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Welcome to the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection!

We are delighted that you are interested in learning about our church, and hope we can welcome you here soon. Our worship is rooted in ancient Christian practices, and we strive to connect our faith with modern, everyday life. We work hard to nurture an inclusive church where people of any and every background can experience God’s love. We bring our doubts and wrestle with hard questions, we reach for healing, we laugh a lot, and we love to feast together.

Who We Are

Our congregation is made up of people of all ages, different religious backgrounds, many shapes of families, different ethnicities, and a wide range of past experiences with Christianity. We are bound together by our love for God and each other, gratitude to share in community life, excitement to grow and learn, and a commitment to serve Christ by serving our neighbors and advocating for justice and peace. We also have a lot of fun!

We try to take the Gospel’s message of unconditional love seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. We’re a pretty laid-back bunch — don’t worry if your kiddo squirms during the quiet parts of the service, or about what you wear, or if you don’t understand the flow of worship just yet. We’re grateful that we can come here exactly as we are.

We believe that with each new person who arrives here, our community is changed for the better. We trust that you bring gifts and wisdom, and can’t wait to connect and see what wonderful things we can dream up together.

Who We Are

Inclusion

The Episcopal Church has a legacy of inclusion: people of all genders serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church, and we’re proud that the Diocese of California has helped to blaze these trails. Laypeople and clergy collaborate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and we celebrate it in all people in our church, across gender identities and sexual orientations. We are delighted to offer the sacrament of marriage (and all other sacraments) to all couples, of all genders.

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

Inclusion

Upcoming Events

  • Gathering Household Items for CCIC

    August 16

    Through partnerships with local social service agencies, Contra Costa Interfaith Coalition (CCIC) pr…

  • Peace and Justice Ministry

    August 18 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

    The Peace and Justice Ministry group met last Thursday to continue building a foundation for support…

More Upcoming Events

Being Social

Black Liberation Walking Tour — join us!

This Saturday a group of us are heading to Oakland for the Black Liberation Walking Tour, and there’s still a few more spaces for folks who would like to join! As part of our Beyond Sacred Ground program, we are participating in this project of the West Oakland Cultural Network. The tour will take place…

Donations Needed

Donations needed! This week when you’re out running errands, please consider picking up one of these items, which we’re gathering for CCIC (Contra Costa Interfaith Coalition). Through partnerships with local social service agencies, CCIC provides essential household items (such as the bedding we provided during our Lenten drive) and food assistance to individuals and families…

Celebrating Juneteenth

This Juneteenth we celebrate the joy of freedom and honor the strength and perseverance of Black communities across generations. May we follow Christ’s call to seek justice, love our neighbors and build a more beloved community for all.

Check Out Our Sermons!

A Different Economy

So often it seems the world breeds division, pitting us against each other and encouraging us to ask what we owe each other, or how little we can get away with offering. What if there were another way? Listen to Rev. Liz’s sermon here.

Following the Saints

The saints, both ancient and modern, set an obviously high bar for us. What would it mean to follow there example? And even more, what would it look like to emulate the saints who are also sometimes giant flops, like Peter? Listen to Rev. Liz’s sermon here.

Breadcrumbs

Today we hear what is a pretty familiar story to many of us — the feeding of the five thousand, with little more than some breadcrumbs. But rather than try to explain *how* it happened, it’s worth taking a deeper look at what difference it makes. What are breadcrumbs good for, anyway? Listen to Rev….

Working for Good

“Everything happens for a reason!” “It’s all part of God’s plan.” These ideas can be a source of joy or comfort… at least until life goes sideways. Then what? Listen to Rev. Liz’s sermon here.

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