Resurrection is a polling location on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5. We are providing hospitality and refreshment for voters and poll workers with coffee, tea, and cookies. To help, please drop off labeled cookies and bars in the church kitchen by Monday, Nov. 4 or contact the church office.
This spring, Resurrection member Patty Sorenson became co-leader of a Habitat for Humanity Women Build Team, building a Dream House Diva team of 13 women including three other Resurrection members, Molly Laut, Victoria Hoppes, and Danita Forgey.
Thursday, April 4, 10 a.m. – noon: Help create floral arrangements at Random Acts of Flowers (1057 E 54th St, Indianapolis) with lunch to follow. There are 10 available volunteer spots. Carpool meets at 9:15 a.m. in Resurrection’s parking lot. Contact Katie Finnie to participate.
Resurrection is collecting clear glass vases 12-16 inches in height for Random Acts of Flowers of Indianapolis for use in creating and delivering bouquets to people in assisted living, nursing homes, and local hospitals. Drop off vase donations in the church narthex collection box by Sunday, March 17.
A Pride team for 2024 is forming now! In previous years, Resurrection has proudly staffed a booth at Greenwood Pride and walked in the Indy Pride Parade. Come for a kickoff meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 20 at 6 p.m. in Room 9 to discuss plans for 2024 including logistics and budgeting.
Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. at Friedens United Church of Christ (8300 S Meridian St, Indianapolis): Hunger is increasing dramatically, and big picture actions are needed. Come explore the systemic issues contributing to food insecurity with Ending Hunger 101: Changing the Systems.
School Uniform Supplies Needed: The clinic at Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Academy keeps extra uniform supplies on hand to give to students in need. They would appreciate donations of pants in sizes 5, 6, and 7. Drop donations at the church office.
Resurrection celebrates nine consecutive years of serving free Friday Community Meals! For the upcoming holiday season, we are collecting $5 or $10 gift cards and small non-perishable gift items/snacks to create 45+ gift bags for our guests.
Sunday, Nov. 5, 9:30 a.m. in Resurrection Hall: Najia Sherzad Hoshmand, CEO and president of the Afghan American Community Center of Indianapolis that was established in 2022 with the help of a grant from Resurrection’s Mission Endowment Fund, introduces us to their important work.
Resurrection’s Weekender Backpack Ministry is collecting 16-28 oz. plastic jars of peanut butter to send home with students over fall break. Drop off peanut butter in the Breadbox, in the church narthex, or ship directly to Resurrection