Our Redeemer's Blog

Opening Doors in October – Sermons, Teachings & Themes

 Join us throughout October as we kick off 31 days of “Opening Doors” as we explore weekly themes through worship, teachings, and scripture that will be transformative for our congregation. “Opening Doors” asks that we open ourselves to God’s call for the church’s future. Opening Doors Themes Week 1: “Opening Doors: Making a way for […]

Kick-off Sunday – September 19

Join us as we kick-off Fall Faith Formation at Our Redeemer’s! Kickoff Sunday Happenings: Children will lead end of 9 AM service blessing – all children are invited to lead the end of service blessing with Pastor Gretchen. 10-10:10 AM – Blessing of the Backpacks, and Bible Blessing. Bring your backpack with your bible in it. […]

Experience our New Sanctuary

Experience and become familiar with our new sanctuary space, and sense God’s presence within it during pre-opening quiet times.* Tuesday, August 31, 6 – 7:30 PM Wednesday, September 1, 10:30 AM – 3 PM Thursday, September 2, 10:30 AM – 3 PM Friday, September 3, 10:30 AM – 3 PM *Our beautiful sanctuary renovation is now […]

The Healing Ministry of Our Redeemer’s

God’s will for all is wholeness and health in body, mind and spirit. So we pray for healing of physical ailments, as well as for healing in the midst of conflicts, emotional stress and struggle. THE HEALING MINISTRY OF OUR REDEEMER’S is based on the following convictions: God’s intentional will for all persons is wholeness […]

From ELCA: Remembering the Children

“Please receive THIS LETTER from the ELCA’s American Indian Alaska Native Association. As you are aware of the horrific discoveries of mass graves for indigenous children at Canadian Residential Schools. The United States also had boarding schools, some affiliated with Lutherans. Learn more about the Association HERE and like/follow the Association on Facebook. Additionally, from […]

Sunday Outdoor Services in August

August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 – 11 AM Join us IN-PERSON at Pastor Gretchen’s home for worship in August! On August 29, we welcome Pastor Chris Boerger. Chris was our Northwest Washington Synod Bishop for 12 years, and then became an officer of our national church, serving as Secretary of our national church […]

Coming Back Together Plans

You are invited to Come CELEBRATE the completion of our renovation, worshiping TOGETHER safely, and God’s EXTRAORDINARY GRACE and goodness! OpenHouse-Dedication Invite Saturday, September 11 10 AM – Guided Tour of the Renovation 11:00 -11:30 AM – September 11th Commemoration 11:30 AM  -noon – Quiet Time in the Sanctuary Sunday, September 12th Come! Reunite, dedicate […]

A Road to Housing Guest’s Success Story

Hello Our Redeemer’s, I wanted to share my and my wife’s story with you as you might not hear all the success stories from your Road to Housing program. Here is our story: Deitra and I had both been employed but struggled with addiction. We had been living in our trailer on Aurora and the […]

Social Justice Coordinator’s Report

Written by Elizabeth Dickinson July 1, 2021 BALLARD SUNDAY DINNER needs two leads for July 18. This involves planning a meal, shopping, and working with other volunteers to cook and serve 2:30-6:00. You would have a full complement of volunteers who have already signed up. Thank you for stepping up! RACIAL JUSTICE ALL-CHURCH READ. Racial Justice […]