Archive for Recent News

Summer Youth Registrations

Another exciting summer is unfolding at LCR with Preschool/Kindergarten VBS June 11-14 and Elementary Daycamp August 6-10.  For details and registration forms click on the Education tab above.  Come along with us!

Bright Sunday

The people of Resurrection observed Bright Sunday (sometimes known as Joy Sunday) with laughter and a bit of silliness in worship on April 15th. Rejoicing in the resurrection of our Lord we passed out “liturgical paraphernalia” to help everyone in worship be reminded that we don’t need to take ourselves so seriously after Jesus’ victory [...]

Texas / Mexico Mission Trip

Three members of Resurrection, along with twelve people from St. Mark’s, are on a TexMex Mission trip this March 11th through 17th. In addition to the health clinic, they are participating in several construction projects in the fellowship hall and repairing a fence. 5% of Resurrection’s Building Fund gifts in 2012-2014 will go to San [...]

Chili Challenge Champ

  The winning entry in this year’s Chili Challenge was Dan Dennis’ Late Night Chili.  This is Dan’s first win after participating in the Challenge since the Challenge began. Once again, strong support by the youth voting for their favorite helped secure the championship. In past years Dan would prepare his chili a full day before the [...]

EWALU 2012 Registration Open

We have opened registration for Summer 2012 Camp EWALU!  Visit www.ewalu.org for more information on the opportunities for campers.  You can register online by clicking HERE, at LCR or mail the form in yourself.  If you directly register with EWALU, please let the church office know so that scholarships can be shared appropriately.  Early registration deadline is Feb [...]

Annual Chili Challenge & Sledding Party!

Are you ready for a delicious day of chili tasting and some outstanding sledding at Squaw Creek Park?  Join in the fun on Sunday, February 12.  Doors will open at 1:30pm, chili tasting begins at 2:00pm.  We’ll need some volunteers to make this event a reality: ‘Chili Challengers’ to make and enter their chili and [...]

2012 Annual Meeting This Sunday

  Annual Meeting   The annual meeting of Lutheran Church of the Resurrection will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 12:15 in the worship room. The agenda includes: An update on our visioning process and “Rejoice-Envision-Celebrate” appeal Reports on LCR’s ministries and mission partners such as San Lucas Lutheran in Eagle Pass,Texas Election of [...]

Worship in January

In the weeks after Christmas and before Ash Wednesday the church observes the season of Epiphany. The chosen readings are meant to shed light on the One  who is Light for the World. We begin this new year with a sermon series that looks at Jesus of Nazareth, the claim that he is God’s anointed [...]

Ken Petrick Funeral

Kenneth O. Petrick, 78, of 433 42nd St. NE, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at the Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection. The Rev. Dennis Johnson will officiate. Inurnment: Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral [...]

Invitation to Prayer Commitment Sunday

Sunday, November 20, 2011 Today we join together in prayer asking for the Holy Spirit’s guidance and faith to be showered on the people of Resurrection as they complete their commitment cards and we give our prayers of thanksgiving to God for the many ways our congregation has been blessed through the years and continues [...]


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Lutheran Church of the Resurrection exists to welcome people to faith in Jesus Christ; equip them with a faith that works in real life; and send them into the world to serve in Jesus’ name.

Five Purposes Of Resurrection


  • Evangelism: An inviting hand that reaches out to others with the story of God’s great Love.

  • Discipleship: An earnest mind that grows in knowledge and faith and helps us become more Christ-like in our thoughts, words, and daily life.

  • Ministry: A compassionate spirit that heals hurts, gives hope, and works for justice in the name of Jesus.

  • Worship: A thankful heart for worship and celebration that gives glory to God and brings us closer to Christ.

  • Fellowship: A welcoming voice that encourages and supports Christian fellowship.