   TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 23rd, at 6:30pm This Wednesday, on Thanksgiving Eve, we will host a Northside Parish Celebration Service at Redeemer. Together with Salem and Christ the River of Life, we will recognize, honor, and celebrate Indigenous People and begin re-framing the narrative of this U.S. Holiday. The worship service will be followed by Pie Fellowship ~ so bake or buy a pie to share with our neighbors! SUNDAY WORSHIP at 10:30AM In-Person and Streaming on Facebook Live & Zoom ID: 889 8339 5657 | Dial-in: 312-626-6799 | passcode: Redeemer  
Advent Coffee Hour ~ Join us Sunday mornings, December 4th, 11th, and 18th, for Advent Coffee Hour in the fellowship from 9-10am. Decorations + More! ~ ~ This Sunday, November 27th, pick up your Advent FAMILY kit, which comes with instructions on how to make special ornaments. Be creative and make some of your own too! Each week we want to take your creations and add more festive color and joy to our worship space. ~ There will be Advent Calendars available with invitations to try different activities each and every day of December. Resources are also available online to print from home. ~ Do you like assembling Christmas Trees? Do you love decorating for Christmas? Then we need your help on Saturday December 3 at 2:00 pm to decorate our sanctuary for Advent. Please contact Randy Romsdahl with any questions, rromsdahl@comcast.net Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection Tuesdays at 6:30pm on Zoom | November 29th, December 6 & 13 Lectio Divina or Sacred Reading is the slow, repetitive reading of a sacred text that leads one to the ultimate step of resting in God. It is not a Scripture study, nor a spiritual reading. It is an invitation to take a long, loving look at Scripture. During our 45 min time, we will walk through a 4 step process each week using the text for Advent. This practice can be adapted and incorporated into individual prayer life. Zoom link here (password: Redeemer) Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers Wednesday, December 14th from 5:30-8:00 pm Dinner! Sock Exchange (all ages)! Vespers and Caroling! Family Cookie Sharing! Save the date and plan to bring friends and family to an evening of fun and fellowship. Starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. More details to come. ADVENT KIDS PROGRAM & EVENTS ~ December 18th during worship ~ We would love your children to join us in Advent to prepare to tell the story of Jesus’ birth through the arts. We hope that your family can join after worship on Sundays for Advent activities and pageant rehearsals. For more info, talk to Lonna or Pr. Jen!
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
WELCOME, RENEE CHRISTENSEN! If you missed meeting Renee Christensen on Sunday, say hello! Renee is our Office Intern through April 2023. If you'd like to send her a note of welcome and introduce yourself, email her at officeintern@redeemermpls.org. Read a little more about Renee below!
CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS
 REDEEMER CHRISTMAS STORE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are excited to be hosting our annual Redeemer Christmas Store on December 10th from 9:30 to 11am! The Christmas Store offers our community's kids a chance to buy 4-for-$1 (25 cents each) gift-wrapped presents for their family members. We love sharing the magic of Christmas and the joy of giving with our partner congregations, Redeemer volunteers, and neighbors! WE NEED YOUR HELP! To volunteer with set-up on December 8th & 9th, at the store on December 10th, or both, fill out this form or talk to Lonna Field, Kelly Schumacher Fuller, or Sally Ankerfelt.  Supporting Mandy & Blake Dion ~ The Redeemer family is rallying to provide financial and functional support for Mandy & Blake Dion, as they get settled in their new apartment! To help them transition, 1) Visit and share the GoFundMe Link and make a donation to help offset the temporary rent increase while they live in a market rate apartment until a supported apartment becomes available; and 2) stay tuned for an invitation to help them move this month to their new home, less than a 1/2 mile from their RCFL home! Winter Gear Drive: “Ministering to the Body” We're Collecting Socks, Gloves and Hats! Help community member Starr (aka. Sister Pickles the Clown), in partnership with Redeemer, Cub Foods (Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth) & Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (N. 4th st Mpls), as we collect winter gear to be distributed to those in need. We will have a box in narthex to contribute new items through the month of November. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus!  November 23rd @ 6:30pm with Northside Parish
Indigenous People’s Celebration Service at Redeemer with pie fellowship to follow November 27th @ 10:30am First Sunday in Advent! November 29th @ 6:30pm on Zoom Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection  CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY Join us tomorrow, November 20th, for worship at 10:30am. Council President Mike Tarras will be preaching, and we're excited to hear the message he has for Redeemer as we head into the Advent season! As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer) and live on Facebook. The worship bulletin can be found on our website! 
