Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma 13112N.RockwellAve.|OklahomaCity,OK73142|405-721-2929
Website:www.resurrectionokc.org|Facebook:TheEpiscopalChurchoftheResurrection|Twitter:@EpiscopalCotR
November 2016
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION
AN OPEN LETTER TO CANDIDATESWearepleasedthatyouareinterestedinoursearchforthenextRectorofChurchoftheResurrectioninOklahomaCity,OK.Althoughtraditionandhistoryhaveabiginfluenceonourdecisions,weareopentonewideasandguidancetohelpusgrowbothinnumbersandspirit.Wehopeyouwillconsiderthemanyattributes,andcometounderstandthechallengesofthisuniqueopportunity.Wehopetoattractmoreyoungpeopleandfamilies,enhanceourfinancialsituation,andenrichtheworshipexperience.
ThischurchprofileisintendedasanoverviewforthoseconsideringthepositionofRectoratChurchoftheResurrection.Wehopeitanswerssomeofyourquestionsaboutthechurch.
Ifyouwishtobeconsideredforthiscalling,pleasesubmitacoverletter,yourresume,andOTMprofileto:
TheRev.CanonDr.BillCarrollOfficeoftheCanonoftheOrdinaryEpiscopalDioceseofOklahoma924NRobinsonOklahomaCity,OK73102405-232-4820Email:[email protected]
Sincerely,
TheSearchCommittee
BrookeCalhoun,PaulaDurst,ScottGraham,andLindaStotler
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IntroductionandHistoryoftheChurch 4
ThePeopleofResurrection 5
Worship 6
ProgramsandMinistries 7
ChurchLeadership 20
Finances 21
BuildingandGrounds 22
TheEpiscopalDioceseofOklahoma 23
OklahomaCityCommunity 24
WhatourParishOffersaNewRector 27
WhatourParishSeeksinaNewRector 28
Resurrectionin5Years 29
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OUR HISTORYFor more details about our history, please visit www.resurrectionokc.org.
The55-yearjourneyofthisparishbeginsintheKOCObroadcaststudiosintheearly60’swithadedicatedgroupofindividualsandcontinuestothecurrentlocationasofJanuary1989.Highlightsinclude:
➤ In1960theReverendRussellT.Raucher,RectorofAllSoul’sEpiscopalChurchinOklahomaCity,calledtogetheragroupofspeciallaypeopletoexplorethepossibilityofestablishinganEpiscopalcongregationinfarnorthwestOklahomaCity.ThegroupfoundedwhatisknowntodayasChurchoftheResurrection.
➤ ThefirstHolyCommunionwasheldatthenewchurchonFebruary19,1961.ServiceswereheldintheoldKOCObroadcaststudios.BishopChiltonPowellandtheDioceseofOklahomarecognizeditasaPreachingStation.Eightoriginalfamiliesattendedthosefirstservices.Bytheendofthatyear,thecongregationhadgrownto16familieswith38communicantsand17baptizedchildren.
➤ ThePreachingStationwasreceivedintotheDioceseofOklahomaasafull-fledgedMissionin1962.LandonNorthwestExpresswaywaspurchasedtoconstructanewchurchbuilding,whichfirsthostedservicesonJuly6,1963.By1971,theoriginaleightfamilieshadgrownto150familieswith400communicants.TheMissionbecameaParishin1976.
➤ After20yearsandwithlimitedexpansionoptions,thelandwassoldandourpresentlocationonNorthRockwellwaspurchased.BishopMcAllisterofficiatedatourgroundbreakingceremonyonMay1,1988.ThefirstserviceinourcurrentchurchbuildingwasonJanuary29,1989.OnFebruary27,2011wecelebratedour50-yearanniversary.
Weareastrongandspiritualgroupwithagreathistory.Mostimportantly—thischurchpullstogetherwhenourneedisgreatest.Weareavital,strongandlovingcongregation.Withtherightpriest,ChurchoftheResurrectioncancontinuetobethevibrantchurchthatithasprideditselfonbeing.
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THE PEOPLE OF RESURRECTIONWhilewemaybeasmallcongregationnow,ChurchoftheResurrectionhastremendouspotentialforgrowth.Welookforwardtowelcominganewrectorandareexcitedaboutthepossibilitiesthefutureholds.Weinviteyoutojoinusonour“renewal”journey.
➤ Wearecompassionate,accepting,generous,loving,friendly,kind,andspiritualpeople.
Adedicatedcommunityexcitedaboutthepossibilitiesofgrowthandrenewal,whilealsolookingtocontinuetheministrieswenowperformwithcompassionandinGod’sservice.
Activelyseekingandaddingnewmemberstoourcongregation,incorporatingthemintoourchurchlife.
➤ Wearefulloffaithandtradition.Ourmobilemealsprogramreachesouttoourelderlycommunity,serving22-30peopleeachweekwithameal,smiles,andkindhearts.
