Announcements: February 2nd 2017

Free Performance of Fiddler on the Roof-THIS Sunday
Redeemer will be hosting a production of Fiddler on the Roof on Sunday, February 5th at 2:00PM. The production will be held in the Redeemer Fellowship Hall!  
Farrington Llewellyn & Katherine Parent will host a conversation post-show on the play's themes of cultural displacement and tradition related to our context in North Minneapolis.
Join us for this family fun, free event! Visit their facebook event for more information: https://www.facebook.com/events/1822555534699554/

Barbara Smith Funeral Service, Monday, February 6th
We will be celebrating the life of long-term Redeemer member, Barbara Smith, on Monday, February 6th at 11:00a.m. The service will be held at Redeemer, with a luncheon to follow.

February Women’s Gathering, February 8th
Redeemer Women’s Ministry will be hosting a tea and scones women’s gathering in the Redeemer Fellowship Hall.  All those who identify as women are welcome to come!  We’ll be making Valentine bags to hand out to our neighbors.  Please bring a box of granola bars if you are able to contribute to the bags!

February ‘Race and’ Forum, February 14th
Save the date for our next ‘Race and' forum which will be held on February 14th at Redeemer.  The ongoing series is a partnership between Edina Community Lutheran Church, Westwood Lutheran Church and Redeemer Lutheran Church.

North Community Theater presents Shrek The Musical
North Community Theater is seeking singers, dancers, & actors of all ages to audition for Shrek: The Musical. No experience is necessary and there is no need to prepare anything for the audition, all are welcome! Open Call Auditions will take place on Tuesday, February 14th and Wednesday, February 15th from 6:00-9:00pm. Callbacks will be on Thursday, February 16th from 6:00-9:00pm. All of the events will be held at North Community High School Auditorium (Door 18, Irving Side).
They are also seeking volunteers for lights, sets, costumes, pit band, box office, etc. Contact if interested in helping out.
For more information contact: northcommunitytheater@gmail.com.

The performance of Shrek: The Musical will take place April 20th-23rd at North Community High School auditorium.

Giving Envelopes are here!
For those who haven’t yet, a reminder that you can pick up your box of envelopes at the back of the sanctuary on Sunday.

2016 Giving Statements have been distributed. Electronic copies were sent out between January 24-30. Paper copies were mailed on January 30. If you have questions about your statement, or didn’t receive one, contact Laurie at bookkeeper@redeemermpls.org or by phone at the church office. If you got a paper copy and are willing to receive your statement electronically, send an email to Laurie so she has your info for next time!

Simply Giving!
Did you know, in 2016 our receipts from Simply Giving automated giving averaged $3,500 - $4,000 per month? That’s an increase of 28% over 2015! You can make your contributions electronically at any time using your credit card or checking/savings account or you can set up weekly or monthly contributions to happen automatically so you never have to worry about remembering to write a check! Follow this link to set up your regular donations today.

Staying in the Loop with Redeemer Happenings
Wanting to stay in the loop about everything that’s happening at Redeemer? In addition to these weekly emails and the monthly newsletter, we publicize upcoming events on our website and facebook page. Want to see pictures or learn about a past events? Check out our blog. You may also be interested in checking out our affiliated websites and facebook pages:
Redeemer Center for Life (website)
Redeemer Center for Life (facebook)
Venture North (NEW website)
Venture North (facebook)
HCubed (facebook)
​Redeemer BLM Coalition (facebook)
Northside Leadership Project (facebook)
$250!
The $250 from a Thrivent Action Team can be used for service, fundraising, or education. Apply 21 days before an event by going to www.thrivent.com and click on Making a Difference. For assistance and to record your event, please contact Mary Simonson Clark at development@redeemercenter.org or 612.636.5104.