 OUTDOOR WORSHIP RETURNS THIS SUNDAY, 5/2 at 11AM // We invite you to join us this Sunday, May 2nd at 11am in Redeemer’s Backyard for the spring return of Parked Car worship! We will livestream worship as well as provide pre-recorded worship for those who cannot attend and prefer it. We hope to see you there -- masked and socially distanced until it is safe for all of us to be unmasked together -- in your cars, or with your chairs and blankets as we gather in person!
MEMORIAL SERVICE for ROLLIE KLIPSTEIN THIS SATURDAY, 5/1, at 1pm // Rollie Klipstein, a long-time Redeemer member, passed away last week. A brief memorial service will be held this Saturday at 1:00pm at the church. Social distancing and masks will be required. You are invited to come and greet the family in the courtyard following the service. You may read Rollie’s obituary here. 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 WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES // We need readers for Easter and Pentecost worship!! Please register online or email Amy to sign up to record yourself and/or your family speaking the assigned lectionary readings for our prerecorded worships during the months of April and May. Know that you can speak aloud the readings linked on the sign-up or from a children’s or other translation in your home. 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’ll be hosting Book Club Discussions from 4-5:30pm on May 4th and May 18th. And on May 11th, a new Healing Circle series will begin (4-5:30pm), facilitated by Arubah. They still host 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 KUAMBATANA (ACCOMPANIMENT): THE MINISTRY of MARK and LINDA JACOBSON Documentary // For 38 years, Mark and Linda Jacobson have worked in the health field in Tanzania, becoming the ELCA’s longest-serving missionaries. In partnership with Tanzanian leaders, they’ve developed the Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, started the Widow’s Might craft project and more. Their powerful story is featured in the new documentary Kuambatana, which means accompaniment in Kiswahili. The 30-minute video premiered on the ELCA Facebook page last week and is still available. Be sure to check it out! 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! EMERSON VILLAGE UPDATES // Beacon Interfaith Housing Collective provided two important and time-sensitive updates / actions for us as we continue to work with the City of Minneapolis to move these homes forward: 1. The North Minneapolis Neighbors Night that had been scheduled for 4/22 has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 6. If you live in North Minneapolis, please take a minute to register for this important community conversation by clicking here. Don't live in the neighborhood? Share the invitation with anyone in your circles who does and encourage them to register to learn more about Emerson Village. 2. The city's Public Comment period for Emerson Village wraps up at the end of April, and we still need a LOT more letters of support! If you're a resident of Minneapolis, can you send a quick email to Carrie Goldberg with the city sharing why YOU want Emerson Village prioritized in upcoming funding decisions? Email her at: carrie.goldberg@minneapolismn.gov and copy Emily (egoldthwaitefries@beaconinterfaith.org). You can find more information on our request here - but the main need is to send in your email TODAY and say you support Emerson Village! 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).  LUTHERANS RESTORING CREATION WORSHIP // This weekend, April 25th, Redeemer is partnering Lutherans Restoring Creation and congregations across the nation to share in creation-focused worship service. The worship service premier will begin at 5pm today (4/24) on YouTube and Facebook, and will also be available on our website. 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 pass this document widely through your contacts and ask those you know to do the same. In the Spirit, Redeemer Lutheran Church Service + Advocacy and Outreach + Evangelism Ministers, Holly DeSouza, Sally Ankerfelt, Pastor Babette Chatman WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES // We need readers for Easter and Pentecost worship!! Please register online or email Amy to sign up to record yourself and/or your family speaking the assigned lectionary readings for our prerecorded worships during the months of April and May. Know that you can speak aloud the readings linked on the sign-up or from a children’s or other translation in your home. KUAMBATANA (ACCOMPANIMENT): THE MINISTRY of MARK and LINDA JACOBSON Documentary // For 38 years, Mark and Linda Jacobson have worked in the health field in Tanzania, becoming the ELCA’s longest-serving missionaries. In partnership with Tanzanian leaders, they’ve developed the Arusha Lutheran Medical Centre, started the Widow’s Might craft project and more. Their powerful story is featured in the new documentary Kuambatana, which means accompaniment in Kiswahili. The 30-minute video premiers on the ELCA Facebook page this morning at 11am. Be sure to check it out! 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! EMERSON VILLAGE UPDATES // Beacon Interfaith Housing Collective provided two important and time-sensitive updates / actions for us as we continue to work with the City of Minneapolis to move these homes forward: 1. The North Minneapolis Neighbors Night that had been scheduled for 4/22 has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 6. If you live in North Minneapolis, please take a minute to register for this important community conversation by clicking here. Don't live in the neighborhood? Share the invitation with anyone in your circles who does and encourage them to register to learn more about Emerson Village. 