Rooted in Christ and sustained by the Spirit, we offer our prayers for the church, the world, and all of creation.

We pray for the church. Bless the ministries of our neighboring congregations -  the Lutheran Churches of the Northside Parish – Salem and Christ the River of Life – and Minneapolis Central Church – Christ right down 4th St. Empower churches throughout the world and encourage missionaries who accompany global neighbors. Kindle in us a spirit of collaboration, that all people may know your loving works. Lord in your Mercy
Hear our prayer.

We pray for creation. Send rain to lands experiencing drought and come to the aid of those enduring sweltering heat. Nurture wheat and barley crops grown for the nourishment of your people and conserve aquatic habitats and fish populations. Lord in your Mercy
Hear our prayer.

We pray for those who govern. Cast out arrogance, selfishness, and corruption and instruct those who lead to practice compassion and humility. Inspire them with a vision of the common good and a commitment to ensure that all who hunger are fed. We pray especially for equitable access to voting – give our leaders courage to insure this sacred right for all.  Lord in your Mercy
Hear our prayer.

We pray for those bowed down by heavy burdens: those who are unemployed or underemployed, those unable to find affordable housing, and those without health insurance. Console those who grieve and hear the cries of those who call to you for healing (Jane Frendshuh and Mark Jacobson). Lord in your Mercy
Hear our prayer.

We pray for this assembly. Deepen our resolve to use what we have to serve those in need. When we worry that we do not have enough resources for ministry, assure us of your abundance. Lord in your Mercy.
Hear our prayer.
 
We pray for our community of faith – for our mission to use the blessings you have given us – blessings of people – talents – resources – and passion for the good of your kingdom here in the Harrison Neighborhood. Bless and guide the call committee in their search for a new pastor to lead this congregation to share of its abundance for the good of all. Lord in your Mercy 
Hear our prayer.

We give thanks for those who have died. As you sustained them through all their days, so dwell in our hearts, that we may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge. Hear us, O God.
Hear our prayer.

We lift these and all our prayers to you, O God, confident in the promise of your saving love; through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.

PARKED CAR WORSHIP at 10:30am on SUNDAY // Join us again this week in Redeemer’s Backyard for parked car worship at 10:30am. If you are unable to join us in person, we hope you’ll join the livestream through Facebook Live -- you do not need to login to a Facebook profile to view our livestreams! 
 
WORSHIP + BLOCK PARTY at WESTWOOD NEXT WEDNESDAY (7/21) // We were rained out on the 14th, so we’ve rescheduled to the 21st! You’re invited to join us Wednesday, July 21st from 5-8:30pm for a special joint block party worship event with our partner congregation, Westwood Lutheran. We will gather at Westwood (9001 Cedar Lake Rd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426). Bring a meal for your own family and pop in for fellowship at 5pm; worship will begin at 6pm; and Block Party festivities including a performance by JUSTmove -- Joe Davis and Dave "Agape" Scherer -- will begin around 6:30pm. They’ll have a food truck, all your favorite kids activities, and more! Visit their event page or contact Pastor Peter for more info.
 
GRIEF & JOY THROUGH TRANSITION BIBLE STUDY BEGINS SUNDAY // Beginning this Sunday, July 18th, Amy Koopman will be leading a bible study and conversations around grief and joy through seasons of transition. As Redeemer navigates our transition through both the pandemic and our pastoral interim, and as Amy navigates the ending of her time on staff at Redeemer and the beginning of pastoral internship, she will provide weekly Wednesday online meditations (beginning July 21st) and Sunday discussions around the grief, fear, joy, and excitement inherent to transition through August 11th. This first Sunday will be hosted virtually on zoom from 6-7pm. Join here!
 
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH is HIRING! // Our beloved office coordinator Amy Koopman is moving on to her seminary internship as of August 13, 2021. We’d like to have our new coordinator in place by August 9, 2021. The Office Coordinator of Redeemer Lutheran Church is a part-time position (20 hours per week, ideally, 4 hours per day) whose chief responsibilities include representing the church as the first point-of-contact for phone, email, and in-person visitors; coordinating office responsibilities; and supporting relationships with church congregants, our ministry partners and our Harrison neighbors. Familiarity with gmail, google drive, canva, imovie (or similar filmmaking software), garageband (or similar audio manipulation software), microsoft and apple office platforms, and all social media platforms are important. Curiosity, flexibility and humor are vital! Check out the full job description here Please contact Pastor Peter Samuelson (612-259-8976) for more information.
 
BREEZE ONLINE DIRECTORY SMARTPHONE APP // Good news! Our church management software program, Breeze, is available as a smartphone app, making searching for other members and congregants easier than ever on your mobile devices. Search for the Breeze ChMS app in your device’s app store. When you log in the first time, it will ask for your congregation’s subdomain/ID, which is redeemermpls. Then you can use your same username and password to log in and find each other. If you have questions or need a Breeze login, email Amy and she’ll send you one!
 
