Church Hopping Part 3

With the exception of one more Sunday which will occur sometime in the fall, we have finished our church-hopping for the summer.  Quite frankly, if you live in the Wheaton area, or any other community that has a plethora of churches -- we'd advise it!  Particularly if you are empty-nesters.  Children, for the most part, aren't fans of church-hopping as they like their own space and familiarity.

Last Sunday we attended Church of the Resurrection, a contemporary Anglican church currently meeting at Glenbard West High School in Glen Ellyn.  One of my classmates from West Sub, Margaret Muir Webb, and her husband Jerry go there, and that's what spurred us on -- actually running into Margaret one Saturday at (our favorite store) CostCo.  (Great for the "senior buffet" on Saturdays....).

Anyway, it is good to get out of your comfort zone and see how others worship -- realizing anew that there are many believers who love Jesus, and that we don't all have to demonstrate this in the same way.

"Rez" was the most different of the four churches we went to this summer.  Small worship team, but good music (as far as CCM -- contemporary Christian music goes).  Liturgical -- very much so.  Communion which is part of the liturgy every week, was quite catholic -- all those who are baptized could partake, which meant three and four year olds.  The pastor, however, made it very clear that if you were not in a right relationship with Jesus, that you had better refrain from participating.  We walked forward and were served the bread by the pastor (gluten-free if you needed it), and wine or non-alcoholic wine (as you desired) by one of the elders.  Very much a solemn, yet joyful occasion.

We parked right behind Rachel, one of Torrey's friends from high school who grew up in College Church, but who now, with her husband and adorable daughters, live in the city and attend one of our daughter churches -- Holy Trinity.  They had come out to Wheaton for the weekend, and were going to Church of the Rez for the first time because her sister Jessica and family attend there.  Fun catching up with Rachel, and later with Jessica....

Overall, I think our church hopping experience left us with a much greater appreciation for College Church....especially -- oh most notably -- especially -- The Music!!