➤ WearestrongprayerwarriorsatResurrection.Theinternetandemailhashelpedthisministrygrow.Caringparishioners,whencontacted,gointoactionwithanyprayerrequestreceived.Fromemailstohand-writtencards,ourcommunitywillreachouttosupportourfamilyandfriends.
➤ Wearereaders.Bibleandbookstudiesgrowourfaith.Weseekbooksthatchallengeus,allowustoquestionourfaithandactions,andgiveusjoy.Discussiongroupsareheldweeklymostoftheyear.
➤ Weareblessedasaparishfamilybymemberswhooffertheirverybesttalentsandgifts;thatkeepsResurrectionahealthyanddynamiccongregation.Weenjoycloseandpersonalrelationshipsformedbyloveandsupport,notonlyduringtimesofcrisisbutjoy—andweincludenewpeopleinourcircleofcaring.WetrytohelpeachmembertogrowintotheChristianfaithwheretoleranceandacceptancearethenorm.
Mission:ChurchoftheResurrectionexiststobeacenterofChristianlivingbycultivatingapersonalrelationshipwithourLordJesusChrist,eachother,andthepeopleofourcommunity.
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WORSHIP AT RESURRECTIONOurprimaryworshipserviceisSundayatthe10:30amRiteII,followingChristianEducationat9:30am.
WealsoofferservicesforAshWednesday,MaundyThursday,GoodFriday,StationsoftheCross,HolySaturday,LessonsandCarols,Evensong,BlessingoftheAnimals,etc.
Aswecommitourselvestogrowth,welookforwardtoreturningtotwoSundaymorningservicesbyre-establishingtheRiteIHolyEucharistat8:00am.
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PROGRAMS & MINISTRIESCurrentministriesandprogramsthathelpenrichourweeklyworshipfallintothesecategories,andaredetailedinthefollowingpages.
Theministryleadersprovided5-yeargoals,greateststrengthandgreatestneedforeachprogram.
1. Worship
2.Music
3. Prayer
4.Education
5.Outreach
6.Fellowship
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PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: WORSHIP
Acolytes BecominganacolyteisagreatwaytogetinvolvedandtolearnmoreaboutEpiscopalworship.Acolyteserviceisopentoanyoneinoraroundthefourthgradeorabove.Periodicmandatorytrainingsessionsarerequired.Wearealwaysinneedofadditionalacolytesandwelcomeanyonewhoisinterested.
5YearGoal:Toseepeopleofallagesworkintheacolyteprogram.AdultsaswellasyoungchildrencanlearnthefullmeaningofourEpiscopalcelebration.Workshopswouldhelpeveryonelearnandbecomfortableintheiracolyteduties.
GreatestStrength:Ourleadership.
GreatestNeed:Forparishmembers,allages,tovolunteertheirtimeandtalents.
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Altar Guild BeingontheAltarGuildrequiresoneweekendpermonth,twohoursonSaturdaymorning,halfanhourbeforeandafterthe10:30service.Schedulingisdonequarterlyandspecialservicesareassignedasneeded.
5YearGoal:Tohaveadequatemembersandmorecongregationalinvolvement,especiallyforspecialoccasions.
GreatestStrength:Thepeoplewhoserveareextremelydedicated,reliableandtakegreatprideinservingGodandthecongregationbypreparingthealtarforallservicesandoccasions.
GreatestNeed:Morepeoplewillingtoserve.Presently,wehaveatotalofonlysixmembers;ideally,wewouldhaveaminimumoftentotwelvemembers.
PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: WORSHIP
Eucharistic Ministers Layreadersparticipateinallservices.AtTheChurchoftheResurrection,layreadersnormallywearalbs,cincturesandcrosseswhileservingasreaders.Atthebeginningandendoftheservice,theyprocessinandoutwiththeacolytesandcelebrant.Duringtheservice,theysitinthepewontheepistlesideofthechurch.SomelayreadersalsoserveasEucharisticministers,assistingtheclergyduringcommunion.Wearealwaysinneedofadditionallayreaders;ifyouhaveaninterestinthisministry,pleasecontactthePriest.
5YearGoal:Withtheagreementofthenewrector,thisministrywillexpandtoincludemembersfromthecongregationaslectors.
GreatestStrength:Hasitsrootswiththeacolytesandlectorsoftheearlychurch.Theseearlyministersassistedatthealtarwithasenseofserviceandhumility.Thesesameattributesexistintoday’slayministers.
GreatestNeed:Morepeoplewillingtoserve.Presently,wehaveatotalofonlyfourmembers;ideally,wewouldhave8-10members.
Ushers Ushershandoutprograms,greetpeopleattendingtheSundayserviceandprovideassistancetopeopleneedinghelpwithspecialcircumstances.TheyprovideattendancecountforCommunion,presentCommunionelementstotheacolytes,passtheoffertoryplatestothecongregationandatCommunion,directpeopletothealtartoreceivethesacraments.Aftertheservice,theushersassistthealtarguildandcountanddocumentallcashreceivedfromtheoffertory.Theusherministryisalwayslookingfornewmembersandisopentobothmenandwomen.