FAMILY & CHILDREN EVENTS THIS SUMMER // Redeemer’s Edu-Youth Team invites families of Redeemer to some really cool events this summer! Check these out:  
   Wednesday, July 28th @ 6pm: Northside Parish Youth & Family Gathering -- Families are invited to bring a meal for their group and gather at Webber Park (4300 Webber Pkwy, Mpls 55412) where we’ll meet and eat with  other youth and families in our northside confirmation cohort from Salem Lutheran and Christ the River of Life. Confirmation is aimed for 6th-9th grade youth to grow in faith, create community, and build leadership for the church and the world! 
   August 23-27: Camp Noah -- Registration for Camp Noah is now open to kids rising to grades 1 to 6! Camp Noah is a nationally acclaimed resiliency and preparedness program that is fun, free, and highly recommended by past participants! Camp Noah will be held at Christ the River of Life from 9am to 3pm daily during the week of August 23-27. Reserve your spot now at www.campnoah.org or contact Pastor Deanna Kim for more information (612-234-5655 / crolpastor@gmail.com).
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for PARKED CAR WORSHIP // Along with needing weekly lectors to read the week’s first and second readings and Psalm, we are also looking for volunteers to help with set-up each Sunday morning (arrive by 9:30am) and to learn how to run the sound system and livestream videography for when Dave and Amy are unavailable. Contact Amy or Pastor Peter to sign up and volunteer! 
 
CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE  // Kent here from the Redeemer Call Committee. As was noted in a recent update, we were ready to present a candidate to the church council at the end of May/early June, and then in the eleventh hour the candidate got an offer for a very unique opportunity. We were saddened that it didn't work out, and since then we have been working with the synod to recruit more candidates. We are committed to recommending a pastor to the church council, and although it has been a little longer than we had hoped, we are still moving forward and excited for what lies ahead. Please continue to pray for the call committee, we know God has someone for Redeemer!
 
SUMMER COOKOUTS ARE BACK! // You’re invited to this summer’s Backyard Cookouts from 5-7pm in Redeemer’s backyard! ECLC will host on Tuesday, July 27th; and Redeemer will host a pared-down version of our Block Party on Tuesday, August 24th. Tables will be set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs for social distancing. Masks and distancing are encouraged for those who aren’t eating and/or are unvaccinated! For more information, contact Mali! 
 
CHURCH STAFF OFFICE HOURS // Through the summer months, Pastor Peter and Amy will be in the church offices on Wednesdays from 1-4pm and Fridays from 10am-noon. Mondays will be their day off when offices are closed. If you need to stop by the church at any other time during the week, let Amy know and she can make arrangements to meet.
 
TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION for POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY & SYSTEMIC CHANGE // Now that we have a police accountability victory, let’s work toward true systemic change so that no more people are killed by police and no more police go to jail. One way to enact enduring systemic change is through legislative advocacy. We ask you to contact your state representative and senator to support the bills in the linked document. We all have “response-ability” for what happens next and advocacy does not take a lot of time. Please read, act, and pass this document widely through your contacts and ask those you know to do the same.
In the Spirit,
Redeemer Service+Advocacy and Outreach+Evangelism Ministers,    
Holly DeSouza, Sally Ankerfelt, Pastor Babette Chatman 
 
JOIN HANDS for the HARRISON NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD SHELF FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS at 10am // Evangelism & Outreach minister Pr. Sally Ankerfelt invites us to help our siblings in Christ at the church around the corner from Redeemer (MCCC at 4th & Newton) where you will make a huge difference in the lives of our Harrison neighbors. The bonus is that you will make new connections and friends and have fun in the process! And stay tuned for details about an ongoing collaboration for summer food distribution beginning when we’ll need 5-7 volunteers weekly at MCCC! 
 
THE HEALTH COMMONS is a drop-in health and wellness space here in North Minneapolis whose services are FREE and open to everyone. They offer Zumba classes every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm. They also host book clubs and healing circles outdoors, along with Health Q & A's online (Facebook Live) or in person with social distancing. For more information and questions, visit their facebook page or contact our Community Liaisons: Bertha 763-843-9988 | Angela 651-529-6003
 
COVID-19 PREVENTION & VACCINES // The best protection from the various mutations of the COVID-19 virus—whether you are vaccinated or not—is to: 
-- stay 6 feet away from others in public spaces; 
-- wear a mask (or two) so that there is adequate filtration and a snug fit over the bridge of your nose, cheeks, and chin; and
-- wash your hands often and well. 
See the MN Department of Health COVID-19 site for more in-depth and current information about symptoms, testing, and vaccines. Minnesotans 16-years of age and older are eligible to be vaccinated.  Vaccine demand often exceeds the supply. MN Department of Health offers a vaccine locator site. You can also attempt to access vaccines through community pharmacies (Walgreens and CVS) or your healthcare provider. When you receive a vaccine appointment, be sure to dress appropriately so that your upper arm is easily accessible (for example, wear a short-sleeve t-shirt under your sweater/jacket). ​

PARKED CAR WORSHIP at 10:30am on SUNDAY // Join us again this week in Redeemer’s Backyard for parked car worship at 10:30am. If you are unable to join us in person, we hope you’ll join the livestream through Facebook Live -- you do not need to login to a Facebook profile to view our livestreams! 

ECUMENICAL JOINT WATER SERVICE THIS SUNDAY AFTERNOON // The Ecumenical Water Initiative of the Minneapolis Area Synod is hosting a special Ecumenical Water Service in Redeemer’s backyard at 3pm this Sunday afternoon, July 11th, and we hope you will join us! This is a family-friendly community event at which we’ll share stories about water and watersheds in our lives. This is especially important as so much of our country faces drought amidst record heat waves, and as our Indigenous siblings across the state are currently protecting water sources in Northern Minnesota. We ask that you wear a mask to this event and bring your own chair or blanket if possible. Got questions? Contact Madeline Troyer at the Synod office!