How are you keeping awake with HOPE? Advent Coffee Hour Join us Sunday mornings, December 4th, 11th, and 18th, for Advent Coffee Hour in the fellowship from 9-10am. Decorations + More! This Sunday, November 20th pick up your Advent FAMILY kit, which comes with instructions on how to make special ornaments. Be creative and make some of your own too!! We want each week to add more and more festive color and joy to our worship space. ~ There will be Advent Calendars available with invitations to try different activities each and every day of December. Resources will be made available online to print from home. ~ Do you like assembling Christmas Trees? Do you love decorating for Christmas? Then we need your help on Saturday December 3 at 2:00 pm to decorate our sanctuary for Advent. Please contact Randy Romsdahl with any questions, rromsdahl@comcast.net Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. November 29th, December 6th & 13th on Zoom. Lectio Divina or Sacred Reading is the slow, repetitive reading of a sacred text that leads one to the ultimate step of resting in God. It is not a Scripture study, nor a spiritual reading. It is an invitation to take a long, loving look at Scripture. During our 45 min time, we will walk through a 4 step process each week using the text for Advent. This practice can be adapted and incorporated into individual prayer life. Zoom link here (password: Redeemer) Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers Wednesday, December 14th from 5:30-8:00 pm Dinner! Sock Exchange (all ages)! Vespers and Caroling! Family Cookie Sharing! Save the date and plan to bring friends and family to an evening of fun and fellowship. Starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. More details to come. ADVENT KIDS PROGRAM & EVENTS ~ December 18th during worship ~ We would love your children to join us in Advent to prepare to tell the story of Jesus’ birth through the arts. We hope that your family can join after worship on Sundays for Advent activities and pageant rehearsals. For more info, talk to Lonna or Pr. Jen!
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
 WELCOME, RENEE CHRISTENSEN! If you missed meeting Renee Christensen on Sunday, say hello! Renee is our Office Intern through April 2023. If you'd like to send her a note of welcome and introduce yourself, email her at officeintern@redeemermpls.org. Read a little more about Renee below!
CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS!
REDEEMER CHRISTMAS STORE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are excited to be hosting our annual Redeemer Christmas Store on December 10th from 9:30 to 11am!
 SUPPORTING MANDY & BLAKE DION
Winter Gear Drive: “Ministering to the Body” We're Collecting Socks, Gloves and Hats! Help community member Starr (aka. Sister Pickles the Clown), in partnership with Redeemer, Cub Foods (Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth) & Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (N. 4th st Mpls), as we collect winter gear to be distributed to those in need. We will have a box in narthex to contribute new items through the month of November. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus!  November 20th @ 10:30am (during worship)
Message from Mike Tarras, Council President November 23rd @ 6:30pm with Northside Parish Indigenous People’s Celebration Service at Redeemer with pie fellowship to follow November 29th @ 6:30pm on Zoom Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection  WILLIAMS FAMILY WORSHIP + INTENTION SUNDAY Join us this Sunday, November 13th, at 10:30am when T. Williams & Family will be leading worship. Afterwards, join us for our Lunch & Learn in the fellowship hall. And don't forget to return your 2022 Generosity Card! As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer) and live on Facebook. The worship bulletin can be found on our website!  image description: A bright and multi-colored Indigenous headdress against a black background, with the words "Indigenous Peoples' Celebration Service" Wednesday | November 23rd | 6:30pm On Thanksgiving Eve, we will host a Northside Parish Celebration Service together with Salem and Christ the River of Life, when we will recognize, honor, and celebrate Indigenous People and begin re-framing the narrative of this American Holiday. The worship service will be followed by Pie Fellowship ~ so bake or buy a pie to share with our neighbors!  image: (c) Matt Whitney | Advent Concept Painting | a multicolored pencil and water color sketch people walking from the left toward a city with a plane overhead and bright orange star / bomb, with an angel trumpeting from the top right. Advent Season 2022: Let's Gather! Pastor Jen is curious about leading some gatherings around conversation, learning, and spiritual practices during the season of Advent as we anticipate Christ's incarnation. To help us determine WHEN & WHERE to meet, follow this link and take a short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9WBFD6 Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers Wednesday, December 14th | 5:30-8:00 pm Dinner! Sock Exchange (all ages)! Vespers and Caroling! Family Cookie Sharing! Save the date and plan to bring friends and family to an evening of fun and fellowship starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. More details to come.  HELP US CREATE MEANINGFUL WORSHIP Now that we are hosting worship indoors, we need YOU to volunteers to be a reader (also known as a lector), usher, and/or be communion assistants during our services. This is the work of the people: Young and old are welcome to participate. Reach out to Randy and Diana Romsdahl (rjromsdahl@gmail.com) or Pastor Jen (pastor@redeemermpls.org) to sign up ahead, the morning of, or to ask any questions!
