As we focus on racial justice during this Sunday’s service, Our Redeemer’s Racial Justice Group would like to share some opportunities for you to get involved: Join our Racial Justice Advocates group. We meet every two weeks on Monday evenings, and would love to have you join us! Please contact Marie Brissette if you’re interested. Join […]
Together, We Remember the Emanuel Nine – Sunday, June 13 We invite you to join us in remembering the Mother Emanuel Nine, and in making a space to grieve and reflect on racism, during the June 13 worship service. We will draw from an ELCA-African Methodist Episcopal Church joint commemoration service, as well as some […]
by Elizabeth Dickinson E-Cycling Event – Saturday, June 12th Collect those unwanted electronics! Grab that styrofoam! Drop them off in the Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church parking lot on Saturday, June 12, 10 AM – 2 PM. Perhaps coordinate your drop-off with other members and turn it into an outside fellowship event! View the poster for […]
written by Elizabeth Dickinson It has been a whirlwind month as I have started to become acquainted with the vibrant people, worship and social justice at Our Redeemer’s! I was introduced to worship through the interview between journalist Niels Running and Bill the Donkey. I have received a thorough tech download from Katlin. I have […]
Our hard-working search team’s long efforts have finally been blessed with a new partner for Our Redeemer’s social justice ministries. Please come to one (or more!) social justice meetings or events in the near future, and meet Elizabeth by Zoom and eventually, in person. She brings a wealth of experience, insight, and along with love […]
The Racial Justice Committee invites lay leaders of Our Redeemer’s to this 6-week course, “Interrogating Privilege in Church and Our Lives”, beginning Wednesday, April 14, 6:30-8:00pm, co-facilitated by Rev. Priscilla Austin and David Hahn. It’s a great opportunity for individual lay leaders already engaged in the conversation, as well as those who have, or are […]
Monday, March 22, 7:15-8:30pm, via Zoom Are you passionate about Social Justice? How about Racial Justice? You are invited to attend our next Racial Justice Meeting on Monday, March 22nd from 7:15-8:30pm, led by Marie Brissette (Zoom link). We are currently drafting a Vision Statement for our group. For Black History Month, we hosted a […]
Our Redeemer’s Racial Justice Committee (a subgroup of the Social Justice Group) invites you to a discussion of the film ‘AGAINST ALL ODDS: The Fight for a Black Middle Class’ on Sunday, February 28th at 2 PM via Zoom. You can live stream and watch the movie (either by yourself or with your family) any […]
Every third Sunday of the month members from Our Redeemer’s head over to Ballard First Lutheran Church to prepare a meal for the community’s population in need. We always need at least 6 volunteers to put together around 50 meals to go, hand them out, and then clean up after ourselves. You can sign up […]
VITAL, INCLUSIVE, BLACK LIVES MATTER-SUPPORTING CHURCH SEEKS SOCIAL JUSTICE COORDINATOR Our Redeemer’s Lutheran is a healthy faith community with a track record of walking the talk. We seek someone with passion, experience and skills to deepen and expand our social justice ministries to not only serve, but invite relationships with people on the margins, and […]