Crossroads Ministry
Helping people 50 years and older to navigate the second half of their lives with significance and joy.
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Crossroads Sabbath Study
Leawood Class
Register HereJoin Mark Jorgensen for a study of the book Sabbath by Wayne Muller. This 6-week study, held on Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 – 2:30, begins January 23. Books are available at Resurrection's Well Bookstore for $15.
For questions about Crossroads Sabbath Study call Shari Wilkins at (913) 544-0717, or email using the form below.
The Aging Mastery Program | January 2019
Leawood Class
Register Here!A Community Program offered by Saint Luke’s Hospital and Resurrection’s Crossroads Ministry.
The Aging Mastery Program (AMP), developed by the National Council on Aging, is a comprehensive and fun approach to living that celebrates the gift of longevity. The 10-session program combines goal-setting, daily practices and peer support to help participants make meaningful changes in their lives. Central to the AMP philosophy is the belief that modest lifestyle changes can produce big results and that people can be empowered to cultivate health and longevity.
The 200-page Core Curriculum costs $60 and is due at registration (couples may share a binder). Scholarships are available through angie.mccarty@cor.org. We hope you will be part of this new and exciting program licensed by Mid-America Regional Council. Take steps now to support a healthy 2nd half of life.
For questions about The Aging Mastery Program | January 2019 call Shari Wilkins at (913) 544-0717, or email using the form below.
"Your Next Season" Book Study
Leawood Class
Register Here!“Everyone will have a Next Season in life. The difference between those of us who survive it versus thrive in it will be the purposeful thinking, honesty about ourselves, and decisive actions we bring to the process. This book gives us all a roadmap, a “how-to” guide with insights from others who have designed their paths with intention. It is a can’t-miss read for anyone who wants to live the next chapter of life fully and with impact.” --Brenda Wensil, Chief Customer Experience Officer, U.S. Department of Education, Office of Federal Student Aid.
Join leader Debbie Dellinger and others for a review of Your Next Season by Leslie Braksick and William Innes. This easy to read, practical book is packed full of tips to help anyone navigate the transition from fast-paced careers to a rich, fulfilling life in retirement. This four-week book study begins February 5th at 6:30pm in room B257. Your Next Season books available in class.
For questions about "Your Next Season" Book Study call Shari Wilkins at (913) 544-0717, or email using the form below.
At The Crossroads Book Study
Leawood Class
Register Here!This 4-week Bible-based study offers comprehensive, practical help for those who are approaching, entering or already in retirement. Through a process of study and reflection, discover your purpose, passion, and mission for the next chapter in your life. If you have high expectations of adding more fulfillment and joy in your life journey, we welcome you to join us at our next "At the Crossroads" class.
Materials/Cost: At The Crossroads by Clayton Smith and Dave Wilson. Available at The Well Bookstore for $5.99 (group study discount). Please read first chapter before class.
For questions about At The Crossroads Book Study call Shari Wilkins at (913) 544-0717, or email using the form below.
Adult Sunday School Groups
Leawood Program
Resurrection Leawood's Adult Sunday school classes meet weekly, representing all ages and life stages. Groups meet during the 9:15 am or 11 am worship services. All groups are open to visitors. Please explore the list below for more details.
Childcare is available in Building A/B, 10 minutes prior to and 10 minutes following worship services.
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
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8:00am
- 40's-50's | Singles & Couples | Group: Next Phase
9:15 am
- 40's-50's | Couples | Group: The Living Room
- 20's-30's | Singles & Couples | Group: Faith Builders
- 60's+ | Singles & Couples | Group: S.E.E. Class (Spiritual Enrichment & Encouragement)
- 40's+ | Singles & Couples | Group: Salt and Light
- 40's-70's | Singles & Couples | Group: Builders
- 40+ | Singles & Couples | Group: Christianity & Culture
- 50's-70's | Singles & Couples | Group: Faith and Fellowship
- 60's+ | Singles & Couples | Group: ABC (Adult Bible Class)/Morning Star Class
11:00 am
- 50's-70's | Singles | Group: New Horizons
- 30's+ | Couples | Group: New Foundations
- 30's-70's | Singles & Couples | Group: Bible 101
For questions about Adult Sunday School Groups call Shari Wilkins at (913) 544-0717, or email using the form below.
