IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH, we turn our attention to “LIFT EVERY VOICE & SING” Often called the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice & Sing” was originally recited as a poem for Booker T. Washington by the 500 students of the all-Black Ed Stanton School in Jacksonville, Florida. Washington was the guest speaker for […]
by Pastor Gretchen Mertes The invitation to Lent spoken on Ash Wednesday reminds us that we enter this season together “with the whole church.” It goes on to state that “we are created for communion with God, to love one another, and to live in harmony with creation.” Though many common Lenten practices rightly invite […]
Ask any member of this congregation what the most formative part of their involvement at Our Redeemer’s was, and first they’ll tell you that they felt welcomed. The next thing they’ll say is, “I loved being part of The Journey.” Many folks have participated more than once! For the five Sundays of Lent, from 4–6 […]
During the 60-day Washington Legislative Session Two communities who experience danger and unwanted vulnerability need our advocacy. Learn here how to to speak up for them and how to do it during the Washington State legislative session. Thank you for showing your care! 1. Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people go missing and are murdered […]
February 13, 12:30 PM | Zoom Just beyond the scope of our renovation, and the sewer scope done for our renovation, are 77 year old sewer pipes which we discovered in December are crumbling and have root balls, and not working. Stop-gap repairs have been made, but serious work to our sewer line is necessary […]
Join in a time of celebration to honor, thank and recognize Pastor Kathy Hawks for her 20+ years of leading, loving, and growing this congregation. She has done that with her faith, mind, heart and soul. Saturday, February 26, 4-8 PM will be a time of fun, laughter, family, fellowship and recognition for our pastor. […]
February 3, Thursday 2 PM – Staff Meeting 7 PM – Informal Ensemble February 5, Saturday 9 AM – Liturgical Arts Team February 6, Sunday 9 AM – Informal Worship 10 AM – Sprouts Class | Zoom 10 AM – O-ROCK Youth Classes | Downstairs 10 AM – Confirmation | Library 10 AM – Adult […]
African-American Lutherans have been in the United States for more than 350 years. The history of black Lutheranism in America began with the baptism of Emmanuel (no last name recorded) at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Matthew in New York City in 1669. Today, much of this rich history and ongoing engagement is the […]
Friends in Christ, You may have heard about recent threats to the voting rights of some of our fellow citizens. According to The Brennan Center for Justice, “Between January 1 and December 7, at least 19 states passed 34 laws restricting access to voting. More than 440 bills with provisions that restrict voting access have […]
There’s certainly been plenty of gloom lately! Shadows of uncertainty lurking in the corners of our consciousness. Even before Advent, we’ve been hoping, and waiting for, and finally, welcoming the Christ child, and the peace and joy he brings. Arise, shine! For your light has come! Isaiah 60:1 Now, as the new year begins, our […]