Announcements: May 5, 2017

Synod Assembly This Weekend
This weekend several Redeemer representatives will be participating in the annual Synod Assembly.  This year’s synod assembly’s theme is “Real Presence: In our neighborhoods, with our neighbors.”  This assembly is a way for our congregation to connect to the larger community and church by gathering with representatives of other Minneapolis area Lutheran churches.  We look forward to hearing about the event from our delegates!

Welcoming Back Pastor Kelly-Meal after Church on Sunday
Join us after church on Sunday May 7th to hear about Pastor Kelly's trip to Israel and Palestine!  We'll enjoy a lunch organized by Redeemer’s Fellowship Team.  The meal will be catered by Holy Land Deli with foods from the Middle East and the Mediterranean. If you are able, please help by bringing a Middle Eastern inspired dish of your own. We are hoping for olives, tabouli, Greek salad, pita chips or pita bread, and/or baklava! Other dishes are always welcomed and appreciated! Please contact Jordan at leightaylor1990@gmail.com or Sara at saralbob@gmail.com if you are willing to contribute or have additional questions. We look forward to seeing you all for food and fellowship on Sunday.

H-Cubed: Friday, May 19th
H-cubed stands for Harrison, Healing and Harmony.  H-cubed is a monthly community space where we share art, poetry, music, and conversation around systemic issues.  This month’s H-Cubed, “Grounded and Growing” will be on May 19th.  As always, a sign-up sheet to perform or speak will be available at the event for those wanting to share - poetry, music, dance, art, or just speak what's on your mind.  Food and refreshments will be served!  The event will begin at 7:30-10:00 in the Living Room (1716 Glenwood Ave).  All are welcome, come and go as you are able!

Support the Youth Programs!
Would you like to find a way to support the youth program?  Are you interested in providing a meal?  We are looking for people who are willing to provide or cook a meal for our youth as the come to Redeemer. If you are interested, please select the date you would like to in the doodle below. Day options on Tuesdays will be at Redeemer.  Any other days could be at Redeemer or hosted in your home. Please contact Angela with any questions.  For now the calendar goes from March - May. http://doodle.com/poll/s75actz4gr3we53s

Mother’s Day is Coming!
Is your mother a coffee lover? Venture North Bike and Coffee Shop has bags of delicious coffee to brew at home or bring her in for any of the Coffee Shop’s special spring beverages. Does your mother enjoy bicycling? This Mother’s Day, get her a new bike or bicycle accessory at Venture North. Or, perhaps her bike needs a full tune-up. Venture North is ready to help with your Mother’s Day shopping. For further information, contact 612-377-3029 or live-it@venturenorthbwc.org.

What’s your passion?
What do you enjoy doing at Redeemer? What programs are important to you? Thrivent Action Teams are a way you can support and further the activities and programs that you enjoy and value. Action Teams benefit Redeemer and/or our North Minneapolis community through service, fundraising, or education projects. Apply for a Thrivent Action Team to receive $250 in project seed money and bring together volunteers to help in ways that interest you. You also can become a Thrivent Associate Member  and apply for a Team. Please contact Mary Simonson Clark at development@redeemercenter.org or 612-636-5104 for project ideas or assistance.

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)