Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30am 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!
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!
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 Welcome Leon Dixon, Jr. Meet & Greet with RCFL Executive Director January 23, 2023 Baptism of Our Lord The God Who Sees A six-week journey of seeing and taking the time to find where God is showing up. 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. Calling Thrivent Members! 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. 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!
Sharing & Caring Hands Mary's Place is a Minneapolis organization, who compassionately responds to the needs of the poor. Email them to volunteer!
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).
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 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 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
Calling Thrivent Members
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. 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.
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.
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.
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). 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. 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 Remembering Moses Dolo, Sr. Friday, January 6th and Saturday, January 7th
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.
Sanctuary Clean-Up & Reset
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.
Calling Thrivent Members
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. 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.
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). 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. 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! Happy New Year! We invite you to join us tomorrow morning for New Year's Day Worship as we celebrate the First Sunday of Christmas! We will gather in-person and online at 10:30am for Lessons & Carols. If joining us online, you may worship with us via Zoom (passcode: Redeemer) or Facebook Live! Epiphany Worship Sunday, January 8th at 10:30am The Feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. In Isaiah and Ephesians, that glory is
Holiday Office Hours
Welcome Burning Bush Church! We are excited to announce that we have welcomed Burning Bush Church to Redeemer! Moving forward, we will share our worship and office space with them. We hope that as you see them in the building and preparing for their Sunday afternoon worship services, you will embrace their vibrancy as part of our community! Check out this quick introductory video from Pastor Jen to learn more about Burning Bush and this new relationship! Sanctuary Clean-Up & Reset
Help Us Create Meaningful Worship We are looking for volunteers to read lectionary lessons (also known as lectors), and to serve as ushers and communion assistants each week during worship. The weekly worship service ("liturgy") is the work of the people, and is meant for everyone's participation, young and old! We welcome readers and servants of all ages. Please contact Randy and Diana Romsdahl or Pastor Jen to sign up ahead of time, the morning of, or to ask any questions. Emergency & Ongoing Support for Jasmine Greene Jasmine Greene is a former Redeemer Center for Life staff member who joined RCFL and moved into Redeemer housing before the birth of her first son, Noble. She has since moved on to a family apartment in St. Paul and started her own wellness business. In November, she gave birth to her second son, King Neb, and is struggling to make ends meet between rent, maternity leave, and caring for two young sons as a single mom. We are rallying behind Jasmine, Noble, and King Neb to see their immediate and ongoing needs met! Right now, she needs to pay January rent of $1028 by January 5th.
RLC Finances: Ending Well in 2022 We thank you for your wonderful, generous responses to helping Redeemer in 2022. We are filled with gratitude that we have called a new pastor. As we look at 2023, we aim to tend and care for our people, tend to the Redeemer Building; make more investments in the community and plans for interns and other new opportunities. We pray, “God lead us, God guide us.” The Redeemer community is indeed generous! To continue to end well and be in the best financial position possible for 2023 we ask you to prayerfully consider whether you are able to make an extra offering towards Redeemer. Please reach out to Pastor Jen Collins, council treasurer Kelly Shumacher-Fuller, Treasurer, or council president Mike Tarras (612-231-8323) if you have questions about 2022 or 2023 finances! January 2, 2023: Church Offices Closed
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 4-6pm to clean up and reset the sanctuary for worship & a funeral on the 14th. 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! SUNDAY WORSHIP at REDEEMER Join us Sunday morning for a special worship service led by Redeemer's Kids Production of The /Silent/ Noisy Night ! Immediately following our worship service on Sunday morning, we will have our annual budget meeting. Please join us as our council guides us through this year's financial overview and next year's plans and projections! Check out this video for a run-down on what to expect! We thank you for your wonderful, generous responses to helping Redeemer in 2022. We are filled with gratitude that we have called a new pastor. As we look at 2023, we aim to tend and care for our people, tend to the Redeemer Building; make more investments in the community and plans for interns and other new opportunities. We pray, “God lead us, God guide us.” The Redeemer community is indeed generous! To continue to end well and be in the best financial position possible for 2023 we ask you to prayerfully consider whether you are able to make an extra offering towards Redeemer. Please reach out to Pastor Jen Collins, Kelly Shumacher-Fuller (Treasurer), or Mike Tarras (President) if you have questions.
CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
December 26-27th & January 2nd: Church Offices Closed Pastor Jen will still be available for pastoral care during these day, but offices will be closed to allow staff time with family & friends. January 1, 2023 at 10:30am: First Sunday of Christmas The first day of 2023 is also the first Sunday of the year, and we will continue our celebration of Christ's birth with lessons & carols! January 8, 2023 at 10:30am: Epiphany The feast of Epiphany (“manifestation”) concludes the Christmas season with a celebration of God’s glory revealed in the person of Jesus Christ. 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. WELCOME to LEON DIXON, JR. New Executive Director of RCFL 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
Sanctuary Clean-Up: January 11, 2023 Join us Wednesday, January 11th, from 4:00 - 6:30pm for clean-up and dinner afterward! We are in need of volunteers to help reset our Sanctuary and prepare for the next season. We will also have a funeral, January 14th and MUST reset the space for this service! Many hands do indeed make a difference, so lend yours for an hour, two, or the whole evening! Contact Pastor Jen if you can help other times to continue reorganizing church liturgical decor. Calling All Thrivent Members! Help Us Create Meaningful Worship Now that we are having worship indoors, we are looking for volunteers to be a reader (also known as a lector), usher and communion assistants at our services. This is the work of the people, young and old can participate. Reach out to Randy and Diana Romsdahl or Pastor Jen to sign up ahead, the morning of or ask any questions. SUPPORT FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED Along with collecting diapers for our neighborhood food & supply depot at MCCC, we are also collecting funds for two community mamas with deep ties to Redeemer!
January 1, 2022: First Sunday of Christmas
Join us for Lessons and Carols at 10:30am! Tuesdays beginning January 3, 2022 Health Commons Drop-In Services RESUME 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). January 11, 2022: Sanctuary Clean-Up Reset the sanctuary for the new season! 4-6:30 pm Clean-Up | Dinner to follow January 28, 2023: Hocokata Ti Hoċokata Ti’ (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! Learn more and register here. Banner image: "JOY" (c) Stacie Monday SUNDAY MORNING at REDEEMER You are invited Sunday morning to our first Advent Coffee Hour from 9-10am in the fellowship hall, followed by Morning Worship at 10:30am. Join us in-person, live on Facebook, or on Zoom: ID: 889 8339 5657 | Dial-in: 312-626-6799 | passcode: Redeemer Worship bulletins are available here.
Advent Coffee Hour Join us this Sunday morning and on December 11th and 18th for Advent Coffee Hour in the fellowship from 9-10am. Advent FAMILY Kits Advent FAMILY Kits are still available, and each comes with instructions on how to make special ornaments. Be creative and make some of your own too! Each week we want to take your decorations and add more festive color and joy to our worship space! Advent Calendars are also available with invitations to try different activities each and every day of December. Pick one up, or download them for printing at home! Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection Tuesdays, December 13th at 6:30pm on Zoom Lectio Divina ~ or Sacred Reading ~ is the slow, repetitive reading of a sacred text that leads one to the ultimate step of resting in God. It is not a Scripture study, nor a spiritual reading. It is an invitation to take a long, loving look at Scripture. During our 45 min time, we will walk through a 4 step process each week using the text for Advent. This practice can be adapted and incorporated into individual prayer life. Zoom link here (passcode: Redeemer) Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers Wednesday, December 14th | 5:30-8:00 pm Dinner! Sock Exchange (all ages)! Vespers and Caroling! Family Cookie Sharing! Save the date and plan to bring friends and family to an evening of fun and fellowship. Starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. ADVENT KIDS PROGRAM & EVENTS ~ December 18th during worship ~ We would love your children to join us in Advent to prepare to tell the story of Jesus’ birth through the arts. We hope that your family can join after worship on Sundays for Advent activities and pageant rehearsals. For more info, talk to Lonna or Pr. Jen CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
We are excited to host our 20th Annual Redeemer Christmas Store THIS SATURDAY, December 10th from 9:30 to 11am! The Christmas Store offers our community's kids a chance to buy 4-for-$1 (25 cents each) gift-wrapped presents for their family members. We love sharing the magic of Christmas and the joy of giving with our partner congregations, Redeemer volunteers, and neighbors! We know that between all of us in the Redeemer community, our partner congregations, and the Harrison Neighborhood we've got all the assets to make it great. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Fill out this form or talk to Lonna Field, Kelly Schumacher Fuller, or Sally Ankerfelt if you can help in any of the following ways: Gift Donations: Tween & Teen gifts like legos (Ninjago, Marvel, Star Wars, etc), Squishmallows, art supplies & kits, computer & tech supplies (earbuds, headphones, wireless keyboard/mous, etc) Supplies Donations: Tape! Tape! Tape! Large & extra large gift bags Wrapping paper Christmas Store Elves, Wrappers, & More | Saturday (12/10) We need people to help guide shoppers through stores to find appropriate gifts for their named recipients, wrap gifts, serve lunch, and more! CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS Help Us Create Meaningful Worship Now that we are having worship indoors, we are looking for volunteers to be a reader (also known as a lector), usher and communion assistants at our services. This is the work of the people, young and old can participate. Reach out to Randy and Diana Romsdahl or Pastor Jen to sign up ahead, the morning of or ask any questions. SUPPORT FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED Along with collecting new hats, gloves, socks, and other winter gear for our unhoused neighbors, in partnership with Starr (aka Sister Pickles the Clown), we are also collecting funds for two community mamas with deep ties to Redeemer!
