The goal of our sports and recreation program is to use sports in order to bring children and adults to know, love, and follow Jesus.

Our sports and recreation program uses Upward Sports’ 360 Progression to develop children mentally, athletically, spiritually, and socially.

Soccer Fall 2019

Registration is open for Upward Spring Soccer.  Practices will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights starting the week of August 27th at Church of the Resurrection West.  

Registration is $85 per child.  There is a $10 discount for two or more children. 

All games begin September 14th and will be held at Resurrection West.

Here is a link to register for soccer at Church of the Resurrection West:

All games are at our West Campus location in Olathe. 

Flag Football Fall 2019

Registration is open for Fall Flag Football.  Practices will be on Monday or Thursday nights and will start after Labor Day.

Traditionally we have had 5 year olds through 1st grade play in one division.  2nd grade-5th grade play in the other division.

The league is open to boys and girls.
Cost of the league is $85 per child with a $5 discount for each child after that.

Here is a link to register:

https://upward.org/leagues/491...

Here is a message from Super Bowl Winning Coach, Tony Dungy, about Upward Flag Football:
https://upward.org/sports/flag...

We are a community that loves, encourages and supports families throughout their adoptive and fostering journey.

Upcoming Events

Oct. 12: Wait No More

10 am – noon
Lenexa Baptist Church

Join Focus on the Family for this FREE one-day event that will help you understand God's heart for the vulnerable children in foster care. Learn about foster care and adoption, and practical ways you can support foster and adoptive families. Engage with experts who will answer your questions.

Oct. 12, 13, 26, 27: TIPS-MAPP Training

Saturdays 8 am – 6 pm, Sundays 1–7 pm
Resurrection West

One of the first and most important steps to becoming a licensed foster or adoptive parent is to complete TIPS-MAPP classes (Trauma Informed Partnering for Safety and Permanence – Model Approach to Partnerships in Parenting). This is the training class required by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to be a licensed foster home in the Sate of Kansas. These classes are designed to prepare you to care for a child who may have experienced trauma and to provide you with many other supportive skills in your journey as a foster or adoptive parent. The class will also walk you through the further steps required to become a foster home.

Foster Adoption Network Lunches

Sundays, 12:30–2 pm (see dates below)
Resurrection West

These lunches occur about one Sunday a month, and are for any foster or adoptive parent or those in the process of becoming foster/adoptive parents. Adults enjoy fellowship, dinner and a speaker while the kids enjoy a fun time especially for them.

Upcoming Lunch Dates: October 20, November 11, January 5, February 2, March 1, March 29, April 26

Serve Foster and Adoptive Families

We need parents who are not foster/adoptive themselves to help us with this ministry. If you are interested in supporting those on this journey, we have several opportunities for you:

• Care Community: Be part of a team that wraps around foster and adoptive families in our community, by providing once-a-month meals, lawn care, laundry or other household help.
• Meal Team: Our foster and adoptive parents meet one Sunday a month over lunch. Sign up to receive an email inviting you to bring a part of the meal.
• KiDSCOR Childcare Team: While the foster and adoptive parents gather one Sunday a month from 12:30-2 pm, a team of caring volunteers provides a safe environment for kids to connect and play.

To get involved, please email Christie Walker using the "Connect" tab above on this page.

Family Night Out offers an evening of respite for parents and caregivers while also offering an evening of fun for those with special needs. Participants are paired with volunteers to enjoy dinner, games, crafts and a movie. All ages are welcome to register as well as siblings of children with special needs.

Family Night Out is offered several times a year, 5:30-8:30 pm, usually on a Fri night.

Angel Care Providers are available during worship services. We invite all individuals with special needs to attend for quality care during worship service. We also provide one-on-one, individual care for participants, allowing them to join classroom activities or interact solely with Angel Care Providers.

For more information, email Christie Walker.