5YearGoal:Morepeopletousher.Itwouldbegreattohavegrowthofyoungfamilieswhichwouldprovidemorevolunteersofallages.
GreatestStrength:Ourconsistencyandwelcomingattitude,makingallregularsandvisitorsfeelwelcome.
GreatestNeed:Moreusherstostaffthe8:00servicewhenitisreestablished.
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PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES:MusicministryisanimportantpartofthelifeofworshipatResurrection.Whileweenjoythetraditionalhymns,weareinterestedinenhancingthemusicprogrambyaddingspecialmusicandincorporatingmorecontemporarymusic.
Choir 5YearGoal:ToperformChoralEvensongandtopresentchallengingsacredchoralmusic.Forthistooccur,weneedmembers.
GreatestStrength:Versatility/flexibility
GreatestNeed:Members.
Bells In2005,asetof3-octaveSchulmerichhandbellswasdedicatedinmemoryofaparishioner.
In2014,3octavesofhandchimeswereaddedtoourbellministry.
5YearGoal:Toincreasebellchoirmemberssothatwecanacquirethe4thoctaveandperformhigherqualityliterature.
GreatestStrength:Diversity.
GreatestNeed:Acquiringbellliteraturethatisaccessible.Thedichotomyofbellliteratureiseithertoodifficultorwaytooeasy.FindingtheGoldilocksofsacredbellliteratureischallenging.
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PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: MUSIC
Prayer Chain/Email Prayer Chain ThePrayerGroupministrywasorganizedforthepurposeofemergencyprayersituationsorotheremotionalcrisisorcriticalsituations.ParishionersareencouragedtonotifythechurchassoonaspossiblesoprayerrequestscanbesenttotheClergyandaddedtothePrayerChain.Asemergencyprayerrequestsareknown,requestsareforwardedtotheEmailPrayerChain.Wealwaysobtainpermissionbeforeanyprayerrequestsaresentout.IfyouareinterestedinparticipatinginthePrayerMinistry,pleasespeakwithDeaconBethBellorthechurchoffice.
5YearGoal:Hopefullywewillhaveabiggercongregationandmorepeoplewillingtoparticipateintheministry.
GreatestStrength:Communication.Peoplefeelmoreconnectedwhentheyknowwhatisgoingonandhopefullytheyfeelinvolvedwhentheyagreetoprayforthosewhohaverequestedprayers.
GreatestNeed:Communication.Wealsoneedmorepeoplewillingtoprayforothers.
Prayer Shawls ThePrayerShawlMinistryisopentoanymemberoftheparish.Prayershawlsareknittedorcrocheted,andcreatedwithloveandprayerfortherecipient.Theshawlsareblessedbyourclergyandparishioners,andthengiventoboththoseinneedandcandidatesforbaptism.
5YearGoal:Wouldliketoseetheministrywell-establishedwithintheparish,toincludemanytypesofpeoplemakingshawls(youth,shut-ins,friendsoftheparishioners,etc.)andregulardistributionvialaityandclergy.
GreatestStrength:Everypersonintheparishcanparticipateinthisministrybysharingtheirprayersandblessings.Also,itisaverytactile,physicalwayforthecreators,parishioners,andrecipientstointeractwiththeministry(creating,layinghandsoninblessing,wearing/holding).Theshawlsaretrulyanoutwardandvisiblesignoftheinwardandspiritualgracethatweallwanttoholdcloseduringtryingtimes.
GreatestNeed:Morecreatorsandmoreshawls.Also,amorestructuredwayofdistribution,andtoincorporatethemmoreintothepastoralministryoftheparishwithmoreparticipationbytheclergy(givingshawls,andmakingknownneeds).HavinganactiveStephenMinistrywouldalsohelptogetshawlstopeopleinneed.
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PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: PRAYER
Adult Formation EpiscopalChurchoftheResurrectionofferstwosectionsofadultChristianeducation.
DeaconBethBellleadsthelectionaryclasseachweek,bringingthelessonsofthedayintofocus.Theclassgivesallparticipantstheopportunitytoengageinwhatsomanychurchmemberswanttodo,learnmoreabouttheBible.
OurotheradultSundayschoolclasslooksatthehistoricalrootsofourfaithandpromotesanunderstandingoffaithandChristianity.Topicshaveincludedtheodicy,thegreatworldreligion,andtherelationshipbetweenChristianityandscience.
5yeargoal:Beabletobuildclassa.endancenumbersbaseduponlearningChris6anEduca6onandvaluestouseinoureverydaylives.Takingwhatislearnedintoourhomesandworkplaces.
Greateststrength:Theeduca6onandresourcesthatResurrec6onhaswithourclasses.Oneclassisvisi6ngotherchurchesandsharingintheirworship.Theotherclassispreparingadultsfortheservicesthatwillbepresented.
