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.

Sunday Worship

8 a.m. & 10:15 a.m

Covid Protocols

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 21^st 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.

We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

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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.

In-Person Worship 8 am & 10:15 am, Livestream 10:15

399 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill CA, 94523 • (925) 685-2289

Over the Rainbow — Resource List

Brendan Murphy on November 10, 2023

In our LGBTQ formation series, we covered lots of ground and important questions, and finished hungry to keep learning and moving forward! Our leaders shared this resource list with us to support further learning and discussion:

DioCal Task Force on Transgender and Non-binary Inclusion Resource List (includes books, articles, organizations, liturgical resources, and more!)

Resources used or cited during Over the Rainbow sessions:

Genderbread Person v.4

Quick guide to they/them pronouns

Alok on what it means to be nonbinary

Gender identities around the world

ACLU Legislative Tracker

15 Essential Plays, Books, and Movies for Understanding the History of Queer Liberation

People cited, who you may want to look up and learn more about: Alok, Combahee River Collective, Kimberle Crenshaw, bell hooks, Marsha P Johnson, Silvia Rivera, Bayard Rustin, Sojourner Truth

Organizations cited that can also support further growth and learning: GLAAD, PFLAG, ACLU, Rainbow Center, TransEpiscopal

Enjoy!!

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