Hello from the desk of council member Erica! I’ve been a member of Our Redeemer’s for around ten years. I live here in Ballard and I have two daughters at Whitman Middle School. I started here looking for a loving and supportive community in which my daughters could grow up. In the end it’s me […]
Rest & Renewal Day Retreat: Ministering in an Age of Mental Health Saturday, February 3, 9AM-3PM, Our Savior’s Lutheran, Everett Many in our congregations and broader communities are experiencing higher rates of anxiety, depression and stress these days. Rooted in our Christian faith, how is the Spirit calling us to wholistic healing for the body, […]
by Pastor David We are entering the season of Epiphany in the church year. Epiphany is the season of light. The word is not unfamiliar to us, and it certainly plays into our vocabulary and the ways of naming profound experiences of our lives. We hear people claim to have had an epiphany about something. […]
by Sonja Braasch Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I am writing to let you know that I will be embarking on a two-week Nebraska Synod Vision Trip to Tanzania from January 21 to February 6, 2024. I will be taking the trip with my sister, who is a Lutheran pastor in Dakota City, NE. […]
By Pastor David Hahn I cannot believe that it has been nearly a year and a half of being together with you. I was just commenting the other day to someone about how things have changed since my beginning first few weeks with you the summer of June 2022. I remember the slow and challenging […]
Friday, February 16 – Sunday, February 18 | North Bend, WA REGISTER Did you know that rest is Biblically mandated? You’re invited to our first-ever adult Rest Retreat at Rainbow Lodge, a cozy cedar lodge at the base of Mt. Si in North Bend. Explore what the Sabbath means, connect with God, and find rest […]
December 10, 5 PM | Our Redeemer’s Bringing the story of Sankta Lucia to life is a beloved tradition in Sweden. Our Redeemer’s is delighted to host an annual tradition – bringing Lucia’s message of light and charity to the community. The festivities begin at 5:00 pm, Sunday, December 10. Luciafest is a magical evening […]
4 pm – Family Christmas Eve Candlelight Service People of all ages are invited to this joyful Christmas worship service! We will be singing all the traditional carols, celebrate holy communion together, and end with the blessing of Silent Night sung together in candlelight. This is a 45-minute service, aimed at allowing our youngest ones […]
Blue Christimas 2023 “I wish I had a river I could skate away on…” – Joni Mitchell While for some the holidays can be joyful, many of us struggle with grief and sadness as the days grow shorter. If this resonates with you, know you are invited to Blue Christmas. We gather just as we are to […]
Sunday, December 17, 10 AM All Middle and High School youth are invited to celebrate the Christmas season in between services on December 17th. We’ll meet in the youth room downstairs for games, Christmas treats, and a white elephant gift exchange! Please bring a wrapped gift (the goofier the better) under $10 to participate in […]