Our Redeemer's Blog

Confirmation Startup – Orientation is 9/11/22

Confirmation begins this fall. All students in 7th, 8th, or 9th grades are invited to participate! Don’t miss the orientation on September 11, 2022 at 12:30 pm at the church. This year we’ve have made some significant changes! It will be a one-year program, with confirmation happening on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 – Pentecost Sunday. This […]

Transition Team Update

by Pastor David Hahn We celebrated the installation of the Transition Team during the August 7 worship. First and foremost, we invite you to keep the team members in your prayers as they begin the important transitional work on behalf of all of us at Our Redeemer’s: Bob Carlson, Kari Guddal, Michael Hammett, Lars Svenholm […]

Choir Returns! Kids’ Choir, Too!

written by Karen Lee Where can you laugh, make friends, be encouraged, and experience the joy of creating harmonies that lift your spirits and fill your soul?  YOU are invited to be part of something special. Our Redeemer’s Choirs begin rehearsals again on Wednesday, September 14. And we are so happy to welcome our children […]

“RETURN” to Fall Worship on Sept. 11

written by Karen Lee Kickoff Sunday is September 11, and we have a revised worship schedule:  9:00 am – Informal Worship 11:00 am – Traditional Worship Pastor Gretchen and I enjoyed a great discussion in early summer about Fall theme ideas. We focused on Fall being a time to “return.” Traditionally, this has meant a […]

It’s Not a Gargoyle!

by Kristine Leander, Ph.D. (Member of Our Redeemer’s since 1982) It’s not a gargoyle. It’s not even scary, once you know its meaning. “The Musician” is the statue currently hanging on the south wall at Our Redeemer’s, looking toward the front door. It’s a replica of a sculpture that has hung in Norway’s national cathedral […]

I’m Signed Up for What?

CLICK HERE FOR WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP OUT. THANKS! Have you heard the word “volun-told” before? It’s usually something that your spouse or best friend might do to you. “Hey I’ve signed you up to help at the photo booth for the school event” or “The church needs some IT help, I told […]

From the Pastor – September 2022

Return to the Lord your God, for God is gracious and merciful. – Joel 2:13 Happy fall, dear people of Our Redeemer’s! I hope and pray that your summer was refreshing, filled with warmth, connection, and a chance to breathe deeply and appreciate the glory of God’s creation we find all around us, from the […]

Welcoming Wisdom is Back!

by Julie Vannoy Sunday, August 21, 11:00 AM | Our Redeemer’s We plan to be back together again for Welcoming Wisdom 2022! It’s been two years since we’ve been able to be together to celebrate those in our congregation who are “the older and wiser” – those with 80+ years under their belts. So very […]

Volunteer Corner: Quilters

by Phillipa Dugaw, Volunteer Coordinator It’s amazing the number of unique and wonderful things that we do around here. As I sit at 3 months into this job, I’m learning about so many ways that groups of people come together to make a difference. Our Redeemer’s depends on their community and truly appreciates every single […]

Shop Back-to-School Sales for Neighbors Around the World!

Let’s create 100 school kits for Lutheran World Relief again this summer/fall! A basket will be available in the narthex starting in August for you to bring in school supplies. Then in September we will assemble them to share with children around the world. None of these should have a religious symbol, US flag or […]