Church of the Resurrection
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We are a culturally diverse family united in God’s love!
Born out of the unification of two racially different churches, Church of the Resurrection stands proudly as a beacon of hope in a community too often fractured by racism and prejudice.
In 1877, a Sunday school for black children emerged out of Trinity Cathedral. This class quickly grew into the Mission of St. Philip the Deacon. In a time period when racial segregation was the norm, St. Philip's became Omaha's black Episcopal Church and flourished as the community grew.
At the same time, St. John’s, a white Episcopal Church in North Omaha, emerged out of an Omaha mission from the 1800’s. It quickly grew into a thriving white Episcopal Church serving North Omaha.
Both St. John's and St. Philip’s were prosperous throughout the 1950's and 60's. However, during the 1970’s both parishes began to dwindle in size. Beginning in 1977, St. Philip's and St. John's shared Lenten services together. These common services of worship were the humble beginnings of the Church of the Resurrection.
On June 8, 1986, The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection was rededicated and consecrated by the Rt. Rev. James D. Warner, Eighth Bishop of Nebraska. This parish was a blending of two distinct church families, each with a long and proud history of ministry to the people of North Omaha.
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Sacred Ground Race Dialogue Circles
Sacred Ground is dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Small groups are invited to walk through chapters of America’s history of race, racism, and whiteness while weaving in threads of family story, economic class, and political and regional identity. The 10-part series is built around a powerful online curriculum of documentary films and readings that focus on Indigenous, Black, Latino, and Asian/Pacific American histories as they intersect with European American histories.
Sacred Ground is a resource coming out of Becoming Beloved Community, The Episcopal Church’s long-term commitment to racial healing, reconciliation, and justice in our personal lives, our ministries, and our society. This series is especially designed to help white people talk with other white people, while being open to all racial/ethnic groups. Participants are invited to peel away the layers that have contributed to the challenges and divides of the present day – all while grounded in our call to faith, hope and love.
3004 Belvedere Blvd
Omaha, NE 68111-1232
United States
