 GALA BIG-TICKET DONATIONS NEEDED // The 2020 RCFL Gala: Rooted in Community is around the corner on September 12th, and the Gala Committee is looking for three big-ticket items to include on their auction for this year's virtual event. Do you have a North Shore cabin you'd be willing to open up and share? Are you or do you know of a chef who'd be willing to donate an in-home cooking experience for four? Do you have a personal talent or skill you'd be willing to donate or host for a small group in 2021? Please connect with Mali to share your ideas with the Gala Committee. JUST-a-MINUTE Lectionary-Based Bible Study Online // The Rev. Mark Wegner of the Minneapolis Area Synod has provided us another opportunity for bible study and reflection with his Just a Minute dive into the revised common lectionary's five weeks of August in the Gospel of Matthew. Reflection questions based on the 9th through 13th weeks of Pentecost, along with the readings and a prayer of the week, are all available on Redeemer’s bible study page. We encourage you to share your thoughts with family, friends, or Pastor Kelly by email or phone! We’d even love to share some of your reflections in September’s Faith Matters newsletter -- just send them to Amy by August 25th! Volunteers Needed for Holy Trinity Food Distribution // Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis has been providing goods and services to neighbors who, over the course of the Minneapolis Uprising, lost or experienced significantly reduced access to transportation services and affordable grocers. They plant to continue distribution every Wednesday and Friday through September 4th. They are asking for 5-10 volunteers weekly from Redeemer to help organize and distribute goods to neighbors. Their greatest need is for second-shift volunteers. Please sign up here. August VBS-at-Home Kits Coming August 16th // Redeemer’s EduYouth Ministry Team (Lonna, Jason, and Anna) will be distributing August VBS-at-Home kits to parents in Redeemer’s backyard on August 16th, so save the date! These kits will have even more fun activities and treats for our kiddos to enjoy at home while we all dig deeper in our faith from a distance. If you can’t be there on the 16th for pick up, contact Lonna or Anna, or Amy in the church office to arrange pick-up or delivery for a different time! North Porch Project // Leila, one of the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE) and RCFL’s summer interns, has developed the North Porch Project to depict North Minneapolis neighbors at their homes and share their stories and what sparks hope in this moment in history. Families are asked to pose on their porches (or at home) in a way that genuinely portrays their life. The purpose of North Porch is to give North Minneapolis a face and create a sense of familiarity to the non-suburban communities; to show how real people are living and connecting right now. If interested please contact Leila Rocha Fisher. The Bright Stars of Bethlehem-Minnesota team wants to stay connected to Redeemer Lutheran congregation. They will look forward to engaging Redeemer congregation in the HOPE that Bright Stars of Bethlehem brings to our sisters and brothers in the occupied Palestinian territories through awareness and education, advocacy, and financial support. Please contact Amy if you’d like to be part of the Redeemer partnership. REDEEMER COMMUNITY GARDEN EVENTS // Summertime is busy in Redeemer garden! Along with our weekly garden work days every Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm, we’d love for you to join us at these social-distanced events! For more information, contact our garden coordinator Greta. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED // In light of the May 25th murder of George Floyd, Siri Fiebiger (Redeemer Church Council President) and Mali Jensen (RCFL Director of Volunteers & Partnerships) are working together for Redeemer to help meet community needs! If interested in becoming part of Redeemer’s team of volunteers who receive ongoing calls to action (e.g. Holy Trinity, church cleaning, donation supply management, voter registration, etc), please contact Siri or Mali. ZOOM FELLOWSHIP at 9:30am Sundays // Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for fellowship and prayer. Follow this link to join open the Zoom app or call in by phone to (312) 626-6799 using the following: Meeting ID: 820 1983 1981 | Password: 814644. MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT (MHC) with MICHAEL MADDAUS // Mental Health Connect is a local non-profit based out of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis offering free, non-biased support for anyone seeking mental health resources. On August 11th at 8:30am, they will host Michael Maddaus in a presentation on his eight daily habits for optimal health. Learn more about this event here. You may register here for this event, visit MHC’s website to learn more or contact Mali, Redeemer's MHC ambassador. HELP US MAKE MASKS! // As this pandemic continues amidst reopening, summer life, and the current Uprising for Justice, the need for cloth masks is growing! If you or someone you know is able and willing to help sew masks for ongoing distribution, please contact Redeemer's minister of service and advocacy, Holly De Souza. HEALTH COMMONS at the LIVING ROOM currently offers Zumba, Book Club Discussions, and Health Q & A's online or in-person with social distance. Follow them on Facebook to get current schedules, events, and other resources: Health Commons at the Living Room.  10th Sunday after Pentecost | Readings and Gospel: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 85:8-13, Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33 Intercessor: Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need--
For your whole church throughout the world. Give courage in the midst of storms, so that we see and hear Jesus calling and leading us to follow with this invitation: “Take heart, it is I: do not be afraid.” Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For the well-being of your creation. Protect waterways, forests, lands, and wildlife from abuse by helping the human family endeavor to sustain and be sustained by the resources of your hand. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For the nations and their leaders. May nations and localities in conflict know the peace that is the fruit of justice, and justice is the path to peace. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For those in need. Accompany all who are lonely, hear the voices of those who cry out in anguish, and support those who are frustrated in their search for an affordable place to live. We lift the suffering with COVID-19, Mary Lou, Traiveon and the family of Wilma Belvins, the grieving survivors of hurricanes and tornadoes, the explosion in Beirut and any we name before you... Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. For Redeemer, gathered as your people giving thanks for this gift of our Call Committee. We pray for those who are new to this community, for students and teachers preparing for a new school year, and for those struggling with unexpected hardship. Supply us generously with your grace for our life together. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Pastor: In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love, we offer these prayers to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  image: Lonna Field, Pr. Babette Chatman, Jennifer Starr Dodd, Anna Kottkamp, and Amy Koopman gather after food & supplies distribution at Holy Trinity on Friday, 8/31 H-Cubed Returns TOMORROW! // After a year of being away on pastoral internship, graduating grad school,, traveling out of the country, while still organizing for Black Liberation and racial justice, H-Cubed is back to continually cultivate hope, healing, and harmony in our community! Join us in Redeemer’s Backyard for our next official gathering outdoors on Saturday, August 1st from 3-6 PM, featuring community healer, author, and speaker Dr. Joi Lewis. Stay connected on social media for more info! Volunteers Needed for Holy Trinity Food Distribution // Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis has been providing goods and services to neighbors who, over the course of the Minneapolis Uprising, lost or experienced significantly reduced access to transportation services and affordable grocers. They plant to continue distribution every Wednesday and Friday through September 4th. They are asking for 5-10 volunteers weekly from Redeemer to help organize and distribute goods to neighbors. Their greatest need is for second-shift volunteers. Please sign up here. Climate Justice Voter Training: Relational Organizing for Transformational Change - Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light // Join Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light to learn how you can be a Climate Justice Voter Champion. Virtual trainings will be held throughout the summer and fall, including on Thursday, August 6, 4-5:30 pm. Visit mnipl.org for more information or Register here. North Porch Project // Leila, one of the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE) and RCFL’s summer interns, has developed the North Porch Project to depict North Minneapolis neighbors at their homes and share their stories and what sparks hope in this moment in history. Families are asked to pose on their porches (or at home) in a way that genuinely portrays their life. The purpose of North Porch is to give North Minneapolis a face and create a sense of familiarity to the non-suburban communities; to show how real people are living and connecting right now. If interested please contact Leila Rocha Fisher. GALA BIG-TICKET DONATIONS NEEDED // The 2020 RCFL Gala: Rooted in Community is around the corner on September 12th, and the Gala Committee is looking for three big-ticket items to include on their auction for this year's virtual event. Do you have a North Shore cabin you'd be willing to open up and share? Do you know of a chef who'd be willing to donate an in-home cooking experience for four? Do you have a personal talent or skill you'd be willing to donate or host for a small group in 2021? Please connect with Mali to share your ideas with the Gala Committee. The Bright Stars of Bethlehem-Minnesota team wants to stay connected to Redeemer Lutheran congregation. They will look forward to engaging Redeemer congregation in the HOPE that Bright Stars of Bethlehem brings to our sisters and brothers in the occupied Palestinian territories through awareness and education, advocacy, and financial support. Please contact Amy if you’d like to be part of the Redeemer partnership. REDEEMER COMMUNITY GARDEN EVENTS // Summertime is busy in Redeemer garden! Along with our weekly garden work days every Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm, we’d love for you to join us at these social-distanced events! For more information, contact our garden coordinator Greta. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED // In light of the May 25th murder of George Floyd, Siri Fiebiger (Redeemer Church Council President) and Mali Jensen (RCFL Director of Volunteers & Partnerships) are working together for Redeemer to help meet community needs! If interested in becoming part of Redeemer’s team of volunteers who receive ongoing calls to action (e.g. Holy Trinity, church cleaning, donation supply management, voter registration, etc), please contact Siri or Mali. ZOOM FELLOWSHIP at 9:30am Sundays // Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for fellowship and prayer. Follow this link to join or open the Zoom app and enter the following: Meeting ID: 820 1983 1981 | Password: 814644. You may also call in by phone to (312) 626-6799. MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT (MHC) // Mental Health Connect is a local non-profit based out of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis offering free, non-biased support for anyone seeking mental health resources. Visit their website to learn more, or contact Mali, Redeemer's MHC ambassador. HELP US MAKE MASKS! // As this pandemic continues amidst reopening, summer life, and the current Uprising for Justice, the need for cloth masks is growing! If you or someone you know is able and willing to help sew masks for ongoing distribution, please contact Redeemer's minister of service and advocacy, Holly De Souza. HEALTH COMMONS at the LIVING ROOM continues to provide services to the Harrison and North Minneapolis community, including an outdoor book club meeting on the the first Tuesdays of the month from 3pm-5pm in Redeemer’s backyard August through October (8/4, 9/1, 10/6). You can stay updated on their schedule of services and events, including virtual nurse consultations and Zumba classes, via their facebook page! REDEEMER FINANCIAL UPDATES: Please contact the church office if you would like a copy of the monthly' treasurer's report!  Readings: Isaiah 55:1-5 | Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21 | Romans 9:1-5 | Matthew 14:13-21
Intercessor: Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need- a brief silence. You take resources that appear to be meager, bless them, and there is enough for your church to trust that what you bless and ask us to share with the world is abundantly sufficient. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Protect abundant life on land and in water by reversing the damage we have caused your creation in fields, parks, lakes, and the Mississippi River. Replenish land by providing needed rain in ground water supplies, in places of drought, and forests under wildfires. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. You offer yourself to all the nations and peoples of the earth, inviting everyone to express shalom in Brazil, Bolivia, Ethiopia, and these United States especially in Minneapolis, Portland, and Seattle. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Hear the anguish of tender hearts who cry to you in suffering and satisfy their deepest needs in body, heart, soul, and mind especially any living with the COVID-19 condition and quarantine, and with whom we name before Mary Lou, Jane . . . Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. You offer freely the fullness of salvation so our congregation by its welcoming heart in words and actions may extend your free and abundant hospitality to our expectant pastor and all whom we encounter. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Pastor: In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love, we offer these prayers to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  Redeemer Youth & Family Zoom Call // We are planning a Zoom meeting for youth & families to connect on this Sunday, July 26 from 10:30-10:50 AM. Join here! We would love to see your faces and learn about what you’ve been up to this summer! Volunteers Needed for Holy Trinity Food Distribution // Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis has been providing goods and services to neighbors who, over the course of the Minneapolis Uprising, lost or experienced significantly reduced access to transportation services and affordable grocers. They plant to continue distribution through Friday, September 4th. They are asking for 5-10 volunteers weekly from Redeemer to help organize and distribute goods to neighbors. Their greatest need is for second-shift volunteers. Please sign up here. If you need more information, please contact Holy Trinity's volunteer director, Grace Corbin: Htlcgeorgefloyd@gmail.com H-Cubed Returns August 1st! // After a year of being away on pastoral internship, graduating grad school,, traveling out of the country, while still organizing for Black Liberation and racial justice, H-Cubed is back to continually cultivate hope, healing, and harmony in our community! Join us in Redeemer’s Backyard for our next official gathering outdoors on Saturday, August 1st from 3-6 PM, featuring community healer, author, and speaker Dr. Joi Lewis. Stay connected on social media for more info! Climate Justice Voter Training: Relational Organizing for Transformational Change - Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light // Join Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light to learn how you can be a Climate Justice Voter Champion. Virtual trainings will be held throughout the summer and fall, including on Thursday, August 6, 4-5:30 pm. Visit mnipl.org for more information or Register here. North Porch Project // Leila, one of the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE) and RCFL’s summer interns, has developed the North Porch Project to depict North Minneapolis neighbors at their homes and share their stories and what sparks hope in this moment in history. Families are asked to pose on their porches (or at home) in a way that genuinely portrays their life. The purpose of North Porch is to give North Minneapolis a face and create a sense of familiarity to the non-suburban communities; to show how real people are living and connecting right now. If interested please contact Leila Rocha Fisher. SAVE THE DATE: RCFL Gala on September 12, 2020 // You’re invited to Join us for an online event on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 7pm. This Rooted in Community free online event allow more people to join us as we gather virtually, invest in the future of our programming, and celebrate 22 years of promoting inclusive development in North Minneapolis. Registration to open soon! GALA DONATIONS NEEDED // RCFL's Gala Committee is looking for three big-ticket items to include on their auction for this year's Virtual Gala. Do you have a North Shore cabin you'd be willing to open up and share? Do you know of a chef who'd be willing to donate an in-home cooking experience for four? Do you have a personal talent or skill you'd be willing to donate or host for a small group in 2021? Please connect with Mali to share your ideas with the Gala Committee. REDEEMER COMMUNITY GARDE EVENTS // Summertime is busy in Redeemer garden! Along with our weekly garden work days every Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm, we’d love for you to join us at these social-distanced events! For more information, contact our garden coordinator Greta. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED // In light of the May 25th murder of George Floyd, Siri Fiebiger (Redeemer Church Council President) and Mali Jensen (RCFL Director of Volunteers & Partnerships) are working together for Redeemer to help meet community needs! If interested in becoming part of Redeemer’s team of volunteers who receive ongoing calls to action (e.g. Holy Trinity, church cleaning, donation supply management, voter registration, etc), please contact Siri or Mali. ZOOM FELLOWSHIP at 9:30am Sundays // Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for fellowship and prayer. Followthis link to join open the Zoom app and enter the following: Meeting ID: 853 1810 2674 | Password: 557820 or call in by phone to (312) 626-6799. MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT (MHC) // Mental Health Connect is a local non-profit based out of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis offering free, non-biased support for anyone seeking mental health resources. Visit their website to learn more, or contact Mali, Redeemer's MHC ambassador HELP US MAKE MASKS! // As this pandemic continues amidst reopening, summer life, and the current Uprising for Justice, the need for cloth masks is growing! If you or someone you know is able and willing to help sew masks for ongoing distribution, please contact Redeemer's minister of service and advocacy, Holly De Souza. HEALTH COMMONS at the LIVING ROOM continues to provide services to the Harrison and North Minneapolis community! You can stay updated on their schedule of services and events, including virtual nurse consultations and Zumba classes, via their facebook page!  Readings & Gospel: Eighth Sunday after Pentecost
Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Intercessor: Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need -- a brief silence -- Merciful God, your reign is revealed to us in a mustard shrub, help your church witness to the surprising yet common ways you encounter us in daily life as we form the faith of children and youth, anticipating with parents and guardians in-person or online schooling. Lead us in treasuring the earth as we live as grateful and healing caretakers of our home. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. As the birds of the air nest in branches of trees, gather the nations of the world into the welcoming shade of your merciful reign of building trust with each other and walking in the way of peace within the U.S especially Portland, and New York, the protesting in Bolivia, and the civil strife in Ethiopia. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Your Spirit helps us in our weakness and intercedes for the saints according to your will. Give comfort to the dying, refuge to the weary, justice to those who are oppressed, and healing to the sick, especially any living with COVID-19 and weighing heavily on our hearts and minds . . . Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. You show steadfast love and direct us in calling the next pastor by boldly asking for what is most needed when refreshed with new dreams of being your people in this place and time. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Pastor: In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love, we offer these prayers to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  RCFL Welcomes New Executive Director Veronica Hawman! // Redeemer Center for Life is thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director, Veronica Hawman. Veronica has spent her career working in nonprofit development. Earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and her Master of Nonprofit Management degree from Hamline University, Veronica is an experienced and skilled leader and fundraiser passionate about racial justice. We are so excited to have her at RCFL! If you’d like to say hello, you may send her a note of welcome at vhawman@redeemercenter.org. RCFL Instagram Live Open-Mic Night // Join RCFL tomorrow evening (July 18th) from 7-9pm for our first ever Virtual Open-Mic night! This event will feature artists performing hip hop and spoken word. Hear from Antonio Fixx, OKNice, Peace Tha Keeper and more! To watch and join, follow RCFL's Instagram page here and click on our story at 7pm! Volunteers Needed for Holy Trinity Food Distribution // Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis has been providing goods and services to neighbors who, over the course of the Minneapolis Uprising, lost or experienced significantly reduced access to transportation services and affordable grocers. They plant to continue distribution through Friday, September 4th. They are asking for 5-10 volunteers weekly from Redeemer to help organize and distribute goods to neighbors. Their greatest need is for second-shift volunteers. Please sign up here. If you need more information, please contact Holy Trinity's volunteer director, Grace Corbin: Htlcgeorgefloyd@gmail.com VBS At Home Kits // Last Sunday, Redeemer’s EduYouth Ministry Team (Lonna, Jason, and Anna) distributed VBS at Home kits to parents in Redeemer’s backyard. These kits are full of books, activities, and snacks for our kiddos to enjoy at home while we all dig deeper in our faith. Did you miss the event and still want a kit? Contact Lonna or Anna, or Amy in the church office, to arrange pick-up or delivery! Volunteers Needed // In light of the May 25th murder of George Floyd, we at Redeemer want to show up and do our part for our community. Siri Fiebiger (Redeemer Church Council President) and Mali Jensen (RCFL Director of Volunteers & Partnerships) are working together to make this happen and need your help! If interested in becoming part of Redeemer’s team of volunteers who receive ongoing calls to action (e.g. cleaning, donation supply management, voter registration, etc), please contact Siri and Mali. Climate Justice Voter Training: Relational Organizing for Transformational Change - Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light // Join Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light to learn how you can be a Climate Justice Voter Champion. During these 90 minute trainings, you will learn about the importance of this year’s election for our climate. You will also get trained in the Empower app, a digital organizing tool that allows you to share messages and connect with the people in your network. Virtual trainings will be held throughout the summer and fall. Currently, trainings are scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 7-8:30pm and Thursday, August 6, 4-5:30 pm. Visit mnipl.org for more information. Register here. SAVE THE DATE: RCFL Gala on September 12, 2020 // You’re invited to Join us for an online event on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at 7pm. For everyone’s health and safety, this year's Gala will look different, but still exciting. This free online event will allow more people to join us as we gather virtually in community, invest in the future of our programming, and celebrate 22 years of promoting inclusive development in our vibrant North Minneapolis community. From the comfort of your home, join us for our annual Gala on Saturday, September 12, 2020, for an evening of festivities, community, and commitment. Together, let's affirm the many ways we remain Rooted in Community. This event will feature both live and silent auctions, interviews, and more! Registration to open soon! Redeemer Community Garden Events // Summertime is busy in Redeemer garden! Along with our weekly garden work days every Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm, we’d love for you to join us at these social-distanced events! For more information, contact our garden coordinator Greta. * Drum Circle + Pizza Party! Bring your friends, family and neighbors for a drum circle + pizza party on Sunday, July 19th from 4-7pm in the Redeemer Community Garden. We will make pizzas in the community bread oven. Drums provided, but feel free to bring your own! * Sunset Movie Night. Join us in the garden on Friday, July 24th at 8:30 PM for a sunset movie! Bring a blanket/chair, snacks, your friends, family and neighbors. Homegrown popcorn and water will be provided. ZOOM FELLOWSHIP @ 9:30am Sundays // Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for fellowship and prayer. Follow this link to join open the Zoom app and enter the following: Meeting ID: 853 1810 2674 | Password: 557820 or call in by phone to (312) 626-6799. MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT (MHC) // Mental Health Connect is a local non-profit based out of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis offering free, non-biased support for anyone seeking mental health resources. Visit their website to learn more, or contact Mali, Redeemer's MHC ambassador. HELP US MAKE MASKS! // As this pandemic continues amidst reopening, summer life, and the current Uprising for Justice, the need for cloth masks is growing! If you or someone you know is able and willing to help sew masks for ongoing distribution, please contact Redeemer's minister of service and advocacy, Holly De Souza. Health Commons @ The Living Room continues to provide services to the Harrison and North Minneapolis community! You can stay updated on their schedule of services and events, including virtual nurse consultations and Zumba classes, via their facebook page!  7th Sunday after Pentecost | July 19, 2020 Readings: Isaiah 44:6-8, Psalm 86:11-17, Romans 8:12-25; Gospel: Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Intercessor: Confident of your care and helped by the Holy Spirit, we pray for the church, the world, and all who are in need - (a brief silence)