2. The city's Public Comment period for Emerson Village wraps up at the end of April, and we still need a LOT more letters of support! If you're a resident of Minneapolis, can you send a quick email to Carrie Goldberg with the city sharing why YOU want Emerson Village prioritized in upcoming funding decisions? Email her at: carrie.goldberg@minneapolismn.gov and copy Emily (egoldthwaitefries@beaconinterfaith.org). You can find more information on our request here - but the main need is to send in your email TODAY and say you support Emerson Village! ZOOM & FAMILY SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP // Join us each Sunday morning at 10:30am for for Zoom Fellowship (Meeting ID: 833 6902 2900 | Passcode: 561285 | Dial-in: 312 626 6799)! 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 home whenever possible; -- 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).  image: Redeemer member Jordan Ankerfelt (far right) working at the diaper table with a Minneapolis Central Church of Christ volunteer. We need you too! See below! MENTAL HEALTH CONNECT with E.D. VICKI ELLIOT TOMORROW // Mental Health Connect (MHC) works to provide community-based resources, support and education to improve access to mental health services and to connect individuals and families with the services they need. The North Conference of the Minneapolis Area Synod (including Redeemer) will host Executive Director Elliot on Tuesday, April, 13 at 11:30am-1pm via Zoom. (Dial-in: 312-626-6799 | Meeting ID: 886 2295 2241 | Passcode: 953533)
WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES // We need readers for Easter and Pentecost worship!! Please register online or email Amy to sign up to record yourself and/or your family speaking the assigned lectionary readings for our prerecorded worships during the months of April and May. Know that you can speak aloud the readings linked on the sign-up or from a children’s or other translation in your home. 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! WELCOME TO BRIDGE PASTOR PETER SAMUELSON // Redeemer Lutheran Council welcomes the Rev. Peter Samuelson as our part-time bridge pastor as we anticipate our Call Committee concluding interviewing candidates. Welcome Pastor Peter! THANK YOU FROM RLC COUNCIL // The Redeemer Council and congregation offers their gratitude to Trai Dunlap and Christine Free, Amy and Paul Koopman, Curtis Coats with Anna Kottkamp for their servant- leadership with: Holden Evening Prayer and spirituals that formed our faith during the Lenten season. We thank the members of Christ River of Life, Salem, and Redeemer for your prayers and viewing presence of our shared Northside Parish Ash Wednesday and Holy Week worships. It was a blessing for clergy to collaborate, and to share lectors and musicians to commemorate online Lent and the Passion of our Lord. REMEMBERING GEORGE FLOYD throughout the CHAUVIN TRIAL // You’re invited to join Amy Koopman on Zoom each weekday morning at 9am throughout the trial for 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence, stillness, prayer, and meditation as we remember George Floyd and yearn for Justice, or light a candle in your own home, on your own. If you’re an earlier riser, you may join the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE) for their Virtual Healing Tent at 8am each morning via zoom for a daily reflection followed by silent prayer. You may access this prayer experience via Zoom or as a livestream on the Healing Our City Facebook page. It will also be available as a recording on their Facebook page. ZOOM & FAMILY SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP // Join us each Sunday morning at 10:30am for for Zoom Fellowship (Meeting ID: 833 6902 2900 | Passcode: 561285 | Dial-in: 312 626 6799)! Also, a reminder for youth who are finishing 5th grade and up (entering 6th grade & up next fall) and their parents -- Save the date for our Northside Collaborative Confirmation Kick-off on zoom on This Sunday, April 18 at 4pm! 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 home whenever possible; -- 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). RCFL FUNDRAISER // RCFL is hosting a fundraiser during this, the one year anniversary of COVID, from March 31st - April 14th. Throughout the next two weeks, they will send out information about how the organization has maintained programs and adapted resiliently to the community's changing needs. These funds will go into their Annual Fund - covering general expenses as needed. If you are able, we'd love your support. First, you can donate at: www.redeemercenter.org/fundraiser. Additionally, any help you can provide spreading the word about this event would be greatly appreciated! You can visit our Facebook Page here, where we will regularly post updates and solicitations for donations throughout the next two weeks.  VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TOMORROW (FRIDAY, 4/2)) MORNING at 10AM: The Service Advocacy ministry invites us on Good Friday to support Metropolitan Community Church of Christ, 1922 4th Avenue North (One block West from RCFL backyard) to unpack food at 10am to 12pm. Pastor Kelly will be there at 10am. Or come with another volunteer your invited at 12 noon and stay until 2pm.
