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Redeemer Announcements | January 27, 2023

1/27/2023

 
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This Sunday @11:30am:
Annual Meeting


Join us after worship for our Annual Meeting in the fellowship hall. We'll review the ministry reports and vote to elect new church council members. Please let us know if you did not receive your letter in the mail so we can update our database and stay in touch with you! Instructions, link, and passcode for joining via zoomare at the top of page 4 in the annual report, which you may preview here or download below.
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Council Positions Open!
This Sunday we will elect some council members, including
Treasurer (1), Members at large (2-3),and RCFL Board (2). These servant leadership positions are opportunities for us to envision, develop, and implement our hopes and intentions, and deepen our commitments with God and one another for Redeemer and North Mpls. Nominations will be accepted until Sunday. Prayerfully consider God's guidance for you!

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Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30am
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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!

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February 5th: Guest Preacher
Amy Courts Koopman

While Pastor Jen is out of town for the ELCA Youth Extravaganza, long-time Redeemer member and recent seminary graduate Amy Courts Koopman will be our guest preacher next week.

February 1-6: Pastoral Care
Pastor Jen will be out of town at ELCA Youth Extravaganza Conference, returning to office February 7th. During this time if you are in need of pastoral care, please contact Pastor Babette.

The God Who Sees
Over the next 6 weeks we will be on a journey of seeing, taking time to see where God is showing up. We will meet the Holy Family as they will have to flee their homeland seeking safety in another land and fast forward to Jesus, in his 30s, beginning his ministry. Through these weeks, we will see a God who is ever present, truly seeing us in our journeys of alienation, loss, and belonging.

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Worship Helpers Needed! Seeking Communion Assistants (setup & serving), Readers, Greeters, and Ushers

We need you! Sign up ahead of time to help us practice sharing in leading our worship time together in community. As you volunteer you will be equipped with the know-how and be surprised how simple it is! People will also get to know you more. SIGN UP HERE!


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!
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Diapers Needed at MCCC!

Our neighborhood food shelf is in desperate need of diapers for distribution. Redeemer's Drop-Off is on 3rd Saturdays. To volunteer, reach out to Sally Ankerfelt. Bring diapers of any size to church on Sundays or during regular office hours Tuesdays and Thursdays. S
izes 3 to 6 are most-requested!

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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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Health Commons
at the Living Room

Health Commons offers Drop-In Services every Tuesday from 3-6pm. For more information or to get involved, visit their facebook page or call Bertha (763-843-9988) or Angela (651-529-6003).
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Health Sharing & Caring Hands
Mary's Place provides an array of services to unhoused and poor persons stand as a beacon of hope to the alone, afraid, and in need. They are in need of volunteer tutors to help the children living at Mary’s Place homeless shelter, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Volunteers must be age 16+.
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Hocokata Ti Visit with CLNE: Jan. 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. Join the 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!
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Learn more and
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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

Redeemer Announcements | January 20, 2023

1/20/2023

 
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Welcome Leon Dixon, Jr.
Meet & Greet with RCFL Executive Director
January 23, 2023

Meet Leon Dixon Jr. as we bless and welcome him on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Redeemer in worship and for a fellowship celebration immediately after worship. 

This is another monumental transition in our partnering organization
Redeemer
Center for Life.

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Baptism of Our Lord
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January 22, 2023 | 10:30am

Join us this Sunday morning for coffee hour at 9am in the Library, followed by worship at 10:30am as we celebrate the feast of the Baptism of Christ. We will give thanks and remember our Baptism with Asperges, the sprinkling of water as we sing together.

The God Who Sees
A six-week journey of seeing and taking the time to find where God is showing up.



We will meet the Holy Family as they will have to flee their homeland seeking safety in another land and fast forward to Jesus, in his 30s, beginning his ministry. Through these weeks, we will see a God who is ever present, truly seeing us in our journeys of alienation, loss, and belonging.
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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.
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These servant leadership positions are opportunities for us to envision, develop and implement our hopes, intentions and deepen our commitments with God and one another for Redeemer and Northside. Nominations will be accepted the day of the annual meeting, January 29th.

