EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS SUNDAY
Women of the ELCA (WELCA) FALL GATHERING
NOV. 4th, 2023 9:00 to 5:00 pm
DISCOUNT FOR REGISTERING BEFORE OCTOBER 15th, sliding scale for fees. We cordially invite you to join us for a remarkable day retreat focused on empowering women, fostering love, and leaving a lasting positive mark on our community! Mark your calendars: Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Coffee & Lunch • Childcare
Enjoy a delicious coffee and a scrumptious lunch prepared with love. We have childcare services available, so you can fully immerse yourself in the day's activities.
Location: First Lutheran Church, 1555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, inspire, and make a difference! Visit MplsWomenOfELCA.org for more information and registration details. Let's come together and create a better world, one act of love at a time. Questions or Help Registering contact: mary.m.britt@gmail.com or 612/245-0366
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BIBLE RESOURCES ANY AGE
Again, congratulations to all who received a bible on Sunday or Wednesday. We hope that you explore and try out new ways to get to know God through stories, songs, prayer and conversation! Pastor Jen has some resources for you:
Augsburg Fortress, under 1517 Media publisher has a large selection of Bibles and books to engage with. Check out the selection. Maybe you'll want to start a small book group yourself!
Bible Tabs for your Bibles - don't worry about not having every book memorized. There are 66 of them! Here is a simple tool that can help navigate the different books of the Bible with ease.
Bible Guide and Journal
Are you able to sponsor a bible? Average cost is $20-25. Please make a sponsorship donation online here. *Note for Bible Sponsorship.
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COMMUNITY BOOK READS
Beginning October thru End of year
Learning is an important part of our journey, we have the opportunity to immerse ourselves through their voices and experiences in the stories they share. We also acknowledge we hope that connecting through relationships, conversations will move us into next steps toward action. These specific books are meant to be an inspiring, a place for reflection, awareness and motivation to strive to do more with what you will have experienced.
- Braiding Sweetgrass, Robin Wall Kimmerer
- Books available thru grant by October 15th*
- Once you have your copy, begin reading and we will gather together November 4 at 6:30 pm during the community meal
- November 4, Group Dinner + Conversation at Redeemer at 6:30 pm
- *Pick up a free copy in Redeemer Church office, while supplies last. Also found as an audio book, and local stores
- We are Water Protectors, Written by Carole Lindstrom; illustrated by Michaela Goade
- Books available thru grant by October 15th*
- 6:30 pm Community Book Read, Activity and Conversation, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1
- Call to Allyship: Preparing Your Congregation for Leaders of Color
- Books available thru grant beginning November 1*
- Once you have your copy, begin reading and we will gather together December 6 at 6:30 pm during the community meal (online conversation options TBD)
- December 6, Group Dinner + Conversation at Redeemer at 6:30 pm
- *Pick up a free copy in Redeemer Church office, while supplies last. Also found as an audio book, and local stores
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SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP
Join us for worship!
As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Facebook Live for those who are unable to join us in person. View the worship bulletin here. (Due to internet instability, we are no longer hosting worship on Zoom. Please reach out to Pastor Jen if you need help with digital accessibility.)
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WORSHIP HELPERS NEEDED:
Greeter, Usher, Communion Setup & Serving, Readers
If you are joining us this Sunday, please sign up here, talk with Roger Mikelson (651-332-6849) or let Pastor Jen know.
Here are the roles:
Greeter
Usher
Communion Server
Kids Message (1-2 per month)
Readers
Sanctuary Clean up
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NEXT MONTHLY COMMUNITY NIGHT MEAL
Wednesday, November 1, 6:00- 8:00 pm
Menu: TBA
INVITE & BRING A FRIEND!
Welcome Rachel Carmichael, Salem Lutheran Church Staff member as Redeemer's NEW COMMUNITY MEALS COORDINATOR. Say hello to Rachel when you see her, get to know her more as you volunteer chopping!
This opportunity will fund and continue to support Redeemer's mission to be a Beacon of Hope for the Harrison Neighborhood, N. Mpls and beyond. We will offer monthly meals, beginning September 20th, 6:00-8:00 pm. Sign up to volunteer to prep, serve and be a community host (greet and connect people).
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COMMUNITY HEALTH UPDATE:
Reminders as we seek to care for the most vulnerable in our communities.
