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Redeemer Announcements | January 27, 2023

1/27/2023

 
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This Sunday @11:30am:
Annual Meeting


Join us after worship for our Annual Meeting in the fellowship hall. We'll review the ministry reports and vote to elect new church council members. Please let us know if you did not receive your letter in the mail so we can update our database and stay in touch with you! Instructions, link, and passcode for joining via zoomare at the top of page 4 in the annual report, which you may preview here or download below.
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Council Positions Open!
This Sunday we will elect some council members, including
Treasurer (1), Members at large (2-3),and RCFL Board (2). These servant leadership positions are opportunities for us to envision, develop, and implement our hopes and intentions, and deepen our commitments with God and one another for Redeemer and North Mpls. Nominations will be accepted until Sunday. Prayerfully consider God's guidance for you!

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Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30am
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As always, we hope you'll join us for worship Sunday at 10:30am after coffee hour (9am) in the Library. Those who cannot join us in person are welcome to be with us via zoom (passcode: Redeemer) or Facebook Live!

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February 5th: Guest Preacher
Amy Courts Koopman

While Pastor Jen is out of town for the ELCA Youth Extravaganza, long-time Redeemer member and recent seminary graduate Amy Courts Koopman will be our guest preacher next week.

February 1-6: Pastoral Care
Pastor Jen will be out of town at ELCA Youth Extravaganza Conference, returning to office February 7th. During this time if you are in need of pastoral care, please contact Pastor Babette.

The God Who Sees
Over the next 6 weeks we will be on a journey of seeing, taking time to see where God is showing up. We will meet the Holy Family as they will have to flee their homeland seeking safety in another land and fast forward to Jesus, in his 30s, beginning his ministry. Through these weeks, we will see a God who is ever present, truly seeing us in our journeys of alienation, loss, and belonging.

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Worship Helpers Needed! Seeking Communion Assistants (setup & serving), Readers, Greeters, and Ushers

We need you! Sign up ahead of time to help us practice sharing in leading our worship time together in community. As you volunteer you will be equipped with the know-how and be surprised how simple it is! People will also get to know you more. SIGN UP HERE!


Are You a Member of
Thrivent Financial?

If you are a participant with Thrivent Financial you might be able to help support Redeemer through Thrivent Action Team ($250 twice a year grants) and with your Choice dollars. Please reach out to your Thrivent representative or reach out to Pastor Jen for more information!
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Diapers Needed at MCCC!

Our neighborhood food shelf is in desperate need of diapers for distribution. Redeemer's Drop-Off is on 3rd Saturdays. To volunteer, reach out to Sally Ankerfelt. Bring diapers of any size to church on Sundays or during regular office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays. S
izes 3 to 6 are most-requested!

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New or Newish to Redeemer? Let's Gather!
Welcoming and building a sense of belonging is a core value we hold and strive to live into. If you are wanting to connect and widen your circle of friends in Christ. Let’s meet and gather. Whether you are a first-time visitor or you have been with us a long time, know you are loved by God and appreciated in this community of faith. We will visit, explore interests, and be curious as we meet together. Check out the gathering dates below and join in >> RSVP here!

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Health Commons
at the Living Room

Health Commons offers Drop-In Services every Tuesday from 3-6pm. For more information or to get involved, visit their facebook page or call Bertha (763-843-9988) or Angela (651-529-6003).
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Health Sharing & Caring Hands
Mary's Place provides an array of services to unhoused and poor persons stand as a beacon of hope to the alone, afraid, and in need. They are in need of volunteer tutors to help the children living at Mary’s Place homeless shelter, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Volunteers must be age 16+.
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Hocokata Ti Visit with CLNE: Jan. 28, 2023
Hoċokata Ti’s (pronounced 'ho-cho-ka-ta tee' ) provides visitors with a cultural experience that enhances their knowledge and understanding of the Mdewakanton (pronounced ‘med-ah-wah-kah-ton' ) Dakota people and their history. Join the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE) for a guided tour and reflection. Family friendly for school-aged kids! We'll provide a space to connect, reflect, and build community afterwards!
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Learn more and
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This Sunday, 1.29.23 – Annual Meeting & Potluck
Immediately Following worship


2.4.23 - Redeemer Women's Brunch
10am - Noon at Jane Friendshuh's 
| Contact Lonna for more information!