Calling Thrivent Members!
Are you a member of Thrivent Financial? If so, you may be eligible to help support Redeemer through Thrivent Action Team ($250 twice-per-year grants) and with your Choice dollars. Reach out to your Thrivent representative or reach out to Pastor Jen to learn more.
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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.


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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!

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 save-the-dates below, and plan to join in. RSVP here!
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Sharing & Caring Hands
Mary's Place is a Minneapolis organization, who compassionately responds to the needs of the poor. Email them to volunteer!
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They provide an array of services to the homeless and poor and stand as a beacon of hope to those that are alone, afraid, and in need. They are in need of volunteer tutors to help the children living at Mary’s Place homeless shelter. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00pm.
Volunteers must be age 16+

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).


Hocokata Ti
January 28, 2023 with CLNE

Learn more and register here.
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!

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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

Redeemer Announcements | January 14, 2023

1/14/2023

 
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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

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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
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Over the next 6 weeks we will be on a journey of seeing, taking time to see where God is showing up. We will meet the Holy Family as they will have to flee their homeland seeking safety in another land and fast forward to Jesus, in his 30s, beginning his ministry. Through these weeks, we will see a God who is ever present, truly seeing us in our journeys of alienation, loss, and belonging.

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Calling Thrivent Members
Are you a member of Thrivent Financial? Then you may be able to support Redeemer with a Thrivent Action Team ($250 2x annually) and Choice dollars. Reach out to your Thrivent representative or Pastor Jen to learn more.
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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.

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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.

I am looking for people who are intrigued and eager to get involved to come with me and create noise around these issues. If you are someone close to you who has been affected by unfair living or is victim of the justice system, let me know and register to join me in this fight.

Thank you so much!

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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.
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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.


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.
They are in need of volunteer tutors to help the children living at Mary’s Place homeless shelter, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4pm-6pm. Volunteers must be age 16+.

Please email them
for more information or to volunteer!
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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).


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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.
Pastor Jen has met with Leon and has said, “There is a good energy and synergy here, I am hopeful for what can and will happen. God is good and will work through us to do good work for this community as we strive to be a beacon of hope. I look forward to welcoming and working alongside Leon.”
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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

Redeemer Announcements | January 5, 2023

1/5/2023

 
Remembering Moses Dolo, Sr.
Friday, January 6th and Saturday, January 7th
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Our Redeemer community is invited to two services this weekend to celebrate the life and homegoing of Moses Dolo, Sr., who passed away on December 1, 2022.

Wake: Friday, January 6th at 6pm
Funeral: Saturday, January 7th at 9am


Both services will be held at
Mt. Zion Interdenominational Ministries
6830 Quail Ave N. Brooklyn Center, MN 55429

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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.
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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.

The God Who Sees
Over the next 6 weeks we will be on a journey of seeing, taking time to see where God is showing up. We will meet the Holy Family as they will have to flee their homeland seeking safety in another land and fast forward to Jesus, in his 30s, beginning his ministry. Through these weeks, we will see a God who is ever present, truly seeing us in our journeys of alienation, loss, and belonging.
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Sanctuary Clean-Up & Reset
Wednesday, Jan. 11th
6 to 8pm (New Time!)


We need volunteers to clean our Sanctuary and prepare for the next season. Many hands do make the difference, so lend yours! Contact Pastor Jen if you can help other times to continue reorganizing church liturgical decor.

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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.
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Sunday, January 15th:
CommUNITY Meal

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:
Community Celebration

2pm at Redeemer

Calling Thrivent Members

Are you a member of Thrivent Financial? Then
you may be able to support Redeemer with a Thrivent Action Team ($250 2x annually) and Choice dollars. Reach out to your Thrivent representative or Pastor Jen to learn more.
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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.

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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.
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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.

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).

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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.
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Pastor Jen has met with Leon and has said, “There is a good energy and synergy here, I am hopeful for what can and will happen. God is good and will work through us to do good work for this community as we strive to be a beacon of hope. I look forward to welcoming and working alongside Leon.”