God of the harvest, the good seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ that you sow throughout the world, for your church to be both diligent and patient, full of resolve and gentleness, that our witness may be faithful to your intentions as you sow the good seed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. God of all space and time, your whole creation groans in labor pains, awaiting the gift of new birth. Renew the earth, sky, and sea, so that all your creation experiences freedom from the bondage of decay. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. God of the nations, mend the fabric of the human family, now torn apart by our fearful and warring ways in Afghanistan, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Israel, Iran, and the Persian Gulf, North Korea, Libya, Kashmir, Venezuela, Yemen and these United States, especially Portland, Oregon and New York. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. God of hope, open our hearts to join you in accompanying the lonely, abandoned, and brokenhearted, feeling trapped by despair, and all who suffer in any way especially Sharon, Zoe, and those living locally and globally with COVID-19 . . . Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. God of the seasons, in the midst of this summer, give refreshment, renewal, and new opportunities especially within the ministry of the Redeemer Call Committee and Redeemer Center for Life. We pray for the safety of those who travel. For medical personnel, cleaners and deliverers, with any who cannot take the rest they need. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer Pastor: In the certain hope that nothing can separate us from your love, we offer these prayers to you; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  RCFL Welcomes New Executive Director Veronica Hawman! // Redeemer Center for Life is thrilled to welcome our new Executive Director, Veronica Hawman. Veronica has spent her career working in nonprofit development. Earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and her Master of Nonprofit Management degree from Hamline University, Veronica is an experienced and skilled leader and fundraiser passionate about racial justice. We are so excited to have her at RCFL! Congratulations to ACLU Liberty Award Winner and Redeemer admin Amy Koopman // In August of 2018, Amy was charged by Robbinsdale Police with interfering with a peace officer after filming them arrest two Black men at gunpoint. She was defended in court by the ACLU of Minnesota who secured the dismissal of the charges and are now honoring Amy, along with Valerie Castile, Kim Hunter, and the Nobles County Public Defenders, in the 2020 ACLU-MN Virtual Liberty Awards on Thursday, July 16 at 4:30pm. In the aftermath of George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police, people all over Minnesota are coming together to secure a future where the Constitution guarantees rights to all people, and where our core institutions are guided by the principles of justice and equity, rather than by racism and xenophobia. Register to attend the virtual event today, and join the ACLU on July 16th to learn about key civil liberties issues across the state and meet the heroes who are tackling those issues head-on. Hear their stories, including Amy’s, and listen to their messages of strength, courage, resilience, and perseverance. Please Ignore Phishing Emails! // A number of us recently received an email from a phisher posing as Pastor Kelly and asking for an immediate favor. Upon closer inspection, the sender was "interimpastor.redemmermpls@gmail.com." As a reminder, no one from Redeemer's staff will email you asking for gift cards or other financial gifts.Any and all stewardship or giving requests will be presented as such every time, and will come with official correspondence. We apologize for the inconvenience and any confusion it may cause. It is a problem experienced by many pastors and faith leaders across the country. However there is nothing we can do to stop the phishers from sending the emails, other than to remind us all that no such emails will be sent, and to always check the sender's email address if there's a question. All emails coming from Pastor Kelly will be sent from interimpastor@redeemermpls.org. “White Savior: Racism in the American Church” Viewing & Discussion with Westwood // The Westwood Racial Equity team is excited that you have indicated interest in the Racial Equity discussions in the past. We invite you to join fellow Westwood members + friends Wednesday 7/15 at 6:30-8:15 in the first of a series of movie nights centered on race and racism in our community. The Westwood Racial Equity Team is sponsoring a viewing and discussion night of "White Savior: Racism In The American Church,” an hour long documentary that we will watch and discuss together over zoom. Please register here for the Zoom viewing and conversation, and join us! Volunteers Needed // In light of the May 25th murder of George Floyd, we at Redeemer want to show up and do our part for our community. Siri Fiebiger (Redeemer Church Council President) and Mali Jensen (Dir. of Volunteers & Partnerships) are working together to make this happen and need your help! If interested in becoming part of Redeemer’s team of volunteers who receive ongoing calls to action, please contact Siri and Mali with your availability, flexibility, and areas of interest/ Some ways volunteers can help are through making phone calls for current needs, cleaning the kitchen after an event has taken place, donation supply management (receiving, storing, distributing), voter registration, and being available for distribution events. Climate Justice Voter Training: Relational Organizing for Transformational Change - Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light // Join Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light to learn how you can be a Climate Justice Voter Champion. During these 90 minute trainings, you will learn about the importance of this year’s election for our climate. You will also get trained in the Empower app, a digital organizing tool that allows you to share messages and connect with the people in your network. Virtual trainings will be held throughout the summer and fall. Currently, trainings are scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 7-8:30pm and Thursday, August 6, 4-5:30 pm. Visit mnipl.org for more information. Register for the July training here. The Bright Stars of Bethlehem-Minnesota team wants to stay connected to Redeemer Lutheran congregation. They will look forward to engaging Redeemer congregation in the HOPE that Bright Stars of Bethlehem brings to our sisters and brothers in the occupied Palestinian territories through awareness and education, advocacy, and financial support. Sundays in the Garden, 1-4pm // You are invited to join us each and every Sunday in Redeemer Community Garden from 1pm-4pm. We're planting, watering, tending, and growing so much life. Do you have extra hostas or other plants? Bring them to Redeemer and plant them around the perimeter of our properties! By mowing less and planting hostas around Redeemer, along with ongoing tending to plants and clearing of rubbish and litter, we reduce our carbon footprint. Come on over and help us plant new seeds, tend growing ones, and keep the garden free of garbage so it's a healthy and welcoming space for our neighbors, all while enjoying each other’s company safely. See you there! ZOOM