 image: Ministering to the Body Winter Gear Drive flyer WINTER GEAR DRIVE We're collecting new socks, gloves and hats (new) to help community member Starr (aka. Sister Pickles the clown) in partnership with Redeemer, Cub Foods (Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth) & Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (N. 4th st Mpls) as we collect winter gear to be distributed to those in need. We have a box in narthex to contribute new items throughout the month of November. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus!
  image description: Many candles, large and small, in oranges, reds, and yellows, lit on a table against a dark background, with the words "November 6, 2022: All Saints Day" ALL SAINTS DAY OF REMEMBRANCE During worship this Sunday, November 6th, we will have a remembrance table set up during worship. We invite you to bring a photo or memorabilia to honor a loved one who’s died. We will celebrate, remember, and honor them with a community altar. You will also be invited to light a candle during the service. As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer) and live on Facebook. The worship bulletin can be found here on our website.
HELP US CREATE MEANINGFUL WORSHIP Now that we are hosting worship indoors, we need YOU to volunteers to be a reader (also known as a lector), usher, and/or be communion assistants during our services. This is the work of the people: Young and old are welcome to participate. Reach out to Randy and Diana Romsdahl (rjromsdahl@gmail.com) or Pastor Jen (pastor@redeemermpls.org) to sign up ahead, the morning of, or to ask any questions!
 image description: A bright and multi-colored Indigenous headress against a black background, with the words "Indigenous Peoples' Celebration Service" Wednesday | November 23rd | 6:30pm On Thanksgiving Eve, we will host a Northside Parish Celebration Service together with Salem and Christ the River of Life, when we will recognize, honor, and celebrate Indigenous People and begin re-framing the narrative of this American Holiday. The worship service will be followed by Pie Fellowship ~ so bake or buy a pie to share with our neighbors!  image: (c) Matt Whitney | Advent Concept Painting | a multicolored pencil and water color sketch people walking from the left toward a city with a plane overhead and bright orange star / bomb, with an angel trumpeting from the top right. Advent Season 2022: Let's Gather! Pastor Jen is curious about leading some gatherings around conversation, learning, and spiritual practices during the season of Advent as we anticipate Christ's incarnation. To help us determine WHEN & WHERE to meet, follow this link and take a short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9WBFD6 Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers Wednesday, December 14th | 5:30-8:00 pm Dinner! Sock Exchange (all ages)! Vespers and Caroling! Family Cookie Sharing! Save the date and plan to bring friends and family to an evening of fun and fellowship starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. More details to come.
 The words "Redeemer Announcements, October 29, 2022" around a panoramic image of a lake and the surrounding trees and beach at sunset  WORSHIP + SOUL FOOD POTLUCK + FLU & COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC TOMORROW! Join us tomorrow morning at 10:30am for worship in our newly updated sanctuary. Fairview Health will offer our annual vaccine clinic in the library during & after worship, from 10:30am to 12pm, and will be offering both flu vaccines and COVID-19 boosters! After worship we'll host our Soul Food Feast, Re-imagined! We'll provide the friend chicken, greens, and drinks, and invite you to bring a dish to share that reflects your culture. As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer). If zoom does not work, we will stream live on Facebook. The worship bulletin can be found here on our website!