REDEEMER OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 5th. Bridge Pastor Peter Samuelson will be available for emergencies, and is reachable at 612-900-8410. HOLY WEEK with REDEEMER + THE NORTHSIDE PARISH // We will share virtual Holy Week worship of Maundy/Holy Thursday and Good Friday with Christ River of Life and Salem Lutheran congregations. We give thanks for this blessed partnership in the gospel of Christ. All services will be available on Redeemer’s website. WELCOME TO BRIDGE PASTOR SAMUELSON // Redeemer Lutheran Council welcomes the Rev. Peter Samuelson as our part-time bridge pastor as we anticipate our Call Committee concluding interviewing candidates. Welcome Pastor Peter! THANK YOU YORDANOS! // Yordanos Kiflu Martin has completed servant leadership as the Co-Chair of the Redeemer Lutheran Call Committee. The Redeemer Council joins the Call Committee in thanksgiving for her prayerful presence as co-chair for this ministry of calling the next pastor. THANK YOU to RLC ARTISTS Robert Coleman and Karen Parent for sharing their paintings on this Easter Sunday! DRIVE-THRU FAREWELL RECEPTION FOR PASTOR SHARON KELLY // The Redeemer Fellowship Ministry and Congregation Council invite you to join us for a socially-distanced reception event for Pastor Sharon Kelly to honor and celebrate her year+ with Redeemer. Plan to drive-up and greet Pastor Kelly, have a conversation, share your thanks and gratitude, and receive a piece of cake to go. Because it is Holy Saturday, Pastor Kelly will also offer the Sacrament of Holy Communion. We hope you’ll join us! Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 | 1-3pm in the alley behind Redeemer: Please enter alley from Morgan Ave (you will drive east thru alley and exit onto Logan Ave). A member of the Fellowship Ministry team with be available to receive / accept cards / gifts for Pastor REMEMBERING GEORGE FLOYD throughout the CHAUVIN TRIAL // You’re invited to join Amy Koopman on Zoom each weekday morning at 9am throughout the trial for 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence, stillness, prayer, and meditation as we remember George Floyd and yearn for Justice, or light a candle in your own home, on your own. If you’re an earlier riser, you may join the Center for Leadership and Neighborhood Engagement (CLNE) for their Virtual Healing Tent at 8am each morning via zoom for a daily reflection followed by silent prayer. You may access this prayer experience via Zoom or as a livestream on the Healing Our City Facebook page. It will also be available as a recording on their Facebook page. WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES // We need readers for Easter and Pentecost worship!! Please register online or email Amy to sign up to record yourself and/or your family speaking the assigned lectionary readings for our prerecorded worships during the months of April and May. Know that you can speak aloud the readings linked on the sign-up or from a children’s or other translation in your home. 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 home whenever possible; -- 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). RCFL FUNDRAISER // RCFL is hosting a fundraiser during this, the one year anniversary of COVID, from March 31st - April 14th. Throughout the next two weeks, they will send out information about how the organization has maintained programs and adapted resiliently to the community's changing needs. These funds will go into their Annual Fund - covering general expenses as needed. If you are able, we'd love your support. First, you can donate at: www.redeemercenter.org/fundraiser. Additionally, any help you can provide spreading the word about this event would be greatly appreciated! You can visit our Facebook Page here, where we will regularly post updates and solicitations for donations throughout the next two weeks. THE HEALTH COMMONS is a drop-in health and wellness space located in North Minneapolis. Our services are FREE and open to everyone. We offer Zumba, Book Club Discussions, and Health Q & A's online (Facebook Live) or in person with social distancing. For more information and questions, please contact our Community Liaisons: Bertha 763-843-9988 | Angela 651-529-6003 ZOOM & FAMILY SUNDAY MORNING FELLOWSHIP // Join us each Sunday morning at 10:30am for for Zoom Fellowship (Meeting ID: 833 6902 2900 | Passcode: 561285 | Dial-in: 312 626 6799)! Also, a reminder for youth who are finishing 5th grade and up (entering 6th grade & up next fall) and their parents -- Save the date for our Northside Collaborative Confirmation Kick-off on zoom on Sunday, April 18 at 4pm! |
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Limited In-Offices Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:30am-2:30pm