  Wednesday Evening Lenten Gatherings Join us Wednesday evenings in Lent (March 1 - March 29) at 6:30pm at Christ the River of Life for a light dinner followed by a time of meditation, prayer, and song with Holden Evening Prayer. We're looking for volunteers! Help lead Holden Evening Prayer worship or talk to Pastor Jen if you'd like to help provide the meal at CROL. Christ the River of Life 2200 Freemont Ave N. Mpls, 55411 
 The God Who Sees by Karen Gonzalez Sundays, February 26th to April 2nd Join us beginning this Sunday evening at 6pm via zoom as we read together The God Who Sees. Register here to receive the login link. Need a book? The first 13 people to register receive a FREE** book provided by a Thrivent grant, and Audible audiobooks are free! Meet people who have fled their homelands. Hagar. Joseph. Ruth. Jesus. Here is a riveting story of seeking safety in another land. Here is a gripping journey of loss, alienation, and belonging. In The God Who Sees, immigration advocate Karen Gonzalez recounts her family’s migration from the instability of Guatemala to making a new life in Los Angeles and the suburbs of south Florida. In the midst of language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and the tremendous pressure to assimilate, Gonzalez encounters Christ through a campus ministry program and begins to follow him. Here, too, is the sweeping epic of immigrants and refugees in Scripture. **If you are able to purchase your own book please do! This allows leaves books for individuals for whom cost may be a barrier.  Palm to Passion Sunday April 2, 2023 Kids are invited to join for a Palm processional at the opening of our worship service. Maundy Thursday Worship + First Communion April 6, 2023 | 7:00pm at Salem We will enjoy a community meal at 6pm and begin worship at 7pm at Salem. Good Friday Worship April 7, 2923 | 7:00pm at Redeemer During this evening service we will offer interactive stations with several spiritual practices: stories, prayer, movement, songs, candles and labyrinths. Pastor Eric Hoffer of Salem Lutheran will share a message. Join as you are able. Easter Sunday April 9, 2023 at Redeemer Join us Easter morning for Resurrection worship! 
 2.24.23 (tomorrow): Pizza & Game Night
All ages welcome at Pastor Jen's house. RSVP by emailing or calling Pr Jen! 2.25.23 - Worship at Redeemer: This is My Body begins. Join us for coffee hour at 9am followed by worship at 10:30am 2.26.23 - The God Who Sees Book study begins on zoom in the evening. 3.5.23 - Blessing of Council Members Blessing of outgoing council leaders & installation of 2023 leaders during worship 3.18.23 - Church council retreat Book study begins on zoom in the evening. 
 
 Wednesday Evening Lenten Gatherings Join us Wednesday evenings in Lent (March 1 - March 29) at 6:30pm at Christ the River of Life for a light dinner followed by a time of meditation, prayer, and song with Holden Evening Prayer. Christ the River of Life | 2200 Freemont Ave N. Mpls, 55411  Sundays in Lent:This is My Body Every Sunday in Lent we will explore how Jesus lived in his body on earth and invites us to take care of —and embrace the goodness of—our own bodies. Each week our Gospel will highlight a different story from Jesus’ life and connect it to shared human experiences—like growing up, taking naps, or drinking water. By engaging with these stories through a broad lens of embodiment, This is My Body seeks to inspire curiosity, wonder, and awe in all ages. Lent devotionals are available for families as a downloadable resource, and printed copies will be available upon request. We are utilizing resources from Illustrated Ministry, which are written for all ages. We believe you’ll find appropriate questions and discussion topics in each devotional for your children and yourself no matter the age. At the same time, feel free to tweak content and questions to work for your family. You don’t need to do all the activities for it to be a meaningful experience. Take a look at the devotionals, see what you think will work best for your family’s schedule, and find time each week to gather together.  The God Who Sees by Karen Gonzalez Sundays, February 26th to April 2nd Join us on Sunday evenings at 6pm via zoom as we read The God Who Sees. Register here to receive the login link. Need a book? The first 13 people to register receive a FREE** book provided by a Thrivent grant, and Audible audiobooks are free! Meet people who have fled their homelands. Hagar. Joseph. Ruth. Jesus. Here is a riveting story of seeking safety in another land. Here is a gripping journey of loss, alienation, and belonging. In The God Who Sees, immigration advocate Karen Gonzalez recounts her family’s migration from the instability of Guatemala to making a new life in Los Angeles and the suburbs of south Florida. In the midst of language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and the tremendous pressure to assimilate, Gonzalez encounters Christ through a campus ministry program and begins to follow him. Here, too, is the sweeping epic of immigrants and refugees in Scripture. **If you are able to purchase your own book please do! This allows leaves books for individuals for whom cost may be a barrier.   The First Communion Food & Faith Learning event will be hosted on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 6:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. Talk to Pastor Jen to get your names on our First Communion prayers for Maundy Thursday. This is a Celebration of Communion for those who are receiving for the first time and/or those who already receive and would like to learn more about this sacred meal. During our Lenten Wednesday time we will explore through tangible ways a renewed understanding of why we come to the table and what it means. Join to taste and see and maybe even bake as we prepare to come to Jesus’ table. During our Maundy Thursday Service, April 6th at 7pm (following our 6pm meal) at Salem Lutheran Church, we will receive communion and mark this faith milestone in our journey, welcoming the children of God to share in Holy Communion is part of our Baptismal promise! We acknowledge young children are capable of understanding what it means to be part of a family and share a meal together. We teach children that Holy Communion (Lord’s Supper, Eucharist) is from God and it is something that we receive together. The body and blood of Christ “for you” includes all who come to the table. We trust that as children grow in years, their understanding of the mysterious gift of the sacrament of Holy Communion will grow with them, through their elementary, tween, teen, and into adulthood. This gift of forgiveness, new life, and salvation is one that we want to give out as liberally as we can, and that all are welcome at the table. Children of all ages are welcome at the Table!  Palm to Passion Sunday April 2, 2023 @10:30am Kids are invited to join for a Palm processional at the opening of our worship service. Maundy Thursday @ Salem April 6, 2023 | 7pm We will join the Northside Parishes at Salem ELCA for a community meal followed by Maundy Thursday worship with First Communion. 4150 Dupont Ave N. Mpls, MN Good Friday @ Redeemer April 7, 2023 | 7pm During this evening service we will offer interactive stations with several spiritual practices: stories, prayer, movement, songs, candles and labyrinths. Pastor Eric Hoffer of Salem Lutheran will share a message. Join as you are able. Easter @ Redeemer April 9, 2023 | 10:30am Join us Easter morning at Redeemer for Resurrection worship! 
