Women's Advent Study
December 3, 10, 17 at 9:30 am

Advent begins the season of preparation to receive Jesus as a humble child. His life is filled with journeys, starting with a trip to Bethlehem, settling in a stable that will become his first home. The stable was the first stop on his earthly journey filled with disappointments and celebrations, much like the journey we travel each day.

One of the advent messages spoken by the angels is, “Do not fear.” When the journey is scary, when pandemics and shaky economic outlooks crowd our hearts and mind, how do we maintain a life free of fear? Join Pastor Angie McCarty to explore how to walk an advent journey that does not fear the present or the future, but instead is full of love, hope, peace and joy.

Please register to receive the Zoom link; all are welcome, invite your friends!

THURSDAY 9:30-11:30 am Nov 5, 12, 19

"Story" written and led by Michelle Funk
online Zoom format | unlimited class size | breakout discussion groups

Every story has a plot, with a beginning, middle and end. The beginning introduces the setting, the characters and the problem. The middle tells how the characters react to the problem. The end usually solves the problem. When thinking about your faith, what's your story? What's your beginning, middle and end? How can you tell your story along with God's story to others?

Resource for this study: CEB Women's Bible. This bible offers an invitation to a deeper conversation with sidebar articles written by biblical scholars, pastors, and leaders who equip faith communities with the knowledge and love of scripture. Writers who tell stories about human experience of life together in relationship. Each week, a contributor who authored an article will join us to share her story!

View the recordings for each session:

Week 1

• Guest: Rev. Dr. Cynthia Weems, District Superintendent, South East District Florida Conference, United Methodist Church
• VIDEO
  
• READING GUIDE

Week 2

• Guest: Pastor Mireya Martinez, Pattison United Methodist Church, Pattison Texas
• VIDEO
• READING GUIDE

Week 3

• Guest: Rev. Dr. Mary Louise McCullough, Pastor and Head of Staff, Second Presbyterian Church, Nashville Tennessee
• VIDEO
• READING GUIDE

Join Ginger Rothhaas to discover how the Psalms teach us to fully embrace our humanity in order to fully connect with others. Explore themes of Lament, Tuning In, Surrender, Meaning and Trust in this 6-week study, to fill your heart with life-giving truth that leads to trust. Ginger is a Seminary graduate and Compassion Teacher, her website is CompassionFix.com.

Week 1 - Journaling

• VIDEO
• READING GUIDE
• FURTHER READING
• JOURNALING

Week 2 - Lament

• VIDEO
• READING GUIDE
• LAMENT FOR TODAY

Week 3 - Feelings

• VIDEO
• READING GUIDE
• FEELINGS WHEEL

Week 4 - Surrender

• VIDEO
• READING GUIDE
• PRAYER OF SURRENDER
• WRITE YOUR PSALM
• SLIDES FROM CLASS

Week 5 - Meaning

• VIDEO
• READING GUIDE
• FINDING MEANING

Week 6 - Trust

• VIDEO
• REFLECTION OF PSALMS

Transcend: Rising out of Worry and Connecting to God

Learn from this recorded class written and led by Ginger Rothhaas, MDiv. Learn the art and practice of calming a racing mind to encounter the presence of God.

Class materials available at Ginger's website: Compassion Fix

Watch week 1: video recording
Watch week 2: video recording
Watch week 3: video recording
Watch week 4: video recording
Watch week 5: video recording
Watch week 6: video recording

Reset – some of life’s biggest lessons are born from a crisis, or in this case, a global pandemic! Consider what we are learning about relationship and connection, slowing down and letting go, care for self and others, laughter and fun. With lessons from personal experiences, biblical stories, suggestions for further reading, and a weekly “reset button” designed to help us move forward with what we value most.

Led by Michelle Funk, Women's Ministry Program Director, using the Zoom platform. Recordings and materials available for your personal or group study.

Week 1 VIDEO | SLIDES | DISCUSSION | READINGS
Week 2 VIDEO | SLIDES | DISCUSSION | READINGS
Week 3 VIDEO | SLIDES | DISCUSSION | READINGS
Week 4 VIDEO | SLIDES | DISCUSSION | READINGS

Suggested Book List - great books that correspond to the Reset topics.

