April 2025

Christ is risen. He is risen indeed, Alleluia!
Dear Resurrection Family,

As we move deeper into this glorious Easter season, we are reminded of the promise of rebirth and new life that Christ’s resurrection brings. Just as the earth is renewing itself in spring—buds unfurling, grass greening, and warmer breezes blowing—we, too, experience a spiritual awakening that fills our hearts with hope and joy.
Celebrating Holy Week and Easter SundayI want to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who made Holy Week and Easter Sunday so meaningful:

• Pastor, for leading us through the drama of Holy Week and proclaiming the Good News with passion and grace.
• Julie, our gifted musician, whose skill and dedication uplifted every service with beautiful song and accompaniment.
• Choir, for their beautiful Easter anthems.
• Anita M. and the Worship Planning Team, for crafting such meaningful liturgies that guided us through the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection.
• Decorators of the Church and Hall, especially those who arrived early on Easter morning to prepare the hall after Saturday’s event. Your attention to detail created a sacred and welcoming space.
• Easter Breakfast Volunteers, who cooked, arranged, and shared a bounty of delicious food—truly a feast of fellowship and love!

Adventures in Renewal: Rooted in Love
Last month, I reminded you of our church's participation in the Adventures in Renewal process - a Spirit-led journey of listening, ministry experimentation, reflection and sharing. I'm excited to tell you that our current ministry experiment is the Rooted In Love  Community Yoga Class, beginning May 6th at 5:15pm. This class is a wonderful way to nurture both body and spirit, and to invite friends, neighbors and newcomers to the warmth of our Resurrection family.

On Sunday, May 4th, following the service, we will show the second video in the Greater Milwaukee Synod’s Adventures in Renewal series. This session will:

1. Emphasize that mission renewal is a process, not a program.
2. Deepen our understanding of the cycle: listen → try → reflect → share.
3. Explore the core beliefs that guide our work: Including God is active in the world (and not just in the church); The church’s renewal is tied to joining God in the world; God always begins with us where we are—no shame, no blame; We have much to learn; and Nothing is a “failure.” God teaches us when we stay curious.

A brief discussion will follow the video, and we’ll begin forming a team to oversee this vital work of renewal. Your insights and enthusiasm are key—please plan to stay and share your thoughts. Remember “We don’t think our way into new behaviors. We behave our way into new thinking.” - Father Richard Rohr. Please join us if you can. Resources are available at https://milwaukeesynod.org/adventures-in-renewal-video-2/
Thank you all for your ongoing faith, service, and love. As spring bursts forth around us, may we live into the resurrection promise with fresh eyes and open hearts, sharing Christ’s life with our community and world.
In Christ’s Service and Easter Joy,
Tom