This December we will be collecting toys for our Partner Schools incentive stores.
These toys serve as rewards to help the kids stay motivated to reach their behavior and education goals.

Items Needed:

• Boys: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade
  
• Boys: Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade
  

• Girls: 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grade
• Girls: Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade

Incentive toys can be returned to the collection areas of any Resurrection location through the month of December, or bring it to our drive-up, drop-off event at any location on December 18, from 9 to 11 AM.

Unable to shop in-person? Our Amazon wishlist is a great place to shop online for the incentive store toys, snacks, and hygiene items that support our Partner Schools need. Be sure to select "Gift Registry Address" when you checkout and your donation will be shipped directly to our team. Visit our Amazon Wishlist.

Want to donate funds instead? Give online to our Holiday Missions Fund here.

Now recruiting Bless the Teacher note writers!

Bless the Teacher is a ministry where volunteers write a monthly note of encouragement to a staff member at one of our Partner Schools. If you enjoy writing brief notes of support that will brighten and bless someone's day, this ministry is perfect for you! The commitment is monthly, September - May.

Please contact with questions or to volunteer, Roni Ahlenius, trahlenius@gmail.com or Linda Briscoe, lbriscoe3@gmail.com.

COVID-19 Update: We are currently reviewing our processes to be sure everyone is as safe as possible. Volunteers should be prepared to take precautions and answer a short questionnaire to help with this process.

Join the team of drivers and volunteers that keep the bookmobile rolling and help kids select books to keep and enjoy.

Drivers typically serve for 4-5 hours during regular business hours and occasionally some evenings and weekends. Serve as often or as little as your schedule allows. Must be 21 years of age with good driving record. Please contact Linda Warne to learn more about driving our bookmobile.

Bookmobile volunteers help students in need select a "just right" book they can keep and add to their home libraries. Contact Ann Carter to learn how you can serve with the Resurrection Bookmobile.

To get involved, please plan to attend an upcoming Cultural Competency Training and complete the Safe Gatherings application process. Both trainings are available online. Bookmobile volunteers must be 16 or older. More information & upcoming dates are available on our Partner Schools Cultural Competency Training page.

Now recruiting Bless the Teacher note writers!

Bless the Teacher is a ministry where volunteers write a monthly note of encouragement to a staff member at one of our Partner Schools. If you enjoy writing brief notes of support that will brighten and bless someone's day, this ministry is perfect for you! The commitment is monthly, September - May.

Please contact with questions or to volunteer, Roni Ahlenius, trahlenius@gmail.com or Linda Briscoe, lbriscoe3@gmail.com.

Church of the Resurrection believes strongly in the power of education. Nelson Mandela stated, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” The best tool to defeat future poverty is to equip the next generation to learn and lead. This is why we at Resurrection believe in supporting children & schools here in Kansas City and around the world.

Our Global Partner Schools

• Juan Wesley School - Ciudad Espana, Honduras
• Ditshego Preschool & Open School - Centurion, South Africa
• Malawi Methodist Preschools - Malawi

Change the trajectory of a child’s life by supporting them at one of our global partner schools - Learn more about global partner school sponsorship opportunities.

Intro to Cultural Competency Training

Cultural Competency training is required before serving in ongoing Kansas City Mission programs in order to provide a safe environment for all those we serve. Empowering and educational, this training will provide each participant with a heightened awareness about our neighbors and cross-cultural interactions. Those who need this training may be interested in serving on the bookmobile, at the food pantry, as a tutor, or in a classroom at one of our partner schools. Additionally, individuals who are interested in serving with our partner organizations should plan to take this training.

2022 Training Dates (Registration is required)

All sessions will take place over Zoom. Seating is limited and classes not meeting a minimum size may be rescheduled.

• January 22 | Saturday | 1:00-3:00 pm
  
• February 19 | Saturday | 1:00-3:00 pm
• March 16 | Wednesday | 9:30-11:30
• April 16 | Saturday | 1:00-3:00 pm
• June 18 | Saturday | 1:00-3:00 pm
• July 13 | Wednesday | 9:30-11:30 am
• August 19 | Wednesday | 9:30-11:30 am

Register Now

Safe Gatherings certification is also required for those working in the schools. If you are not already Safe Gatherings certified (certification lasts four years) you can begin that process by filling out a volunteer application here.

Questions? Please contact Pastor Patrick McLaughlin - patrick.mclaughlin@cor.org

One way to get involved and help move the needle is to advocate for Early Childhood Education policies that support our goals.

Take action now:

Kansas

• Kansas Action for Children – Intro to Advocacy
• Contact your local representative - Legislator Lookup for Kansas
• 2020 Child Care Supply-Demand Report and Interactive Map - Learn more about the different types of childcare available, rates for part-time and full-time care, census data, and other key data on a county-level.

Missouri

• Register for Missouri Child Advocacy Day - March 10
  Missouri Child Advocacy Day is an annual event that brings together advocates from around the state to meet with legislators and advocate for policies that uplift Missouri children and their families.
  Online Rally and Day of Action: March 10
  Online Child Advocacy Workshops: March 8-12
• Kids Win Missouri – Support Federal Child Care Relief
• Contact your local representative - Legislator Lookup for Missouri

The following agencies have advocacy platforms that relate to our initiative -

• Kids Win Missouri
• Kansas Action for Children
• The Family Conservancy
• Mid-America Regional Council (MARC)

Please note that these agencies may not share our exact priorities and we do not endorse any particular political action. We offer you these agencies as a starting point for your own research and to introduce you to a few of the organizations you can follow and participate in. Additionally, if you know of other advocacy agencies that can assist us with our strategies and help us accomplish our goals, please contact Patrick McLaughlin at patrick.mclauglin@cor.org.

Della Lamb's preschool serves families, including immigrant and refugee families, with educational childcare and family support services. Classroom activities provide age-appropriate activities to build children's social-emotional, physical, language, and cognitive skills.

In-school serving opportunities are available assisting teachers or students. Volunteers can serve during morning hours on a regular basis or help out from time to time as needed. Those with flexible schedules are especially needed. For more information on training requirements contact Linda Anderson at randerson507@gmail.com.