Sometimes, this world can seem full of darkness. But into this darkness, the Lord declares, “Arise, shine, for your light has come.” Previously recorded teaching with Women’s Ministry Program Director Michelle Funk based on the Arise Bible Study guide available at The Well bookstore (913) 544-0240 or website. Purchase your copy and do the study on your own (or ask friends to join you!).

Week 1 "Light" VIDEO and SLIDES

• www.cor.org/nextsteps
  
• www.prayontroost.org
• Austin Channing Brown, author/activist
• #ShareTheMic

Week 2 "Glory" VIDEO and SLIDES

• Jesus Calling
• www.cor.org/nextsteps
• https://cor.org/live

Week 3 "Arise" VIDEO and SLIDES

• www.cor.org/nextsteps
• For the Love Podcast with Jen Hatmaker
• Unlocking Us Podcast with Brene Brown

Week 4 "Shine" VIDEO and SLIDES

• Compassion Fix with Ginger Rothhaas
• Resurrection's Covid 19 response
• United Methodist Women's statement
• Adam Hamilton's enote
• Allies for Racial Justice
• www.cor.org/nextsteps
  
• www.cor.org/leawood/women

Coffee & Conversation

Join us on Zoom for a typically lively conversation about almost anything (except politics). We usually have a conversation-starter ready so we can 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.

• upcoming dates will be listed soon

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
  • December 14 topic: Grant Recipients and Christmas Conversation
• Hope Circle meets the second Tuesday morning of each month
  • December 8 topic: Incarnation with special guest, Adam Hamilton. All are welcome to register!

For more information about United Methodist Women, visit https://www.cor.org/umw.

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.

December 1 at 10 am

• When Others Shuddered by Jamie Janosz

Our group chooses books that will help us learn about another culture, religion, place, time or event. We are a group that welcomes all to experience wonderful fellowship and fun, plus occasional service projects. Meets the first Wednesday morning each month.

Read the book before coming to our discussion. All are welcome!

December 2 on Zoom

• The Round House by Louise Erdrich

January 6 on Zoom

• The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

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.

December 10 at 7 pm

• Incarnation by Adam Hamilton

Imagine…

a place that meets you right where you’re at as a mom, a woman and a friend.

• 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 your community 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 a table at each BBM meeting throughout the year. The BBM calendar follows the school calendar year, beginning in September and concluding in May. The schedule is set to align as much as possible with area school and holiday schedules. BBM meetings run about two hours in length and each group meets approximately twice a month to enjoy food and fellowship, speakers and group discussion. All groups also participate in mission projects supported by The Church of the Resurrection and occasional social events outside of the meeting schedule.

Imagine… you’re here!

United Methodist Women (UMW) at Resurrection is for any woman interested in developing a creative, supportive fellowship while learning about and becoming involved in contributing to the greater needs of women next door, across town and around the world. Circles and Groups meet at various times, both day and night. Some read and discuss books written about timely issues. Others select a social justice topic to study and organize a mission project to help those affected by this issue. One group creates beautiful quilts and then gives them away to bless someone. Want to start a group of your own? We can help. All groups offer faith, hope and love in action through learning, service and education. Our local chapter of UMW has a website full of information, photos and resources.

NEW videos to help connect during this "stay home" time! Encouragement for school at home, power of music, mindfulness, finding light in the darkness and more.

• Transcend | Ginger Rothhaas
• Hope Part 3 | Nan Smith
• Hope Part 2 | Patricia Sanders Hall
• Hope Part 1 | Susan Brown
• Body & Mind Part 3 | Heather Jorgenson
• Body & Mind Part 2 | Dr. Jess Bohlke
• Body & Mind Part 1 | Michelle Anspaugh
• Connection Part 3 | Courtney Holmes
• Connection Part 2 | Julie Merchant
• Connection Part 1 | Robin McCullough
• Good Friday | Shannon Greene
• Music Heals | Lindsay Blacksher
• Holy Week | Anne Williams
• Mindfulness | Amy Oden
• Sew Masks | Day Howell
• School at Home | Deliece Hofen

Audio podcast episodes also available, take a listen by scrolling down to the Fearless and Arise series. Or subscribe to What Matters on your podcast player to catch each new episode.