2.5.23 - Guest Preacher Amy Koopman

2.12.23 - Redeemer Gathering
12:30 pm at Graze Mpls (all ages)


2.15.23 - Brunch at Milda’s 

2.18.23 - Bowling at Elsies
10:00am (all ages)

2.20.23 - Redeemer Gathering
3:00pm at Graze (Adults 18+) 


2.22.23 - Ash Wednesday

2.24.23 - Pizza & Game Night at Pastor Jen’s

All ages, RSVP to Pr Jen

Redeemer Announcements | January 20, 2023

1/20/2023

 
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Welcome Leon Dixon, Jr.
Meet & Greet with RCFL Executive Director
January 23, 2023

Meet Leon Dixon Jr. as we bless and welcome him on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Redeemer in worship and for a fellowship celebration immediately after worship. 

This is another monumental transition in our partnering organization
Redeemer
Center for Life.

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Baptism of Our Lord
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January 22, 2023 | 10:30am

Join us this Sunday morning for coffee hour at 9am in the Library, followed by worship at 10:30am as we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of Christ. We will give thanks and remember our Baptism with Asperges, the sprinkling of water as we sing together.

The God Who Sees
A six-week journey of seeing and taking the time to find where God is showing up.



We will meet the Holy Family as they will have to flee their homeland seeking safety in another land and fast forward to Jesus, in his 30s, beginning his ministry. Through these weeks, we will see a God who is ever present, truly seeing us in our journeys of alienation, loss, and belonging.
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Join the Redeemer Church Council

Church Leadership Positions OPEN:

Treasurer (1), Member at Large (2-3), RCFL Board (2)
Prayerfully consider where God might be guiding you, and please reach out to Pastor Jen or any of our current council to learn more.
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These servant leadership positions are opportunities for us to envision, develop and implement our hopes, intentions and deepen our commitments with God and one another for Redeemer and Northside. Nominations will be accepted the day of the annual meeting, January 29th.

Calling Thrivent Members!
Are you a member of Thrivent Financial? If so, you may be eligible to help support Redeemer through Thrivent Action Team ($250 twice-per-year grants) and with your Choice dollars. Reach out to your Thrivent representative or reach out to Pastor Jen to learn more.
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Diapers Needed!
Upcoming dates: Saturday, January 21st
(10am diaper drop time at Redeemer)


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 each 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.


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New / Newish to Redeemer?
Welcoming and building a sense of belonging is a core value we hold and strive to live into. If you are wanting to connect and widen your circle of friends in Christ. Let’s gather!

Whether you are a first-time visitor or you have been with us a long time, know you are loved by God and appreciated in this community of faith. We will visit, explore interests, and be curious as we meet together. Check out the gathering save-the-dates below, and plan to join in. RSVP here!
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Sharing & Caring Hands
Mary's Place is a Minneapolis organization, who compassionately responds to the needs of the poor. Email them to volunteer!
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They provide an array of services to the homeless and poor and stand as a beacon of hope to those that are alone, afraid, and in need. They are in need of volunteer tutors to help the children living at Mary’s Place homeless shelter. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00pm.
Volunteers must be age 16+

Health Commons at the Living Room
Drop-in Services every Tuesday from 3-6pm
For more information, visit their facebook page or
call Bertha (763-843-9988) or Angela (651-529-6003).