WORSHIP + BLOCK PARTY at WESTWOOD NEXT WEDNESDAY // You’re invited to join us Wednesday, July 14th from 5-8:30pm for a special joint block party worship event with our partner congregation, Westwood Lutheran. We will gather at Westwood (9001 Cedar Lake Rd, St. Louis Park, MN 55426). Bring a meal for your own family and pop in for fellowship at 5pm; worship will begin at 6pm; and Block Party festivities including a performance by JUSTmove -- Joe Davis and Dave "Agape" Scherer -- will begin around 6:30pm. Kona Ice Truck will be their featured food truck, and there will be kids activities and more! Visit their event page or contact Pastor Peter for more info.

GRIEF & JOY THROUGH TRANSITION BIBLE STUDY BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY // Beginning Sunday, July 18th, Amy Koopman will be leading a bible study and conversations around grief and joy through seasons of transition. As Redeemer navigates our transition through both the pandemic and our pastoral interim, and as Amy navigates the ending of her time on staff at Redeemer and the beginning of pastoral internship, she will provide weekly Wednesday online meditations and Sunda morning discussions around the grief, fear, joy, and excitement inherent to transition through August 11th. We hope you’ll join us Sundays at 9:15am in the courtyard (weather permitting) for this intimate time of sharing and growth. More info to come!

BREEZE ONLINE DIRECTORY SMARTPHONE APP // Good news! Our church management software program, Breeze, is available as a smartphone app, making searching for other members and congregants easier than ever on your mobile devices. Search for the Breeze ChMS app in your device’s app store. When you log in the first time, it will ask for your congregation’s subdomain/ID, which is redeemermpls. Then you can use your same username and password to log in and find each other. If you have questions or need a Breeze login, email Amy and she’ll send you one!

FAMILY & CHILDREN EVENTS THIS SUMMER // Redeemer’s Edu-Youth Team invites families of Redeemer to some really cool events this summer! Check these out:  
   Wednesday, July 28th @ 6pm: Northside Parish Youth & Family Gathering -- Families are invited to bring a meal for their group and gather at Webber Park (4300 Webber Pkwy, Mpls 55412) where we’ll meet and eat with  other youth and families in our northside confirmation cohort from Salem Lutheran and Christ the River of Life. Confirmation is aimed for 6th-9th grade youth to grow in faith, create community, and build leadership for the church and the world! 
   August 23-27: Camp Noah -- Registration for Camp Noah is now open to kids rising to grades 1 to 6! Camp Noah is a nationally acclaimed resiliency and preparedness program that is fun, free, and highly recommended by past participants! Camp Noah will be held at Christ the River of Life from 9am to 3pm daily during the week of August 23-27. Reserve your spot now at www.campnoah.org or contact Pastor Deanna Kim for more information (612-234-5655 / crolpastor@gmail.com).
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for PARKED CAR WORSHIP // Along with needing weekly lectors to read the week’s first and second readings and Psalm, we are also looking for volunteers to help with set-up each Sunday morning (arrive by 9:30am) and to learn how to run the sound system and livestream videography for when Dave and Amy are unavailable. Contact Amy or Pastor Peter to sign up and volunteer! 

CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE  // Kent here from the Redeemer Call Committee. As was noted in a recent update, we were ready to present a candidate to the church council at the end of May/early June, and then in the eleventh hour the candidate got an offer for a very unique opportunity. We were saddened that it didn't work out, and since then we have been working with the synod to recruit more candidates. We are committed to recommending a pastor to the church council, and although it has been a little longer than we had hoped, we are still moving forward and excited for what lies ahead. Please continue to pray for the call committee, we know God has someone for Redeemer!

SUMMER COOKOUTS ARE BACK! // You’re invited to this summer’s Backyard Cookouts from 5-7pm in Redeemer’s backyard! ECLC will host on Tuesday, July 27th; and Redeemer will host a pared-down version of our Block Party on Tuesday, August 24th. Tables will be set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs for social distancing. Masks and distancing are encouraged for those who aren’t eating and/or are unvaccinated! For more information, contact Mali! 

CHURCH STAFF OFFICE HOURS // Through the summer months, Pastor Peter and Amy will be in the church offices on Wednesdays from 1-4pm and Fridays from 10am-noon. Mondays will be their day off when offices are closed. If you need to stop by the church at any other time during the week, let Amy know and she can make arrangements to meet.

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH is HIRING! // Our beloved office coordinator Amy Koopman is moving on to her seminary internship as of August 13, 2021. We’d like to have our new coordinator in place by August 9, 2021. The Office Coordinator of Redeemer Lutheran Church is a part-time position (20 hours per week, ideally, 4 hours per day) whose chief responsibilities include representing the church as the first point-of-contact for phone, email, and in-person visitors; coordinating office responsibilities; and supporting relationships with church congregants, our ministry partners and our Harrison neighbors. Familiarity with gmail, google drive, canva, imovie (or similar filmmaking software), garageband (or similar audio manipulation software), microsoft and apple office platforms, and all social media platforms are important. Curiosity, flexibility and humor are vital! Please contact Pastor Peter Samuelson (612-259-8976) for more information.

TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION for POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY & SYSTEMIC CHANGE // Now that we have a police accountability victory, let’s work toward true systemic change so that no more people are killed by police and no more police go to jail. One way to enact enduring systemic change is through legislative advocacy. We ask you to contact your state representative and senator to support the bills in the linked document. We all have “response-ability” for what happens next and advocacy does not take a lot of time. Please read, act, and pass this document widely through your contacts and ask those you know to do the same.
In the Spirit,
Redeemer Service+Advocacy and Outreach+Evangelism Ministers,    
Holly DeSouza, Sally Ankerfelt, Pastor Babette Chatman 

JOIN HANDS for the HARRISON NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD SHELF FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS at 10am // Evangelism & Outreach minister Pr. Sally Ankerfelt invites us to help our siblings in Christ at the church around the corner from Redeemer (MCCC at 4th & Newton) where you will make a huge difference in the lives of our Harrison neighbors. The bonus is that you will make new connections and friends and have fun in the process! And stay tuned for details about an ongoing collaboration for summer food distribution beginning when we’ll need 5-7 volunteers weekly at MCCC! 
 
THE HEALTH COMMONS is a drop-in health and wellness space here in North Minneapolis whose services are FREE and open to everyone. They offer Zumba classes every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm. They also host book clubs and healing circles outdoors, along with Health Q & A's online (Facebook Live) or in person with social distancing. For more information and questions, visit their facebook page or contact our Community Liaisons: Bertha 763-843-9988 | Angela 651-529-6003
 
COVID-19 PREVENTION & VACCINES // The best protection from the various mutations of the COVID-19 virus—whether you are vaccinated or not—is to: 
-- stay 6 feet away from others in public spaces; 
-- wear a mask (or two) so that there is adequate filtration and a snug fit over the bridge of your nose, cheeks, and chin; and
-- wash your hands often and well. 
See the MN Department of Health COVID-19 site for more in-depth and current information about symptoms, testing, and vaccines. Minnesotans 16-years of age and older are eligible to be vaccinated.  Vaccine demand often exceeds the supply. MN Department of Health offers a vaccine locator site. You can also attempt to access vaccines through community pharmacies (Walgreens and CVS) or your healthcare provider. When you receive a vaccine appointment, be sure to dress appropriately so that your upper arm is easily accessible (for example, wear a short-sleeve t-shirt under your sweater/jacket). ​

Let us come before the triune God in prayer:

Holy parent, you welcome your people into one family and gather all things to yourself. Bestow your grace upon your beloved church, lavish your wisdom upon us, and redeem us from our faults, help us bear each others grief and burdens, that by our witness all might praise your glory. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Awesome Creator, you steadfastly tend to the smallest of seeds and the mightiest of sycamore trees. Spring up green growth from the earth, nourish the growth of fruit, grain, and other crops, and bless the work of farmers and laborers. Bring rain to refresh our earth and water the crops in this time of drought. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of the oppressed, turn the ears of those who are in power to the voices of prophets in our own day. Protect those who speak difficult truths when it is risky to do so. We thank you for the opportunity to be a part of the prophetic witness to your truth and love. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of strength, you are near to those who endure difficulty. Comfort all who are survivors of violence, guard the refugee and the immigrant, and protect all those who are victims of prejudice and discrimination. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

God of love, we pray for this holy house and all those who worship here. We pray especially for those whose efforts behind the scenes often go unnoticed; for the custodian(s) and maintenance workers, for our office staff, our musicians and those who help set up outdoor worship, and for all of our volunteers. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.

Here other intercessions may be offered.

We thank you, God, for the saints, martyrs, and prophets who have died in the faith. We remember those in this community who have recently died. United with them as God’s children, assure us that we are yours forever. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
​
We lift our prayers to you, O God, trusting in your abiding grace.
Amen.
​

PARKED CAR WORSHIP at 10:30am on SUNDAY // Join us again this week in Redeemer’s Backyard for parked car worship at 10:30am. If you cannot join us in person, we hope you’ll join the livestream through Facebook Live -- you do not need to login to a Facebook profile to view our livestreams! 
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for PARKED CAR WORSHIP // Along with needing weekly lectors to read the week’s first and second readings and Psalm, we are also looking for volunteers to help with set-up each Sunday morning (arrive by 9:30am) and to learn how to run the sound system and livestream videography for when Dave and Amy are unavailable. Contact Amy or Pastor Peter to sign up and volunteer! 

CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE  // Kent here from the Redeemer Call Committee. As was noted in a recent update, we were ready to present a candidate to the church council at the end of May/early June, and then in the eleventh hour the candidate got an offer for a very unique opportunity. We were saddened that it didn't work out, and since then we have been working with the synod to recruit more candidates. We are committed to recommending a pastor to the church council, and although it has been a little longer than we had hoped, we are still moving forward and excited for what lies ahead. Please continue to pray for the call committee, we know God has someone for Redeemer!