 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!  2.19.23 - Worship at Redeemer
Join us for coffee hour at 9am followed by worship at 10:30am and the Baptism of Ar'rynn De Souza! 2.20.23 - Redeemer Gathering 3:00pm at Graze (Adults 18+) 2.22.23 - Ash Wednesday 12pm Drive-up ashes & Communion 7pm Ash Wednesday service @ CROL 2.24.23 - Pizza & Game Night at Pastor Jen’s All ages, RSVP to Pr Jen 2.26.23 - The God Who Sees Book study begins! 
 Sunday Morning 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) or Facebook Live. The worship bulletin can also be found on our website. 
Sundays in Lent |This is My Body Every Sunday in Lent we will explore how Jesus lived in his body on earth and invites us to take care of —and embrace the goodness of—our own bodies. Each week our Gospel will highlight a different story from Jesus’ life and connect it to shared human experiences—like growing up, taking naps, or drinking water. By engaging with these stories through a broad lens of embodiment, This is My Body seeks to inspire curiosity, wonder, and awe in all ages.
Lenten Book Club: The God Who Sees (Register here) >> Dates & Times TBD - Sign up with your preferred date/time by 2/19/23
 First Communion - Food & Faith Learning Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 6:30 pm at Christ the River of Life Talk to Pastor Jen to get your names on our First Communion prayers for Maundy Thursday. Celebration of communion for those who are receiving for the first time or those who already receive are invited to learn more about this sacred meal. During our Lenten Wednesday time we will explore through tangible ways a renewed understanding of why we come to the table and what it means. Join to taste and see and maybe even bake as we prepare to come to Jesus’ table. During our Maundy Thursday Service, April 6th at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm dinner offered before) at Salem Lutheran Church we will receive communion and mark this faith milestone in our journey. Welcoming the children of God to share in Holy Communion is part of our Baptismal promise! We acknowledge young children are capable of understanding what it means to be part of a family and share a meal together. We teach children that Holy Communion (Lord’s Supper, Eucharist) is from God and it is something that we receive together. The body and blood of Christ “for you” includes all who come to the table. We trust that as children grow in years, their understanding of the mysterious gift of the sacrament of Holy Communion will grow with them, through their elementary, tween, teen, and into adulthood. This gift of forgiveness, new life, and salvation is one that we want to give out as liberally as we can, and that all are welcome at the table. Children of all ages are welcome at the Table! 
 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  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 2.26.23 - The God Who Sees Book study begins 
 Sunday Morning Worship | 10:30am |
 | We'll be celebrating with a Litany in Honor of Black History Month! |
Pastoral Care Needs: February 1-6, 2023
Pastor Jen will be out of town at the ELCA Youth Extravaganza Conference, returning to the office Tuesday, February 7th. If you are in need of pastoral care during this time,
please contact Pastor Babette Chatman!
The God Who Sees |  |
 | Ash Wendesday | February 22 Drive-up Ashes & Communion, 12-1pm |
Wednesday Evening |  |
Lenten Book Club: The God Who Sees (Register here)
>> Dates & Times TBD - Sign up with your preferred date/time by Feb. 19th
>> Books will be available for free via Thrivent grant to the first 13 readers who need assistance purchasing their copies (Audiobooks are free)
 | Meet people who have fled their homelands. Hagar. Joseph. Ruth. Jesus. Here is a riveting story of seeking safety in another land. Here is a gripping journey of loss, alienation, and belonging. In The God Who Sees, immigration advocate Karen Gonzalez recounts her family’s migration from the instability of Guatemala to making a new life in Los Angeles and the suburbs of south Florida. In the midst of language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and the tremendous pressure to assimilate, Gonzalez encounters Christ through a campus ministry program and begins to follow him. Here, too, is the sweeping epic of immigrants and refugees in Scripture. |
 | Worship Helpers Needed! >> |
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! |  |
Diapers Needed at MCCC!
 | Our neighborhood food shelf is in desperate need of diapers for distribution.Redeemer's Drop-Off day is on the 3rd Saturday every month. To volunteer, reach out to Sally Ankerfelt. Bring diapers of any size to church on Sundays or during regular office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays. Sizes 3 to 6 are most-requested! |
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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