December 18, 2022 after Worship: Budget Meeting
Check out this video from Pastor Jen and Council Treasurer Kelly Schumacher Fuller, and plan to join us for our annual meeting on December 18th after worship! ___ December 11, 2022 Advent Coffee Hour | 9-10am December 10, 2022 | 9:30-11am 20th Annual Christmas Store December 13, 2022 | 6:30pm on Zoom Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection December 14, 2022 | 7:30pm Northside Advent Celebration at Christ the River of Life January 28, 2023 Hocokata Ti 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! Learn more and register here SUNDAY MORNING at REDEEMERYou are invited Sunday morning to our first Advent Coffee Hour from 9-10am in the fellowship hall, followed by Morning Worship at 10:30am. We're thrilled to support Kristin Gilbert and Kristen Hoyles in the baptism of their daughter Miriam Rae during our service! Join us in-person, live on Facebook, or on Zoom: ID: 889 8339 5657 | Dial-in: 312-626-6799 | passcode: Redeemer Worship bulletins are available online on our website!
WE NEED YOU! Do you like assembling Christmas Trees? Do you love decorating for Christmas? Then we need your help on Tomorrow, Saturday December 3 at 2:00 pm to decorate our sanctuary for Advent. Please contact Randy Romsdahl with any questions. Advent Coffee Hour Join us this Sunday morning and on December 11th and 18th for Advent Coffee Hour in the fellowship from 9-10am. Advent FAMILY Kits Advent FAMILY Kits are still available, and each comes with instructions on how to make special ornaments. Be creative and make some of your own too! Each week we want to take your decorations and add more festive color and joy to our worship space! Advent Calendars are also available with invitations to try different activities each and every day of December. Pick one up, or download them for printing at home! Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection Tuesdays at 6:30pm on Zoom | December 6th & 13th Lectio Divina or Sacred Reading is the slow, repetitive reading of a sacred text that leads one to the ultimate step of resting in God. It is not a Scripture study, nor a spiritual reading. It is an invitation to take a long, loving look at Scripture. During our 45 min time, we will walk through a 4 step process each week using the text for Advent. This practice can be adapted and incorporated into individual prayer life. Zoom link here (passcode: Redeemer) Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers Wednesday, December 14th | 5:30-8:00 pm Dinner! Sock Exchange (all ages)! Vespers and Caroling! Family Cookie Sharing! Save the date and plan to bring friends and family to an evening of fun and fellowship. Starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. More details to come. ADVENT KIDS PROGRAM & EVENTS ~ December 18th during worship ~ We would love your children to join us in Advent to prepare to tell the story of Jesus’ birth through the arts. We hope that your family can join after worship on Sundays for Advent activities and pageant rehearsals. For more info, talk to Lonna or Pr. Jen! CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
We are excited to host our 20th Annual Redeemer Christmas Store on December 10th from 9:30 to 11am! The Christmas Store offers our community's kids a chance to buy 4-for-$1 (25 cents each) gift-wrapped presents for their family members. We love sharing the magic of Christmas and the joy of giving with our partner congregations, Redeemer volunteers, and neighbors! We know that between all of us in the Redeemer community, our partner congregations, and the Harrison Neighborhood we've got all the assets to make it great. WE NEED YOUR HELP! Fill out this form or talk to Lonna Field, Kelly Schumacher Fuller, or Sally Ankerfelt if you can help in any of the following ways:
CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS HELP US CREATE MEANINGFUL WORSHIP Now that we are having worship indoors, we are looking for volunteers to be a reader (also known as a lector), usher and communion assistants at our services. This is the work of the people, young and old can participate. Reach out to Randy and Diana Romsdahl or Pastor Jen to sign up ahead, the morning of or ask any questions. SUPPORT FOR NEIGHBORS IN NEED Along with collecting new hats, gloves, socks, and other winter gear for our unhoused neighbors, in partnership with Starr (aka Sister Pickles the Clown), we are also collecting funds for two community mamas with deep ties to Redeemer!