CLNE TRIUMPHANT CHANGEMAKERS EVENTS // CLNE's Triumphant Changemakers invite you and your youth to join in JUMP (Joint Urban Ministries in Praise) Remix: 
“We are the BIPOC young adult leaders of CLNE who have participated in past national youth gatherings and the MYLE (Multicultural Youth Leadership Event). We are now inviting youth and other potential leaders to co-create monthly youth events for the current youth of the Twin Cities.
        More from Changemaker Tasheante -- The idea behind Jump Remix is to co-create a space for BIPOC voices and talents to be expressed and received as raw as it's delivered. I say "as raw as it's delivered" because too often the content of our words, actions, and ideas are being watered down by the media. So much so that some of us tend to believe what the media say about us and how they portray, causing us to lose sight of our purpose and who/what we really are! Our mission here is to improve the confidence in youth who are constantly doubting their potential, sitting on their purpose, and leading a life of defeat. 
The first event is Thursday, July 8th from 6-8pm at
​Salem Lutheran, 4150 Dupont Ave N, Mpls, MN 55412

SUMMER COOKOUTS ARE BACK! // You’re invited to this summer’s Backyard Cookouts from 5-7pm in Redeemer’s backyard! ECLC will host on Tuesday, July 27th; and Redeemer will host a pared-down version of our Block Party on Tuesday, August 24th. Tables will be set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs for social distancing. Masks and distancing are encouraged for those who aren’t eating and/or are unvaccinated! For more information, contact Mali! 

CHURCH STAFF OFFICE HOURS // We have new office hours! Through the summer months, Pastor Peter and Amy will be in the church offices on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and Fridays from 10am-noon. Mondays will be their day off when offices are closed. If you need to stop by the church at any other time during the week, let Amy know and she can make arrangements to meet.

VENTURE NORTH 10th ANNIVERSARY PARTY NEXT WEDNESDAY // We are celebrating the last 10 years of Venture North by hosting a party! Partnering with our neighbors, Royal Foundry, join us on Wednesday, June 30th at Royal Foundry (241 Fremont Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405) from 6-8pm. We will look back on 10 years of history in our community offering great coffee, bike repair, a gathering space, and more. Hear from Stacey Jones, our Chief Youth Development Officer as he lays out his vision of Venture North's future for the Harrison neighborhood. Register here!

SAVE THE DATE: ECUMENICAL JOINT WATER SERVICE 7/11/21 // The Ecumenical Water Initiative of the Minneapolis Area Synod is hosting a special Ecumenical Water Service in Redeemer’s backyard at 3pm on July 11th, and we hope you will join us. This is a family-friendly community event at which we’ll share stories about water and watersheds in our lives. This is especially important as so much of our country faces drought amidst record heat waves, and as our Indigenous siblings across the state are currently protecting water sources in Northern Minnesota. We ask that you wear a mask to this event and bring your own chair or blanket if possible. Got questions? Contact Madeline Troyer at the Synod office!

SAVE THE DATE: WORSHIP with WESTWOOD 7/16/21 // You’re invited to join us Wednesday, July 16th here at Redeemer for a special joint worship service with our partner congregation, Westwood Lutheran. Stay tuned for details to come, or contact Pastor Peter for more info!

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH is HIRING! // Our beloved office coordinator Amy Koopman is moving on to her seminary internship as of August 13, 2021. We’d like to have our new coordinator in place by August 9, 2021. The Office Coordinator of Redeemer Lutheran Church is a part-time position (20 hours per week, ideally, 4 hours per day) whose chief responsibilities include representing the church as the first point-of-contact for phone, email, and in-person visitors; coordinating office responsibilities; and supporting relationships with church congregants, our ministry partners and our Harrison neighbors. Familiarity with gmail, google drive, canva, imovie (or similar filmmaking software), garageband (or similar audio manipulation software), microsoft and apple office platforms, and all social media platforms are important. Curiosity, flexibility and humor are vital! Please contact Pastor Peter Samuelson (612-259-8976) for more information.

TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION for POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY & SYSTEMIC CHANGE // Now that we have a police accountability victory, let’s work toward true systemic change so that no more people are killed by police and no more police go to jail. One way to enact enduring systemic change is through legislative advocacy. We ask you to contact your state representative and senator to support the bills in the linked document. We all have “response-ability” for what happens next and advocacy does not take a lot of time. Please read, act, and pass this document widely through your contacts and ask those you know to do the same.
In the Spirit,
Redeemer Service+Advocacy and Outreach+Evangelism Ministers,    
Holly DeSouza, Sally Ankerfelt, Pastor Babette Chatman 

JOIN HANDS for the HARRISON NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD SHELF FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS at 10am // Evangelism & Outreach minister Pr. Sally Ankerfelt invites us to help our siblings in Christ at the church around the corner from Redeemer (MCCC at 4th & Newton) where you will make a huge difference in the lives of our Harrison neighbors. The bonus is that you will make new connections and friends and have fun in the process! And stay tuned for details about an ongoing collaboration for summer food distribution beginning when we’ll need 5-7 volunteers weekly at MCCC! 
 
THE HEALTH COMMONS is a drop-in health and wellness space here in North Minneapolis whose services are FREE and open to everyone. They offer Zumba classes every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm. They also host book clubs and healing circles outdoors, along with Health Q & A's online (Facebook Live) or in person with social distancing. For more information and questions, visit their facebook page or contact our Community Liaisons: Bertha 763-843-9988 | Angela 651-529-6003
 
COVID-19 PREVENTION & VACCINES // The best protection from the various mutations of the COVID-19 virus—whether you are vaccinated or not—is to: 
-- stay 6 feet away from others in public spaces; 
-- wear a mask (or two) so that there is adequate filtration and a snug fit over the bridge of your nose, cheeks, and chin; and
-- wash your hands often and well. 
See the MN Department of Health COVID-19 site for more in-depth and current information about symptoms, testing, and vaccines. Minnesotans 16-years of age and older are eligible to be vaccinated.  Vaccine demand often exceeds the supply. MN Department of Health offers a vaccine locator site. You can also attempt to access vaccines through community pharmacies (Walgreens and CVS) or your healthcare provider. When you receive a vaccine appointment, be sure to dress appropriately so that your upper arm is easily accessible (for example, wear a short-sleeve t-shirt under your sweater/jacket). ​

CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH // We join with our Black siblings at Redeemer, in Harrison and North Minneapolis, and across our state and country in celebrating June 19, 1866 when word of emancipation and the end of enslavement finally reached Galveston, TX where the last enslaved Africans were finally freed. Even as we celebrate, we grieve the unjust police killings of our Black neighbors and the unjust treatment of protestors who publicly mourn their murders in public spaces. We know institutionalized and interpersonal racism are far from over, and we commit ourselves to the holy work of doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly in the direction of whole and total liberation for our Black siblings. Learn more about how Redeemer is taking meaningful action for police accountability and systemic change below.
 
VENTURE NORTH GRAND REOPENING // Venture North is back and open! Stop by Thursday through Saturday, between 7am and 1pm, to check out the reimagined space, grab a cup of coffee, and have your bike tuned up! 
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for PARKED CAR WORSHIP // Along with needing weekly lectors to read the week’s first and second readings and Psalm, we are also looking for volunteers to help with set-up each Sunday morning (arrive by 9:30am) and to learn how to run the sound system and livestream videography for when Dave and Amy are unavailable. Contact Amy or Pastor Peter to sign up and volunteer! 
 
REDEEMER GARDEN PIZZA PARTY SUNDAY at 4pm // Bring your friends, family and neighbors for a pizza party on Sunday, June 20th in the Redeemer Community Garden! (Lot behind Venture North 1830 Glenwood Ave) We will make pizzas in the community bread oven after our garden work day (weekly Sundays from 1 - 4pm). Please bring a mask and plan to social distance. Pizza ingredients provided.

GRANT-FUNDED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING TRAINING OPPORTUNITY NEXT WEEK // Last fall, Redeemer received a $15,000 grant from Augsburg University Riverside Innovation Hub to cover all expenses for 26 participants at the Minneapolis Area Synod’s week-long Community Organizer Trainings for Faith Leaders. The next training is this next week, June 21-25, and Redeemer still has funds for Redeemer participants to join! Are you available last-minute for this hybrid in-person/online training and interested in joining? Please contact Amy or Siri for more information!

SUMMER COOKOUTS RETURN NEXT TUESDAY! // You’re invited to this summer’s Backyard Cookouts from 5-7pm in Redeemer’s backyard! Immanuel Lutheran will host next Tuesday, June 22nd; ECLC will host on Tuesday, July 27th; and Redeemer will host Tuesday, August 24th. Tables will be set up, but feel free to bring your own chairs for social distancing. Masks and distancing are encouraged for those who aren’t eating and/or are unvaccinated! For more information, contact Mali! 

CHURCH STAFF OFFICE HOURS // We have new office hours! Through the summer months, Pastor Peter and Amy will be in the church offices on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and Fridays from 10am-noon. Mondays will be their day off when offices are closed. If you need to stop by the church at any other time during the week, let Amy know and she can make arrangements to meet.

VENTURE NORTH 10th ANNIVERSARY PARTY: June 30, 2021 // We are celebrating the last 10 years of Venture North by hosting a party! Partnering with our neighbors, Royal Foundry, join us on Wednesday, June 30th at Royal Foundry (241 Fremont Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405) from 6-8pm. We will look back on 10 years of history in our community offering great coffee, bike repair, a gathering space, and more. Hear from Stacey Jones, our Chief Youth Development Officer as he lays out his vision of Venture North's future for the Harrison neighborhood. Register here!

SAVE THE DATE: ECUMENICAL JOINT WATER SERVICE 7/11/21 // The Ecumenical Water Initiative of the Minneapolis Area Synod is hosting a special Ecumenical Water Service in Redeemer’s backyard at 3pm on July 11th, and we hope you will join us. This is a family-friendly community event at which we’ll share stories about water and watersheds in our lives. This is especially important as so much of our country faces drought amidst record heat waves, and as our Indigenous siblings across the state are currently protecting water sources in Northern Minnesota. We ask that you wear a mask to this event and bring your own chair or blanket if possible. Got questions? Contact Madeline Troyer at the Synod office!

SAVE THE DATE: WORSHIP with WESTWOOD 7/16/21 // You’re invited to join us Wednesday, July 16th here at Redeemer for a special joint worship service with our partner congregation, Westwood Lutheran. Stay tuned for details to come, or contact Pastor Peter for more info!

CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE - 5/28/21 // The Call Committee continues to pursue interested candidates for Redeemer's pastoral position. We recently extended an invitation to a candidate to meet with the Redeemer church council - which is the final step in the call committee's process -  but in the end the candidate decided to pursue a different call.  This can happen when we pursue highly sought after candidates!  We are coming up on the call committee's formation anniversary (June 2020); Pr. Craig Pederson shared that this process on average can take a year or more.  We know that this is an important role to fill and we're trusting in God's wisdom and timeline for Redeemer. Please continue to keep us all in your prayers as we continue the journey forward. 

