Archive for the 'Advent' Category

Video: What is Advent and why is it important?

Friday, November 28th, 2008

Father John discusses Advent as a reflective time when we are reminded of who we really are.

What is Advent and why is it important?

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Advent wreaths ready for pickup Nov. 30

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

Advent wreaths will be available for pickup starting Sunday, November 30 in the Undercroft. Purchasers’ names will be attached to their wreaths.

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SmiteFest: The Advent

Monday, November 24th, 2008

[ December 13, 2008; 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]

SmiteFest: The Advent is a night of video games, pizza, and generally bringing the noise and/or funk. All Seattle-area gamers are invited.

Date: December 13, 2008

Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Place: The undercroft beneath Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
6211 NE 182nd Street
Kenmore, WA (map)

Featured Game: Rock Band 2

Cost: Free, though you’re encouraged to donate to Child’s [...]

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Artists’ Reception for “Out of Darkness (Into Light)”

Monday, November 24th, 2008

[ December 11, 2008; 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. ] When: Thursday, December 11th, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Where: Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore (map)

The CR Gallery at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer celebrates the opening of its new art exhibit “Out of Darkness (Into Light)” with an artist reception.

The reception is from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM on Thursday, December 11th. Come for [...]

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Last day to purchase Advent wreaths

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Sunday, November 23 is your last chance to purchase Advent wreaths from Redeemer this year. The price is $15 and half of the proceeds go toward the roof fund. Let’s get that Bucket filled!

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Want to help make Advent wreaths?

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

[ November 29, 2008; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]

Friends of the Memorial Gardens will be assembling Advent Wreaths on Saturday, November 29 in the undercroft.  We welcome help!  Coffee and goodies will be served.

No experience needed — Jane Sprague, our wreath advisor will be there. Starting time is 10:00 am.

What is an Advent wreath, and what do you do with it?

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Liturgical responsibilities: Advent & Christmas

Tuesday, December 11th, 2007

We have posted a schedule of the liturgical responsibilities (sacristan, lector, usher, etc.) for Advent and Christmas on our Resources page.
Click here to open the Microsoft Word document directly.

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Advent Lessons and Carols

Wednesday, December 5th, 2007

Saturday December 8th, 7:30 PM
This meditative service of readings and music provides a time of reflection and renewal during the season of Advent. Solo and choral music provided by the Church of the Redeemer Choir, mezzo soprano Melissa Plagemann, and violinist Stephen Cresswell.

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Christmas Eve - Sunday service schedule

Wednesday, December 20th, 2006

Because December 24th is also the fourth Sunday in Advent, the schedule of services will be a little different this year!
Morning Prayer - 10:00 AM
Morning worship will consist of a single Morning Prayer service at 10:00 AM.
Work Party
Following the Morning Prayer service, we’ll be working hard to get the Christmas presents to the Kenmore Family [...]

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Lectionary for services on Sunday, Dec. 24

Monday, December 18th, 2006

Fourth Sunday of Advent
Morning Prayer (10:00 AM)
Micah 5:2-4 - link to NRSV text
Psalm 80 - link to NRSV text
Luke 1:39-49 (50-56) - link to NRSV text

Christmas Festival Eucharist (9:00 PM)
Isaiah 9:2-4, 6-7 - link to NRSV text
Psalm 96 - link to NRSV text
Titus 2:11-14 - link to NRSV text
Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) - link to NRSV [...]

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