Join Pastor of Community Justice Rev. Cheryl Jefferson Bell as we examine themes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'Letter from a Birmingham Jail.' Pastor Cheryl will reflect on the past year, the relevance of Dr. King's words for us today and help us envision the work ahead.

Everyone is welcome.

Wanting to talk about real issues, have honest conversations, and find community in these difficult times? Alpha Online is a series of conversations that explore life, spirituality and faith in a fun, non-judgmental and open environment. It’s perfect for skeptics, the curious, anyone with major doubts or hurts.

We would love to have you join us for Alpha Online, a fun evening of online community, in the comfort of your own home.

Winter 2021 Class Details

Mondays, Jan 11 - March 22, 7-8pm. We are meeting online via Zoom.

Mark your calendars and join Pastor Matt Bisel, Thursday nights Jan. 7, 14 & 21 on Facebook live in a series of conversations that focus on questions of doubt and faith. Pastor Matt will be joined by experts in science and theology who will share their insight and experience of faith.

• January 7: Doubt
• January 14: Science, Reason and the Rationality of God
• January 21: God, Suffering and the Unanswered Prayer

Declutter & Simplify is heading your way. The class will take place January 5 - 26on Zoom. This 4-session study will give you the tools, encouragement, and accountability needed to declutter your home and simplify your life. Join Brogan Farren and Scott Weaver in considering what a life of simplicity looks like and why God calls us to simple lives.

Class meets from 6:30 – 8:30 pm on Zoom. Space is limited!

Start the New Year right by learning how to tell your money where to go! Whether you have a lot or a little, are a spender or a saver, you will find Andy Stanley’s insights challenging, refreshing, and extraordinarily practical. This 4-week, on-line study is led by Stephanie and Jeromy Hubers.

Thursdays |Jan 7 - Feb 18 | 9:30-11 am | Zoom
Led by Michelle Funk, Women's Ministry Director

Wonder -- find the holy within and the holy all around during the sacred season of winter. Field notes, blessings calendar, "wonderlists" and recipe box tastings will help us to experience the winter world with joy and curiosity.

Based on the book, Stillness of Winter by Barbara Mahany (nationally known journalist). Purchase of the book is suggested; it is available at our church through The Well Bookstore curbside pickup.

Upon contacting the author to ask if she will join us on one of our Thursday mornings, she responded with this: "What a joyful note to receive, and what an even more joyful invitation to accept! Tell the women I cannot wait!"

Week 1 HANDOUT | VIDEO | SLIDES
Week 2 HANDOUT | VIDEO | SLIDES

Reading Plan:

• January 14 – pp 92-113 (January Field Notes - Epiphany)
• January 21 – pp 114-127 (Inviting the Sacred - I, Too, Have a Dream)
• January 28 – pp 129-156 (Blessed Be January - Recipes)
• February 4 – pp 162-178 (February Field Notes - Survival Astonishingly)
• February 11 – pp 179-193 (Oranges and Chocolate Brigade - Insert Joy Here)
• February 18 – pp 195-221 (Blessed Be February - Recipes)

Congratulations! You're gifted! Come and learn how God has uniquely gifted you and where your dreams and passions might lead you to serve. You’ll study the Bible, use personal assessments, have a chance to make new friends and receive personalized ideas for putting your gifts into action.

Please purchase the book, "Serving from the Heart" by Yvonne Gentile and Carol Cartmill, at The Well Bookstore and bring it with you each week of class.

Disciple Bible Study is enriching, informational, transformational, faith deepening and offers time to develop deep lasting friendships as you study, reflect and pray together as a group.

Winter classes are now full. Please check back in the fall when we launch new groups.

Books are available to purchase from The Well Bookstore online or at Cokesbury online. All Disciple 1, 2, & 3 classes will be using the new Fast Track materials. Disciple 4 will use the traditional book but use an abbreviated 24 week schedule.

START HERE: DISCIPLE 1 BIBLE STUDY

Disciple 1 provides a foundational overview of the Bible. Beginning with Genesis and continuing through Revelation, group members will read approximately 80% of the Bible in this Fast Track 24 week study. Disciple 1 is great for those at any place in their faith journey.

