I have had the privilege of being the Rector of Resurrection for the past fourteen years.  As I reflect on what Resurrection means in the lives of many people, I think of the phrase “A House of Prayer for All People.”  That is a phrase that is used by the Washington National Cathedral (an Episcopal cathedral), and it seems to apply to us, as well.

Resurrection only began in 1982, and so is a relatively young parish.  Nearly everyone at Resurrection came from somewhere else.  As a young and mobile parish with lots of folks moving in and out, we are only beginning to have a few second-generation members.  About half were not members of the Episcopal Church before coming to us.  Some have a dearly-loved church where they formally lived – they happily attend Resurrection and participate in all of our activities, but never formally join. 

Many never attended church much – before discovering the special place that Resurrection is.  On the other hand, some are long-time Episcopalians who have got the whole stand-sit-kneel thing down to a science. 

Additionally, a large number of families from Sweetwater Episcopal Academy, Resurrection PreSchool, and our Sweetwater Summer Camp program have no affiliation elsewhere, and look to Resurrection as their church

Members of Resurrection are both conservative, liberal, and have an honest variety of opinions on the controversial subjects of the day.  But we clearly see ourselves as A House of Prayer for All People.  Resurrection is a special island in this confusing world where we can all come together to worship our Lord, have fun together, get to know one another, and care for each other.

We invite all to be a part of our church family – our House of Prayer for All People.

               -- Father Joe