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH is HIRING! // Our beloved office coordinator Amy Koopman is moving on to her seminary internship as of August 13, 2021. We’d like to have our new coordinator in place by August 9, 2021. The Office Coordinator of Redeemer Lutheran Church is a part-time position (20 hours per week, ideally, 4 hours per day) whose chief responsibilities include representing the church as the first point-of-contact for phone, email, and in-person visitors; coordinating office responsibilities; and supporting relationships with church congregants, our ministry partners and our Harrison neighbors. Familiarity with gmail, google drive, canva, imovie (or similar filmmaking software), garageband (or similar audio manipulation software), microsoft and apple office platforms, and all social media platforms are important. Curiosity, flexibility and humor are vital! Please contact Pastor Peter Samuelson (612-259-8976) for more information.

TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION for POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY & SYSTEMIC CHANGE // Now that we have a police accountability victory, let’s work toward true systemic change so that no more people are killed by police and no more police go to jail. One way to enact enduring systemic change is through legislative advocacy. We ask you to contact your state representative and senator to support the bills in the linked document. We all have “response-ability” for what happens next and advocacy does not take a lot of time. Please read, act, and pass this document widely through your contacts and ask those you know to do the same.
In the Spirit,
Redeemer Service+Advocacy and Outreach+Evangelism Ministers,    
Holly DeSouza, Sally Ankerfelt, Pastor Babette Chatman 

JOIN HANDS for the HARRISON NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD SHELF FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS at 10am // Evangelism & Outreach minister Pr. Sally Ankerfelt invites us to help our siblings in Christ at the church around the corner from Redeemer (MCCC at 4th & Newton) where you will make a huge difference in the lives of our Harrison neighbors. The bonus is that you will make new connections and friends and have fun in the process! And stay tuned for details about an ongoing collaboration for summer food distribution beginning when we’ll need 5-7 volunteers weekly at MCCC! 
 
THE HEALTH COMMONS is a drop-in health and wellness space here in North Minneapolis whose services are FREE and open to everyone. They offer Zumba classes every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm. They also host book clubs and healing circles outdoors, along with Health Q & A's online (Facebook Live) or in person with social distancing. For more information and questions, visit their facebook page or contact our Community Liaisons: Bertha 763-843-9988 | Angela 651-529-6003
 
COVID-19 PREVENTION & VACCINES // The best protection from the various mutations of the COVID-19 virus—whether you are vaccinated or not—is to: 
-- stay 6 feet away from others in public spaces; 
-- wear a mask (or two) so that there is adequate filtration and a snug fit over the bridge of your nose, cheeks, and chin; and
-- wash your hands often and well. 
See the MN Department of Health COVID-19 site for more in-depth and current information about symptoms, testing, and vaccines. Minnesotans 16-years of age and older are eligible to be vaccinated.  Vaccine demand often exceeds the supply. MN Department of Health offers a vaccine locator site. You can also attempt to access vaccines through community pharmacies (Walgreens and CVS) or your healthcare provider. When you receive a vaccine appointment, be sure to dress appropriately so that your upper arm is easily accessible (for example, wear a short-sleeve t-shirt under your sweater/jacket). 

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JUNE 6th - HAPPY 112th BIRTHDAY, REDEEMER! // In celebration of Redeemer’s founding on the same date in 1909, we will join for a special worship service followed by a Redeemer family + community potluck picnic on Sunday, June 6th beginning at 10:30am! Plan to join us, and bring your favorite dish to share as we kick off our summer with this special celebration! For more information, contact Fellowship minister Mary Britt or Worship minister Jane Friendshuh (612-522-7654)!

SUMMER PARKED CAR WORSHIP - SUNDAYS at 10:30am  // We invite you to come in your cars and park on the lawn, or bring out your chairs or blankets (and masks!), and join us Sunday mornings at 10:30am throughout the summer months for Parked Car Worship in Redeemer’s backyard! Worship will be livestreamed on our facebook page (www.facebook.com/redeemermpls). All services are weather permitting; in the event of inclement weather, the worship team will livestream worship from our sanctuary instead of outdoors. See you out back! This holiday weekend’s virtual worship service (May 30th) is provided by the Minneapolis Area Synod! 

CHURCH STAFF OFFICE HOURS // We will be closed Monday, May 31st in observance of Memorial Day! We have new office hours! Through the summer months, Pastor Peter and Amy will be in the church offices on Wednesdays from 1-3pm and Fridays from 10am-noon. Mondays will be their day off when offices are closed. If you need to stop by the church at any other time during the week, let Amy know and she can make arrangements to meet.

CALL COMMITTEE UPDATE - 5/28/21 // The Call Committee continues to pursue interested candidates for Redeemer's pastoral position. We recently extended an invitation to a candidate to meet with the Redeemer church council - which is the final step in the call committee's process -  but in the end the candidate decided to pursue a different call.  This can happen when we pursue highly sought after candidates!  We are coming up on the call committee's formation anniversary (June 2020); Pr. Craig Pederson shared that this process on average can take a year or more.  We know that this is an important role to fill and we're trusting in God's wisdom and timeline for Redeemer. Please continue to keep us all in your prayers as we continue the journey forward. 

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH is HIRING! // Our beloved office coordinator Amy Koopman is moving on to her seminary internship as of August 13, 2021. We’d like to have our new coordinator in place by August 9, 2021. The Office Coordinator of Redeemer Lutheran Church is a part-time position (20 hours per week, ideally, 4 hours per day) whose chief responsibilities include representing the church as the first point-of-contact for phone, email, and in-person visitors; coordinating office responsibilities; and supporting relationships with church congregants, our ministry partners and our Harrison neighbors. Familiarity with gmail, google drive, canva, imovie (or similar filmmaking software), garageband (or similar audio manipulation software), microsoft and apple office platforms, and all social media platforms are important. Curiosity, flexibility and humor are vital! Please contact Pastor Peter Samuelson (612-259-8976) for more information.

