Midweek Evening Worship Thursdays 6:30 pm, December 8, 15, 22 In a time when the busy-ness seems to be accelerating, allow yourself a brief moment to breathe. Come and wait the return of Christ this Advent in song, prayer, and silence at this brief service of reflection the first three Thursdays in December. Remember that […]
Saturday December 3, 9 AM -3 pm at Our Redeemer’s – 2400 NW 85th, Ballard REGISTER How will we wait? The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker invites unique ways for us to explore the contours of waiting and community interaction. Come and experience practical tips for how you and your communities of faith can […]
by Marie Nordquist, Liturgical Arts Team Every year our sanctuary tree is decorated with white lights and some strange looking white and gold ornaments. What are they? They’re Chrismons, shaped in the forms of ancient Christian symbols. Chrismons, or Christ + Monogram, are the creation of Frances Kipps Spencer of Ascension Lutheran Church (ELCA) in […]
The LiVE Project is a networked lay learning community discerning God’s call; theologically thoughtful, culturally responsive, and communally engaged; connecting churches and forming Christian public leaders; a flexible, hybrid model of learning: Zoom and face to face. You’re invited to these upcoming offerings: Interrogating Privilege: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 pm, January 18, 25, February 1, 8, 23, March […]
Thursday, November 24, 12 – 1 PM | Fellowship Hall Please help out: https://rb.gy/abjktk Each year, the good folks of Our Redeemer’s host anybody and everybody for a no-cost Thanksgiving meal from 12 – 1pm on Thanksgiving Day. It takes about 108 (or more!) volunteers to pull Thanksgiving off, and it’s an amazing gift not only […]
November 1, Tuesday 1 PM – Psalms for Autumn Bible Study | Our Redeemer’s (preceded by 12:45 PM Centering Prayer) 6:30 PM – LiVE – Synod-Wide Weekly Bible Study | Online November 2, Wednesday 10:30 AM – Bible Study | Zoom 6:30 PM – LiVE – Intro to Womanist Interpretation | Online 6:30 PM – […]
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body […]
written by Marie Nordquist December 11, 5 PM | Our Redeemer’s Luciafest returns to Our Redeemer’s Sunday, December 11th! The Lucia Team are happy to be “back in action”. Our traditional Swedish celebration of Saint Lucia’s Day will have all the traditional trappings: Sankta Lucia, her attendants, star boys, Scandinavian goodies and dancing around the […]
written by Lars Sveum-Hanson Native American Heritage Day, also know as Indigenous People’s Day, is the 4th Friday of September or the 2nd Monday of October depending on which state is observing! (Canada has a First Nations day on June 21st, Summer Solstice.) This special day is designated to appreciate native cultures and help heal […]