 A bright-multi-colored Indigenous American headdress against a black background with the words "Indigenous Peoples' Celebration" Wednesday | November 23rd | 6:30pm On Thanksgiving Eve, we will host a Northside Parish Celebration Cervice together with Salem and Christ the River of Life, when we will recognize, honor, and celebrate Indigenous People and begin re-framing the narrative of this American Holiday. The worship service will be followed by Pie Fellowship ~ so bake or buy a pie to share with our neighbors!
HELP US CREATE MEANINGFUL WORSHIP Now that we are hosting worship indoors, we need YOU to volunteers to be a reader (also known as a lector), usher, and/or be communion assistants during our services. This is the work of the people: Young and old are welcome to participate. Reach out to Randy and Diana Romsdahl (rjromsdahl@gmail.com) or Pastor Jen (pastor@redeemermpls.org) to sign up ahead, the morning of, or to ask any questions!
If you are unable to deliver your turkey, call the church office and leave a message for Sally or email her at sally@giftfamilyservices.com so she can arrange a pick up. Thank you for considering this opportunity. A painted and sketched colorful abstracted image of a city with a plane flying overhead, a large bright orange star/bomb at center left, people walking toward from the left and an angel with a trumpet herald from the right depicting "advent." It is an original work by Matt Whitney. Advent Season 2022: Let's Gather! Pastor Jen is curious about leading some gatherings around conversation, learning, and spiritual practices during the season of Advent as we anticipate Christ's incarnation. To help us determine WHEN & WHERE to meet, follow this link and take a short survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9WBFD6
 SUNDAY WORSHIP Join us Sunday morning at 10:30am for worship in our newly updated sanctuary! This Sunday we're celebrating the Spirit of Generosity Stewardship Launch. As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer). In the event zoom does not work (as was the case last week), we will stream live on Facebook. The worship bulletin can also be found here on our website!
 SOUL FOOD SUNDAY + FLU SHOT CLINIC This year we're excited to be hosting our annual Soul Food Sunday & Flu Shot Clinic Next Sunday, October 30th after worship. As always, flu shots will be offered in the church library from 10am - Noon. As for the meal: We're trying something new with a Soul Food Potluck! Meaning, we'll provide the fried chicken, greens, and drinks, and we invite you to bring a dish to share -- something that feeds your soul and reflects your family and culture!
CONNECTING WITH STAFF By Phone: The main church phone number is still 612-886-1468, and is connected to the new phone system we’re learning and navigating. To contact Pastor Jen Collins directly, please call 612-767-3512 Drop-in Office Hours: Pastor Jen is at Redeemer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Interim Admin, Amy Koopman is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-2:30pm, to prepare bulletins, update the website, and send weekly announcements. If you have announcements or concerns to share with our community, please send them to Amy at admin@redeemermpls.org by Wednesday night!
SUNDAY WORSHIP at 10:30am Join us Sunday morning at 10:30am for worship downstairs in the fellowship hall. As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer). The worship bulletin can also be found right here on our website!
SOUL FOOD SUNDAY + FLU SHOT CLINIC This year we're excited to be hosting our annual Soul Food Sunday & Flu Shot Clinic on October 30th after worship. As always, flu shots will be offered in the church library from 10am - Noon. As for the meal: We're trying something new! It's a Soul Food Potluck ~ meaning, we'll provide the fried chicken, greens, and drinks, and we'd like for you to bring a dish to share -- something that feeds your soul and reflects your family and culture!
CONNECTING WITH STAFF By Phone: The main church phone number is still 612-886-1468, and is connected to the new phone system we’re learning and navigating. To contact Pastor Jen Collins directly, please call 612-767-3512 Drop-in Office Hours: Pastor Jen is at Redeemer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Interim Admin, Amy Koopman is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-2:30pm, to prepare bulletins, update the website, and send weekly announcements. If you have announcements or concerns to share with our community, please send them to Amy at admin@redeemermpls.org by Wednesday night!  Donate a costume to a Haven Housing Kiddo! 1. Sign up here for a specific costume (sizes & alternative choices are provided!) 2. Go Shopping! 3. Bring your costume to Redeemer by Sunday, 10/23!
SUNDAY WORSHIP @ 10:30AM Join us Sunday morning at 10:30am for worship. As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer). The worship bulletin can be found here!