FELLOWSHIP @ 9:30am Sundays // Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for fellowship and prayer. Follow this link to join open the Zoom app and enter the following: Meeting ID: 853 1810 2674 | Password: 557820 or call in by phone to (312) 626-6799. MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT (MHC) // Mental Health Connect is a local non-profit based out of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis offering free, non-biased support for anyone seeking mental health resources. Visit their website to learn more, or contact Mali, Redeemer's MHC ambassador. HELP US MAKE MASKS! // As this pandemic continues amidst reopening, summer life, and the current Uprising for Justice, the need for cloth masks is growing! If you or someone you know is able and willing to help sew masks for ongoing distribution, please contact Redeemer's minister of service and advocacy, Holly De Souza. Health Commons @ The Living Room continues to provide services to the Harrison and North Minneapolis community! You can stay updated on their schedule of services and events, including virtual nurse consultations and Zumba classes, via their facebook page!  Sunday, July 12, 2020 Readings: Isaiah 55:10-13 | Psalm 65:1-13 | Romans 8:1-11 | Matthew 13:1-9,18-23 Intercessor: Called into unity with one another and the whole creation, let us pray for our shared world -- (a brief silence)
Gracious God, we pray for missionaries and newly planted congregations around the world sowing your word in many ways and places. Inspire us by their witness to the faith we share. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Creating God, empower us to sustainably use what you have given us, animals and birds making their home among us in praise of you. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Reigning God, we pray for our nation’s leaders. Increase their desire for justice and equality. We pray for our enemies. Bridge the chasms that divide us and guide authorities to a deep and lasting peace. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Abiding God, care for all doubting, renew faith, for all worrying, provide release, for all struggling, ease burdens, for all in fear, give hope especially those weighing heavily on our hearts and minds survivors of flooding in Japan and U.S. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Renewing God, revive Redeemer Lutheran congregation and Redeemer Center for Life in this place by nourishing and nurturing the seeds you have planted, that we might grow as disciples by replacing what has been depleted so that our ministries are sustained and our relationships deepened with Harrison and North. Sustain our ministries, providing food, registering voters and sharing masks and deepen relationships with the wider community of Harrison and North Minneapolis. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Eternal God, we give thanks for all the deceased, Joe, all victims of famine and this pandemic, especially Nathan Söderblom, Bishop of Uppsala, whom we commemorate today and those whom we name before you . . . Comfort us in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Pastor: Receive these prayers, O God, and those too deep for words; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.  Redeemer Celebrates God’s LGBTQIA+ Beloved // As we come to the close of Pride Month 2020, Redeemer Lutheran Church celebrates our LGBTQIA+ members and neighbors as we strive to become an ever-more inclusive community that affirms and honors how God is revealed and God’s Kingdom made manifest through all genders, orientations, expressions, and races, most especially in our Black Trans neighbors. RCFL Welcomes New Executive Director Veronica Hawman! // Redeemer Center for Life is thrilled to introduce their new Executive Director, Veronica Hawman! Veronica has spent her career working in nonprofit development. Earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota and her Master of Nonprofit Management degree from Hamline University, Veronica is an experienced and skilled leader and fundraiser passionate about racial justice. We are so excited to have her at RCFL! Volunteers Needed // In light of the May 25th murder of George Floyd, we at Redeemer want to show up and do our part for our community. Siri Fiebiger (Redeemer Church Council President) and Mali Jensen (Dir. of Volunteers & Partnerships) are working together to make this happen and need your help! If interested in becoming part of Redeemer’s team of volunteers who receive ongoing calls to action, please contact Siri and Mali with your availability, flexibility, and areas of interest. Some ways volunteers can help are through making phone calls for current needs, cleaning the kitchen after an event has taken place, donation supply management (receiving, storing, distributing), voter registration, and being available for distribution events. Faith-Based Community Organizing Training // We are seeking a team of people interested in receiving training in faith based community organizing through funding granted by the Augsburg University Riverside Innovation Hub (RIH) that Redeemer has been part of for the last two years. The training event primarily delivered in a Zoom format will occur in January 2021 hosted by the organizing staff with special guests in the Minneapolis Area Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. If you are interested in becoming part of Redeemer’s Riverside Innovation Hub Team and receiving this training, please reply to Amy or Pastor Kelly no later than June 30th so we can welcome you to the Team, introduce you to the project and its expectations, and so we can submit the proper information to Hub directors at Augsburg! Climate Justice Voter Training: Relational Organizing for Transformational Change - Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light // Join Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light to learn how you can be a Climate Justice Voter Champion. During these 90 minute trainings, you will learn about the importance of this year’s election for our climate. You will also get trained in the Empower app, a digital organizing tool that allows you to share messages and connect with the people in your network. Virtual trainings will be held throughout the summer and fall. Currently, trainings are scheduled for Monday, June 22, 7-8:30 pm, Tuesday, July 7, 7-8:30 pm, Wednesday, July 8, 12-1:30 pm, Tuesday, July 21, 7-8:30pm and Thursday, August 6, 4-5:30 pm. Visit mnipl.org for more information. Register for the July 8th training here. Celebrate Bill Nord’s 95th Birthday on June 28th! With his assisted living facility on total lockdown, there is no way we can celebrate with him in person. He has been completely isolated since March. Understandably, he’s feeling lonely. Please help us remind Bill how much he is loved and valued by sending him a birthday card or letter sharing a happy memory of him. Use REALLY big type, like 28 point, because he's going blind. You can also call him at 763-540-1967, but you may have to shout into the phone for him