Redeemer Announcements | February 11, 2023

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Sunday Gathering at
Graze Minneapolis
12:30pm | 520 N. 4th St.

Stop by Graze in North Loop
(10 min from Redeemer) for one of several opportunities to gather and get to know Pastor Jen and one another more! We hope you will stop by for a drink or a bite. All ages welcomed, the super bowl doesn’t start until later!

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Worship Helpers Needed!
Greeters, Ushers, Readers, Communion Set-Up & Serve 

This Sunday ALL roles OPEN, so if you are joining us for worship Sunday, sign up below or let Pastor Jen know.

SIGN UP HERE.

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Sunday Morning Worship | 10:30am
Join us Sunday morning at 10:30am for worship. As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Zoom here (passcode: Redeemer) or Facebook Live. The worship bulletin can also be found on our website.

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Ash Wednesday | Feb. 22, 2023

Drive-up Ashes & Communion,
12-1 pm @ In Front of Redeemer on Glenwood > If you are unable to attend our evening service please stop by to receive a blessing as we offer communion & an ashen cross.

Evening Ash Wednesday Service, 7pm Location: Christ the River of Life (2200 Fremont Ave N. Mpls MN) > Join as we gather again with our Northside parishes, Salem & CROL as we begin our Lenten journey together. These are the 40 days of time spent in reflection, as Jesus prepared to journey to the cross, to die, be buried and resurrect from death (Easter). Pastor Jen will preach.

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Wednesday Evening
Lenten Gatherings

Join us Wednesday evenings in Lent
(March 1 - March 29) at 6:30pm at Christ the River of Life for a light dinner followed by a time of meditation, prayer, and song with Holden Evening Prayer.

Christ the River of Life
2200 Freemont Ave N. Mpls, 55411

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Sundays in Lent |This is My Body
Every Sunday in Lent we will explore how Jesus lived in his body on earth and invites us to take care of —and embrace the goodness of—our own bodies. Each week our Gospel will highlight a different story from Jesus’ life and connect it to shared human experiences—like growing up, taking naps, or drinking water. By engaging with these stories through a broad lens of embodiment, This is My Body seeks to inspire curiosity, wonder, and awe in all ages.

Lent devotionals will be available for families as a downloadable resource, and printed copies will be available upon request. We are utilizing resources from Illustrated Ministry, which are written for all ages. We believe you’ll find appropriate questions and discussion topics in each devotional for your children and yourself no matter the age. At the same time, feel free to tweak content and questions to work for your family. You don’t need to do all the activities for it to be a meaningful experience. Take a look at the devotionals, see what you think will work best for your family’s schedule, and find time each week to gather together.

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Lenten Book Club: The God Who Sees (Register here)
>> Dates & Times TBD - Sign up with your preferred date/time by 2/19/23

Meet people who have fled their homelands. Hagar. Joseph. Ruth. Jesus. Here is a riveting story of seeking safety in another land. Here is a gripping journey of loss, alienation, and belonging. In The God Who Sees, immigration advocate Karen Gonzalez recounts her family’s migration from the instability of Guatemala to making a new life in Los Angeles and the suburbs of south Florida. In the midst of language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, and the tremendous pressure to assimilate, Gonzalez encounters Christ through a campus ministry program and begins to follow him. Here, too, is the sweeping epic of immigrants and refugees in Scripture.

Books will be available for free via Thrivent grant to the first 13 readers who need assistance purchasing their copies (Audiobooks are free)

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Palm to Passion Sunday
April 2, 2023
Kids are invited to join for a Palm processional at the opening of our worship service. 

Good Friday Worship
April 7, 2923 | 7:00pm
at Redeemer
During this evening service we will offer interactive stations with several spiritual practices: stories, prayer, movement, songs, candles and labyrinths. Pastor Eric Hoffer of Salem Lutheran will share a message. Join as you are able. 


Easter Sunday
April 9, 2023 at Redeemer
Join us Easter morning for Resurrection worship!

"Sundancer Christ" (c) Fr. John Giuliani

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First Communion - Food & Faith Learning
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 6:30 pm at Christ the River of Life

Talk to Pastor Jen to get your names on our First Communion prayers for Maundy Thursday.

Celebration of communion for those who are receiving for the first time or those who already receive are invited to learn more about this sacred meal. During our Lenten Wednesday time we will explore through tangible ways a renewed understanding of why we come to the table and what it means. Join to taste and see and maybe even bake as we prepare to come to Jesus’ table. During our Maundy Thursday Service, April 6th at 7:00 pm (6:00 pm dinner offered before) at Salem Lutheran Church we will receive communion and mark this faith milestone in our journey. Welcoming the children of God to share in Holy Communion is part of our Baptismal promise!

We acknowledge young children are capable of understanding what it means to be part of a family and share a meal together. We teach children that Holy Communion (Lord’s Supper, Eucharist) is from God and it is something that we receive together. The body and blood of Christ “for you” includes all who come to the table. We trust that as children grow in years, their understanding of the mysterious gift of the sacrament of Holy Communion will grow with them, through their elementary, tween, teen, and into adulthood. This gift of forgiveness, new life, and salvation is one that we want to give out as liberally as we can, and that all are welcome at the table. Children of all ages are welcome at the Table!

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Diapers Needed at MCCC!
February 18th | 10am Diaper Drop-Off

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. Sizes 3 to 6 are most-needed!

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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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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

2.26.23 - The God Who Sees
Book study begins