Our Redeemer's Blog

Faith Formation Update

by Pastor Gretchen Mertes and Mandy Neill New Resource for Kids and Families Bible Connections for Families If your family is like ours, you’ve been hoping for a tool to help your child grow in faith and stay connected to church without adding yet another Zoom or Teams meeting. We have developed a resource for […]

Ways to Give Before Year-End

by Pastor Kathy and Karie Stearns Let’s end well to start 2021 strong.  GIVING OPTIONS Unique CARES Act 2020 Giving Opportunity: Through the Cares Act, those who do not itemize deductions are allowed a deduction for up to $300 in charitable giving in 2020 ($600 for married filing jointly). In 2020, this deduction is available […]

Centering Prayer, 6:30 PM Wednesdays

by Danielle Modeen and Pastor Kathy Hawks Silence can be one of the most healing realities there is. When we’re not used to it, we may feel awkward or uncomfortable, but even so, the quiet of a night without jets in the sky or Netflix in the background is often just what our souls need. […]

From the Pastor – January 2021

by Pastor Kathy Hawks I remember long, mid-western winters in my childhood, looking out onto the frozen white from my bedroom at night. The snow and dark were beautiful and serene.  But, this year? Winter is just SO tiring! Doesn’t it take extra energy just to keep your spirits up and keep going?  At Christmas, […]

Ribbons of Hope

Ribbons of Hope for the New Year! A Community Art Project  As 2020 comes to a close, we look to 2021 with special hopes and prayers.  INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE What are your prayers and hopes for 2021? You are invited to tie ribbons symbolizing your prayers, your positivity and your hope for 2021 to the […]

Christmas Eve Services

Celebrate on Christmas Eve with Two Special Services   FAMILY CANDLELIGHT SERVICE | Available to Download at Noon, 12/24 Our pre-recorded worship for families with little ones will be available after 12 PM Christmas Eve. The service will be on Our Redeemer’s YouTube channel to view at your convenience and features stories, carols, communion, and a candlelit […]

Provide for Needs of Road to Housing Guests

We—as Church—are committed to maintaining our ministry to the homeless during renovation construction! Our shower, laundry, kitchen, and electric facilities continue to be open for our Road to Housing guests on the weekends, but during construction, that isn’t possible during the week. So, our Road2Housing program needs $2,400 to provide a portable toilet and hand […]

How to Contact Our Redeemer’s Staff

The best way to reach church staff is by e-mail or call us directly or leave a voice message at 206-783-7900. Pastor Gretchen: pastor.gretchen@ourredeemers.net Phone: 206.920.4768 Parish Administrator Karie Stearns: administrator@ourredeemers.net. Phone: 206.783.7901 Front Office: office@ourredeemers.net For Communications inquiries, email: communications@ourredeemers.net Summer Hours 2023: The church is open 10 AM – 3 PM, Monday thru Thursday during the week, and we open our […]

2021 Auction – “Field of Dreams”

February 7-13th – Online Silent Auction February 13 – Online Auction Party, 7PM ‘Field of Dreams’ We are moving our auction and festival online this year! From February 7-12, we will have a silent auction with baskets, experiences, classes and other goodies offered by our own members. You’d be amazed at the skills and talents […]

Sunday Adult Forums in January – Early February

Sundays, 9:30 AM via Zoom Passcode: Adult The Trinity – Through Modern Eyes You’ve probably recited the Apostolic Creed a good number of times in your life. Did it make sense to you? Were there phrases that jarred your intellect as you recited them? Beginning Sunday, January 6th during the adult education hour, Pastor John-Otto […]