Greatestneed:Moreparishandcommunitypar6cipa6onfromaroundourarea.Encouragethecommunitytocomeandgetinvolvedinanyclassthatispresented.
Book Study Thebookstudymeetsweeklyandhasreadawiderangeofauthorsandreligious/spiritualtopics.Ourbooksnotonlyprovidelearningbutservetoofferdiscussionpoints.Weenjoyfellowshipandlaughterandwelcomeallwhoareinterested.Someexamplesofauthorsthatwehavestudiedinclude:MarkBuchanan,BarbaraTaylor,SimonWiesenthal,EdwardHayesandRabbiEvanMoffie.
Greateststrength:Thediversityofauthorsandbooksthatthegroupchooses.Thegroupworkstogethertopickabookabouttheirfaith,spiritualityorchallengestheirfaith.
5yeargoal:Morecommunityandparishinvolvement.Perhapshavingthestudygroupmeetatdifferentrestaurantsorcoffeecafésothatpeopleintheareawouldbecomeinterestedorinvolved.Takethebookstudytothecommunity.
GreatestNeed:Allchurchesaretryingtoreachtheyoungergenera6ontojoinandpar6cipateinclassesandservices.Morepeopleisalwaysaneedforgooddiscussions.
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PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: EDUCATION
Children’s Church Children’sChurchisaspecialtimethatoccursduringthe10:30a.m.worshipserviceforchildrenagespre-kindergarten-5th grade. The worship begins with show and tell, songs and discussing the church season. We have an openingstatement about the day’s gospel and share how they help others andmake a difference inGod’s world.We read alectionarybasedbiblestoryandgospeltogether,havediscussion,prayers,blessingsandpeace.
5YearGoal:Tokeepworkinghardsothattheyoungchildrenhaveaspecialtimeofworship.
GreatestStrength:Teamteaching,andgreatmaterials;theLivingTheGoodNewsseriescorrespondswiththeGospel.
GreatestNeed:Torearrangeourtimesothatwecanallgointocommuniontogetherandremainwithourfamilies.
Children’s Sunday School (Pre-Kto5thgrade)Itfollowsthelectionarythroughathree-yearcycleusingtheLiturgyoftheGoodNewsseries. Thechildrenparticipateinartactivitiesthatcorrelatewiththelesson,aswellasBiblesongsandfingerplays.Theyalsousethewhiteboard,puzzlesandplaydoughandalwaysclosetheclasstimewithadevotionalprayer.
5YearGoal:Tocontinuetogrowandencourageyoungparentstoalwaysfeelwelcomeandtoparticipate.
GreatestStrength:Teamteaching.Welearnmore,shareresponsibilitiesandenjoyguidingthechildrentogether.
GreatestNeed:Tocontinuetogrowandhavemorechildrenattend.
Cursillo Cursilloisaweekendspenttogrowinyourfaithandspirituality.TheweekendhelpstodeepenyourunderstandingofhowyoucanserveJesusandextendthisintoyourenvironmentandeverydaylife.EpiscopalChurchCursilloisactiveatChurchoftheResurrection.ManypeoplehavecompletedtheCursilloweekendandhaveanactivegroupforcontinuingtogivebackbyworkingontheCursilloTeams.The4thday,whichcontinuesthespiritualgrowth,meetsthelastSundayofeachmonthinthelibrary.
5YearGoal:Provideatleast3-4candidatesforeachCursilloweekend.
GreatestStrength:Our4thdaygroupiscommi.edtokeepingourCursillospiritac6ve.
GreatestNeed:Tohavemorepeoplebecomeac6veinthisministry.13
PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: EDUCATION
Nursery Thenursery iskeptcleanandmaintainedwithawidevarietyofageappropriateactivitiestokeepchildrenengagedandhappy.Thenurseryworkersaretrainedinthe“SafeguardingGod’sChildren”programandallowparentstoleavetheirmosttreasured possessions in a safe and inviting environment. The nursery is overseen by a committee of parents and ourClergy.ThenurseryisavailableforSundayschool,the10:30serviceandisalsoprovidedforspecialoccasions.
5YearGoal:Havemoreyoungchildren(7-10).Teachprayers,biblestudy.KnowthemeaningofourworshipserviceandwhatHolyCommunionreallymeans.
GreatestStrength:Ournurserydirectorhasadegreeineducation,hastaughtfor35yrs.andhasagreatinteractionwiththekids.
GreatestNeed:Morechildrenwiththeirparentsattendingonregularbasis.
Youth Ministries and Programs Theyouthgrouphasbeen“paused”forthepurposeofrethinking,revisioning,andrebuilding;weareanxioustorestarttheyouthministryatResurrection.Inthepast,theyouthgrouphasdoneeverythingfrommissiontripstoskitrips,pancakesuppers,chilicookouts,lock-ins,andworkdays.Welookforwardtoseeingwherethisministrygrowsinthefuture.
