Called To Work, Created to Flourish, April 25th
As Christians, we believe that your work - whatever you are called to do in your current season - matters. Vocation is not simply what you do for a paycheck, but rather it is work that God has called us all into, and we are created to flourish in.
"Vocare" is Latin for "to call". God has called Christians as a whole to many things, but each individual also has a particular calling and piece of God's kingdom that they are meant to help build.
Vocare Day: Called to Work, Created to Flourish is a half-day event on April 25th, 8am-1pm, designed to explore exactly what it means to be a good and faithful witnesses in our work. You’ll hear from a variety of speakers and participate in breakout groups. We’ll also have vocational classes for children and youth.
Newcomers Dinner, April 29th
New to Redeemer? You are invited to join us for our next Newcomers Dinner on Wednesday, April 29th at 5:30pm, hosted by our Parish Director, Rev. JD Meeder, and his family, at their home! You’ll also get to meet some of our staff and other new people and families at our church.
The main dish and drinks will be provided. We are asking everyone to bring a side or dessert to share.
Please RSVP below, and if you have any questions, please reach out to Ben Lewis: benelou@bellsouth.net
Mini-Umuganda Days
Starting in April, we will have “Mini” Umuganda Days in the months between our larger Umuganda workdays. On Mini-Umuganda Days we will tackle smaller projects that will help us more regularly tend to our property and spaces throughout the year. Our next “Mini” days will be on May 9th, and June 13th. Registration is open for all of them.
Childcare for ages 0-5 will be available in the Grove (please register them). Older kids are encouraged to work on the same team as their parent/guardian.
Redeemer Parish Gardens
Bring a piece of the ministry of the Farm to your own back (or front) yard! The Farm is launching a new initiative called Redeemer Parish Gardens (RPG) this spring where they will provide and install two 4×8 raised garden beds for you to grow crops (also provided by the Farm) to be harvested and donated to local refugee families (and for your own family to enjoy). During this first year, we are limiting participation to just 12 households—be sure to reserve your spot before they all fill up!
To fully cover all materials, plants, labor and resources, the cost is $650 (can be made in deposits). If you would like to participate but can't quite make that amount work, you can apply a $100 discount at registration.
Vestry Nominations & Rector Search Committee
Some members of our Vestry will be rolling off in June, and we are looking to add 3-4 new vestry members. If you’d like to nominate someone, fill out this form by March 22nd. You may make multiple nominations and they must be an adult confirmed member.
If you’d like to be on our Rector Search Committee, fill out this application.
Volunteer in Redeemer Kids!
We love our Redeemer kiddos & you don’t have to look too hard on any given Sunday to see we have LOTS of them (with more to come)! It takes many hands to care for and disciple our littlest saints. There is a current urgent need for additional hands in Redeemer Kids, specifically on the Nursery and Children’s Check-in team. If you’re interested in volunteering, sign up below to fill out the application, or reach out to Anna Lynch if you have any questions.