Contact Debbie Hedenkamp, dhedenkamp@gmail.com or Pat Bayless, pbayless@kc.rr.com for more information.

• purchase books for Parenting Class
• purchase books for Path to Freedom Class
• new baby care bag donations/assembly
• pen pal program
• purchase breastfeeding supplies
• purchase feminine hygiene products
• attend volunteer training to serve at Topeka Correctional Facility

Contact Debbie Hedenkamp, dhedenkamp@gmail.com or Pat Bayless, pbayless@kc.rr.com for more information.

I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me. ---Matthew 25:26

Sponsored by United Methodist Women, learn more at cor.org/umw.

This is the PERFECT time to join a small group at Church of the Resurrection. All of our groups are meeting online through video conferencing apps, and we would love to have you join us.

Single Mom's Group

A special ministry for single moms that provides a community to develop and grow friendships, gain knowledge on how to successfully navigate the issues single moms face, and to find peace, love, joy and faith in their journey.

We are currently not meeting in person due to COVID, but we are finding other ways to connect and support each other. For more information, please email Angela Paul. We look forward to meeting you!

Are you an avid quilter or perhaps you have always had an interest in learning how to quilt? We welcome all skill levels---a passion for all things regarding quilts is the only requirement!

Stitch’ n Tyme meets every Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in room C020. Come visit, bring a project to work on either by hand or bring your sewing machine or come and be inspired by others who share a passion for quilting.

Come as you are and where you are in your quilting adventure.  If our activities sound like fun, come join us!  If it all seems like a bit too much, no worries, come for all or part of our activities. Many of our members come each week but just as many come when they can, the good news is you are always welcome.

Stitch’ n Tyme activities include:

• Weekly Meetings-We gather and work on projects or stop by to enjoy the inspiring show and tell, devotion and catch up on friendships, sewing projects and church happenings.
• Care Quilts- Members make quilts for our congregational care team to share with those who will feel love and comfort from our quilts. Participating in our group provides the opportunity for you to give of your talents. We have potluck lunches about four times a year where a minister or member of the church staff attend, share lunch, bless the quilts and get to know our members.
• Retreats- Our group goes to a retreat center at least once a year and spends several days and nights sewing and laughing, lots of laughing! Some retreats are “in town” at the church and others are overnight adventures. In addition, we periodically go on quilting related field trips.

We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday mornings!

We offer two ongoing support groups for those affected by cancer. Both groups meet via Zoom at this time.

CANCER SUPPORT FOR MEN

1st Thursdays | 5:30-7 pm

The Men's Cancer Support Group is a monthly ministry for men in all stages of cancer treatment, offering emotional and spiritual support. This group is led by Congregational Care Minister David Contag.

CANCER SUPPORT FOR WOMEN

4th Thursdays | 6:30

The Women's Cancer Prayer Support Group, or Glow Girls (God Loving Optimistic Women), is a monthly ministry for women who are currently experiencing cancer treatment or learning to adjust to life after treatment. The ministry offers women of all ages prayerful comfort, encouragement, support and the compassion of new friendships. God walks with us as we journey through cancer and we feel this presence as we travel through both dark valleys and bright meadows. This group is led by Congregational Care Minister Sharon Lovell.

Please email Ashly Cooley or call 913.544.0238 for more information.

Email Tom Langhofer for information about meetings.

This group is for women who have tried to stop a habit such as alcohol, prescription drugs, pornography, gambling, drugs, food and other compulsive behaviors, but have been unable to do so on their own.

Class is online only on Sept. 24.

Pastor Darryl Burton leads these month-long classes, alternating between hope one month and forgiveness the next. This is a time for sharing experiences, strength and hope. Please email Pastor Darryl for more information.

For safety during social distancing, this group is meeting online via Zoom.

God heals even the pain of divorce. Divorce Recovery for Women is a weekly class designed to offer a place where God’s healing can take place, no matter where you are in the process of recovery. During this class, we’ll explore issues facing Christian women during and after divorce. Through education and group discussions, we will address such topics as identity, boundaries, recognizing healthy grief, intimacy and sexuality, the effect of divorce on children and strategies for managing feelings of loneliness and isolation as we learn to depend on God for guidance and comfort.

Email Debbe Smith for the Zoom meeting information.