5YearGoal:Aself-sustainableyouthministryguidedbyayouthcouncilmadeupofsenioryouth,churchmembersandstaff.Wouldliketoofferyouthopportunitiesformultiplegradelevels.
GreatestStrength:Anopenacceptanceofpeoplethatarenotnormallyacceptedinthechurchsetting.YouthwhoconsistentlycometoWednesdaynightmeetings.Sponsorswhohaveahighdegreeofcommitment.
GreatestNeed:Astrongvisionforyouthministrywithaleadershipandcommitmentingrowingtheyouth.Aftertalkingwiththecongregationthisisanareaofhighpriority.
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PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: EDUCATION
Care Share Christmas ChristmasoutreachhasbeenanintegralpartofResurrectionsinceDeaconBethBellintroducedustoAngelTreePrisonMinistryin1999.Eachyeartheparishhelpedtoprovidegiftstochildrenofincarceratedparents.Later,weaddedanewpillowforeachchild,withabright,cheerful,handmadepillowcasemadebytheparish.Wealsopurchasedturkeysandgroceriesforeachfamilytomakeaholidaymeal.WhenAngelTreeadoptedsomepolicychanges,DeaconBethandthevestrydecidedtotrysomethingnewfor2016—andjoinedwithCareShareChristmastoservelocalfamiliesinneed.CareShareChristmashasbeenawell-knownoutreachprogramforamorethan20yearsandwillallowourchurchtominstertoschoolsinourareaandpossiblysponsorthesefamiliesthroughouttheyear.Giftswillbeboughtforthefamiliesaswellasmeetotherneedstheymayhave.ThisisanewadventureforResurrectiontogetmoreinvolvedwithourlocalschools.Wewillstillprovidethehandmadepillowcasesourparishmakestogether.
5YearGoal:ContinueandgrowacommunityoutreachprogramduringtheChristmasholidayseason.
GreatestStrength:Participationandenthusiasmofparishionersandfriendsoftheparish.
GreatestNeed:Tocontinuethisholidayoutreachministryregardlessofachanginglandscape.
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PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: OUTREACH
Card Connection Thisministryprovidesgreetingcardsforbirthdays,anniversariesandillness.Ourshut-insreceivetheweeklySundaybulletinwhichallowsallourmemberstostaybetterconnected.
5YearGoal:Tobegindoingthecardministryonline.
GreatestStrength:Thisministrybringsgood,kindandcaringfeelingstoalotofpeople.
GreatestNeed:Theparishcanhelpthisministrybykeepingacurrentuptodatemailingaddressandemailaddress.
Mobile Meals EpiscopalChurchoftheResurrectionisoneofapproximately80non-profitorganizations,mostlychurches,inOklahomaCountythatparticipatesintheOklahomaCountyMobileMealsprogrambyprovidinganoonmealtoseniorcitizens.
Wetypicallyservebetween25-30clientsassignedtous,butwemayalsoservemembersofourparishwhoareinneedonatemporaryorpermanentbasis.Wehaveapproximately10volunteersthatprepareand/ordeliverhothome-stylemealstothoseclientseveryTuesday(evenChristmasweek).Mostofourvolunteersarechurchmembers,butwealsohavesomefriendsfromoutsidethechurchwhoassist.Volunteersgenerallyworkfrom9amtonoononTuesdays.Theparishsupportsthiseffortbybakingcakesonaregularbasis,providingcookiesatChristmas,andnon-perishableitemsforourwinter“badweather”mealsthatwegiveincasewearenotabletodeliver.
5YearGoal:Tobeself-sustaining,havingenoughresourcesinbothpeopleandmoneytoserveapproximately30peopleinourgeographicareathatneedourassistance.Inordertomeetthisgoal,weneedapproximately$50perweekforfoodandsupplies.Wecurrentlyreceiveanaverageof$15aweekindonationsfromourclients.
GreatestStrength:Wearecommunity-basedandprovidingamuch-neededservicetoavulnerablepopulation.Indoingso,wereachnotjustourclientswithinthecommunity,butotherswecomeincontactwithasweprovidetheservice,aswellasthosevolunteerswhoassistusthatarenotapartofourparish.
GreatestNeed:Resources.Wedo“alotwithalittle”,butwewouldliketoincreasebothourmonetaryandhumanresourcessothatwecanbeself-sustaining.Wehavegoodvolunteersandmanywhosupporttheprogramwithboththeirtimeandmoneybutwouldliketohavemoresupportsothatthe“load”ismoreevenlydistributed.
Will Clinics Annually,thechurchpartnerswithLegalAidServicesofOklahomaandvolunteersoftheOklahomaBarAssociationinaclinicallowingmembersoftheChurchandmembersofthecommunitytolearnaboutandwills,trusts,powersofattorneyandadvanceddirectivesprepared. Ourgoalistoassistthoseunabletoaffordlegalservicesandtakesomeoftheguessworkoutoftheprocessandlimittheneedforcourtinvolvement.Allofthisisofferedfreetoanyonewishingtoparticipate.
