But the end is reconciliation; the end is redemption; the end is the creation of the beloved community. It is this type of spirit and this type of love that can transform opposers into friends…. It is this love which will bring about miracles in the hearts of men. — Dr. Martin Luther King

In the summer of 2020, we explored what it meant to live into the “Beloved Community” that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned – a society based on justice, equal opportunity, and love of one’s fellow human beings. This June we continue the conversations we started with a deeper dive into issues of race, scripture and what it means to be in relationship with one another.

Join members of our Community Justice team in conversation for this 4-week class about gaining empathy and embracing our Christian responsibilities within the Beloved Community.

Week 1: A Conversation with Resurrection Staff
Week 2: Justice & Righteousness with former Missouri Supreme Court Justice Chip Robertson
Week 3: The Church as Beloved Community with Great Plains UMC District Superintendent Dee Williamston
Week 4: TBA

Did you miss a session? Or want to catch up on the classes from last summer? Check out our Beloved Community recordings page.

The Holy Spirit is the least understood and most often ignored “Person” of the Christian Trinity, yet understanding and experiencing the person and power of the Holy Spirit is essential to Christian living.

Join Pastor Jeff Kirby for this three week course on Wednesday evenings beginning June 16, 6:30-8:30 pm. This class will be meeting online and in person on our Leawood campus.

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.

This class will meet both online and in person at Resurrection Leawood.

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.

REGISTER - opens May 8!

Moms of all ages children, from all over, are invited to connect with others in a virtual format to experience:

• Learning how to be better equipped as a parent through speakers and discussion.
• Growing through a supportive network of moms who “get” it — from newborns to teens.
• Serving not only your family, but also others through outreach opportunities.

Building Better Moms (BBM) strives to build a community of moms who learn, grow and serve together. BBM members meet together in a larger group setting, but are connected with a small group of moms with whom they share connection at each BBM meeting throughout the year. The BBM calendar follows the school calendar year, beginning in September and concluding in May. BBM meets twice a month to enjoy fellowship, speakers and small breakout discussion. All groups also participate in service projects.

All meetings will be held on Zoom in a large group format with breakout group connection.
Co-Leaders are Michelle Funk, mom of 3 boys ages college/beyond and Ashley Ozment, mom of 3 children ages 8, 6 and 2 years old.
The cost is $45 for BBM curriculum, guest speaker presentations, private Facebook group, logo shirt, and member gift.

Wednesdays: 9:30-11 am
Dates: 9/8, 9/22, 10/6, 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/20, 5/4

Visit https://buildingbettermoms.org for details about in-person groups.

Coffee & Conversation on Zoom

Upcoming dates:

• June 24 - 11 am

Break during July and August; resume in September

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.

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.

July - no book club meeting

• focus on Rummage Sale!
• visit www.cor.org/rummage for details

August 3 at 10 am on Zoom

• Women Rise Up by Katey Zeh
• author joining in via Zoom

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.

July - no book club meeting

• focus on Rummage Sale!
• visit www.cor.org/rummage for details

August 12 at 7 pm on Zoom

• Women Rise Up by Katey Zeh
• author joining in via Zoom