"Established in 2014 from over 200 years of faith in Christ!"
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Worship with us:
9 am live streaming service on Facebook. Please copy into browser:
https://www.facebook.com/resurrection-episcopal-church-rockdale-128756220497593/
click here:
Sunday Bulletin
"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." [Phil. 1:2]
At a time when much of the world is wrapped in anxiety and fear, we are blessed to have the knowledge and faith that God's loving care and the presence among us of Our Savior Jesus Christ remain unchanged and will always be ours. Upon this unshakable foundation we adjust how we love and serve others in God's name to reflect present circumstances. These adjustments include the following:
Pastoral Care through Phone Contacts
Right now our first goal is to maintain the fellowship and community of our parish at a time when expressing this by physically meeting each other is neither prudent nor appropriate. A group composed primarily of Vestry members is contacting our congregation by phone. If you have not been contacted by Sunday, please call the Church Office at 610-459-2013 to let us know. Those calling will try to reach you about once a week or so. Please let them know if you need any help [e.g. grocery runs] or can help others.
Outreach Work Continues
As huge numbers of people have fewer work hours or are suddenly unemployed, the demands on our outreach programs will skyrocket. You can continue to drop off at the Church your contributions of non-perishable food items which will be transported to the food bank. The bakery goods will continue to arrive weekly in the Undercroft [only individually bagged items will be available]. Our service to our community will continue to manifest God's love for all and concern for the poor. Be as generous as your situation allows.
Worship Adjustments Made
We have suspended our regular worship schedule. We will be live streaming a service via Facebook at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday. Please be gentle and patient as I learn how to do this. At 10:00 a.m. we will offer "drive-through" Communion to people in their cars. Details will follow. The Bishop's latest statements indicate he expects the suspension of regular "in person" worship services to last at least well into May. We will continue to be guided by his recommendations as circumstances shift.
Financial Contributions FAQ
Many have asked about how to keep up their regular financial gifts (pledges) during this disruptive time, so that the ministry of the parish remains active and uncurtailed. Vestry discussion supports the simplest solution being the best: Please mail in your contributions so we can keep paying our bills. This time may be a time of stress on your own personal finances. Please know that your parish cares and supports you now. If you need to delay or curtail your contributions, we understand. If that is the case, a note to our parish Treasurer, Rosemary Bezuidenhout, at resurrectionrockdalecalendar@verizon.net or to me at resurrectionpriest@verizon.net would be helpful.
That is where things stand now. Your prayers, love, and support for your parish (and your parish's prayers, love and support for you) expresses God's unchanging care and love for all. Please work to care for your neighbors, and show God's care to all.
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore." [2 Cor. 13:14]
The Rev. Thomas C. Wand
Priest-in-Charge
Resurrection Episcopal Church, Rockdale
Worship with us:
9 am live streaming service on Facebook. Please copy into browser:
https://www.facebook.com/resurrection-episcopal-church-rockdale-128756220497593/
click here:
Sunday Bulletin
"Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." [Phil. 1:2]
At a time when much of the world is wrapped in anxiety and fear, we are blessed to have the knowledge and faith that God's loving care and the presence among us of Our Savior Jesus Christ remain unchanged and will always be ours. Upon this unshakable foundation we adjust how we love and serve others in God's name to reflect present circumstances. These adjustments include the following:
Pastoral Care through Phone Contacts
Right now our first goal is to maintain the fellowship and community of our parish at a time when expressing this by physically meeting each other is neither prudent nor appropriate. A group composed primarily of Vestry members is contacting our congregation by phone. If you have not been contacted by Sunday, please call the Church Office at 610-459-2013 to let us know. Those calling will try to reach you about once a week or so. Please let them know if you need any help [e.g. grocery runs] or can help others.
Outreach Work Continues
As huge numbers of people have fewer work hours or are suddenly unemployed, the demands on our outreach programs will skyrocket. You can continue to drop off at the Church your contributions of non-perishable food items which will be transported to the food bank. The bakery goods will continue to arrive weekly in the Undercroft [only individually bagged items will be available]. Our service to our community will continue to manifest God's love for all and concern for the poor. Be as generous as your situation allows.
Worship Adjustments Made
We have suspended our regular worship schedule. We will be live streaming a service via Facebook at 9:00 a.m. each Sunday. Please be gentle and patient as I learn how to do this. At 10:00 a.m. we will offer "drive-through" Communion to people in their cars. Details will follow. The Bishop's latest statements indicate he expects the suspension of regular "in person" worship services to last at least well into May. We will continue to be guided by his recommendations as circumstances shift.
Financial Contributions FAQ
Many have asked about how to keep up their regular financial gifts (pledges) during this disruptive time, so that the ministry of the parish remains active and uncurtailed. Vestry discussion supports the simplest solution being the best: Please mail in your contributions so we can keep paying our bills. This time may be a time of stress on your own personal finances. Please know that your parish cares and supports you now. If you need to delay or curtail your contributions, we understand. If that is the case, a note to our parish Treasurer, Rosemary Bezuidenhout, at resurrectionrockdalecalendar@verizon.net or to me at resurrectionpriest@verizon.net would be helpful.
That is where things stand now. Your prayers, love, and support for your parish (and your parish's prayers, love and support for you) expresses God's unchanging care and love for all. Please work to care for your neighbors, and show God's care to all.
"The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with us all evermore." [2 Cor. 13:14]
The Rev. Thomas C. Wand
Priest-in-Charge
Resurrection Episcopal Church, Rockdale
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- Rite I 8 AM - Rite II with music and Sunday School 10 AM Summer Service (Memorial Day-Labor Day) - Rite II with music 9 AM |
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