Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore

Some of you asked for the quotation from John O’Donohue that closed Reverend Mark’s  homily Sunday, January 22.
Here it is from Bless the Space Between Us, (2008 Doubleday, New York) from “A Morning Offering”
May I have the courage today
To live the life that I would love,
To postpone my dream no longer
But do last what I [...]

As winter weather has come upon us, I want to remind you of our policy about activities and meetings at Redeemer in uncertain weather:

If the Northshore School District is closed because of weather, there won’t be any liturgies, activities or meetings held at Redeemer that day and evening. (e.g. if the Northshore schools are closed on [...]

[ January 15, 2012; 9:30 am to 10:15 am. January 22, 2012; 9:30 am to 10:15 am. January 29, 2012; 9:30 am to 10:15 am. February 5, 2012; 9:30 am to 10:15 am. February 12, 2012; 9:30 am to 10:15 am. February 19, 2012; 9:30 am to 10:15 am. ] This coming Sunday (Jan. 15th) at 9:30 AM, a new six week Adult Education series begins. The series is entitled: Epiphanies of Grace: The Christian Journey & Sacramental Life.

The sacraments exist to undergird and transform our journey through life.

This series will explore the meaning and spiritual effect of five sacraments, as they occur in [...]

[ January 13, 2011; ] Friday, January 13
United Way’s Community Resource Exchange, Century Link Field
Foot Washers Still Needed!  If you are interested in signing up for volunteering at this powerful event, please email Emily Austin at emily.austinbook@gmail.com.
What is the Community Resource Exchange?
In one place—on one day—the Community Resource Exchange connects thousands of people experiencing homelessness with the services and resources they need. Attendees enjoy [...]

[ January 8, 2011; 2:00 am; ] Advanced Foot Care Training, Ed Center: Sunday, January 8th, following the 10:30 service
Preparation for the Foot Washing Station on January 13th
What is the Foot Washing Station?
An area for CRE attendees to sit, take off their shoes and socks, and soak their feet in warm, clean water.  A volunteer washes and dries their feet.  They can select a pair [...]

[ January 1, 2011; ] This Sunday (Jan. 1st, 2012 – The Feast of the Holy Name), we will follow our normal Sunday schedule with The Holy Eucharist being celebrated at 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM.
Although we had some discussion about changing the schedule, we won’t change this Sunday.
Sunday, January 8th is the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord. It [...]

[ December 18, 2011 to December 23, 2011. ] The Shelter gift-list will be posted in the Undercroft on Sunday (December 18th) Wrapped presents (with a gift tag noting the recipient’s name and apartment number) need to be at Redeemer no later than Friday. December 23rd.

Thank you for your caring generosity!!

[ November 6, 2011 to November 20, 2011. ] CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA FUND RAISER: During coffee hour on Sundays, November 6, 13 and 20, poinsettias can be ordered for a $12.00 donation.

The poinsettias are quality red, white or pink poinsettias in 6 inch pots, with 4 to 7 blooms.

Plants will be available for pick up on Sunday, December 4th.  Proceeds will benefit the Memorial Gardens.

[ March 9, 2012 to March 11, 2012. ] SAVE THE DATE:

The annual Women’s Retreat will take place March 9-11th, 2012.  The location is beautiful St. Andrew’s House on Hood Canal.

Sign up sheet in the Undercroft,  See Cindy MacDonald or Laina Molbak for details.

[ November 1, 2011; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] At  7:30 PM on Tuesday evening, November 1st, we will use a new liturgical format to observe All Souls’ Day. Our worship and commemoration of the faithful departed will take place in the Undercroft.

We will gather, sing a hymn and hear Scripture read.

Following the reading, we will each have some time to share with one [...]