The Rt. Rev. Philip LaBelle will visit Episcopal Church of the Redeemer on Sunday, January 18, 2026. There will only have one service at 9:30 am this morning. Bishop LaBelle will confirm, reaffirm, and receive people that morning. Please carpool, as parking will be tight.
After the worship service there will be a brunch. There is a sign-up sheet posted near the coffee table in the nave. Please volunteer for set up, food assembly and preparation, and clean up.
Following brunch will be Q & A with Bishop LaBelle. You may submit questions by emailing the Rev. Theresa Newell at tnewell@redeemer-kenmore.org. Also, you may submit questions in writing that morning, but it would be nice to give the Bishop lead time where possible.
There will be no adult or children’s education on January 18.
Bishop Philip LaBelle
The Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle is the Ninth Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. The Diocese elected Bishop LaBelle on May 18, 2024. His Consecration and Ordination as bishop was on September 14, 2024.
Bishop LaBelle previously served as rector of St. Mark’s Church in Southborough, Massachusetts. During his time in the Diocese of Massachusetts, Bishop LaBelle did the following:
Co-led the Mission Strategy Committee.
Served on Executive Committee and Diocesan Council
Directed the Fresh Start program.
He co-founded Southborough Neighbors for Peace with Dr. Safdar Medina in their small town. The organization did the following:
Hosted peace vigils.
Began a community-wide Iftar dinner during Ramadan.
Established an interfaith Thanksgiving service.
Sponsored other bridge-building events.
Additionally, Bishop LaBelle served on the core team of Central Mass. Connections in Faith, an organization centered on fostering relationships and learning about other religious faiths through quarterly gatherings.
Confirmation
Confirmation is the sacramental rite in which the candidates “express a mature commitment to Christ, and receive strength from the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by a bishop” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 860). The expectation is that those baptized at an early age or as adults without laying on of hands by a bishop to make a mature public affirmation of their faith, recommit themselves to the responsibilities of their baptism, and receive laying on of hands by a bishop (BCP, p. 412). The Episcopal Church considers adults baptized with the laying on of hands by a bishop as confirmed.
The Prayer Book rite for Confirmation includes forms for Reception and the Reaffirmation of Baptismal Vows. Reception is when a bishop receives a person into the fellowship of the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion. Those who have returned from a time of religious inactivity to an active practice of faith may publicly reaffirm their baptismal vows. Others who have experienced a renewal of faith or desire to renew their Christian commitment may also reaffirm their baptismal vows. The baptismal covenant is the root of Confirmation, Reception, and Reaffirmation.
Baptismal Covenant
Celebrant:
Do you believe in God the Father?
People:
I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
Celebrant:
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God?
People:
I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
Celebrant:
Do you believe in God the Holy Spirit?
People:
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting.
Celebrant:
Will you continue in the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers?
People:
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant:
Will you persevere in resisting evil, and, whenever you fall into sin, repent and return to the Lord?
People:
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant:
Will you proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ?
People:
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant:
Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?
People:
I will, with God’s help.
Celebrant:
Will you strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being?
People:
I will, with God’s help.
Church of the Redeemer
Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia traces its history to the establishment of the Missionary Jurisdiction of the Oregon and Washington Territories in 1853. Admitted by General Convention in 1910, the Diocese of Olympia is made up of more than 26,000 Episcopalians in more than 100 worshiping communities through Western Washington. Our geographic area stretches south from Canada to Oregon and west from the foothills of the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean.
Through worship we:
Affirm our faith
Pray together
Reconcile together
Share peace and thanksgiving together
Gain strength and renewal through Eucharist
Prepare ourselves to minister to the world.
We share hope in God’s incredibly extensive grace to forgive all repentant people.
