Sixth Graders Put Their Faith Into Action Across Kansas City
This summer, 45 Resurrection sixth graders traded free time for service, partnering with 11 local ministries across Kansas City. From food pantries to community gardens, they discovered that following Jesus’ command to love one another means rolling up your sleeves — and it changed them as much as the people they served.
A Night with Uplift: Serving Hot Meals and Hope to KC’s Unhoused
One night of restocking vans and serving hot meals with Uplift turned into a powerful reminder that dignity matters as much as dinner. Here’s what it’s like to ride along with an organization feeding 400+ unhoused neighbors — and their pets — three times a week.
Summer Makeover 2026: Volunteers Transform The Hub Through a Week of Service
What happens when hundreds of volunteers show up with tools, paintbrushes, and servant hearts? The Hub gets a transformation — and so does our community.
“Remember Me?”: Celebrating Foster Care Graduates and Lasting Connections
“Remember me? I was at Bright Futures!” Those words captured the heart of a Pathways graduation celebration honoring 22 young adults aging out of foster care. The day was a reminder that while resources and services matter, lasting transformation happens through relationships, encouragement, and people who continue showing up long after an event ends.
60,000 Backpacks and a Prayer
More than 60 volunteers came together at Resurrection Leawood to assemble the final 1,900 Backpacks for Hunger bags of the school year. In total, Resurrection provided more than 60,000 bags to Kansas City children, helping meet weekend food needs while sharing God’s love in a tangible way.
When The Table Disappears
At Mill Creek Park, one simple decision changed everything: stepping around the table and sitting down to share a meal. This reflection explores how moving from “doing for” to “being with” can transform the way we serve our neighbors.
More Than Tomatoes: Opening Day at The Giving Garden
Volunteers of all ages gathered at The Giving Garden Opening Day to plant more than 1,000 tomato plants that will help provide fresh produce for Kansas City neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
Racing for a Cause: Team Welcome at the Bed Race
Team Welcome took on the Flourish Furnishings Bed Race with creativity, energy, and a World Cup theme. More than a race, the event celebrated community, culture, and a shared commitment to supporting refugee and immigrant families in a meaningful, hands-on way.
Small Acts of Care for Creation on Earth Day
A few days before Earth Day, volunteers gathered to care for creation through simple acts—planting flowers, picking up trash, and repurposing everyday items. In the quiet rhythm of the work, they were reminded that even small efforts can take part in God’s ongoing work of restoration.
Exploring Faith and Immigration at Resurrection Downtown
A Resurrection Downtown gathering explored how faith shapes our response to immigration through compassion, justice, and hospitality, inviting participants to listen, learn, and take meaningful steps forward.
