Monthly Services
Worship & Prayer Night
Next Service: Thursday, August 21st, 7pm
We hold this service on the 3rd Thursday of the month to provide space to simply sit in the presence of the Lord, bringing all of our cares before him. Members of our prayer ministry team are also available to pray with you.
Joint Service & Fellowship
Next Service: Sunday, August 31st, 2pm
On the last Sunday of the month, our international services host this multi-lingual, afternoon service for all three of our services (English, Sudanese/Arabic, and East African) to worship together as one community. After the service, we gather together to fellowship over a potluck meal (please bring a dish to share).
Coming Up
Fall Bible Study Interest Meeting, Aug. 24th
Women's, Men's, and Co-Ed Bible study groups will launch the first week of September! All groups will be studying the Book of Acts this fall. Learn more at the upcoming kick-off meeting on Sunday, August 24th in the sanctuary after the service! During the meeting we’ll enjoy a light lunch and get a preview of what's ahead. Childcare will be provided during the meeting.
If you are not able to attend the meeting but would like to participate in a group, please still register at the link below.
Newcomers Dinner, Aug. 28th
Bishop Alan Hawkins and his wife Angela Kaye, along with several of our staff, are excited to host an evening cookout on Thursday, August 28th at 5:30pm at their home to meet new folks from our church! This is for anyone who considers themselves new to Church of the Redeemer--whether you've visited a few times or been coming for a few months. It's also for anyone at Redeemer who would like to meet our newcomers!
BBQ, buns, and drinks will be provided, as well as yard games for kids (or adults). We are asking everyone to bring a side or dessert to share.
RSVP below and if you have any questions, you can reach out to Rev. Zach!
Umuganda Day, Sept. 13th
Join us Saturday, September 13th, for our Umuganda Day, our Parish, Park, and Farm workday, where we come together to beautify and grow this amazing property that we have been given! We'll begin with coffee, a devotional, and some hot breakfast before we split off in our teams, get to work, then enjoy lunch together!
Childcare for ages 0-5 will be available in the Grove, and kids ages 6-12 will have their very own Umuganda project work on!
Now Hiring: Children’s Ministry Director
The Children’s Ministry Director serves as the primary point person for the engagement of children 0-5th grade in all aspects of church life. They champion ministry to children on Sunday mornings and beyond, as well as the equipping of families for ministry in the home, preparing a foundation for these young minds to live a whole life rooted in Christ.
You can learn more about this full-time position here and apply below! Please submit your application by August 10th. If you have any questions about the position, email JD Meeder.
Vestry Member Recommendations
Recommendations for new vestry members are now open until August 31st! We’re looking for people who love God, love Redeemer, who are invested in its life and future, and who bring gifts in areas like visioning, advising, planning, and pastoral support. Candidates must be adult confirmed members of at least 6 months who are active in the life of the church, and cannot be staff, clergy, or their family members.
Fill out the form below with your recommendation and why you are nominating them. You may submit multiple nominations. Learn more about the vestry here.
Donations needed for Farm to Flourish Camping Trip
New Garden Farm is organizing its first ever "Creation Discovery Hike" on the Appalachian Trail for teens involved in the Farm to Flourish program. The multi-day hike will take place August 17-20th. We are seeking gently-used backpacking and camping gear to help make this a meaningful and transformative trip for these youth.
Items Needed: sleeping bags, sleeping pads, backpacks, camping tents, and other camping gear.
We’re also accepting gift cards to local outdoor stores such as REI, Great Outdoor Provision Company, or Sportsman's Warehouse.
Donated items (or labeled loaned items) can be dropped off in the Greenhouse by Sunday, August 10th!
For more information, talk to the Farm to Flourish team in the Greenhouse after Sunday’s service, or reach out to Steven Hebbard, Hawken Sawyer, or Jake Portillo.
Fridays at the Farm & Creation School, June 27-Aug. 22
From June 27th-August 22nd, we’ll gather for Fridays at the Farm! From 9-11am, adults and older kids will work alongside our Farm to Flourish interns while harvesting that week’s crops.
While parents help with the weekly harvest, kids ages 4-10 can enjoy Creation School! Kids will cultivate eyes for wonder and a heart for worship, exploring God's creation at the Farm with hands-on activities and lots of fun! There will also be nursery available for ages 3 and under.
Please note: Creation School is a program for children of volunteers who are serving on the Farm. When registering your child for Creation School, we ask that at least one adult from your family volunteers on the farm during that time.
Care & Connection Request
Our call as the church is to help love and care for one another, and we are particularly sensitive to the current season that our church is in. We have many resources available to you and have created a form so that we can know how to best provide care to you. If you’d like to request pastoral care/counseling, make a prayer appointment, or have a clergy hear confession, please fill out the form linked below and a staff or clergy member will follow up with you to set up specific appointments as needed.
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.