Church of the Redeemer
Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
Kenmore Elementary School: Winter Break Lunches Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington, will provide hot lunches to students attending Kenmore Elementary School during Winter Break 2025-2026. Many students rely on school meals as an important part of their daily nutrition. During school breaks this need may go unfulfilled. Church of the Redeemer requests donations to help us purchase the supplies needed for lunches during Winter Break. To donate, scan this QR code or go to bit.ly/COR-SBM. Thank you. All are welcome to fully participate at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: ✅All races. ✅All religions. ✅All countries of origin. ✅All sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+. ✅All genders. #FeedingChildren#WinterBreak#KenmoreWA#LakeForestParkWA#BothellWA#Seattle#AllMeansAll#TheEpiscopalChurchWelcomesYou#Episcopal#TekTok
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington, will provide hot lunches to students attending Kenmore Elementary School during the winter school break 2025-2026.
Many students rely on school meals as an important part of their daily nutrition. During school breaks, this need may go unfulfilled.
“If you cannot find Christ in those with needs to be met at the Church door, you will not find him in the chalice.”
adapted from John Chrysostom
Volunteers to serve school break meals
We need volunteers to help serve lunch on these dates from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Church of the Redeemer:
December 23, 26, and 30, 2025
January 2, 2026
While a food handler’s permit is nice to have, it is not required to be a volunteer.
Please sign up to help by the coffee hour table at the back of the nave.
Donate to purchase supplies
Church of the Redeemer requests donations to help us purchase the supplies needed for these lunches.
To donate, go to bit.ly/COR-SBM. If you write a check, earmark your donation to School Break Meals.
Thank you.
Church of the Redeemer
Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
The primary inspiration for Lesbia Scott to write “I sing a song of the saints of God” was to teach her own children about the meaning of Christian faith and sainthood in an accessible and relatable way. She was a mother of three and the wife of an Anglican priest, and she wrote various hymns for her children at their request for different occasions, such as a “foggy day” or a “picnic”.
Specifically for this hymn, as the Feast of All Saints approached one year, she wanted a song that would do the following:
Explain the concept of saints to children in simple terms.
Emphasize that saints are ordinary people from diverse walks of life, not just distant, historical, or “high church” figures. The lyrics stress that you can find saints “in school, or in lanes, or at sea, in church, or in trains, or in shops, or at tea”.
Encourage her children to see themselves as potential saints-in-the-making by living lives of patience, bravery, and truth.
Scott never intended the hymn for widespread publication, viewing her compositions as humble, domestic expressions of family faith, and was reportedly “a little disconcerted by its popularity” later on.
The audio for this video came from the All Saints service in 2024.
Albert Schweitzer, a Lutheran theologian, physician, and philosopher, dedicated his life to serving humanity through his medical missionary work. After a pact he made with God, he founded a hospital in Lambaréné, Gabon. He provided care for thousands of patients for over 50 years. His life followed his philosophy of “Reverence for Life.” He also received the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian efforts.
Luke the Physician
Luke made significant contributions to early Christianity as a writer and companion to Saint Paul. The New Testament mentions him as a physician. He traditionally receives credit with writing the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Together, these make up a substantial portion of the New Testament. He is also the patron saint of physicians, artists, and others.
Queen
Emma of Hawaiʻi
The Episcopal Church venerates Queen Emma of Hawaiʻi for her devout faith and charitable works. Along with her husband, King Kamehameha IV, she championed the Anglican (Episcopal) church in Hawaiʻi and founded St. Andrew’s Cathedral. After her husband’s death, she committed her life to establishing schools and churches, and helping the those of limited means and sick. The icon is in a chapel in St. Andrewʻs Cathedral dedicated to their memory.
Liliʻuokalani of Hawaiʻi
Liliʻuokalani is a saint of the Episcopal Church. She had unwavering faith, especially during her imprisonment after the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. A devout Christian and a prolific composer, her well-known “Queen’s Prayer” reflects her faith and forgiveness. She also welcomed different Christian faiths and other religions to the islands.
Shepherdess
Bernadette Soubirous
Bernadette Soubirous is a Catholic saint who had visions of the Virgin Mary experienced at Lourdes, France, in 1858. The “lady” she saw instructed her to uncover a spring whose waters have been associated with miraculous healings. Bernadette remained steadfast in her accounts despite skepticism and questioning. Her life of faith and humility led to Lourdes becoming a major pilgrimage site.