MINNEAPOLIS AREA SYNOD COMMUNITY ORGANIZER TRAINING OPPORTUNITY in JUNE // Last fall, Redeemer received a $15,000 grant from Augsburg University Riverside Innovation Hub to cover all expenses for 26 participants at the Minneapolis Area Synod’s weekly Community Organizer Training for Faith Leaders. The next training is June 21-25, and Redeemer still has funds for Redeemer participants to join! Please contact Amy or Siri for more information!

TAKE MEANINGFUL ACTION for POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY & SYSTEMIC CHANGE // Now that we have a police accountability victory, let’s work toward true systemic change so that no more people are killed by police and no more police go to jail. One way to enact enduring systemic change is through legislative advocacy. We ask you to contact your state representative and senator to support the bills in the linked document. We all have “response-ability” for what happens next and advocacy does not take a lot of time. Please read, act, and pass this document widely through your contacts and ask those you know to do the same.
In the Spirit,
Redeemer Service+Advocacy and Outreach+Evangelism Ministers,    
Holly DeSouza, Sally Ankerfelt, Pastor Babette Chatman 

JOIN HANDS for the HARRISON NEIGHBORHOOD FOOD SHELF FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS at 10am // Evangelism & Outreach minister Pr. Sally Ankerfelt invites us to help our siblings in Christ at the church around the corner from Redeemer (MCCC at 4th & Newton) where you will make a huge difference in the lives of our Harrison neighbors. The bonus is that you will make new connections and friends and have fun in the process! And stay tuned for details about an ongoing collaboration for summer food distribution beginning when we’ll need 5-7 volunteers weekly at MCCC! 

WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES // We need readers for summer Pentecost worship!! Would you like to sign up to be our lector at parked car worship this summer? Please contact Amy in the church office or call Worship minister Jane Friendshuh at (612) 522-7654 to sign up!
 
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for VENTURE NORTH GARAGE SALE // Venture North is back and almost ready to go for the summer months! But first, they’re clearing the garage and seeking volunteers to help at their garage sale on June 4th & 5th. Can you help! Contact VN director Pr. Stacey Jones! And save the date for VN’s Grand Re-opening on June 18th!

REDEEMER GARDEN // You’re invited to stop by Redeemer each Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm when Greta, our garden volunteer, hosts weekly workdays!
 
THE HEALTH COMMONS is a drop-in health and wellness space here in North Minneapolis whose services are FREE and open to everyone. They offer Zumba classes every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at 6pm. They also host book clubs and healing circles outdoors, along with Health Q & A's online (Facebook Live) or in person with social distancing. For more information and questions, visit their facebook page or contact our Community Liaisons: Bertha 763-843-9988 | Angela 651-529-6003

COVID-19 PREVENTION & VACCINES // The best protection from the various mutations of the COVID-19 virus—whether you are vaccinated or not—is to: 
-- stay 6 feet away from others in public spaces; 
-- wear a mask (or two) so that there is adequate filtration and a snug fit over the bridge of your nose, cheeks, and chin; and
-- wash your hands often and well. 
    See the MN Department of Health COVID-19 site for more in-depth and current information about symptoms, testing, and vaccines. Minnesotans 16-years of age and older are eligible to be vaccinated.  Vaccine demand often exceeds the supply. MN Department of Health offers a vaccine locator site. You can also attempt to access vaccines through community pharmacies (Walgreens and CVS) or your healthcare provider. When you receive a vaccine appointment, be sure to dress appropriately so that your upper arm is easily accessible (for example, wear a short-sleeve t-shirt under your sweater/jacket). 

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Alive in the risen Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit, we bring our prayers before God who promises to hear us and answer in steadfast love.

Holy God, in Christ Jesus the joy of the church is made complete. Root the church in your Word and unify us as Christ’s body. Send us into the world as your loving people, ready to testify to your Spirit at work. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.
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Mighty God, the world is your handiwork, displaying your creative impulse. Seas teem with life, forests reach up to praise you, and the mystery of life lies deep in the soil. Guard and keep this world for the well-being of all your creatures. Help us to be healing agents in the world. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Gracious Sovereign, those who follow your ways are like trees planted near streams of water. Establish the leaders of nations and all in authority in your grace and truth. Strengthen them, so that the people they serve will have abundant life. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Generous Savior, you befriend those who are sick, suffering, poor, lonely, outcast, rejected, or sick. Grant healing and love to all in need, especially Shelby, David, Charlie & Linda, Sarah, Kent Schwitzer, T & Mary Lou, Mike, and Kent & Irene's family who grieve the recent passing of her father. Give them tangible signs of your steadfast love. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Creator God, here in this community we share the gift of praying, learning, and supporting one another. Give us thankful hearts as we claim the unique gifts that every individual brings to our ministry. Give us loving and caring hearts to appreciate that – with those many differences – we all share the same mission and purpose. Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

Saving God, your wonderful promise is the gift of eternal life in Jesus. Through the witness of those who have died in you, strengthen us now in this gift of life. We cherish the memory of your saints (especially). Hear us, O God. Your mercy is great.

In the hope of new life in Christ, we raise our prayers to you, trusting in your never-ending goodness and mercy; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen