Passing of John Hogan
With a heavy heart, we announcing the passing of long-time member, John Hogan. John died on the morning of Sunday, June 19th. The family is holding a private service on Friday, June 24, 2016. We are very thankful for John’s leadership at Redeemer. Prayers of comfort for Marge and their family during this time.
http://www.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/141894/?fullname=john-w-hogan
 
Graduation and Baby Shower Celebration this Sunday, June 26th
After service this Sunday, we will be celebrating our high school graduates, Tyrik, Eva, Rahila, and Kyara, during fellowship. Following the graduates recognition, we will be holding a baby shower for four new additions to the Redeemer family. See attached flier for gift ideas.
 
Summer Cookouts/Block Party
Redeemer Wednesday Summer Cookouts are beginning on Wednesday, July 6th and continue through July into early August. The cookouts are from 6:00-8:00p.m. in the field behind the church (weather permitting). The summer cookouts are a time for partner churches to come together with Redeemer to reach out and invite community members to enjoy a meal together.  Redeemer will be hosting the kick-off cookout on Wednesday, July 6th. Please contact Sarah in the office (admin@redeemermpls.org) if you would be interested in contributing or helping on Wednesday, July 6th.
 
Vicar Louis Last Sunday July 24th
Vicar Louis Tillman’s last Sunday at Redeemer will be Sunday, July 24th. After service will be having a potluck to celebrate his time with us and wish him best of luck as he moves back to Chicago to finish his Masters of Divinity. Stay tuned for more details as the date gets closer.
 
Youth Summer Camp 2016
Redeemer Center for Life is offering 5 weeks of summer camp for children who have completed Kindergarten to 6th grade, living in North Minneapolis. The camp will run Monday through Thursday, 10:00 - 2:30 PM.  Registration fee for each child is $5 per week or $15 for a whole summer of fun programming! Free lunch & snack provided. Registration forms can be found in the church office, the Living Room and Venture North. We hope to see you there!
Kick Off - July 5 & 6
Music Camp - July 11-14
Bike & Olympics Camp - July 18-21
Science & Garden Camp - July 25-28
Art & Mural Camp - August 1-4
Community Leadership Camp - August 8-11
If you are interested in providing a meal or volunteering your time during Summer Camp, please contact
Any questions? Contact Angela, Alison or Alexus, 612-374-4139 or admin@redeemercenter.org
 
Do your grocery shopping and “Round Up” at the Wedge for Venture North
It is the last FULL week of June to "round up" to support Venture North at the Wedge Community Co-op! Visit and shop the Wedge (2105 Lyndale Avenue South) before the end of June to support Venture North programing!

​Redeemer VBS next week! - Volunteers needed
 
Redeemer will also be hosting a Vacation Bible School for children ages 4-10 on June 16, 17, & 18. This 3-day daytime program will run from 1-4pm and will use music, visual art, story and games to engage our youngest members in big questions about what it means to follow Jesus. Registration forms are available in the church office. If you are interested in registering your child or you would like to volunteer to share God's love with your youngest members, please contact Helen at helen@redeemercenter.org or 612-374-4139.
 
 “Friday Fire” Fish Bake and Fundraiser in honor of Fathers!
 
We hope you can join us for this month’s Friday Fire at the community oven next week on June 17! In honor of Father’s Day and in celebration of all of the new graduates, we will be baking fish caught and donated by community and congregation members! We will also need help fileting and processing the fish before the event. All participants are asked to make a donation of $5 to support continuing oven events this summer. If convenient, please register online at Brown Paper Ticket (http://fridayfirefishfundraiser.bpt.me). You do not need to register to attend the event. If you have questions or would like to volunteer at the meal, please contact Helen at helen@redeemercenter.org or 612-374-4139. Come out to celebrate with your neighbors!
 
Harrison, Healing and Harmony:
The next H-Cubed will be help on Friday, June 17th at Venture North.
 
Change Matters at Wedge Community Co-Op for Venture North!
For the month of June, Venture North is the Change Matters organization at the Wedge (2105 Lyndale Avenue South). This means that when customers shop at the Wedge, they are able to “round up” to the nearest dollar, with the remaining change going towards programing at Venture North! 

Northside Lutheran Congregation Meal
Minneapolis Bishop Ann Svennungsen is invited Redeemer to join with members from other Northside Lutheran congregations for a catered meal and conversation. The event is on Monday, June 6 from 6:00-8:00p.m. at River of Life Lutheran Church.
This is a great opportunity to show the Bishop how much Redeemer is invested in the neighborhood and to enjoy a great meal!
 
Summer 2016 Youth Programs Volunteer
Please sign up to be a part of different opportunities this summer to volunteer with the youth programs from VBS and Summer Camp and church.  We appreciate peoples time, treasures and talents to share with our young people this summer!
I've invited you to fill out the form ‪Summer 2016 Youth Programs Volunteer Form. To fill it out, visit:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16iDkXqlbty9oB4pimcx5xdeALBngf9__xldlLhfBROE/viewform?c=0&w=1&usp=mail_form_link
If you have any questions, contact Alison Stemczynski at  alison@redeemercenter.org.
 
Change Matters at Wedge Community Co-Op for Venture North
With today being June 1st, we are officially kicking off the Change Matters for Venture North at the Wedge Community Co-op! Visitant shop at the Wedge (2105 Lyndale Avenue South) anytime during the month of June and "round up" to support Venture North!
 
Vacation Bible School
All children who have completed grades Pre-K to 3rd grade are invited to a 3-day Vacation Bible School. There will be music, visual arts, and stories to engage youth in big questions! Vacation Bible School will take place June 16-18 from 1:00-4:00p.m.
Forms are available at Redeemer Lutheran Church (1800 Glenwood Avenue N) and due by Sunday, June 12.
If you have any questions, contact Helen at 612-374-4139 or helen@redeemercenter.org.

 Northside Lutheran Congregation Meal
Minneapolis Bishop Ann Svennungsen is invited Redeemer to join with members from other Northside Lutheran congregations for a catered meal and conversation. The event is on Monday, June 6 from 6:00-8:00p.m. at River of Life Lutheran Church.
This is a great opportunity to show the Bishop how much Redeemer is invested in the neighborhood and to enjoy a great meal!
 
Vacation Bible School
All children who have completed grades Pre-K to 3rd grade are invited to a 3-day Vacation Bible School. There will be music, visual arts, and stories to engage youth in big questions! Vacation Bible School will take place June 16-18 from 1:00-4:00p.m.
Forms are available at Redeemer Lutheran Church (1800 Glenwood Avenue N) and due by Sunday, June 12.
If you have any questions, contact Helen at 612-374-4139 or helen@redeemercenter.org.
 
Urban VBS
Looking for youth programs this summer? Urban Vacation Bible School will be held at Augsburg College on June 14-15 for those who have completed 4th-8th grade. Registration is due as soon as possible as we have limited spots available. We will also have Summer Camp at Redeemer beginning July 5th-August 11th. We have different themes each week including art, music, science, biking, and leadership. This will be for those who have completed grades K-6. Junior high and high school students can register to be junior leaders in the program. Registration forms are located in Redeemer's main office. Contact Alison if you have any questions at 612-377-4476 or alison@redeemercenter.org.
 
Friday Fires
Throughout the Summer, Redeemer will be hosting Friday night community bread oven firings! This Friday will be the first of the summer firings! Join us this Friday Fire, which will include a pizza dinner by the bread oven, starting at 5 pm. Stop by for neighborhood fellowship, great food, and live music from Marcus Kar and company!
 
H-Cubed (Healing, Harmony, Harrison) Open Mic
            The next H-Cubed will take place on Friday, May 27, 2016 at Venture North Bike Shop with the theme “Where do we go from here?”. The featured artist will be Agape, and the featured visual artist will be Pacha Galaviz. The event is free and open to the public.