Germaine Cousin
Sainte Germaine Cousin had deep piety, humility, and charity despite a life of suffering and mistreatment in 16th-century France. Neglected by her family and suffering from a withered hand and illness, she was a shepherdess who daily attended Mass and shared her meager food with the less fortunate. Her body was found incorrupt after her death, and miracles were attributed to her intercession.
Soldier
Desmond Thomas Doss
The memory of Desmond Doss, a Seventh-day Adventist, is for his Christian pacifist beliefs and his heroic actions as a combat medic during World War II. As a conscientious objector, he refused to carry a weapon. Because of this he faced harassment from his fellow soldiers but remained committed to saving lives. He famously rescued approximately 75 wounded men under enemy fire during the Battle of Hacksaw Ridge. For this he earned the Medal of Honor.
Sergius and Bacchus
Sergius and Bacchus were Roman military officers. They were martyred in the 4th century for their Christian faith. After discovering their conversion, they were publicly humiliated and tortured for refusing to participate in pagan sacrifices to Roman gods. Bacchus was beaten to death. Sergius was later beheaded. Their veneration is as military saints, especially in Eastern Christianity. The oldest story of their martyrdom calls them erastai, which could mean they were more than close friends.
Priest
Damien of Molokai
Hawaiians remembers Damien for his heroic sacrifice and ministry to the people with Hansen’s disease (leprosy) on the island of Molokai, Hawaiʻi. In 1873, he volunteered to live and serve in the quarantined colony, providing spiritual and physical care. He ultimately contracted the disease himself and died in 1889. This led him to become known as a “martyr of charity” for his selfless service. It is a statue of Damien that welcomes you to the state capitol building in Honolulu.
Pauli Murray
Pauli Murray is an Episcopal saint remembered for their work as a priest and activist who fought for civil rights, women’s rights, and LGBTQ+ rights. They were a lawyer, author, and poet who challenged both racial and gender discrimination. In 1977, Murray became the first African American woman ordained to the Episcopal priesthood.
Killed by a fierce wild beast
Ignatius of Antioch
Ignatius of Antioch is an Apostolic Father of the Church, remembered for his martyrdom around 107 AD. As the bishop of Antioch, Emperor Trajan had him arrested for his faith and transported to Rome for execution. During his journey, he wrote seven letters that are a key source of early Christian theology. He welcomed his death, famously writing that he would become “God’s wheat” to be ground by wild beasts.
Perpetua and Felicity
Saints Perpetua and Felicity were early Christian martyrs killed in the Roman arena in 203 AD. Perpetua, a noblewoman, and Felicity, her slave, were arrested for their faith along with their companions. Perpetua partially wrote the account of their imprisonment and death. This made it one of the earliest known first-person narratives by a Christian woman. We remember them for their steadfast faith in the face of suffering.
Saints referenced by Lesbia Scott
Lesbia Scott had these saints in mind when writing the hymn in 1929. There will be some repeats with the above group of saints.
Doctor: Luke the Evangelist
We remember Luke for his significant contributions to the early Church as a writer and companion to the Apostle Paul. A physician by profession, he traditionally receives credit with authoring the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles. Those two books constitute a crucial two-part narrative of Jesus’s life and the early Christian movement. His detailed accounts emphasize Christ’s compassion and salvation for all people. He is the patron saint of physicians, surgeons, artists, and more. His honor comes from his meticulous recording of Christian history and theology.
Queen: Margaret of Scotland
We remember Margaret of Scotland (c. 1045–1093) as a pious and benevolent queen who profoundly influenced the religious and cultural life of her adopted country. Married to King Malcolm III, she had deep personal piety, a commitment to prayer, and extensive charitable works. She established churches, supported monastic reforms, and worked to align the Scottish Church with wider European Christian practices. Her life exemplified humble service and devotion, earning her a lasting legacy as a compassionate and devout ruler.
Shepherdess on the green: Joan of Arc
Joan of Arc is a national heroine of France. We remember her divine mission during the Hundred Years’ War. Believing the voices of saints guided her, she led the French army to several important victories at just seventeen years old. Despite being a simple peasant girl, her courage and conviction inspired a nation. She was captured and burned at the stake for heresy. Her innocence was proclaimed years later. People revere Joan for her extraordinary faith, courage, and leadership.