Hocokata Ti
January 28, 2023 with CLNE

Learn more and register here.
Hoċokata Ti’s (pronounced 'ho-cho-ka-ta tee' ) provides visitors with a cultural experience that enhances their knowledge and understanding of the Mdewakanton (pronounced ‘med-ah-wah-kah-ton' ) Dakota people and their history.

Join Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE) for a guided tour and reflection. Family friendly for school-aged kids! We'll provide a space to connect, reflect, and build community afterwards!

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1.29.23 – Annual Meeting & Potluck
Immediately Following worship


2.4.23 – Women's Gathering
Contact Lonna for more information

2.12.23 – Redeemer Gathering
12:30 pm at Graze Mpls (all ages)


2.15.23 – Brunch at Milda’s 

2.18.23 – Bowling at Elsies
10:00am (all ages)

2.20.23
– Redeemer Gathering
3:00pm at Graze (Adults 18+) 


2.22.23
– Ash Wednesday

2.24.23 - Pizza & Game Night at Pastor Jen’s

All ages, RSVP to Pr Jen

Redeemer Announcements | January 14, 2023

1/14/2023

 
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MLK Community Weekend

MLK Weekend: January 14 - 16, 2023
Thank you to all you showed up today for our Day of Service at MCCC
and Salem ELCA to distribute food and goods to our neighbors!
If you'd like to volunteer tomorrow or Monday, please
Contact
Pastor Jen Collins, Kelly Sherman-Conroy, or Joe Davis


What's Happening:
January 15: Day of Fellowship

CommUNITY Meal after worship

Join us at Redeemer for a meal, 12-2pm.
We'll gather to be fed and connected.
This is a Potluck Style Meal so bring a dish to share! (Main dish provided)
Please label for those who have allergies and dietary restrictions.


Monday, January 16th: Day of Celebration
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day!

Bring the entire family to Redeemer at 2pm
for a celebration of unity through music, poetry readings, and more!
Featured artists will be Ayssa Schwitzer, Joe Davis, and Theo Brown

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Sunday Morning Worship: The Flight to Egypt

Tomorrow, January 15, 2023 | 10:30am
Second Sunday of Epiphany


Join us for Coffee Hour before worship
at 9:00am in the Library

In-Person and Streaming:
Facebook & Zoom
(passcode: Redeemer)
If you are joining us online, you may follow along in the
service with the bulletin here.


The God Who Sees
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Over the next 6 weeks we will be on a journey of seeing, taking time to see where God is showing up. We will meet the Holy Family as they will have to flee their homeland seeking safety in another land and fast forward to Jesus, in his 30s, beginning his ministry. Through these weeks, we will see a God who is ever present, truly seeing us in our journeys of alienation, loss, and belonging.

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Calling Thrivent Members
Are you a member of Thrivent Financial? Then you may be able to support Redeemer with a Thrivent Action Team ($250 2x annually) and Choice dollars. Reach out to your Thrivent representative or Pastor Jen to learn more.
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Diapers Needed!
RLC Volunteer Day: Saturday, January 21st
(Diaper Drop off at Redeemer at 10am)


Our neighborhood food shelf (at MCCC) is in desperate need of diapers for distribution. Remember Redeemer drops off our collected diapers on 3rd Saturdays. If you can help deliver or volunteer, 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 office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Interfaith Legislation Hearings & Rallies
Democracy Day at Capitol | January 17, 9:30am
(We Choose Us Campaign action)

Hello Redeemer family, it’s Mannie ( They/He ) -- you might have seen me around! I’m a community organizer with ISAIAH/ FAITH IN MN under the Barbershop and Black Congregation Cooperative. Right now we are working to create some huge change within Minnesota and especially in Minneapolis. We are working to bring legislation around rent stabilization to create equitable forms of living, and on building an equitable multiracial/multicultural democracy by fighting to pass the Restore the Vote bill to allow those who have finished time in prison to rejoin community and participate in democracy through the right to vote. These are huge opportunities to see change in our communities, especially for some of us who come from marginalized communities.