5YearGoal:ToestablishResurrectionasaplacetohelppeoplewhomightnototherwisehavelegalassistanceandcounsel.
GreatestStrength:Thewillingnessofparishmemberswhoprovidesupportservicesforthisministry.
GreatestNeed:Amoreeffectivemeansofeventpromotion.16
PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: OUTREACH
After-Church Coffee Hour Itisatimetoextendhospitalityandtohaveagreattimeinteractingwiththechurchfamilyandwithnewcomers.Thisisagreatwayforeveryonetogettoknoweachotherandbecomeapartofthechurchfamily.
5YearGoal:Foroursign-upsheettobefilledatalltimesandeveryoneenjoyingeachother.
GreatestStrength:Theopportunityforthechurchfamilytointeractwitheachotheraswellasnewcomers.Tomakesureeveryonefeelswelcome.
GreatestNeed:Peopletosignuptoprovidesnacksandcolddrinks.Wehaveasign-upsheetanda“QuickGuidetoHostingCoffeeHour”onthetableinthenarthex.
Hospitality There are a number of occasions throughout the year when receptions or pot-luckmeals happen at the church. Theplanning and preparation for these events vary depending on the nature of the gathering. We have a very gracious,energeticpopulationwhichalwayshelpswithset-upandclean-upforourreceptions. Workinginourkitchenforpotluckdinners,weddingsandbaptismsisafunplacetowork.Ourleadershipkeepseveryonebusyandlaughing.
5YearGoal:Tohavemorevolunteersandmorestorageareaforproducts.
GreatestStrength:Bringingpeopletogetherandespeciallyusingthetalentsofseveralmeninourparishwhoaregoodinthekitchen.Itisworkbutitisworkofloveandlaughter.
GreatestNeed:Ourparishneedstokeepsupplyinglotsoffunseekingvolunteers.
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PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: FELLOWSHIP
Ladies Luncheon Ladiesluncheonisaspecialtimeforalltheladiesofthechurchtogettogetherforfunandfellowship.Theymeetthe3rdThursdayofeachmonthandfriendsarealwayswelcome.
5YearGoal:Tokeepchoosinggreatrestaurantsandincludeallintheplanning.
GreatestStrength:Beingtogetherforthelastfiveyears,sharingamealandenjoyingoneanother.
GreatestNeed:Tobesureeveryoneisincludedandofferridestothosewhoneedtransportation.
Parish Retreat ThechurchretreatisafamilyeventforallageseverySeptemberatSt.Crispin’sConferenceCenterlocatedinWewoka,OK.WeareabletoenjoythebeautifulgroundsofSt.Crispin’sandenjoyavarietyofactivitiessuchas:hiking,fishing,canoeing,swimming, volleyball, Frisbeegolf andplayinggames. Sometimeswehave abonfirewithS’moresbut always endoureveningwithsingingandcompline. OnSundaymorningthereisaprayerwalkandoutdoorchurch. It isapeacefulandrelaxingtimeforparishionerstocometogether.
5Yeargoal:Seemoreparishionersattendtheretreatandgobackto2nights(Friday/Saturday).
GreatestStrength:FellowshipandbeingabletoworshiptogetheratSt.Crispin’s.
GreatestNeed:Increasedattendanceattheretreat.
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PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES: FELLOWSHIP
PROGRAMS & MINISTRIES
Ministry Renewals for the Future: Withanticipatedgrowth,welookforwardtothedevelopmentofnewministries,aswellasrenewalofothers,suchas:
➤ Amigos
➤ BibleStudy
➤ BrotherhoodofSaintAndrew
➤ ChurchAthletics
➤ CommunityDinners(monthly)
➤ ContemporaryService
➤ EpiscopalChurchWomen
➤ Evensong
➤ FourthofJulyCelebration
➤ GardenCommittee
➤ LayEucharisticVisitors
➤ Men’sMonthlyDinner
➤ SederSupper
➤ StephenMinistries
➤ VacationBibleSchool
➤ WellnessClinics
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CHURCH LEADERSHIP
Clergy and Staff InterimRector:TheRev.NicolettePapanek
Deacon:TheRev.BethBell
ChoirDirector:EricHileman
Organist:KarenSuchak
ChurchSecretary:KarlaNelson
Vestry Thevestryistheelectedbodyoftheparishthatshareswiththerectortheresponsibilityforoversightofparishlifeandministry.ThevestrymembersarelistedintheweeklybulletinandtheirnamesandphotographsaredisplayedintheNarthex.Oneoftheresponsibilitiesofthevestrymembersistocommunicateandinterpretdecisionsofthevestryandtherectortootherparishioners.