December 18, 2022 after Worship: Annual Meeting
Check out the video above from Pastor Jen and Council Treasurer Kelly Schumacher Fuller, and plan to join us for our annual meeting on December 18th after worship! December 10, 2022 20th Annual Christmas Store December 6, 2022 Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection December 4, 2022 Advent Coffee Hour | 9-10am TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 23rd, at 6:30pm This Wednesday, on Thanksgiving Eve, we will host a Northside Parish Celebration Service at Redeemer. Together with Salem and Christ the River of Life, we will recognize, honor, and celebrate Indigenous People and begin re-framing the narrative of this U.S. Holiday. The worship service will be followed by Pie Fellowship ~ so bake or buy a pie to share with our neighbors! SUNDAY WORSHIP at 10:30AM In-Person and Streaming on Facebook Live & Zoom ID: 889 8339 5657 | Dial-in: 312-626-6799 | passcode: Redeemer
Advent Coffee Hour ~ Join us Sunday mornings, December 4th, 11th, and 18th, for Advent Coffee Hour in the fellowship from 9-10am. Decorations + More! ~ ~ This Sunday, November 27th, pick up your Advent FAMILY kit, which comes with instructions on how to make special ornaments. Be creative and make some of your own too! Each week we want to take your creations and add more festive color and joy to our worship space. ~ There will be Advent Calendars available with invitations to try different activities each and every day of December. Resources are also available online to print from home. ~ Do you like assembling Christmas Trees? Do you love decorating for Christmas? Then we need your help on Saturday December 3 at 2:00 pm to decorate our sanctuary for Advent. Please contact Randy Romsdahl with any questions, rromsdahl@comcast.net Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection Tuesdays at 6:30pm on Zoom | November 29th, December 6 & 13 Lectio Divina or Sacred Reading is the slow, repetitive reading of a sacred text that leads one to the ultimate step of resting in God. It is not a Scripture study, nor a spiritual reading. It is an invitation to take a long, loving look at Scripture. During our 45 min time, we will walk through a 4 step process each week using the text for Advent. This practice can be adapted and incorporated into individual prayer life. Zoom link here (password: Redeemer) Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers Wednesday, December 14th from 5:30-8:00 pm Dinner! Sock Exchange (all ages)! Vespers and Caroling! Family Cookie Sharing! Save the date and plan to bring friends and family to an evening of fun and fellowship. Starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. More details to come. ADVENT KIDS PROGRAM & EVENTS ~ December 18th during worship ~ We would love your children to join us in Advent to prepare to tell the story of Jesus’ birth through the arts. We hope that your family can join after worship on Sundays for Advent activities and pageant rehearsals. For more info, talk to Lonna or Pr. Jen! CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
WELCOME, RENEE CHRISTENSEN! If you missed meeting Renee Christensen on Sunday, say hello! Renee is our Office Intern through April 2023. If you'd like to send her a note of welcome and introduce yourself, email her at officeintern@redeemermpls.org. Read a little more about Renee below!
CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS REDEEMER CHRISTMAS STORE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are excited to be hosting our annual Redeemer Christmas Store on December 10th from 9:30 to 11am! The Christmas Store offers our community's kids a chance to buy 4-for-$1 (25 cents each) gift-wrapped presents for their family members. We love sharing the magic of Christmas and the joy of giving with our partner congregations, Redeemer volunteers, and neighbors! WE NEED YOUR HELP! To volunteer with set-up on December 8th & 9th, at the store on December 10th, or both, fill out this form or talk to Lonna Field, Kelly Schumacher Fuller, or Sally Ankerfelt. Supporting Mandy & Blake Dion ~ The Redeemer family is rallying to provide financial and functional support for Mandy & Blake Dion, as they get settled in their new apartment! To help them transition, 1) Visit and share the GoFundMe Link and make a donation to help offset the temporary rent increase while they live in a market rate apartment until a supported apartment becomes available; and 2) stay tuned for an invitation to help them move this month to their new home, less than a 1/2 mile from their RCFL home! Winter Gear Drive: “Ministering to the Body” We're Collecting Socks, Gloves and Hats! Help community member Starr (aka. Sister Pickles the Clown), in partnership with Redeemer, Cub Foods (Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth) & Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (N. 4th st Mpls), as we collect winter gear to be distributed to those in need. We will have a box in narthex to contribute new items through the month of November. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus! November 23rd @ 6:30pm with Northside Parish
Indigenous People’s Celebration Service at Redeemer with pie fellowship to follow November 27th @ 10:30am First Sunday in Advent! November 29th @ 6:30pm on Zoom Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection CHRIST THE KING SUNDAY Join us tomorrow, November 20th, for worship at 10:30am. Council President Mike Tarras will be preaching, and we're excited to hear the message he has for Redeemer as we head into the Advent season! As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer) and live on Facebook. The worship bulletin can be found on our website!
How are you keeping awake with HOPE? Advent Coffee Hour Join us Sunday mornings, December 4th, 11th, and 18th, for Advent Coffee Hour in the fellowship from 9-10am. Decorations + More! This Sunday, November 20th pick up your Advent FAMILY kit, which comes with instructions on how to make special ornaments. Be creative and make some of your own too!! We want each week to add more and more festive color and joy to our worship space. ~ There will be Advent Calendars available with invitations to try different activities each and every day of December. Resources will be made available online to print from home. ~ Do you like assembling Christmas Trees? Do you love decorating for Christmas? Then we need your help on Saturday December 3 at 2:00 pm to decorate our sanctuary for Advent. Please contact Randy Romsdahl with any questions, rromsdahl@comcast.net Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection Tuesdays at 6:30 pm. November 29th, December 6th & 13th on Zoom. Lectio Divina or Sacred Reading is the slow, repetitive reading of a sacred text that leads one to the ultimate step of resting in God. It is not a Scripture study, nor a spiritual reading. It is an invitation to take a long, loving look at Scripture. During our 45 min time, we will walk through a 4 step process each week using the text for Advent. This practice can be adapted and incorporated into individual prayer life. Zoom link here (password: Redeemer) Northside Advent Gathering & Vespers Wednesday, December 14th from 5:30-8:00 pm Dinner! Sock Exchange (all ages)! Vespers and Caroling! Family Cookie Sharing! Save the date and plan to bring friends and family to an evening of fun and fellowship. Starting at 5:30 pm at Christ the River of Life. More details to come. ADVENT KIDS PROGRAM & EVENTS ~ December 18th during worship ~ We would love your children to join us in Advent to prepare to tell the story of Jesus’ birth through the arts. We hope that your family can join after worship on Sundays for Advent activities and pageant rehearsals. For more info, talk to Lonna or Pr. Jen! CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
WELCOME, RENEE CHRISTENSEN! If you missed meeting Renee Christensen on Sunday, say hello! Renee is our Office Intern through April 2023. If you'd like to send her a note of welcome and introduce yourself, email her at officeintern@redeemermpls.org. Read a little more about Renee below!
CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS! REDEEMER CHRISTMAS STORE: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are excited to be hosting our annual Redeemer Christmas Store on December 10th from 9:30 to 11am!
SUPPORTING MANDY & BLAKE DION
Winter Gear Drive: “Ministering to the Body” We're Collecting Socks, Gloves and Hats! Help community member Starr (aka. Sister Pickles the Clown), in partnership with Redeemer, Cub Foods (Vicksburg Lane, Plymouth) & Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church (N. 4th st Mpls), as we collect winter gear to be distributed to those in need. We will have a box in narthex to contribute new items through the month of November. Let’s be the hands and feet of Jesus! November 20th @ 10:30am (during worship)
Message from Mike Tarras, Council President November 23rd @ 6:30pm with Northside Parish Indigenous People’s Celebration Service at Redeemer with pie fellowship to follow November 29th @ 6:30pm on Zoom Lectio Divina: Evenings of Advent Reflection |
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