THEN CHOOSE FROM ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STUDIES:

DISCIPLE 2 BIBLE STUDY

Fast Track Disciple 2 is a shortened version of the original Disciple 2 study. Classes meet for a total of 24 weeks as they study Genesis–Exodus and Luke–Acts for 12 sessions each. Daily preparation is to read 3–5 chapters of the Bible each day. (Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

DISCIPLE 3 BIBLE STUDY

Fast Track Disciple 3 examines the major and minor Old Testament prophets and the 13 Letters traditionally attributed to Paul. Several themes weave their way through the study-the call to remember; the call to repentance; the need for renewed vision and the place of community. (24 week study, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

DISCIPLE 4 BIBLE STUDY

Disciple 4 concentrates on the Old Testament writings not in the Torah or the Prophets, such as Psalms and Proverbs, and the Gospel. (24 week schedule using the traditional study book, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

JESUS IN THE GOSPELS

Jesus in the Gospels digs deeply into the mission and message of Jesus through a detailed and comparative study of the Gospels. Study the name, the place and the people-a commanding, morally compelling figure as portrayed in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. (30 week study, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

CHRISTIAN BELIEVER

Christian Believer is a study of the classical doctrines of the Christian faith which includes God's providence, atonement, judgment and eternal life. This class blends together the reading of Scripture with reading classic Christian writings. (30 week study, Disciple 1 suggested pre-requisite)

Disciple Leaders

Access notes of several experienced Disciple Leaders on our Small Group Leader Resource Page.

Join grandparents from all over the nation to learn how to become a better grandparent. Classes are free and open to any grandparent interested in learning about this year's topics. You may register for one class or for all four. We look forward to becoming better grandparents together.

January 12 — Your Grandchildren and Suicide: Awareness for all Ages
Join Emily Demo, Blue Valley Southwest High School’s School Psychologist, as she helps us understand the mental health and suicide concerns facing our nation and what we can do to help our grandkids grow up in an environment supportive of mental health and wellness.

February 9 — Healthy Boundaries for Grandparents: When You Disagree About Parenting
What happens when you disagree with how your grown kids are parenting their children? When should you speak up and when is it better to remain silent? It's not easy to know the right thing to do, but understanding healthy boundaries can help. Let's discuss some common challenges that grandparents face and how to navigate them with love.

Sherry Danner is a former Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist who previously served on the church staff as Director of Counseling Ministries. Now a Boundaries Coach, she specializes in helping compassionate givers set healthy boundaries in their most important relationships. She is the author of Nurturing the Light Inside: Overcoming Addiction and Codependency on the Path to Self-Love.

March 9 — Simple Ways to Connect with your Grandchild and Increase Positive Behaviors
Julie Getting is a Licensed Specialist Social Worker who has been in practice with children for over 25 years, utilizing her certifications in Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and trained in Emotion-Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She offers a unique set of skills that will help us learn how to increase connection and positive behaviors in our grandkids of any age.

April 13 — Grandparenting with Love and Logic
Join Leah Rundle, from The Parents Place, as we learn how to develop enjoyable, fulfilling relationships with both adult children and grandchildren-while helping grandchildren grow up into responsible, caring young people. We will learn sensible, easy-to-use techniques based upon the unique Love and Logic philosophy of working with children. With the Love and Logic techniques, a grandparent's relationships with both adults and grandchildren will grow and blossom.

May 11 — Raising Civic-Minded Grandkids

Jan Kessinger served in the Kansas State Legislature from 2017-2021 and has been a member of The Church of the Resurrection for more than 25 years. As a legislator, he served on Governor's Council of Travel & Tourism, State Use Committee, Kansas Racing & Gaming Commission and Johnson County Education Research Triangle. At Resurrection, he served on the Church Council and has been active in missions ministries. Jan brings a unique understanding of faith influencing civic involvement. As a grandpa, he will offer us ideas on how to raise our grandchildren in a way that teaches them the importance and responsibility of civic engagement and commitment.

Times

• 6:30–8:00 pm

You will choose which dates you will be attending on the registration page.

Special Series

Monday nights (alternating) 7 - 8:30 pm
Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22, Mar 8 & 22

Sermon on the Mount from Jewish and Christian Perspectives (Based on Sermon on the Mount, A Beginner's Guide to the Kingdom of Heaven by Amy-Jill Levine.) Book purchase is helpful but not required.

• Already on the SNM email list? You will receive reminders and the link to all sessions.
• Not on the SNM email list? Contact Carol Burton at Jewish Community Relations Bureau/American Jewish Committee at carolb@jewish.kc.org to be added to the list.

Coffee & Conversation

Thursday mornings (monthly) 11 am
Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18

Join us on Zoom for a conversation-starter designed to help us get to know one another as women of strong yet differing faiths. Visit us on facebook for the latest updates at Strangers No More Facebook page or email rsvpjcrbajc@jewishkc.org to receive the meeting link.