 CONNECTING WITH STAFF By Phone: The main church phone number is still 612-886-1468, and is connected to the new phone system we’re learning and navigating. To contact Pastor Jen Collins directly, please call 612-767-3512 Drop-in Office Hours: Pastor Jen is at Redeemer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Interim Admin, Amy Koopman is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-2:30pm, to prepare bulletins, update the website, and send weekly announcements. If you have announcements or concerns to share with our community, please send them to Amy at admin@redeemermpls.org by Wednesday night!
 COVID-19 PROTOCOL UPDATE Redeemer’s Council met Tuesday, August 20, 2022 and moved to update the mask policy to “Mask Wearing is Welcomed” for worship services and all other events or meetings that occur at the church. Redeemer remains committed to the health and well-being of our community, and this update affirms and encourages individuals to continue to make good personal choices about COVID-19. As you make decisions to keep yourself and others healthy, the Redeemer Council and Pastor Jen strongly encourage the following:
* If you are eligible for vaccination, ensure that you are up-to-date on booster shots. * Wear a high-quality mask. As we know that SARS-COV-2 spreads through aerosols. N95 or KN95 masks prevent 95% of particles from entering the airway, and Redeemer will strive to offer these masks for both adults and children as needed, especially as we move indoors. * Pay attention to local data on COVID-19 spread. You may want to track wastewater data to better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the metro area. * Use rapid tests, particularly before gathering with others, to help gauge your health. * If you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID, please stay home and join online instead of in person. However you choose to participate in our congregational life, we will continue to do this together! We hope that you know that you are loved, welcomed and valued here at Redeemer. We look forward to moving forward and navigating life together during these next few seasons here at Redeemer. Please reach out to council or Pastor Jen Collins with any questions, concerns or if you need help finding the resources you need to remain healthy and safe.  SUNDAY WORSHIP at 10:30am //Join us Sunday morning at 10:30am for worship downstairs in the fellowship hall. As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer). The worship bulletin can also be found on our website(https://www.redeemermpls.org/bulletins.html)!
CONNECTING with Staff // > Phones: Please use the main church phone 612-886-1468. We have a new phone system that we’re learning and navigating. You may reach Pastor Jen Collins directly by phone at 612-767-3512. > Drop-in Office Hours: Pastor Jen is at Redeemer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Interim Admin,Amy Koopman is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-2:30pm to prepare bulletins, update the website, and send weekly announcements. If you have announcements or concerns to share with our community, please send them to Amy at admin@redeemermpls.org by Wednesday night! DIAPERS NEEDED // Our neighborhood food shelf is in desperate need of diapers for distribution. Remember Redeemer will be dropping off on 3rd Saturdays, if you can help deliver reach out to Sally Ankerfelt. Please bring boxes of diapers of any size (sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6 are the most requested) to church on Sundays or drop off during Pastor Jen’s and Amy’s office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. OCTOBER SAVE-THE-DATES // Be on the lookout for more information on the following events at Redeemer! > Oct. 12, 5-7pm: Health Commons Welcoming Event ~ Stop by the H.O.P.E. Center (formerly The Living Room next door to Milda's) for a Meet n' Greet with RCFL residents and community partners! RCFL will provide light refreshments and Redeemer will be sharing welcome gifts with new residents. Join us! > Oct. 16 ~ Pastor Jen's Installation Service > Oct. 23 ~ Service The Spirit of Generosity Stewardship Launch > Oct 30 ~ SOUL FOOD SUNDAY! SPAM EMAIL REMINDER: ALL OFFICIAL EMAILS WILL COME FROM OFFICIAL ADDRESSES // If you receive an email from someone claiming to be Pastor Jen Collins or a redeemer staff member, please make sure you check that it is from an "@redeemermpls.org" email address. If it is NOT then do not reply and know it's most likely a spam or phishing email trying to scam you for personal information or money. Know we will never ask for personal or financial information over an email. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. OCTOBER GARDEN EVENTS // > Friday, 10/14, 5:30-7:30pm: Community Potluck ~ Bring a dish, plate, and utensil, and join us for a meal in the O.H. Peace Garden! (1803 Emerson Ave. N) > Sunday, 10/16, 3-5pm: Tea Blending ~ Celebrate the harvest at our RRoots Harvest Fest, and make your own tea blend to take home! (RRoots Garden, 2131 Penn Ave N) > Thursday, 10/20, 6-7:30pm: Hot Sauce Making ~ Learn to make hot sauce with peppers from the garden, and take it home to enjoy! (The Power Garden @ 344 Morgan Ave N) > Sunday, 10/23, 1-3pm: Garden Party ~ Enjoy warm food and drinks, and celebrate Autumn by putting the garden to bed! (The Power Garden @ 344 Morgan Ave N) SAVE THE DATE: RCFL GALA 2022 // Redeemer Center for Life is excited to be back live and in person for this year's GALA! Please SAVE THE DATE and plan to attend this wonderful evening of H.O.P.E. ~ Healing Our People Everyday on Friday November 4th, 2022 at the Historic Capri Theatre. Doors open & silent auction begins at 5pm; A Night of Hope Gala, 6pm; Live music reception & heavy appetizers, 7pm. This is a semi-formal event, and tickets are $150 per person. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like to donate items for the silent auction, please contact interim CEO Dawn L. Johnson: dawn@redeemercenter.org CONGRATULATIONS to KRISTIN GILBERT & KRISTEN HOYLES! // Kristen & Kristin are excited to announce the arrival of Miriam Rae Gilbert Hoyles, born August 11th. The mamas and baby are doing well! We invite you to sign up for their meal train and help the family out in this time of great joy and little sleep: https://mealtrain.com/zoo61d COVID-19 PROTOCOL UPDATE // Redeemer’s Council met Tuesday, August 20, 2022 and moved to update the mask policy to “Mask Wearing is Welcomed” for worship services and all other events or meetings that occur at the church. Redeemer remains committed to the health and well-being of our community, and this update affirms and encourages individuals to continue to make good personal choices about COVID-19. As you make decisions to keep yourself and others healthy, the Redeemer Council and Pastor Jen strongly encourage the following: > If you are eligible for vaccination, ensure that you are up-to-date on booster shots. > Wear a high-quality mask. As we know that SARS-COV-2 spreads through aerosols. N95 or KN95 masks prevent 95% of particles from entering the airway, and Redeemer will strive to offer these masks for both adults and children as needed, especially as we move indoors. > Pay attention to local data on COVID-19 spread. You may want to track wastewater data to better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the metro area. > Use rapid tests, particularly before gathering with others, to help gauge your health. > If you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID, please stay home and join online instead of in person. However you choose to participate in our congregational life, we will continue to do this together! We hope that you know that you are loved, welcomed and valued here at Redeemer. We look forward to moving forward and navigating life together during these next few seasons here at Redeemer. Please reach out to council or Pastor Jen Collins with any questions, concerns or if you need help finding the resources you need to remain healthy and safe.  SUNDAY WORSHIP at 10:30am //Join us Sunday morning at 10:30am for worship. As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer). The worship bulletin can also be found right here on our website. CONNECTING with Staff // > Phones: Please use the main church phone 612.886.1468. We have a new phone system that we’re learning and navigating. New phone for Pastor Jen Collins, 612.767.3512 > Drop-in Office Hours: Pastor Jen is at Redeemer on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 3pm. Interim Admin, Amy Koopman is in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am-2:30pm to prepare bulletins, update the website, and send weekly announcements. If you have announcements or concerns to share with our community, please send them to Amy at admin@redeemermpls.org by Wednesday night! DIAPERS NEEDED // Our neighborhood food shelf is in desperate need of diapers for distribution. Remember Redeemer will be dropping off on 3rd Saturdays, if you can help deliver reach out to Sally Ankerfelt. Please bring boxes of diapers of any size (sizes 3, 4, 5, and 6 are the most requested) to church on Sundays or drop off during Pastor Jen’s and Amy’s office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays. SPAM EMAIL REMINDER: ALL OFFICIAL EMAILS WILL COME FROM OFFICIAL ADDRESSES // If you receive an email from someone claiming to be Pastor Jen Collins or a redeemer staff member, please make sure you check that it is from an "@redeemermpls.org" email address. If it is NOT then do not reply and know it's most likely a spam or phishing email trying to scam you for personal information or money. Know we will never ask for personal or financial information over an email. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. NEIGHBORHOOD CLOTHING SWAP this SUNDAY, 9/25. 