Soldier: Martin of Tours
We remember Martin of Tours as a Roman soldier who became a revered bishop and a model of Christian charity. The most famous story of his life involves a cold winter day. He cut his military cloak in half to share with a shivering beggar. That night, he had a vision of Christ wearing the shared garment. This event led him to leave the military, become a disciple of Saint Hilary of Poitiers, and eventually serve as the Bishop of Tours. His monasticism, evangelism, and humble piety is why we know him today.
Priest: John Donne
We remember John Donne as a prominent English poet and an Anglican priest (Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral). His work explored complex themes of love, death, and faith. Initially Donneʻs fame was for his secular poetry. Later, he underwent a spiritual conversion and became one of the most influential religious figures of his time. The renown for his powerful sermons and Holy Sonnets come from their intellectual depth and passionate expression of his spiritual struggles and profound devotion, making him a celebrated figure in both literature and the Church.
Slain by a fierce wild beast: Ignatius of Antioch
Ignatius of Antioch is an Apostolic Father of the Church, remembered for his martyrdom around 107 AD. As the bishop of Antioch, Emperor Trajan had him arrested for his faith and transported to Rome for execution. During his journey, he wrote seven letters that are a key source of early Christian theology. He welcomed his death, famously writing that he would become “God’s wheat” to be ground by wild beasts.
Church of the Redeemer
Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
Our Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Philip LaBelle, is visiting Episcopal Church of the Redeemer on January 18, 2026. In order to prepare, the Rev. Theresa Newell needs to know who might be interested in these rites:
Confirmation. You confirm promises you made at your baptism, or your sponsors made for you if you were too young to make those promises.
Reception. The bishop formally receives you into the Episcopal Church after baptism in another Christian denomination.
Reaffirmation. You wish to re-affirm your baptismal vows publicly for any of a variety of reasons.
Please email Rev. Theresa if you are interested in participating in any of these rites, or if you would like to know more about them. tnewell@redeemer-kenmore.org
The Rt. Rev. Philip LaBelle
The Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle is the Ninth Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. The Diocese elected Bishop LaBelle on May 18, 2024. His Consecration and Ordination as bishop was on September 14, 2024.
Bishop LaBelle previously served as rector of St. Mark’s Church in Southborough, Massachusetts. During his time in the Diocese of Massachusetts, Bishop LaBelle did the following:
Co-led the Mission Strategy Committee.
Served on Executive Committee and Diocesan Council
Directed the Fresh Start program.
Additionally, Bishop LaBelle served in the Diocese of Colorado—where he was on the Commission on Ministry—and in the Diocese of Connecticut. Over his nearly 20 years of ordained ministry, he co-led more than a dozen mission trips for youth and adults. Before seminary, he worked in marketing communications and web development at multiple internet startups.
Church of the Redeemer
Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
It started with Jesus. When Ann and Earl were first married, their desire to follow Jesus compelled them to give and to bless others as they had been. The sharing of time and talents was fairly straight forward. But what about money? The question was, to who and how much?
As part of a faith community, supporting the church financially was important. Ann and Earl also wanted to financially support the wider work of God in the world. They decided sixty percent (60%) of whatever money they gave would go to their church. Forty percent (40%) would go to the wider work of God in the world.
But 60% of what? Early on in their marriage, money was in very short supply. Ann and Earl made another decision to allocate another percentage—a percent of their gross salaried income—to be given away. That number started out at about 3%. Over the years, the percentage inched its way up to 10% of their gross salaried income and has stayed there.
Sticking to their decisions
One year, Ann and Earl had the good fortune to sell some stock options given to Earl as part of his employment. Ten percent of that seemed like a lot! It felt a little awkward to give that much away. Sticking to their decisions made it easier to see that money as a percentage, not a stand-alone number.