For the story behind this group, read this KC Star Article

This is a joint project of the Jewish Community Relations Bureau|American Jewish Committee and United Methodist Women of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection.

The women of Maverick and Hope Circle invite you to attend their monthly meetings to experience connection, develop friendships, and learn about important topics in our world today. All are welcome at any time, groups meet online, please register to receive the Zoom link.

• Maverick Circle meets the second Monday morning of each month
  • February 8: School to Prison Pipeline with Jeff Shafer of City Year
• Hope Circle meets the second Tuesday morning of each month
  • February 9: Racial Justice with Pastor Cheryl Jefferson Bell

See more at https://www.cor.org/umw.

Join other men for thought-provoking talks, discussions and fellowship. The topic in Men's Fellowship is currently Studies and Interviews on Discipleship. Men's Fellowship meets on Tuesday mornings from 7:00-8:00 am. This class will be online using the Zoom platform. To sign up, please register below.

Each month offers a book title to read, with a Zoom discussion held the first Tuesday morning of the following month. Most books can be found at a local library or in the church bookstore at a discount, click The Well Bookstore or call 913-544-0240. Please register to receive the Zoom link.

February 2 at 10 am on Zoom

• Right Here Right Now by Amy Oden

March 2 at 10 am on Zoom

• Be the Bridge by Latasha Morrison

April 6 at 10 am on Zoom

• Gum Moon by Jeffrey L. Staley

Read a book each month, for a Zoom discussion about it on the second Thursday evening. Most books can be found at a local library or in the church bookstore, click The Well Bookstore or call 913-544-0240 and ask for a Book Club discount. Please register to receive the Zoom link.

January 14 at 7 pm

• Gum Moon by Jeffrey L. Staley

February 11 at 7 pm

• The Bird Boys by Lisa Sandlin

Resurrection Leawood's Adult Sunday school classes are meeting online and in person!

Childcare for on-site classes is currently not available.

For assistance with Sunday morning group connections, please contact shari.wilkins@cor.org or 913-544-0717.

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Adult Sunday Morning Groups

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, all classes are currently meeting online. Please reach out to the leader listed to receive information on how you can join a class. We look forward to seeing you online!

Breakfast and Bible Study
20-30’s|Singles and Couples | 9 am | Sunday

This class is for those seeking fellowship, a deeper understanding of the Bible and how God’s will and word relates to their lives.

Contact Katherine Marx for additional information.

The Next Phase
40-50’s|Singles and Couples | 10:30 am | Sunday

This group of empty/emptying nesters enjoys a range of studies from books of the Bible to Christian topics.

Contact Beth Hull for additional information.

Faith and Fellowship
55-70's | Singles & Couples | 9 am | Sunday

These welcoming near retirement and post-retirement class members enjoy curriculum that helps the group spiritually as well as bring them closer as a body of believers.

Contact Sue Hardage for additional information and Zoom invitation.

Faith Builders
30's-40's | Singles & Couples | 9:30 am | Sunday

This class meets on the first and third Sundays of each month to grow in their faith and support one another.

Contact Audra Morris for additional information and Zoom Meeting invitation.

Builders
40's-70's | Singles & Couples | 9 am | Sunday

The Builders create an authentic environment where our members learn to know God with our heads, love God with our hearts and serve God with our hands while experiencing Christian fellowship and accountability

Contact David Starrett for additional information and Zoom meeting invitation.

Christianity and Culture

40+ | Singles & Couples | 9 am | Sunday

A variety of thought-provoking topics are discussed which relate to how individuals apply Christian principles while addressing or responding to contemporary issues.

Contact Dan Gates for additional information and Zoom meeting invitation.

S.E.E
60's+ | Singles & Couples |9 am | Sunday

The Spiritual Enrichment and Encouragement class studies books of the Bible as well as topical studies and enjoys great discussions!

Contact Jayne Langham for additional information and Zoom meeting invitation.

New Foundations
30's & 40’s | Singles & Couples |10:30 am | Sunday

This class of mostly parents study books on specific parts of the Bible, marriage, kids, finances and tackle tough questions faced in their careers.

Contact Andy Wiltz at for more information and Zoom meeting invitation.

Bible 101
30's-70's | Singles & Couples | 7 pm | Sunday evenings

Bible 101 is for everyone of all ages and backgrounds. The one thing all share is a desire to learn more about God’s word through an organized Bible study class. The Holy Bible is the only reference required.

Contact Gene Ronsick for more information and Zoom meeting invitation.