Our Redeemer's Blog

Greening the Church

Do you love decorating for the holidays? Are you around Thanksgiving weekend? The Liturgical Arts team needs your help in various ways: purchasing a large Sanctuary tree, putting up trees and lights – inside and out – and preparing for the season! Contact Mandy Neill (welcome@ourredeemers.net) or Marie Lessard (lutequist@yahoo.com) if you are able to […]

Expanding On The Ministry Fair

On Kickoff Sunday we had 32 Ministries represented at our Ministry Fair, along with a delicious reception. Ministry leaders were on hand to answer questions and everyone was able to learn more about the many things Our Redeemer’s does to serve our church community and our neighbors! In this time of transition you are challenged […]

New Welcome Ministry Volunteer Roles

You may have noticed that every single week, we have had new folks visiting Our Redeemers. It’s very exciting! We strive to extend the hospitality of Christ to each person who walks through our doors, and we have two new Welcome Ministry volunteer roles that will help us to do that: Hospitality Hosts – If […]

October Youth Event: Pumpkin Carving!

Friday, October 27 | Our Redeemer’s On October 27 we’re inviting all middle school youth to get in the Halloween spirit with Our Redeemers for a night of pumpkin carving! Put your gourd based art skills to the test and squash the competition! Weather permitting, we’ll also have our first annual pumpkin gut fight!  Note […]

Youth Relators Event

Sunday, October 22 | Downstairs Youth Room  All youth, 6th grade through 9th grade, are invited to our first Relator Event of the year on Sunday, October 22 during the 9:00 am service. Meet in the youth room downstairs for donuts, discussion, and fun activities with your adult Relators. Please email Mandy at welcome@ourredeemers.net to […]

Luciafest Is December 10th 

December 10, 5 PM | Our Redeemer’s Luciafest at Our Redeemer’s is on December 10th this year! This traditional Swedish celebration of Saint Lucia’s Day will have all the traditional trappings: Sankta Lucia, her attendants, star boys, Tomte, Scandinavian goodies, and dancing around the Christmas Tree.  All youth ages 5 through 18 are invited to […]

Monthly Grounds Crew Event

Monday, October 30, 9 AM – Noon | Our Redeemer’s Gardens Come join other passionate garden folk as we care for Our Redeemer’s garden beds! Our goal is more naturally shaped and overlapping plants to create a richly textured bird and bug friendly garden. Our efforts will supplement the landscape service that provides weekly ground […]

Breaking Bread Together

Sunday, October 22, 6 PM | Various Homes Have you been wanting to get to know more folks at Our Redeemers? Starting in October we’re facilitating Breaking Bread Together Dinners. On Sunday, October 22 at 6:00 pm, groups of about 3 family units (around 6 people) will gather at group member’s homes for dinner. The […]

Madonna’s Book Group’s October Meeting

Sunday, October 15, 4 PM | Kenmore Area The Madonna’s Group is meeting at 4:00 pm, on October 15 to discuss the book LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by Barbara Garmus. The meeting will be held at a home in Kenmore. All are welcome! Madonna’s Book Group meets to review books, support each other, and share personal […]

“A Women’s Gathering” Meets Again In October

Monday, October 2, 5 PM | Reuben’s Brews, 5010 14th Ave NW  Come hang out with other Our Redeemer’s amazing women! On the first Monday of each month we gather for conversation and laughter at Reuben’s Brews. We meet next on October 2nd from 5:00-6:30 pm. Bring a card or cash to purchase alcoholic or […]