Sr.Warden:EdSanchez
Jr.Warden:PeteWoodward
Vestry:LindaArnold,RickGoralewicz,JuneHoward,
DonMcGough,andJeanneOden
Treasurer:PennyCook
Secretary:KarlaNelson
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FINANCES
YTD Thru Sept 2016
Revenue
Pledge:$158,835.60
Non-Pledge:$19,558.60
2016CapitalCampaign:$17,215.00
Plate:$2,409.06
Total:$198,107.66
MiscellaneousIncome:$6,631.45
TotalRevenue:$204,649.11
Capital Campaign Theparishraisedover$17kthissummertomakenecessarysafetyandcosmeticimprovements.Newflooringinareasofthechurch,improvedlighting,newsecuritysystem,painting,deepcleaning,lawnequipment,landscapeclean-uparejustsomeoftheimprovements.TheVestrycreatedasetofprioritiesforthiseffort,withsafetyandcodeupdatesaddressedfirst.FundraisingandImprovementscontinue.
Stewardship Stewardshipisaboutbeinggrateful,responsiblestewardsofthegiftswereceivefromGod.Weseestewardshipasmorethansimplycontributingmoneytothechurch;it’salsoaboutcontributingtimeandtalents,andvolunteeringforministryandmission.
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Expenditures
Worship:$93,029.28
Ministry:$39,007.73
Administrative:$60,525.37
Facility:$24,772.28
TotalExpenditures:$217,334.66
BUILDING & GROUNDSOurchurchbuildingwasconstructedin1988andislocatedinNorthwestOklahomaCity.Thepropertyislocatedonthreeacresofland,approximately16,271squarefeetandisvaluedat$1.5-$2million.Thepropertyincludes:navewithchapelandcolumbarium,carillon,sacristy,vestingroom,AltarGuildroom,choirroom,parishhall,fullkitchen,sextonscloset,storageroom,fiveclassrooms,fouroffices,workroom,nursery,library(withpartialkitchen),fencedplayground,twostoragesheds,softballfield,gardens(frontandbackofchurchbuilding)andanundergroundsprinklersystem.
The“Immanuel”windowwasdonatedbyaparishionerinmemorytheReverendWalterHoskin.ThiswindowcamefromtheImmanuelAnglicanChurchinLondon,England,survivingthebombingduringWorldWarIIdespitethefactthechurchdidnotsurviveandwasnotrebuilt.Itisbelievedthatthewindowdatesto1820.ThewindowislocatedonthewestwalloftheNaveandduringspecialseasonsonecanwatchasacrossofcoloredlightmovesdowntheaisle,climbsthewallbehindthealtarandembracesthewoodencrosshangingthere.Truly,Godhasblesseduswiththisbuildingandthiswindow.
➤ Ourcolumbarium,builtbyaparishioner,wasdedicatedonPentecostSunday,May21,2009.
➤ Anewelectronicsignwasinstalledin2010.
➤ Anewflatroofwasinstalledin2013.
➤ Aportionoftheparkinglotwasrepairedin2014;plansareindevelopmenttocompletethefullrepair.
➤ During2016,manyimprovementsweremade(describedonthepreviouspageunderCapitalCampaign).Parishionersparticipateinthework,aswellasongoinglandscapecare.Welookforwardtocontinuingtoimprovetheappearanceofthebuildingandgrounds,inordertocreateatidy,welcomingappearanceforparishionersandvisitors.
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DIOCESE OF OKLAHOMA
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TheEpiscopalDioceseofOklahomacovers69,960sq.miles–theentirestate–andismadeupofapproximately25,000Episcopalians,70congregations,and150residentclergy.ItisledbytheRt.Rev.Dr.EdwardJ.Konieczny.
Dividedintosixregions,wesupportathrivingCampandConferenceCenter,fiveEpiscopalschools,andtworesidentialcommunitiesformatureadults.OklahomaisapartofProvinceVII,consistingof12otherdiocesesincloseproximity.
OfallthediocesesinTheEpiscopalChurch,Oklahomahasseengrowthinthepastthreeyears.DiocesanofficesarelocatedindowntownOklahomaCity.
OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY
Quality of Life OKCisoneofAmerica’sbestkeptsecrets.Weareknownforourfriendlypeople,lowcostoflivingandextraordinaryqualityoflife.
