Weekly News

April 5, 2025

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection

1433 NW R.D. Mize Road

Blue Springs, MO 64015

This Sunday

April 6, 2025

Fifth Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist Rite I

8:00 am

First Sunday Breakfast

Beginning at 9:15 am

Holy Eucharist Rite II

10:30 am

The Rev. Jonathan Galles

Celebrant

Service Bulletin

Readings

Server Schedule

Book of Common Prayer

Hymnal

Watch the 10:30 am service on-line with Facebook or YouTube

Office hours at the church on Tuesdays from Noon to 3:00 pm

First Sunday Breakfast

Tomorrow beginning at 9:15 am

Enjoy good fellowship and food beginning at 9:15 am at our monthly First Sunday Breakfast event tomorrow. As usual, we'll be serving pancakes, eggs, bacon and sausage with all the trimmings.

Easter Flowers

Please donate

You are invited to contribute for flowers to grace our worship space during the upcoming Easter season. This is a wonderful opportunity to remember loved ones, special events or honor the glory of God!

There are envelopes in the pews for your contribution. Please include your name if giving cash or note Easter flowers in the memo line of your check. Thank you!

Ecumenical Lenten Series concluding

Wednesday at 5:30 pm

Resurrection joins other Blue Springs churches sharing food, fellowship and worship during Lent. Each week one church hosts a 5:30 pm gathering for a common meal, followed by a Lenten worship service at 6:40 pm.

Offerings go to support the work of the Community Services League of Blue Springs. There is one remaining service:

April 9 at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church; 3108 US Hwy 40; Blue Springs. Preacher: Rev. Steve Crandall

Ordination and Consecration of

The Very Rev. Amy Dafler Meaux

Saturday, May 3

On May 3, 2025, God-willing, Bishop-elect Amy Dafler Meaux will be consecrated as the IX Bishop of The Diocese of West Missouri.

The service will be held at Grace and Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kansas City at 10:00 am, with overflow seating available in Founders’ Hall.

Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe will be administering Communion in Founders’ Hall.

There will be a reception following the service.

If you would like to attend the consecration, please submit your registration by April 6. (Click on the Consecration Registration button below.)

Consecration Registration

Volunteers for Acolytes and Ushers

The Consecration Committee is seeking approximately 20 acolyte and 20 usher volunteers for the ordination of Bishop-elect Amy Dafler Meaux.

As an acolyte, you will lead one of several processions as a torch or cross bearer, and assist with the offertory and/or Eucharist. Acolytes will also be required to bring their own vestments, torches, and processional crosses.

As an usher, your duty will be to receive tickets for admittance, direct individuals so all available seating is utilized, assist with parking, and other duties as assigned. You may also be required to assist with medical issues, wheelchairs, directions to restrooms, etc.

All volunteers must be willing to attend training/rehearsal prior to the service and report to the Cathedral by 7:30 am on May 3rd.

Click Here to fill out the Volunteer Form

Upcoming Events

Wednesdays at 1:00 pm: Bible Study

Thursdays at 6:00 pm: Adult Education (currently reading The Strangest Way)

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Sunday, April 6: First Sunday Breakfast between services

Wednesday April 9: Lenten ecumenical service at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church with meal at 5:30 pm and service at 6:40 pm; Vestry meeting at 7:30 pm

Saturday, April 12: Garden clean-up at 9:00 am; Resurrection hosts the Diocesan Council meeting beginning at 10:00 am

Tuesday, April 15: Men's Breakfast at the Royal Biscuit in Blue Springs at 7:00 am

Thursday, April 17: Agape meal at 6:00 pm; Maundy Thursday service at 7:00 pm; no adult education class

Friday, April 18: Good Friday service at 7:00 pm

Saturday, April 19: Easter Vigil at 7:00 pm

Sunday, April 20: Easter Sunday - one service only at 10:30 am

Tuesday, April 22: Book Club at 1:00 pm

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