Welcoming Back Pastor Kelly and Babette: Sunday, June 4th Pastor Kelly and Babette left for their trip to Germany last week. They are both part of a delegation from our synod visiting Leipzig, Germany in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. They will be gone for about a week longer and will join us again for worship on June 4th. We will celebrate their travels and safe arrivals after church on Sunday, June 4th with a festive meal with food from around the world! A Blessed Ramadan to our Muslim Neighbors Our Muslim neighbors begin Ramadan this evening, Friday, May 26th. Ramadan is a month of fasting that continues until June 24th. You may notice some signs in front of Redeemer and other churches around the cities that say “Blessed Ramadan.” This is one small way that individuals and churches join together in making a statement of support and love for our Muslim neighbors. To our many Muslim neighbors in North Minneapolis and the Twin Cities, we wish a Blessed Ramadan! Help Get the Word Out: Meeting our Neighbors this Tuesday! Help get the word out about Redeemer’s summer programming and meet our neighbors! We will be walking the neighborhood and handing out flyers on May 30th from 3:00-5:00pm. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up HERE, or contact Alissa (vicar@redeemermpls.org). Please help recognize graduates at the June 28 Cookout Could you apply for a Thrivent Action Team and be part of a cookout to recognize our community’s graduates on Wednesday, June 28? Even if you are not a Thrivent member, you can become an Associate Member and apply for a Thrivent Action Team to receive $250 for this special service event. Please contact Mary Simonson Clark at development@redeemercenter.org or 612-636-5104 to help with this special June 28 cookout. Summer at Redeemer 2017 Begins June 14th! This summer, Redeemer will once again be engaged in lots of summer programming for the church and community. Redeemer hosts STEP-UP interns, youth aged 14-21 who will be working in a variety of roles in the church, bike shop and community. Additionally, Redeemer hosts programming for younger youth on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summer as well as Vacation Bible School (VBS) programming. Each Wednesday, Redeemer holds an outdoor cookout with support from our partner churches. The first cook-out will be on June 14th and will serve as a kick-off to summer at Redeemer. Find out more detailed information about programs below as well as a list of important summer dates. Kids in Action summer program. For registration and details, click here. https://www.redeemercenter.org/summer-youth-programs Health Commons programs. Check out their new facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/healthcommonsatthelivingroom/ Venture North bike programs for youth. Stay tuned for details on Venture North’s website and facebook page. http://www.venturenorthbwc.org/ https://www.facebook.com/venturenorthbwc/ Weekly Wednesday cookouts. Every Wednesday starting June 14st, 6-8pm. Check our full summer calendar on our website. http://www.redeemermpls.org/events-calendar.html Urban VBS. August 12-13th. More details forthcoming! Venture North Bike and Coffee Shop Venture North Bike and Coffee Shop will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. Why not enjoy the day with a leisurely bike ride? Venture North will re-open on Tuesday, May 30, to meet all your bicycle needs. Whether you need a tune-up or a new* bike, Venture North Bike and Coffee Shop is a full service bike shop that also is a great place to shop for Father’s Day gifts. For further information, contact 612-377-3029 or live-it@venturenorthbwc.org. *Remember to donate your old bike to Venture North’s bicycle apprentice training program! Today, May 19, 2017, is National Bike to Work Day!
Was your bike tuned up and ready to ride? Instead, you might need a new bike in order to take advantage of all the benefits--economical transportation, good exercise, environmental care, community engagement, etc.--biking provides. Whether you need a tune-up or a new* bike, Venture North Bike and Coffee Shop is available to meet your needs. For further information, contact 612-377-3029 or live-it@venturenorthbwc.org. *Remember to donate your old bike to Venture North’s bicycle apprentice training program! Mark your Calendars: Summer Programming at Redeemer Begins June 14th! This summer, Redeemer will once again be engaged in lots of summer programming for the church and community. Redeemer hosts STEP-UP interns, youth aged 14-21 who will be working in a variety of roles in the church, bike shop and community. Additionally, Redeemer hosts programming for younger youth on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summer as well as VBC programming. Each Wednesday, Redeemer holds an outdoor cookout with support from our partner churches. The first cook-out will be on June 14th and will serve as a kick-off to summer at Redeemer. We hope we see you there! Here a Need, There a Need, Everywhere a Need! Redeemer’s summer programs are about to start. They bring many important opportunities. They also bring needs. There are educational needs for youth field trips. There are service needs for community cook-outs. There are fundraiser needs for larger projects. Did you know Thrivent Action Teams can help meet all of these needs? Even if you are not a Thrivent member, you can become an Associate Member and apply for a Thrivent Action Team to receive $250 to help meet these needs and many more. Please contact Mary Simonson Clark at development@redeemercenter.org or 612-636-5104 for Action Team ideas or assistance. Help Get the Word Out The Youth Staff team at Redeemer is looking for volunteers from the church to help get the word out about our summer programming. We will be walking the neighborhood and knocking on doors on May 22nd and 29th from 3:00-5:00pm. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up HERE, or contact angela@redeemermpls.org. 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 7:30pm and go until 10:00pm 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 Last Minute Mother’s Day Gifts Venture North Bike and Coffee Shop can help you with your last minute Mother’s Day shopping. They carry thermal coffee cups, water bottles, bags of flavored coffee, t-shirts, jewelry, and gift cards. Of course, they also carry the perfect bikes for moms and bicycle supplies! Stop by Venture North Friday or Saturday to receive a 10% discount on your Mother’s Day gifts (not including repairs). For further information, contact 612-377-3029 or live-it@venturenorthbwc.org. Mark your Calendars: Summer Programming at Redeemer Begins June 14th! This summer, Redeemer will once again be engaged in lots of summer programming for the church and community. Redeemer hosts STEP-UP interns, youth aged 14-21 who will be working in a variety of roles in the church, bike shop and community. Additionally, Redeemer hosts programming for younger youth on Wednesdays and Fridays throughout the summer as well as VBC programming. Each Wednesday, Redeemer holds an outdoor cookout with support from our partner churches. The first cook-out will be on June 14th and will serve as a kick-off to summer at Redeemer. We hope we see you there! Help Get the Word Out The Youth Staff team at Redeemer is looking for volunteers from the church to help get the word out about our summer programming. We will be walking the neighborhood and knocking on doors on May 22nd and 29th from 3:00-5:00pm. If you are interested in helping out, please sign up HERE, or contact angela@redeemermpls.org. 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 7:30pm and go until 10:00pm 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 What Seeds Are You Planting? What seeds are you planting this spring? What do you hope to grow? Did you know Thrivent Action Teams receive seed? They receive “seed” money to grow through a fundraiser. Redeemer’s work--summer youth programs, Venture North, properties, etc.--need funds. If you’re not a Thrivent member, you can become an Associate Member and apply for a Thrivent Action Team to receive $250 in seed money for a fundraiser to support a part of Redeemer’s work. Please contact Mary Simonson Clark at development@redeemercenter.org or 612-636-5104 for project ideas or assistance. 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) |
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