2-5pm // You’re invited to bring your own gently used clothing items and accessories to leave on designated tables, and then go "shop" from other neighbors’ donations – but everything is free! We will be donating anything left over behind to PRISM thrift store. More details to come! (Redeemer Backyard) SAVE THE DATE: RCFL GALA 2022 // Redeemer Center for Life is excited to be back live and in person for this year's GALA! Please SAVE THE DATE and plan to attend this wonderful evening of H.O.P.E. ~ Healing Our People Everyday on Friday November 4th, 2022 at the Historic Capri Theatre. Doors open & silent auction begins at 5pm; A Night of Hope Gala, 6pm; Live music reception & heavy appetizers, 7pm. This is a semi-formal event, and tickets are $150 per person. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or would like to donate items for the silent auction, please contact interim CEO Dawn L. Johnson: dawn@redeemercenter.org CONGRATULATIONS to KRISTIN GILBERT & KRISTEN HOYLES! // Kristen & Kristin are excited to announce the arrival of Miriam Rae Gilbert Hoyles, born August 11th. The mamas and baby are doing well! We invite you to sign up for their meal train and help the family out in this time of great joy and little sleep: https://mealtrain.com/zoo61d COVID-19 PROTOCOL UPDATE // Redeemer’s Council met Tuesday, August 20, 2022 and moved to update the mask policy to “Mask Wearing is Welcomed” for worship services and all other events or meetings that occur at the church. Redeemer remains committed to the health and well-being of our community, and this update affirms and encourages individuals to continue to make good personal choices about COVID-19. As you make decisions to keep yourself and others healthy, the Redeemer Council and Pastor Jen strongly encourage the following: > If you are eligible for vaccination, ensure that you are up-to-date on booster shots. > Wear a high-quality mask. As we know that SARS-COV-2 spreads through aerosols. N95 or KN95 masks prevent 95% of particles from entering the airway, and Redeemer will strive to offer these masks for both adults and children as needed, especially as we move indoors. > Pay attention to local data on COVID-19 spread. You may want to track wastewater data to better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the metro area. > Use rapid tests, particularly before gathering with others, to help gauge your health. > If you are sick or have been exposed to someone with COVID, please stay home and join online instead of in person. However you choose to participate in our congregational life, we will continue to do this together! We hope that you know that you are loved, welcomed and valued here at Redeemer. We look forward to moving forward and navigating life together during these next few seasons here at Redeemer. Please reach out to council or Pastor Jen Collins with any questions, concerns or if you need help finding the resources you need to remain healthy and safe.  Let us pray for the church, the world and all in need.
O God, rich in mercy, fill us with your faith, love, endurance, and gentleness. Empower your beloveds through the power of your Spirit to be stirred to do good, to work for the betterment of each person and be opened up, ready to share with a Spirit of Generosity. God of grace, hear our prayer. Mighty Creator, protect the earth and its creatures. Provide water, food, shelter, and favorable habitats, especially for those endangered. Preserve threatened ice caps, glaciers, parks, and beaches. In the midst of the fierce storms raging, we ask for calming of the water for the sake of your people, especially those in Puerto Rico, and all those across the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea. God of grace, hear our prayer. God of Justice increase across nations, local governments, all systems and institutions an openness to be guided by Wisdom. Be with your people as people organize, listen and prepare to vote in the coming months, bring compassion and discernment. God of grace, hear our prayer. Holy God, may we find pathways to provide food to the hungry. Set the captives free. Lift up those who are bowed down. Watch over the stranger. Tend to those who are ill, we especially lift up those within our Redeemer community. We pray for The Branch Family, with whom we continue to grieve; We pray for Jimmy, brother of LuVene. For Claudia, Jane, Carlos, Bill, Mike and Mary Sue as they seek continued healing. We pray For those who suffer from long COVID, and other effects of the pandemic. For those suffering from mental illness. For caregivers everywhere in their care for the sick and mentally ill. Stir us to act in the best interest of our neighbors, for the sake of the other. God of grace, hear our prayer. Gathered together in the sweet communion of the Holy Spirit, gracious God, we offer these and all our prayers to you; through Jesus Christ, our Savior. Amen. |
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Limited In-Offices Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:30am-2:30pm