together
Beloved, There are moments in the life of a congregation when the only faithful path forward is the truth —
A Message Of Gratitude Resurrection MCC
Dear beloved community of Resurrection MCC: Grace and peace to you in this sacred season. On Easter Day, we are
Death Didn’t Win. Love Did.
Last week, I wrote about Palm/Passion Sunday, which begins Holy Week. This week, we are on the cusp of what
From Hosanna to Resurrection: Entering Holy Week with Purpose
Holy Week is soon upon us. It begins this coming Sunday, also known as Palm or Passion Sunday. When the
Wholehearted, Not Perfect
Every year, I look forward to the Lenten season. I start thinking about what I can give up or what
When a Cookie Isn’t Really About the Cookie 🍪
I was rushed. My husband John and I had just returned from Kroger. As we unloaded the groceries, I searched
When Kindness Changes Everything
Peter 1:9 (NIV) – “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with
From the Heart to Action
This past Sunday, we celebrated the fourth and final official week of our Extravagant Generosity Campaign. We have had a
The Heart of Giving: A Spiritual Journey
As you’ve walked into the Gathering Place recently, you’ve noticed hearts decorating our walls. These aren’t just decorations—they’re reflections from
Where Do We Grow From Here?
Most of us decide whether to keep reading something within the first few sentences — so here’s the heart of
Keep Paddling
Have you read the daily reading for Tuesday in Practicing Extravagant Generosity? It’s entitled ‘Whitewater World.’ It gives an illustration
Join Us on a Transformative Journey of Faith, Giving, and Connection
The Journey into winter has arrived, and we find comfort in our homes. Many of us at Resurrection are feeling
Justice Does Not Arrive On Its Own. Faith Must Move It.
“It is Time” Saints, UFMCC Elder Velma Garcia delivered an amazing sermon, “R.E.S.P.E.C.T the Stranger”, to us on Sunday. I
Love Becomes Our Anchor, Our Witness, And Our Way
“Are you looking for something you can despise in me or love in me? Are you looking for something you
Collective Liberation: Dreaming Into Becoming
“There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never
Loving God, Ourselves, and One Another
Greetings, dear ones, from Costa Rica! I am so very blessed to be able to be connected with many of
The Night Love Entered the World
It’s here! Christmas Eve! Time to halt all of the preparations for the holiday and finish preparing our hearts for
The Magnificat and the Promise of Collective Liberation
When Mary sings the Magnificat in the Gospel of Luke, she is not offering a gentle lullaby or a private
Light, Renewal, and Community
As the year draws to a close, many of us find ourselves surrounded by holidays that, though different in practice
Digital Discipleship | Charting New Waters
I walked through the doors of Resurrection MCC for the first time in 2003. I had no idea then how
A Season of Hope
A Season of Hope “Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.” – Romans 12:12 We are
Learn How to Fund and Grow Our Church
Learn How to Fund and Grow Our Church Together Dear Resurrection Family, Do you want to work to fund and
Make Your Voice Count!
It’s that time of year – time to vote and make our voices heard at Resurrection MCC. To ensure that
Día De Los Muertos
Día De Los MuertosEach year from October 27th through November 2nd, many in Latin American cultures—especially in Mexico—observe Día de
Steadfast Love
Steadfast Love Gracious God, for your love for us, gentle as a shower, healing our pain, binding up our wounds,
Letting Go to Grow in Faith
Letting Go to Grow in Faith “For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but power, love and
This Is The Day That Our God Has Made
This is the day that our God has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it! In the words
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Making RoomFrom our reading of scripture, especially in the book of Acts, we see that there were controversies in the
Que Fluya La Justicia Como Las Aguas
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Faith, Hope, and Persistence
Faith, Hope, and PersistenceI don’t know about everyone else, but there are times when I despair. These feelings can be
Why I Serve
Why I Serve I was asked by the Nominating Committee to give a brief testimony on Sunday, August 3 during
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Supporting Our Schools
Supporting Our Schools: A Call to Community Connection As the first two weeks of August drew to a close, a
Small Hands: Big Blessings
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Between What Was and What Will Be
Between What Was and What Will Be In case you haven’t noticed, Resurrection MCC is in a liminal space. We
Transforming FAITH into ACTION
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