Ministries
At Resurrection we have cultivated an attitude that this is God’s church, given as a resource for the many. So we think of ourselves as a base camp for mission.
How Our Mission Affects
Our Ministries
In eternal gratitude to God, we strive to live for and love others as He loves us. Our worship is not restricted to Sundays but includes practical, tangible, hands-on acts of charity and mercy. Here are some of the most important.
Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Matthew 25:40
Our Ministries
Anglicans for Life
We are dedicated to the sanctity of human life at every stage of existence. AFL is a national network through which we act on our commitment. Locally we support expectant and new mothers and their babies by providing clothing, food, diapers, and other necessities to Foundations of Life Pregnancy Center.
Hope for the Hungry
This ministry at Resurrection includes:
1) Partnerships with Higher Ground Outreach Ministry and Feeding Tampa Bay to distribute food to those in need.
2) Silver and Tin: On the 4th Sunday of each month we donate nonperishable food and loose change to assist the Holy Redeemer Food Pantry.
3) Friday Feasting: A young adult hands-on outreach provides food and fellowship to the homeless of Tampa.
Mothers’ Union
An organization founded in England but now spanning the globe in 84 countries, the Mothers’ Union builds resilience, challenges prejudice and advocates for change, largely related to mothers and families. Our local branch works with refugee families new to the Tampa area, spreading God’s love through Christian faith in action.
Refugees
We support families who have been resettled from regions in crisis. Though physically safe, they often live on the margins. Resurrection befriends this community with baby showers, back-to-school drives, Christmas parties and presents, and fresh food for displaced people seeking to build new lives in Tampa Bay.
Silver & Tin
On the fourth Sunday of every month we donate loose change (silver), canned goods (tin), and other nonperishable items to the Food Pantry operated by Church of the Most Holy Redeemer in Tampa. This program supports more than 300 families a week throughout Tampa Bay.
Smart Phone Mission
People living in the third world receive the opportunity to hear the good news of God’s love on refurbished smartphones loaded with The Jesus Movie and other spiritual media. These are delivered to people in some of the most remote locations on Earth. Consider donating your unused tablets and smartphones to this creative way of sharing the Good News.
Stephen Ministries
Stephen was one of the first deacons who served the early church by offering pastoral care. We continue this practice by providing support to anyone who is struggling with life’s most painful and difficult challenges.
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The generosity of our members and friends has resulted in more than $800,000 donated for crisis intervention to people in Rwanda, Tanzania, Mozambique, India, and Haiti.
Children’s Church
Resurrection provides a unique experience for elementary aged children during the Sunday mass. We use the Godly Play® method, a curriculum of spiritual practice that helps children explore the mystery of God’s presence in their lives. Godly Play teaches children to listen for God and to make authentic and creative responses to God’s call in their lives.