I am looking for people who are intrigued and eager to get involved to come with me and create noise around these issues. If you are someone close to you who has been affected by unfair living or is victim of the justice system, let me know and register to join me in this fight.

Thank you so much!

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Hocokata Ti
January 28, 2023

Hoċokata Ti’s (pronounced 'ho-cho-ka-ta tee' ) provides visitors with a cultural experience that enhances their knowledge and understanding of the Mdewakanton (pronounced ‘med-ah-wah-kah-ton' ) Dakota people and their history.
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Join Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE) for a guided tour and reflection. Family friendly for school-aged kids! We'll provide a space to connect, reflect, and build community afterwards!


Learn more and register here.


Sharing & Caring Hands
Mary's Place is A Minneapolis organization, who compassionately responds to the needs of the poor. They provide an array of services to unhoused and poor persons stand as a beacon of hope to the alone, afraid, and in need.
They are in need of volunteer tutors to help the children living at Mary’s Place homeless shelter, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Volunteers must be age 16+.

Please email them
for more information or to volunteer!
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Health Commons at the Living Room
    Drop-In Services resumed January 3rd and will continue every Tuesday from 3-6pm. For more information, visit their facebook page or
call Bertha (763-843-9988) or Angela (651-529-6003).


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Welcome Leon Dixon, Jr.
Meet & Greet with RCFL Executive Director January 22, 2023


Come meet, greet, welcome, and bless Leon
at Redeemer during worship and in a fellowship celebration to follow, and
stay tuned for opportunities to meet him and welcome Leon to the neighborhood. 

This is another monumental transition in our partnering organization Redeemer Center for Life. Pastor Jen Collins has been actively involved in the process to hire the new executive director. She has been a part of the interviews, continued prayerful conversations with RCFL board members as they made the decision to offer Leon Dixon Jr. the position to join us.
Pastor Jen has met with Leon and has said, “There is a good energy and synergy here, I am hopeful for what can and will happen. God is good and will work through us to do good work for this community as we strive to be a beacon of hope. I look forward to welcoming and working alongside Leon.”
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January 16, 2023: MLK CommUNITY Celebration

January 17, 2023: Democracy Day @ The Capitol

January 22, 2023: Meet & Greet with Leon Dixon

January 28, 2023: Hoċokata Ti’ Tour with CLNE

January 29, 2023: Redeemer Annual Meeting

Redeemer Announcements | January 5, 2023

1/5/2023

 
Remembering Moses Dolo, Sr.
Friday, January 6th and Saturday, January 7th
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Our Redeemer community is invited to two services this weekend to celebrate the life and homegoing of Moses Dolo, Sr., who passed away on December 1, 2022.

Wake: Friday, January 6th at 6pm
Funeral: Saturday, January 7th at 9am


Both services will be held at
Mt. Zion Interdenominational Ministries
6830 Quail Ave N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

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Epiphany Worship
Sunday, January 8, 2023 | 10:30am
Coffee Hour Resumes: 9am in the Library

In-Person and Streaming:
Facebook & Zoom
(passcode: Redeemer)
The Feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ.
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In Isaiah and Ephesians, that glory is proclaimed for all nations and people. Like the light of the star that guided the magi to Jesus, the light of Christ reveals who we are: children of God who are claimed and washed in the waters of baptism. We are sent out to be beacons of hope, sharing the good news of God’s love to all people. We will celebrate in worship with a service of Baptismal Reaffirmation, recommitting to the promises of Baptism.

The God Who Sees
Over the next 6 weeks we will be on a journey of seeing, taking time to see where God is showing up. We will meet the Holy Family as they will have to flee their homeland seeking safety in another land and fast forward to Jesus, in his 30s, beginning his ministry. Through these weeks, we will see a God who is ever present, truly seeing us in our journeys of alienation, loss, and belonging.
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Sanctuary Clean-Up & Reset
Wednesday, Jan. 11th
6 to 8pm (New Time!)


