Announcements ~ May 19, 2023
SUNDAY MORNING WORSHIP at 10:30am
Join us Sunday morning for coffee hour at 9am followed by worship at 10:30am. As always, our Sunday worship will be streaming on Facebook Live.
We will continue to have worship bulletins printed for worship, but you can also follow along online with our digital bulletin here or here. We encourage learning the digital bulletin as we strive to minimize waste with printed materials!
SUNDAY, MAY 28 at 10:30am
MEMORIAL DAY WORSHIP with SALEM
This summer we will gather with our northside parish neighbors three times for collaborative worship. Our first summer gathering will be Memorial Day Sunday, May 28th, at Salem. Save the date! (4150 Dupont Ave N, Mpls MN)
SUNDAY, JUNE 4, 2023: CELEBRATING PRIDE in WORSHIP
We'll be celebrating our LGBTQIA2s+ neighbors and siblings on June 4th at the start of PRIDE Month! This will also be our first outdoor worship service of the summer, so plan to join us in the backyard!
After worship on June 4th we will celebrate Redeemer's 114th Anniversary with coffee, drinks, and sweets. If you'd like to help plan this special annual event, please contact Mary Britt.
MINNEAPOLIS AREA SYNOD CLIMATE & RACIAL JUSTICE EVENT
Come on over to Redeemer's backyard tomorrow, Saturday, May 20th from 11:30am-2:30pm for a special event with the Minneapolis Area Synod. Join leaders and friends of the MAS organizing teams for a gathering to be in community and celebrate together at the close of legislative session. Be a part of the community gathered to celebrate our work on Restore the Vote, 100% Clean Energy, and more, and to continue to build our vision for what’s possible! Contact Manny Lewis for more information!
FREE PLANTS AVAILABLE at REDEEMER!
Youth Farms has an abundance of plants that they would like to share with the community. They are free and available for anyone who would like to give them a new home! A big thank you to our neighbor Marcus and Youth Farms for their generosity.
GEORGE FLOYD RISE & REMEMBER, MAY 25th-27th
George Floyd Global Memorial (GFGM) and the George Floyd Square community will host part of their 3rd Annual Rise & Remember celebration at 38th and Chicago in South Mpls, May 25-27th.
Join us for the following:
~ Candlelight Vigil
May 25th at 8pm
George Floyd Square.
~ Rise & Remember Festival
May 27th from 11am-6pm
George Floyd Square
Family activities & more all day long.
Planners are in need of volunteers for both events, so if you'd like to volunteer at any time over the weekend or donate supplies to the Kids Zone, please contact Pastor Jen.
VOLUNTEER for WEDNESDAY EVENING COOKOUTS
Wednesday evening cookouts are back! Beginning June 7th and weekly through August 2nd, from 6-8pm, we'll be teaming up with partner congregations and community organizations to serve up food, fun, and fellowship at our weekly backyard cookouts. We need your help to make it happen! If you'd like to volunteer, reach out to Manny Lewis, Trai Dunlap, or Pastor Jen.
HELPERS NEEDED for WORSHIP
We are always seeking worship volunteers to serve on Sunday mornings as readers, ushers, greeters, and communion assistants! We welcome children, youth, and adults in every aspect of worship, so if you'd like to offer the gift of your Self, please sign up here or reach out to Pastor Jen.
SHARE YOUR TALENTS with OUR CONGREGATION
Do you have experience in Human Resources or Personnel services? We're looking for helpers to realign Redeemer staffing & employment policies! Connect with Mary Britt or Pastor Jen to join this committee. Do you enjoy writing & reporting? If you're interested in dusting off your talents to help refresh & revamp Redeemer news notes, reach out to Mary Britt or our office intern Renee. No experience required!