Additional Opportunities to Get Involved
Follow the links below to learn about some of the ministries that you can get involved in and begin serving in the local community or around the world:
Serve Opportunities
We serve as a community in a variety of ways. Get involved with us in any of the ways below.
Furnishings Ministry Volunteer Opportunities
Flourish furnishes hope to those in need by collecting, preparing and distributing donated furnishings and home essentials, transforming the lives of program participants, donors and servants into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ. We seek to offer a 'hand up' by meeting the household furnishings needs in Kansas City's urban and suburban communities through donated resources.
Resurrection's Furnishings Ministry seeks to ensure that no child or adult has to live in a home without adequate furniture, and to lead the effort in recycling usable household furnishings.
Please visit the furnishings ministry page for details about all of the available volunteer opportunities.
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
For questions about Furnishings Ministry Volunteer Opportunities contact Resurrection Furnishings , or email using the form below.
Faithwork Tuesday
SERVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Join us one Tuesday of each month as we explore serving opportunities in our local mission ministries. Childcare is available (pre-registration is required here). *Children younger than 5 are welcome at the discretion of parents – these projects may include small pieces and/or require fine motor skills such as cutting.
Winter 2019 dates and details coming soon!
For questions about Faithwork Tuesday contact Dee Dickey at (913) 232-4166, or email using the form below.
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Crossroads Staff
Shari Wilkins
Group Life Program Director
Shari joined the staff of Church of the Resurrection in 2003, where she serves as Program Director for Adult Sunday school and Crossroads Ministries. She has a passion for helping people find meaning and purpose at any age but is particularly focused on those ages... Keep ReadingAngie McCarty
Crossroads Program Director
I’ve lived in Kansas for a little over a year, having spent most of my life in Arizona. I desperately miss the mountains and the people who shaped my ministry and my faith. Other than that, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Midwest and our little corner of Kansas. Do you have... Keep ReadingShari Wilkins
Group Life Program Director
Shari joined the staff of Church of the Resurrection in 2003, where she serves as Program Director for Adult Sunday school and Crossroads Ministries. She has a passion for helping people find meaning and purpose at any age but is particularly focused on those ages 50+.
Shari and her husband have 3 daughters and 12 amazing grandchildren. In her free time Shari loves connecting with family and friends, traveling and enjoying the great outdoors. She also enjoys challenging herself and others to walk at least 1,000-miles a year.
Contact Shari Wilkins at (913) 544-0717
or email using the form below.
Angie McCarty
Crossroads Program Director
I’ve lived in Kansas for a little over a year, having spent most of my life in Arizona. I desperately miss the mountains and the people who shaped my ministry and my faith. Other than that, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Midwest and our little corner of Kansas. Do you have any idea that fall is incredibly gorgeous!?
I graduated from Arizona State University in 1995 with a Bachelor of Social Work degree. Upon entering college, my plan was to work for child protective services. Little did I know that God had much different plans for me. In 1994, after wrestling with God, I accepted my call to ministry, entered the ministerial candidacy process and headed off to Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University (yep… that’s where Pastor Adam attended seminary a few years before me). I graduated from Perkins with a Master of Divinity degree in 1999 and got married that same summer. My husband and I had 3 fabulous kids together.I was ordained an Elder in the United Methodist Church in 2001 and served at St. Paul’s UMC in Tucson for 14 years, then at Santa Cruz Valley United Methodist in Sahuarita, Arizona, for 4 years.
In 2013, my marriage started falling apart. I attended Leadership Institute that year as broken and shattered as I’ve ever been. In the opening session, Pastor Adam asked us to turn to our neighbors and introduce ourselves. I introduced myself to a woman whose name I don’t remember, and to a man who was, at the time, serving on the Missions staff, Jonathan Bell.
My marriage ended in divorce in 2015. The lessons I absorbed during my divorce were invaluable and shaped how I view the world today. I am an infinitely better pastor than I was 5 years ago because of the ways God made me better & not bitter (to quote Darryl Burton). Maybe you’ve had a similar experience?
In 2015, I attended Leadership Institute for the fifth time. As God would have it, I reconnected with Jonathan Bell, who until that time I had spoken to for a grand total of 2 minutes. We fell hopelessly and hopefully in love and were married at Church of the Resurrection on July 1, 2017. We have a combined 6 children and one dog. His sister lives with us full time. Our life is overwhelmingly beautiful. I didn’t know that life could be this good.
Contact Angie McCarty at (913) 544-0724
or email using the form below.