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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!

Redeemer Announcements | December 31, 2022

12/31/2022

 
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​Happy New Year!
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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!
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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
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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.

Holiday Office Hours

Church offices will be
closed Monday, January 2nd in observance of the New Year holiday and to give staff restful time at home with family and friends. Pastor Jen will still be available for pastoral care, and you may reach her by email or phone as needed. We will return to regular office hours January 3, 2023!
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Welcome Burning Bush Church!
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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!

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Sanctuary Clean-Up & Reset

​January 11, 2023 | 4-6pm

We need volunteers to clean our Sanctuary and prepare for the next season. We also have a funeral January 14th and MUST reset the space for this service! Many hands do make the difference, so lend yours! Contact Pastor Jen if you can help other times to continue reorganizing church liturgical decor.
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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.
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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 $1028 by January 5th. 
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You may give directly to Jasmine via venmo: @JasmineGreene93 or give via cashapp through Amy Koopman ($AmyKoop) or payapl (ojyma@yahoo.com). If you'd like to deposit directly into her rent account, please contact Amy in the church office for direct deposit or recurring gift information. If you prefer to give via cash or check, you may leave your gift in the church office or give to Trai Dunlap at worship!

Let's surround Jasmine in love & financial support!

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! 

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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!

Redeemer Announcements | December 16, 2022

12/16/2022

 
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SUNDAY WORSHIP at REDEEMER
Join us Sunday morning for a special worship service led by Redeemer's Kids Production of The /Silent/ Noisy Night !
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9am - 10am in the Library

Advent Coffee Hour


9:45am - 10:30am in the Sanctuary
Final Practice for Kid's in the Christmas Program

10:30am in the Sanctuary
Children's Christmas Program!

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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.

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"The Black Madonna" (2018)
AWAKE.
Sundays in Advent at 10:30 am 

The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In Advent’s first readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the Lord’s coming. Isaiah proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have: Christ comes among us as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God. 

How are you keeping awake with HOPE?

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Eve by Candlelight
~ December 24 | 7pm
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You're invited to our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service when we'll sing carols in candlelight as we anticipate the morning!


Christmas Morning PJs & Praise
~December 25th | 10:30am ~

Roll out of the house in your pjs and come celebrate the Birth of Jesus! We will hear the Christmas story and celebrate with
prayer & praise!

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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.

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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
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. to the position to join us. Pastor Jen has met with Leon and has said, “There is a good energy and synergy here, I am hopeful for what can and will happen. God is good and will work through us to do good work for this community as we strive to be a beacon of hope. I look forward to welcoming and working alongside Leon.” Stay tuned for opportunities to meet him and welcome Leon to the neighborhood.
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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!
If you're a member of Thrivent Financial, you may be able to support Redeemer's Ministries with twice-annual Thrivent Action Team Grants of $250 per team, or with your Choice Dollars.

Reach out to your Thrivent Representative or chat with Pastor Jen to learn more!

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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.

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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!
Rent & Grocery Fund for Jasmine Greene
Jasmine is a former RCFL staffer and Redeemer neighbor who remains part of the RLC family, and recently gave birth to her second child. Trai Dunlap & Amy Koopman are collecting funds to for rent, diapers, and groceries! Give cash or check to Trai at worship, or:
Venmo: @Traiveond or @amycourts

cashapp: $amykoop
paypal: ojyma@yahoo.com

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GoFundMe for Mandy Dion & Blake
Redeemer is rallying to support Joan Dion's daughter & grandson in the following ways!

1) Visit and share the GoFundMe link and make a donation to help offset the cost of their rent increase due to moving into a temporary market-rate apartment; and,
2) Help them get settled into their new home, less than a 1/2 mile from their
RCFL home!

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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.

Redeemer Announcements | December 8, 2022

12/8/2022

 
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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.

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"The Black Madonna" (2018)

AWAKE.
​Sundays in Advent at 10:30 am  The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In Advent’s first readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the Lord’s coming. Isaiah proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have: Christ comes among us as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God. 

