Weekly News

March 29, 2025

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
1433 NW R.D. Mize Road
Blue Springs, MO 64015

This Sunday

March 30, 2025

Fourth Sunday in Lent

Holy Eucharist Rite I

8:00 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

 

Construction update

Occupancy Permit received


It's been a long journey but there is now an end in sight!


This week the City of Blue Springs granted a temporary occupancy permit to the church for the narthex addition. A permanent permit will be issued when all construction is complete.


Still to be finished is the addition of a second handrail to the stairs and the exterior finishing work and landscaping. The concrete contractor will also be completing the east entrance and the installation of a handicap door.


The big news is this means we have opened the new stairway for use and can also begin to use the wheelchair lift. Father Jonathan will commission the new lift after the 10:30 am service tomorrow and we will have the first "ride" immediately following.


We will be providing instructions tomorrow and in the future on how to operate the lift safely.


A huge thank you to Les Woodward and Rich Conn and all the other parishioners who contributed countless hours of volunteer labor to make this dream a reality. We could not have done it without you! God bless you all!

 

Easter Flowers

Please donate


In the penitential tradition of Lent, the altar and other church appointments are covered or muted in anticipation of the joyous celebration of Easter. 

 

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

Wednesdays 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.


Remaining services are:


April 2 at Episcopal Church of the Resurrection; 1433 NW R D Mize Rd, Blue Springs; Preacher: Rev. Louie Lowe


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

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Resurrection will be hosting the next ecumenical dinner scheduled on April 2.  Please join us for this special evening of worship and fellowship. Sign-up in the Narthex to let us know you are planning to attend.

 

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
 

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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Wednesday, April 2: Lenten ecumenical service at the Church of the Resurrection with meal at 5:30 pm and service at 6:40 pm

Saturday, April 5: Altar Guild clean-up at 9:00 am

Sunday, April 6: First Sunday Breakfast between services

Wednesday April 9: 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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