THE PEOPLE'S CLIMATE & EQUITY PLAN:
Environmental Justice Roundup
Join us next Tuesday, May 23rd, in Redeemer's Backyard from 5:30 to 8pm for this Wad 5 event! Enjoy music and food as you learn about the city's new draft climate equity plan and other environmental justice issues impacting North Minneapolis and the city at large. At the event we'll write comments together on the city's draft Climate Equity Plan. Your comment matters because a good city plan can lower energy bills and improve the quality of the air we breathe. A good plan can create jobs for our community, address long-standing racial disparities and build well-being in Minneapolis. Learn more here!
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, know that you are not alone. Helpful resources are available to you, like the new suicide or crisis line: 988. This Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7 for people in distress; prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones; and best practices for professionals in the United States. You can also find help through the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), with Minnesota-specific supports at www.namimn.org. Don't be afraid to reach out for help!
OPEN STREETS GLENWOOD: JULY 16th at 11am
This is a great event to get to know our neighbors in Glenwood! Redeemer will be providing water and treats along with kids activities and other fun things for the whole family. There will be live music, local food, and beverages. Come on over!
WEDNESDAY EVENING COOKOUTS
Wednesday evening cookouts are back! Beginning June 7th and weekly through August 2nd, from 6-8pm, join us for our weekly backyard cookouts.
We'll be teaming up with partner congregations and community organizations to serve up food, fun, and fellowship! If you'd like to volunteer, reach out to Manny Lewis, Trai Dunlap, or Pastor Jen.
SUNDAY FORUM: SYNOD ASSEMBLY RECAP
Join this year's assembly delegates, Jon & Elizabeth Lauren Roesler and Pastor Jen, on Sunday, June 11th at 9-10am for a conversation about the happenings in our synod and churchwide communities. You can read their report ahead of time.
2023 BLOCK PARTY ~ AUGUST 12th, 12-6pm
The BLOCK PARTY is back and we can't wait! Mark your calendar and plan to join us on August 12th from noon onward for a summer's end celebration with food, games, prizes, and so much more! Reach out to Manny Lewis, Trai Dunlap, or Pastor Jen for more information and to volunteer.
SAVE the DATE: WELCA FALL WOMEN'S GATHERING ~ NOVEMBER 4th
Join WELCA (Women of the ELCA) for their annual Fall Women's Gathering on Saturday, November 4th! The topic this year is Just Love. Participants will learn how to Love in Action and Loving Yourself. If you have any questions about this year's event, feel free to contact Dena.
REDEEMER SUMMER CAMPS
J.A.M. CAMP | JUNE 26-29th
8am to 3:30pm daily**
Kindergarten - 5th Graders
$25 per participant
In collaboration with St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Edina Community Lutheran Church, and Christ River of Life, campers will engage in activities surrounding topics of social Justice, Arts, and Music. Breakfast and lunch will be offered daily at camp.
The whole family can join in! Volunteers are needed to serve as junior leaders (finishing 6th grade and older) and group leaders. Register below!
Camper & Youth Volunteer Registration | Adult Volunteer Registration
**extended hours available until 5:00pm
REDEEMER DANCE CAMP
6pm on Wednesday Evenings (10 weeks)
For kids ages 6 to 12 | $300 per camper
Send your kids to this summer’s Dance Camp! Each Wednesday evening at 6pm, children will begin to learn the joys of dance as they explore movement in this 45 minute class with Harrison neighbor Manny Bioh (he/they). We will emphasize teamwork and creativity with our young dancers as we will prepare a routine to share with the community across two performances at the end of summer.
REGISTER HERE NOW, and plan to drop the kids off for Dance Camp and join us in the backyard for our weekly cookout. The kids can join in the meal after class!
REDEEMER GOES to FAMILY CAMP
Luther Park Camp | July 28-30th
We invite families, individuals, couples, and families of all kinds to join us during session 5 at Luther Park Camp in Danbury, WI. You may opt to join the family camp programming, or you may create your own retreat. Either way, this is a wonderful opportunity to get away together, so register now and select your options that fit best you!
Scholarships are available upon request. Learn more about Luther Park.
Online registration instructions: Follow this registration link. Create an account or sign in (if you attended last year). Follow the steps to add family information and lodging preference, and make sure to select SESSION 5 (July 28-30). See you there!