to hear you. Please send cards to William Nord 5800 St. Croix Ave N, Apt W302 Golden Valley, MN 55422 ZOOM FELLOWSHIP @ 9:30am Sundays // Join us Sunday mornings at 9:30am for fellowship and prayer. Follow this link to join open the Zoom app and enter the following: Meeting ID: 853 1810 2674 | Password: 557820 or call in by phone to (312) 626-6799. SUNDAYS IN THE GARDEN, 1-4pm // You are invited to join us each and every Sunday in Redeemer Community Garden from 1pm-4pm. We're planting, watering, tending, and growing so much life. Do you have extra hostas or other plants? Bring them to Redeemer and plant them around the perimeter of our properties! By mowing less and planting hostas around Redeemer, along with ongoing tending to plants and clearing of rubbish and litter, we reduce our carbon footprint. Come on over and help us plant new seeds, tend growing ones, and keep the garden free of garbage so it's a healthy and welcoming space for our neighbors, all while enjoying each other’s company safely. See you there! MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT (MHC) // Mental Health Connect is a local non-profit based out of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in South Minneapolis offering free, non-biased support for anyone seeking mental health resources. Visit their website to learn more, or contact Mali, Redeemer's MHC ambassador. HELP US MAKE MASKS! // As this pandemic continues amidst reopening, summer life, and the current Uprising for Justice, the need for cloth masks is growing! If you or someone you know is able and willing to help sew masks for ongoing distribution, please contact Redeemer's minister of service and advocacy, Holly De Souza. Health Commons @ The Living Room continues to provide services to the Harrison and North Minneapolis community! You can stay updated on their schedule of services and events, including virtual nurse consultations and Zumba classes, via their facebook page!  Readings & Gospel: Jeremiah 28:5-9 | Psalm 89:1-4, 15-18 | Romans 6:12-23 | Matthew 10:40-42
Intercessor: Called into unity with one another and the whole creation, let us pray for our shared world -- a brief silence -- God of companionship, encourage our relationships with our siblings in Christ as we give thanks for Bill Nord celebrating his 95th birthday. Bless our conversations in seeking a pastor for shaping our shared future and enlarging hearts eager to join in festal and faithful shouts of praise. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great God of mercy, inspire authorities, judges, and politicians to act with grace-filled compassion for citizens and our environment. Teach us especially in Minnesota to overcome fear with hope, meet hate with love, provide for all in need, and welcome one another as we would welcome you. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. God of care, accompany all who are in deepest need. Comfort those who are sick, lonely, or abandoned especially Sarah, recently hospitalized, and those resting heavily on our hearts and minds. Strengthen those who are in prison or awaiting trial. Renew the spirits of all who call upon you. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. God of love, you gather in your embrace all who have died including Joe, brother of Zoe, the sister of Trina, Irenaeus, Bishop of Lyon. Keep us steadfast in our faith and renew our trust in your promise. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Pastor: Receive these prayers, O God, and those too deep for words; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. image: "The Teacher" by Elmer Yazzie, Navajo Artist 
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS: > This Sunday, June 14th, we will host a memorial services for the Delores Runsuwe family on what would have been her birthday, and for our Harrison neighbor Toche's sister-in-law who passed away recently. Please hold these families in your prayers throughout the weekend. > Breeze Online Directory: If you haven't joined already, please click here to create your Breeze church directory listing! > COVID-19 Testing during Uprising: The state of MN recommends that anyone who lives in high-impact neighborhoods, has participated in direct actions (protests, marches, vigils), or volunteered at various donation intake and distribution sites during the Minneapolis Uprising be tested for coronavirus. Testing is available for free without cost-sharing. A list of testing locations is available here. > If you or someone in your family would like to participate in virtual worship by reading or helping with our recording, please contact Amy. We would love for you to be part of our online experience! PRAYERS of INTERCESSION June 14, 2020 | 2nd Sunday of Pentecost Readings & Gospel: Exodus 19:2-8 | Psalm 100 | Romans 5:1-8 | Matthew 9:35-10:23
world, organizations, and individuals in developing lasting peace and reconciliation. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Holy One, empower all whose voices go unheard, and help us respond to the pressing needs of our neighbors. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Holy One, you bring all people to yourself. We give thanks for the holy people who have gon before us: Ahmaud, Arvid, Cordelia, Breonna, Delores, George, Chief Seattle, William, the Emanuel 9, and all deceased from COVID-19. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great. Receive these prayers, O God, and those too deep for words; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. image: "Jesus the Good Shepherd" by Anthony Falbo
"Rejoice" Video Collaboration! >> The Redeemer Education/Youth team is making a virtual worship video with the whole congregation and we need your help! Please send us videos of your crew dancing to Agape's Rejoice Song by email or text, so that we can combine clips from the congregation into one video! You can sing/lip sync along with this track and dance the "Rejoice Dance" (tutorial here, or just freestyle!). Be as creative as you like, just please join the *virtual* celebration! Please email your video clips to Anna Kottkamp! Thanks! Let us know if you have questions! FOR EXAMPLE: Virtual Worship Continues into June >> As the state begins to open again, Bishop Svennungsen and the Minneapolis Area Synod of the ELCA remain wholly committed to making the health of all our congregants the top priority. In accordance with the Synod's guidelines, Redeemer will continue to host online worship services every Sunday through at least June 7th, which are available on our website, YouTube Channel, or on our Facebook Page. We hope you are being fed and enjoying the services from the courtyard! Please let us know how we can serve you well as we continue worshiping from home and practicing physical distancing. The Minneapolis Synod will also host worship over two holiday weekends -- Memorial Day Weekend (this Sunday, May 24th) and Independence Day Weekend (July 5th). We will share those recordings on our media outlets and include the week's bulletin in announcements. (This week's bulletin, provided by the Synod, can be found here.)