The new Covid variant is circulating and appears to be more infectious (but not more serious) than those previous (like influenza which changes each year and needs a new vaccine). The symptoms are the same and may appear within a couple of days from the time of exposure. However, it can take up to 10 days to show up. The other difference is that the Covid antigen (over the counter) tests may not turn positive for a few days even in those that are symptomatic. If you get Covid, ask your provider about Paxlovid which reduces the severity and length of illness and risk for long Covid.
For our community well-being:
- To minimize your risk of infection, use masks around those with Covid (cold) symptoms.
- To minimize spreading Covid to others, mask in public for 10 days after an unprotected/unmasked exposure to Covid - since Covid is transmissible up to 2 days before you have symptoms or a positive test.
- If you get Covid:
- isolate at home until symptoms are improving, are without fever (off medications that bring fever down) and test negative for Covid.
- mask in public until 10 days from the onset of symptoms or the positive Covid test (which ever is first - though the day count starts over for those asymptomatic with a positive test if they then develop symptoms)
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UPDATING BREEZE CHURCH DIRECTORY
It has been awhile since we have updated our Breeze Church Directory, which means that we have a lot of out of date information! Please help us update you and your family’s information by filling out this Google Form. (Even if your contact and family information has not changed, please fill the form!)
If you prefer to provide your information in person, please contact the Church Office (612-886-1468). Please reach out to Sarah Stadie, Mike Tarras, or Maggie Dexheimer Pharris, if you have any questions or concerns!
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Financial Updates:
Special Thanks to those who have helped our RCFL neighbors with getting plumbing fixed, windows winterized. Stay tuned for ways to volunteer for clean ups.
Dear friends, members, and visitors,
The Redeemer Church Council wants to thank YOU for all the ways you give! When we work as a team, all things will be blessed! Thanks again or your generosity.
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FAITH MATTERS NEWSLETTER
Please find attached our Summer/Fall 2023 Faith Matters Newsletter. This Newsletter includes Fall Save the Dates and more!
As always, the newsletter may also be viewed online here.
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MEET OUR NEW NEIGHBOR - BIG HILL BOOKS
Pastor Jen met the owner recently and discovered once a month there are Tiny Tots Thursdays + Second Saturday Storytimes for kids and families. If you like Cuppa Java, they're just across the street. Visit their event page to learn more.
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LECRAE CONCERT
Lecrae - The Final Church Clothes Tour: Part II - with special guest Hulvey
Saturday, October 21, 2023 07:00 pm
Grace Church - Eden Prairie, MN
Interested in going, reach out to Redeemer member, Jaclyn Heim
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HARRISON TOWNHOMES
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and City of Lakes Community Land Trust are building 17 affordable townhomes in the Harrison neighborhood of Minneapolis! Click here to learn more about the Harrison Townhomes.
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FREE LEGAL CLINIC at HNA
The Harrison Neighborhood Association is working with Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid to provide free legal help every TUESDAY and THURSDAY from 10:00 am - 3:30 pm. They are able to help with family law, consumer, public benefits, housing, tax, and immigration problems. Walk-ins are welcome, however, appointments are preferred. Call 612-352-9778 or visit www.mylegalaid.org for more information. (1501 Glenwood Ave. Suite A, Mpls MN)
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SOUL FOOD DINNER + VACCINE CLINIC
Sunday, October 29th after worship
Get ready its happening... Join in to help plan and create a wonderful time of gathering, sharing food, stories and music! Connect with Mary Britt to get started with planning this time together.
After worship catch up on your vaccinations, flu shots and Covid-19 vaccines offered in partnership with Fairview.
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OCTOBER
29- Soul Food Sunday & Vaccine Clinic
NOVEMBER
5- All Saints Sunday, beginning Oct. 22 bring your memories to build the community memorial table.
19- Partnership Sunday, Pastor Jen will be preaching at Christ the King + Pastor Sarah Anderson will be preaching at Redeemer
21- Ecumenical Thanksgiving Worship at All Nations Indian Church
22-24 Church Offices CLOSED
26- First Sunday for Advent Worship at Redeemer
DECEMBER
3- Advent Baking after worship (3 Sundays/ 3 Wednesdays - register to choose time)
9- Christmas store at Redeemer
16- Christmas store at Salem
24- Christmas Eve worship at 10:30 am (Family Style, pajamas optional)
24- Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship at 7:00 pm
25- Christmas Day (ONLINE ONLY)
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