➤ #1BestQualityofLife,#7BestCostofLiving,#8LowestCostofBusiness–BusinessFacilitiesMetroRankingsIssueJuly/Aug2016
➤ #10BestCitiesforNewCollegeGrads2016–Zumper
➤ #1MostAffordableMetroforYoungAdults–CareerTrends
➤ OKCaMust-VisitDestinationin2016–USAToday➤ OKCisrankedasthemetroareawiththeshortestcommute–residentsspend20.7minutescommuting
onaverage–UniversityofMichiganTransportationResearchInstitute
Housing ➤ OKCis#1inmostapartmentspaceforthemoney–Forbes2016
➤ OKCis#1placeinAmericaforfirst-timehomebuyersduetorealestatevalueandstabilityofthemarketascontributingfactors–March15,2016SmartAssest
➤ OKCresidentsspend26.4%lessthanthenationalaverageonhousingcosts–GreaterOKCChamberofCommerce
➤ Averagecostsinglefamilyhome$123,525–GreaterOKCChamberofCommerce
Medical ➤ OklahomaCityresidentscanfindqualityhealthcareat35hospitals–GreaterOKCChamberofCommerce
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OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY
Education ➤ Oklahoma’sBestHighSchools–#1EdmondNorthHighSchooland#2EdmondMemorialHighSchool
–USNewsandWorldReport
➤ 18publicandprivatecolleges,andtwocomprehensiveuniversities,intheOKCmetroarea.
Features Wehavemanyuniquecommunities/entertainmentopportunitieshereinOKCthatmakeitawonderfulplacetocallhome:
➤ AdventureDistrict–OKCZooandBotanicalGarden,TheNationalCowboy&WesternHeritageMuseum,ScienceMuseumOklahoma
➤ BoathouseDistrict–OfficialU.S.Olympic&ParalympicTrainingsiteforrowingandCanoe/Kayaksports
➤ CentralBusinessDistrict–OKCMuseumofArt,OKCCivicCenter,OKCNationalMemorial&Museum,OKCBallet,OKCPhilharmonic
o MyriadBotanicalGardensranksinthetop10bestcityparksintheU.SbyUSAToday.TheoutdoorgroundsoftheBotanicalGardensarefreeandopentothepublic.Situatedintheheartofdowntown,the15-acrenaturalescapeincludesachildren’splayarea,off-leashdogpark,splashfountain,restaurantandnumerouspathsforwalkingandjogging.
➤ PlazaDistrict–LyricPlazaTheatre
➤ StockyardsCity–OklahomaNationalStockyards,world’slargestfeeder&stockercattlemarket
➤ AutomobileAlley,AsianDistrict,BricktownEntertainmentDistrict,FilmRow,Midtown,PaseoArtsDistrict,Uptown23rd,andWesternAve.
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OKLAHOMA CITY COMMUNITY
Features (continued) WearebigonsportsincludingtheOKCThunderNBAbasketball,OKCDodgersBaseball,OKCEnergyandRayoOKCSoccer,OUandOSUcollegefootball,andmuchmore.
OklahomaCityisawonderfulplacetolive.Andournorthwestcornerofthemetrooffersallthebest:asuburbansettingwithquickaccesstoshopping,entertainment,sportingevents,greatschoolsandoutdoorrecreation!
TheneighborhoodssurroundingChurchoftheResurrectionareamongthefastestgrowinginthemetroandincludesinglefamilyhomesofallsizes,retirementcenters,andapartments.
Weareadjacenttoasuccessfulvocational-technicalschool,justdownthestreetfromahighschool,closetoseveralelementaryandmiddleschools,andareeasilyaccessiblefromawiderangeofneighborhoods.
Formoreinformation,visit:VisitOKC.com,GreaterOklahomaCity.comandOKCChamber.com
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WHAT OUR PARISH OFFERS A NEW RECTOR➤ Parishioners
Willingnesstoworktogether
Supportive,caring,loving
Committedlayleadership
Strong,compassionatecommunity
Generous,accepting,andfriendly
➤ Opportunitytogrowinvariousdirections
Readyforformation,development,change,andeagertomoveforward
➤ Music
➤Infiniteopportunities
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➤ Location
Tremendousgrowthdemographics
Oneofthefastestgrowingareasinthemetro
Varietyofrestaurantsandretailstoresnearby
EaseofaccesstoKilpatrickTurnpike,whichprovidesaccesstomuchofOKC
➤ Ministries
ThepeopleofResurrectionwantacompassionate,caringpersonthatwillleadusintothefuturewithanopenmind,communityinvolvementandleadership.
➤ Nurtureourspiritualgrowth
➤ Strongpastoralcare
➤ RelevantChrist-basedsermons
➤ Growthofmembersespeciallyfamilieswithchildren
➤ Renewalofouryouthgroupsandprograms
➤ Onewhoembracesenthusiasm,vibrancy,passion
➤ Avisionaryleader
➤ Embracethevisionsandchallengesofchange
➤ Maximizethetalentsofthecongregationtoguideusintherightdirectiontoachieveour5yeargoals
➤ Directustobeavitalpartofthecommunityoutreachprograms
WHAT OUR PARISH SEEKS IN A NEW RECTOR
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RESURRECTION IN 5 YEARS: A THRIVING SPIRITUAL CENTER
Growth 200-300activemembers,morefamilieswithchildrenand2servicesperweek.
Youth VibrantandactiveyouthprogramandYouthServiceonceamonth.
Music Morecontemporarymusic,largerchoirandchildren’schoir.