 Redeemer's 2020 Stewardship Campaign Continues 'til May 31st >> As we continue the work of calling a new pastor, we invite everyone for whom Redeemer is home to pledge their gifts - time, money, and talent - to sustaining Redeemer in the coming months. Redeemer needs all of us! Pledge online here. Wednesday Night Transition & Pastoral Call Discussions >> Every Wednesday at 7pm, we are hosting zoom meetings to discuss Who and Why We Are (with our transition questions) and preparing to call a new pastor to Redeemer. If you want your voice heard and to share what you believe are Redeemer’s core values and needs, please join the calls via this link!
 Sunday, May 24, 2020 (Seventh Sunday of Easter) Readings & Gospel: Acts 1:1-11 | Psalm 47 | Ephesians 1:15-23 | Luke 24:44-53 Intercessor: Uplifted by the promised hope of healing and resurrection, we join the people of God in all times and places in praying for the church, the world, and all who are in need— [a brief silence.]
O God, unite your church in the truth of your gospel, the love of our neighbor, and the call to proclaim your reign to all people. Call us to be one as you are one with Christ as we seek our next pastor. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Guide your people as we explore the mysteries of the universe especially as our globe is under siege by a novel coronavirus. We pray for the work of scientists and mathematicians whose skill enriches our public health and understanding like Nicholas Copernicus and Leonard Euler whom the church remembers today. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Protect the vulnerable living under severe flooding Michigan and where nations are currently in crisis by redirecting their authority towards justice rather than the weapons of violence and greed. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. We pray for those engulfed in grief, those without support, and for all who are isolated, powerless, or afraid, that all may rest in your care Bud, Mark, Sarah, Karen and Kayla, and those we name before you now... Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Give courage to all who embark on new ventures, any risking their lives to serve in our armed forces whether at home or abroad. Grant safety and assure them of your never-failing strength. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Pastor: With bold confidence in your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into your eternal care; through Christ our Lord. Amen
 VIRTUAL WORSHIP CONTINUES ONLINE: Redeemer continues to host online worship services every Sunday which are available on our website, YouTube channel, and on our Facebook page. We hope you are being fed and enjoying the services from the courtyard! WEEKLY SUNDAY & WEDNESDAY NIGHT ZOOM FELLOWSHIP: We extend much appreciation to Stewardship Minister Kristin Gilbert and the Redeemer Council for agreeing to call members especially at the close of the 2020 Stewardship Pledge Campaign. Instead of only the Redeemer Council making calls to members, I am asking everyone who joins the Sunday Zoom Fellowship to call one or two people and invite those members to speak and/or listen during our next Zoom meetings. More and more congregations are committing to this practice for engaging as many members in conversation during this global public health crisis. Join us -- and invite others to as well -- every Sunday at 10:30amvia this link and every Wednesday evening at 7pm via this link. JOIN REDEEMER'S CHURCH DIRECTORY: We are transitioning from Instant Church Directory to Breeze Church Management for our online directory and we need your updates! CLICK HERE to create your Breeze account. You can then view your own family profile and gain (limited) access to fellow Redeemer congregants’ contact information. If you need help, email Amy: admin@redeemermpls.org. NEWS FEATURING REDEEMER & VENTURE NORTH: In late March Dave Pierini of North News featured Redeemer in an article about Northside worship during coronavirus, and just this week Patagonia Outfitters featured Venture North in their story about mountain biking. We hope you'll check out both! MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT (MHC) is a local non-profit based out of Bethlehem Lutheran in South Mpls offering free, non-biased support for anyone seeking mental health resources.Click hereto learn more or contact Redeemer’s MHC ambassador: Mali@redeemermpls.org. ZOOM ZUMBA & NURSE CONSULTATIONS: Health Commons continues to offer zumba classes and nurse consultations via zoom! Click here to learn more! PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION May 10, 2020 | Fifth Sunday of Easter Readings & Gospel: Acts 7:55-60 | Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16 | 1 Peter 2:2-10 | John 14:1-14
God of healing and rest, help any whose hearts are heavy and weighed down by comforting their suffering, easing their distress, and carrying their burdens especially Bud Klippen, Mark Hanson, and the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria... Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Nurturing God, we pray for those who tend and teach young children, for the safe pregnancies of expectant parents, and for families who struggle with infertility and miscarriage. We give thanks to all who have shown mothering care, and we remember all for whom this day is difficult. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer. Pastor: With bold confidence in your love, almighty God, we place all for whom we pray into your eternal care; through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
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Offices Currently Closed to the Public Due to COVID-19 Pandemic