​How are you keeping awake with HOPE?


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
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​December
11th
9:45-10:30am

Christmas Program Practice


December 18th 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Day!
Final Practice before worship

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Eve by Candlelight
~ December 24 | 7pm
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You're invited to our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service when we'll sing carols in candlelight as we anticipate the morning!
 

Christmas Morning PJs & Praise
~December 25th | 10:30am ~

Roll out of the house in your pjs and come celebrate the Birth of Jesus! We will hear the Christmas story and celebrate with
​prayer & praise!
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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
If you're a member of Thrivent Financial, you may be able to support Redeemer's Ministries with twice-annual Thrivent Action Team Grants of $250 per team, or with your Choice Dollars.

Reach out to your Thrivent Representative or chat with Pastor Jen to learn more!
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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. ​

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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!
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Rent & Grocery Fund for
Jasmine Greene
Jasmine is a former RCFL staffer who gave birth to her oldest son, Noble, while on staff. She has since started her own business, and recently gave birth to her second child, King Neb. Trai Dunlap & Amy Koopman are collecting funds to help her with rent, diapers, and groceries! Give cash or check to Trai at worship, or give by
Venmo: @Traiveond or @amycourts

cashapp: $amykoop
paypal: ojyma@yahoo.com

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GoFundMe for
Mandy Dion & Blake


Redeemer is rallying to support Joan Dion's daughter & grandson in the following ways!
1) Visit and share the GoFundMe link and make a donation to help offset the cost of their rent increase due to moving into a temporary market-rate apartment; 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!

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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!

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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

Redeemer Announcements | December 2, 2022

12/2/2022

 
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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!


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AWAKE.
Sundays in Advent at 10:30 am 

The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In Advent’s first readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the Lord’s coming. Isaiah proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have: Christ comes among us as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God. 

How are you keeping awake with HOPE?

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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!
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December 4th | 10-10:30am
Advent Craft Before Worship

December 11th | 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Practice


December 18th  | 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Day!
Final Practice before worship

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Eve by Candlelight
~ December 24 | 7pm
~
You're invited to our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service when we'll sing carols in candlelight as we anticipate the morning!


Christmas Morning PJs & Praise
~December 25th | 10:30am ~

Roll out of the house in your pjs and come celebrate the Birth of Jesus! We will hear the Christmas story and celebrate with
prayer & praise!


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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:
Christmas Store Set-Up
Thursday (12/8) & Friday (12/9)

Volunteers on Thursday (12/8) and Friday (12/9) to set up the sanctuary, fellowship hall, and upper level stores

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!

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!
MORE TAPE
Large & extra large gift bags
Wrapping paper


CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS
If you're a member of Thrivent Financial, you may be able to support Redeemer's Ministries with twice-annual Thrivent Action Team Grants of $250 per team, or with your Choice Dollars.

Reach out to your Thrivent Representative or chat with Pastor Jen to learn more!

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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.


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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!
Rent & Grocery Fund for Jasmine Greene
Jasmine is a former RCFL staffer who gave birth to her oldest son, Noble, while on staff. She has since started her own business, and recently gave birth to her second child, King Neb. Trai Dunlap & Amy Koopman are collecting funds to help her with rent, diapers, and groceries! Give cash or check to Trai at worship, or give by
Venmo: @Traiveond or @amycourts

cashapp: $amykoop
paypal: ojyma@yahoo.com
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GoFundMe for Mandy Dion & Blake
Redeemer is rallying to support Joan Dion's daughter & grandson in the following ways!
1) Visit and share the GoFundMe link and make a donation to help offset the cost of their rent increase due to moving into a temporary market-rate apartment; 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!


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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

Redeemer Announcements | November 22, 2022

11/22/2022

 
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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!

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SUNDAY WORSHIP at 10:30AM
In-Person and Streaming on Facebook Live & Zoom
ID: 889 8339 5657 | Dial-in: 312-626-6799 |
passcode: Redeemer

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AWAKE.
Sundays in Advent at 10:30 am 

The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In Advent’s first readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the Lord’s coming. Isaiah proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have: Christ comes among us as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God. 

