Resurrection’s Breadbox needs your donations this April to help restock the shelves and support the Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County. Donations of elbow macaroni, spaghetti, and white long-grain rice are always needed for Second Helpings.
Join Weekender Backpack Ministry in the fight against hunger by packing bags of easy-to-prepare food on scheduled dates at 6 p.m. in rooms 5 and 6 at Resurrection Lutheran Church.
Wednesday, April 8, 5 – 6:30 p.m. Help create floral arrangements at Random Acts of Flowers (1057 E 54th St, Indianapolis). Carpool available. Sign up or contact Katie Finnie by Sunday, March 29 to participate. We are also collecting vases in the narthex on Sundays during March.
Anoka UCC church and Parents for Good are working to support families impacted by ICE action in the Minneapolis area. Items most needed now: spray deodorant, shampoo & conditioner (especially brands for textured hair like Shea Moisture), & menstrual products. Drop off items in the church narthex by Sunday, Feb. 15.
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m. in Franklin College’s Napolitan Student Center (253 S Forsythe St, Franklin, IN): Register now to experience a poverty simulation where participants role-play a month in poverty, navigating real-world systems in a live-action community. Ages 12+.
Give back this season with RLC’s Christmas Sharing Wreath! Last year, RLC provided 67 clothing gifts to 35 children from 12 Douglas MacArthur Kindergarten Academy (DMKA) families. This year, select tags from the wreath in the church narthex starting Sunday, Nov. 23 and return wrapped gifts by Sunday, Dec. 14.
Thursday, Dec. 18, 6:30 p.m. Invite your friends and come celebrate the season with neighbors in song. All of Resurrection’s music ensembles will be featured in this service. Cookies and cocoa to follow, hosted by the Fellowship Group.
Help RLC care for our neighbors. When neighbors visit the church office seeking financial assistance, we offer gas and grocery gift cards through our Caring Neighbor fund. To give to this fund, simply note “Caring Neighbor” on your check or envelope, or select it from the online giving drop-down menu.
Save the date and sign up by Wednesday, Oct. 29 to help with Resurrection’s Pack Away Hunger packing event on Saturday, Nov. 1, 9-11:30 a.m. in Resurrection Hall. Sign up online or contact Morgan Tatum for more information.
This year, RLC will provide space at the Greenwood Pride Festival on Saturday, June 7, 12-5 p.m. where people experience an intentional place to belong. Come rest out of the sun, find refreshment with cold water and free cookies, and experience welcome and belonging.