We need volunteers to clean our Sanctuary and prepare for the next season. Many hands do make the difference, so lend yours! Contact Pastor Jen if you can help other times to continue reorganizing church liturgical decor.

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MLK Community Gathering
MLK Weekend: January 14 - 16, 2023

Interested in volunteering your finances, time, or artistry for any of these events?
Contact Pastor Jen Collins, Kelly Sherman-Conroy,
or Joe Davis for information!

What's Happening?
Saturday, January 14: Day of Service

Support local neighborhood organizations with food and diaper needs. Donate and show up at one of these locations:
Site #1: Minneapolis Central Church of Christ, 9-2 pm.
We need donations & volunteers! Sign up here.
Site #2:
Salem Lutheran (The Camden Collective)
Shifts between 11:30am - 4:00 pm. Sign up here.
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Sunday, January 15th:
CommUNITY Meal

Join us at Redeemer for a meal, 12-2pm. We'll gather to be fed and connected. This is a Potluck Style Meal so bring a dish to share! (Main dish provided) Please label for those who have allergies and dietary restrictions.

Monday, January 16th:
Community Celebration

2pm at Redeemer

Calling Thrivent Members

Are you a member of Thrivent Financial? Then
you may be able to support Redeemer with a Thrivent Action Team ($250 2x annually) and Choice dollars. Reach out to your Thrivent representative or Pastor Jen to learn more.
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Diapers Needed!
RLC Volunteer Day: Saturday, January 21st
(Diaper Drop off at Redeemer at 10am)

Our neighborhood food shelf (at MCCC) is in desperate need of diapers for distribution. Remember Redeemer drops off our collected diapers on 3rd Saturdays. If you can help deliver or volunteer, 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 office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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Hocokata Ti
January 28, 2023

Hoċokata Ti’s (pronounced 'ho-cho-ka-ta tee' ) provides visitors with a cultural experience that enhances their knowledge and understanding of the Mdewakanton (pronounced ‘med-ah-wah-kah-ton' ) Dakota people and their history.
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Join Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE) for a guided tour and reflection. Family friendly for school-aged kids! We'll provide a space to connect, reflect, and build community afterwards!


Learn more and register here.

HEALTH COMMONS at THE LIVING ROOM
    Drop-In Services continue every Tuesday from 3-6pm. For more information, visit their facebook page or call Bertha (763-843-9988) or Angela (651-529-6003).

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Welcome Leon Dixon Jr.,
New Executive Director of RCFL


Come meet, greet, welcome, and bless Leon on January 23, 2023 at Redeemer during worship and in a fellowship celebration to follow, and stay tuned for opportunities to meet him and welcome Leon to the neighborhood.

This is another monumental transition in our partnering organization Redeemer Center for Life. Pastor Jen Collins has been actively involved in the process to hire the new executive director. She has been a part of the interviews, continued prayerful conversations with RCFL board members as they made the decision to offer Leon Dixon Jr. the position to join us.
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Pastor Jen has met with Leon and has said, “There is a good energy and synergy here, I am hopeful for what can and will happen. God is good and will work through us to do good work for this community as we strive to be a beacon of hope. I look forward to welcoming and working alongside Leon.”

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January 8, 2023: Epiphany Worship @ 10:30am
--> Coffee hour resumes before worship from 9-10am in the church library!


January 11, 2023: Sanctuary Clean-Up & Reset
--> Join us Wednesday the 11th from 6-8pm to clean up and reset the sanctuary for worship. Dinner to follow!

January 14-16, 2023: MLK CommUNITY Weekend
--> Join us for a day of service activities, a community meal, and Music & Arts Celebration in honor of Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. If you're interested in volunteering and/or organizing, contact pastor Jen!

January 29, 2023: RLC Annual Meeting
--> We'll host our annual meeting and a potluck meal after worship in the fellowship hall and via zoom!

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