Welcome to the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection! The most important thing we want you to know is that this is a community which welcomes and values all who seek an experience of God’s love, whoever or wherever you are on your life or spiritual journey. Whatever your age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social or economic circumstance, or religious background, you are welcome in our worshipping community and at the Lord’s Table.
Our community is made up of people of all ages, religious backgrounds, political positions, family configurations, ethnicities and church experience. We share a love of and connection to God and each other, a sense of meaning and belonging, a yearning to grow in our faith, and a desire to serve Christ by reaching out to others in the community. We also have a lot of fun together.
Worship is at the heart of our life together, and Episcopal worship is rich in symbolism and tradition. At the same time, it is a contemporary expression of our belief and faith in a Living God who is present and accessible in material and ordinary things.
The Episcopal Church has a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; women and men serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church, and some of the first transgender priests in the Episcopal Church serve here in in the Diocese of California. Laypeople and clergy cooperate as leaders at all levels of our church. Leadership is a gift from God, and can be expressed by all people in our church, regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation. We are delighted to offer the sacrament of marriage (and all other sacraments) to all couples, no matter their genders. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.
As part of the Episcopal Church, Church of the Resurrection is a church that is both rich with ancient tradition and relevant to life in the 21st century. We Episcopalians believe in a loving, liberating, and life-giving God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
We believe in following the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world.
At Church of the Resurrection, all our ministry and work in the wider community depends on the generosity of our members and visitors! If you'd like to make a one-time donation, you can use PayPal, send a check to the church, or drop your gift in the offering plate on Sunday. If you're considering a regular donation, which we call an annual pledge, you can learn more here. Thank you for all you help to make possible!
Stewardship is the practice of caring for and working with all that we have. How we choose to spend our money is one sign of what is important to us, and it can be an intentional expression of gratitude for all that God has given us. A pledge is a promise most members of our church make each year for how we intend to give money to Church of the Resurrection in the next year. Annual pledges support everything we do here.
For nearly 20 years, members of Church of the Resurrection have both given gifts and made planned gifts to the Legacy Fund, with the goal of supporting the church's mission and outreach efforts. Joining this group is a way to make a lasting impact on the community, and create new opportunities for years to come.
If you are looking for a place or new ways to practice Lent this year, please join us! There are many ways to participate, and all are welcome for any part of it, whether you’ve never been here or have been coming for a long time. Here are some ways for us to keep Lent together this year:
Shrove Tuesday pancake supper: Tuesday 2/21 at 5:30pm – 7:30pm. Come and enjoy hot pancakes, bacon, and all the fixings to help you get ready for Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. A special fundraiser for the Youth Immersion Trip to Navajo Nation.
Ash Wednesday: Wednesday 2/22. We will be having a noon service and 7pm service: both including Eucharist (communion) and the imposition of ashes.
Adult Formation during Lent: Sundays at 9am in the Parish Hall, February 26 — March 26. Sundays from February 26 – March 26th, we will be gathering at 9am to hear from six church members who traveled to the Holy Land in September 2022. They will be sharing about their experiences and leading us in exploring how we all can have a pilgrimage of sorts to experience God in a new way.
Lenten Evening Program: Tuesdays from 5:30pm – 7pm, February 28 — March 28. “Traveling a new way” We will be sharing a simple dinner and telling stories about experiencing Lent as a pilgrimage without leaving your hometown.
Lenten Yoga: Every Wednesday evening from 5:30 – 6:30pm, beginning February 22. CC Kelly will be leading a group in yoga exercises in the Parish Hall. No experience necessary, mats provided, and everyone is welcome.
Lenten Food Drive: This year we are non-perishable collecting food, new layette items (infant and toddlers) and monetary donations to contribute to the Food pantry and Layette programs at our neighboring church (across Gregory Ln) Hillcrest Congregational church. Please find a list of needed items on the website.