How are you keeping awake with HOPE?
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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.
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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!

December 4th |
10-10:30am

Advent Craft Before Worship

December 11th | 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Practice


December 18th | 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Day!
Final Practice9:45-10:30am


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CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
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Christmas Eve by Candlelight
~ December 24 | 7pm
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You're invited to our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service when we'll sing carols in candlelight as we anticipate the morning!


Christmas Morning PJs & Praise
~December 25th | 10:30am ~

Roll out of the house in your pjs and come celebrate the Birth of Jesus! We will hear the Christmas story and celebrate with prayer & praise!
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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!
Hello! My name is Renee Christensen. I use she/her pronouns. I am a 4th year at Augsburg University, majoring in Theology and Public Leadership, and minoring in Psychology. My hometown is Shafer, Minnesota, which is a super small town about 45 minutes outside of the cities. Outside of school, I enjoy being outdoors and hanging out with my cats! I am super excited to begin to meet all of you and start my internship at Redeemer!
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CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS
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If you're a member of Thrivent Financial, you may be able to support Redeemer's Ministries with twice-annual Thrivent Action Team Grants of $250 per team, or with your Choice Dollars.

Reach out to your Thrivent Representative or chat with Pastor Jen to learn more!

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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.
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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!

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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

Redeemer Announcements | November 19, 2022

11/19/2022

 
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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!
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Wednesday, November 23rd 6:30pm at Redeemer
This Wednesday, on Thanksgiving Eve, we will host a Northside Parish Celebration Service at Redeemer. Together with Salem and Christ the River of Life, when we will recognize, honor, and celebrate Indigenous People and begin re-framing the narrative of this American Holiday.

The worship service will be followed by Pie Fellowship ~ so bake or buy a pie to share with our neighbors!


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AWAKE.
Sundays in Advent at 10:30 am
The new church year begins with a wake-up call: Christ is coming soon! In Advent’s first readings both Paul and Jesus challenge us to wake from sleep, for we know neither the day nor hour of the Lord’s coming. Isaiah proclaims the day when God will gather all people on the holy mountain and there will be no more war or suffering. Though we vigilantly watch for the promised day of salvation, we wait for what we already have: Christ comes among us as the word and meal that strengthens our faith in the promises of God.
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"The Black Madonna" (2018)
How are you keeping awake with HOPE?
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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.
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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!

December 4th | 10-10:30am
Advent craft before worship 


December 11th | 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Practice


December 18th | 9:45-10:30am
Christmas Program Day!
(Final Practice 9:45-10:30am)


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CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY
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CHRISTMAS EVE BY CANDLELIGHT
~ December 24 | 7pm
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You're invited to our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service when we'll sing carols in candlelight as we anticipate the morning!


CHRISTMAS MORNING PJ'S & PRAISE
~December 25th | 10:30am ~

Roll out of the house in your pjs and come celebrate the Birth of Jesus! We will hear the Christmas story and celebrate with prayer and praise!

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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!
Hello! My name is Renee Christensen. I use she/her pronouns. I am a 4th year at Augsburg University, majoring in Theology and Public Leadership, and minoring in Psychology. My hometown is Shafer, Minnesota, which is a super small town about 45 minutes outside of the cities. Outside of school, I enjoy being outdoors and hanging out with my cats! I am super excited to begin to meet all of you and start my internship at Redeemer!

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CALLING ALL THRIVENT MEMBERS!
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If you're a member of Thrivent Financial, you may be able to support Redeemer's Ministries with twice-annual Thrivent Action Team Grants of $250 per team, or with your Choice Dollars.

Reach out to your Thrivent Representative or chat with Pastor Jen to learn more!
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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.
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SUPPORTING MANDY & BLAKE DION
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A number of Redeemer members have joined up to rally support to help Mandy and Blake Dion as they move into their new apartment! They're inviting us to:

1) Visit and share the GoFundMe link and make a donation to help offset the cost of their rent increase due to moving into a temporary market-rate apartment; 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!
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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!


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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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