Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore

March 15, 2012
Dear Friends in Christ,
The Book of Common Prayer reminds us, that “through the Paschal Mystery, we are buried with Christ by Baptism into his death, and raised with him to newness of life.” During Lent, we have been preparing to encounter the Risen Christ at Pascha.
From April 1st through April 8th, the Paschal [...]

Take a look at the party at La Iglesia de la Resurrección in Skagit Valley. Santa Claus visited the church after Eucharist, handing out gifts and food cards to farmworker families. This was an Outreach activity for Redeemer. Good work everyone!
¡ La Iglesia de la Resurrección Fiesta Navideña 2011 !

[ April 26, 2012 to April 29, 2012. ] An icon workshop will happen April 26-29, 2012.re

The Church in the Round, 2212 NE 125th, Seattle, WA 98125

Come learn the spirituality and practice of this ancient from from one with an infectious passion for the art as well as extensive education and experience.

The workshop will focus on the technical skills involved in icon painting as well [...]

[ February 12, 2012; 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. ] It has come to that time of the Church year, when we must attempt to get organized for a successful Lent and Paschal. To that end, John has asked me to send the email to all of you, to set the get together day. This will be Sunday, February 12, 2012 following the 10:30 Liturgy. [...]

[ February 21, 2012; 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Come to a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner on Tuesday, February 21st! We will be serving pancakes, sausages and fruit beginning at 5:30 pm until 7pm. Please sign up downstairs on the bulletin board so we know how many people to cook for!

Additionally, Please bring Health and Personal Care items to donate to the Shelter. Items [...]

[ February 22, 2012; 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] February 22 is Ash Wednesday – Lent begins!

On this day, Noonday Prayer with Imposition of Ashes begins at noon.

The Ash Wednesday Liturgy & Eucharist begins at 7:30 PM.

[ February 5, 2012; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] The Presentation of Our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple is one of the Major Feasts of the Church Year.

It is the last feast-day in the cycle of feasts having to do with Christ’s Incarnation. (In parts of the world, it is considered the “last day of Christmas”!)

There will be one Eucharist on February 5th [...]

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 [...]