Facing retirement, what to do with no salaried income to take a percentage of? Ann and Earl’s current plan is to annually decide an “income.” How much do they expect to need to live on in the coming year? That will be their new base to use their percentages. Given a fixed income, the 10% may need to change but they want to continue give as they have been given.as been so grateful to find a church where her children can put down roots as they grow up in Kenmore.
Church of the Redeemer
Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
Music was a central part of Megan’s life growing up. Megan joined her church’s youth choir as soon as she was old enough. She kept singing straight through law school, whether in large choirs, smaller ensembles, or a cappella groups. But then it all just stopped. Work and family responsibilities made it hard to keep up with singing. Before Megan knew it, a decade had passed since she had sung a song with anyone other than her children.
After the pandemic, Megan came to Redeemer hoping to build more of a community in Kenmore. She didn’t realize that coming to Redeemer would be her pathway to reconnecting with music.
Megan remembers walking into Redeemer for the first time and staring at the organ, wondering if it would be played during the service. She was thrilled to open the hymnal and sing the beautiful hymns accompanied by the organ, and even more so when she would occasionally hear parishioners sing the harmony lines. “Music church,” as her kids call the 10:30 service, has become a welcome retreat for Megan.
Singing with others is where she finds her greatest sense of spiritual connection. Just this month [September 2025] Megan joined the church choir for the first time and felt such joy as our Sacred Harp-based piece came together during practice.
“When I survey the wondrous cross,” based upon “Wondrous Cross” in Sacred Harp.
Redeemer has also provided the community Megan was hoping to find for her family. Redeemer has been so welcoming, and her family has tried to make the most of what Redeemer has to offer. Megan and her children have participated in Sunday school, vestry, work parties, potlucks, ladies’ tea, and more. Her children were baptized here, and Redeemer is the first church Megan has called home in 20 years.
As a former Catholic and a transplant from the east coast, Megan has been so grateful to find a church where her children can put down roots as they grow up in Kenmore.
Church of the Redeemer
Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
When St. John of the Cross wrote of the Dark Night of the Soul, he was describing a time of testing and pain that was accompanied by confusion, fear, and uncertainty—including doubts of God. When Chris describes his first few years in western Washington, one wonders if Dark Nights in Kenmore is an appropriate comparison.
Chris and Rachelle, his wife of 14 years, along with their two children, moved from their friends and family in Boise in 2021 and ultimately divorced in August 2024. This followed the end of a pandemic that shook the world and a cancer battle that Rachelle thankfully survived. Experiencing the grief and loss of family separation, Chris found himself isolated from his entire support network and feeling alone in a dark place.
With no one to turn to, Chris sought refuge at Redeemer. Raised Catholic, Chris had drifted away from his faith years earlier. Chris’s sister, Nancy, a long-time Catholic back in Boise, had started attending an Episcopal Church, which had been a wonderful experience for her. Nancy encouraged Chris to try Episcopalians out.
Reeling from the grief of divorce, loneliness, and job struggles, Chris did a Google search and discovered that the beautiful building he passed from time to time down the road was an Episcopal Church. In February 2025, Chris wandered in to the 10:30 am service at Redeemer to join in worship for the first time in years.
Intending to sit quietly and keep to himself, Chris was surprised how welcoming Redeemer was. One member sat with him and kindly helped him fumble through the bulletin and books guiding the service. Another immediately offered to meet him for coffee and shortly after took him in as one of his own. Others opened their homes to him on holidays. Still others shared similar struggles and how they were getting through them.
Looking for community and faith development, Chris fully immersed himself into Redeemer, and, within a short time, he felt like a full member. He has connected deeply with so many wonderful people at Redeemer and has been able to share Redeemer with his siblings as they visit.
Redeemer has not only given Chris the loving and supportive community that he so deeply wanted, but it has also rekindled the spirit of God in his life. Redeemer has saved and blessed Chris’s life in many ways, and he is so grateful to be a member of this beautiful community.
Church of the Redeemer
Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
There are some family events coming up at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in October 2025. We welcome you to come. Contact the church office for more information about these family events at office@redeemer-kenmore.org.
All are welcome to participate fully at Redeemer.
All races.
All religions.
All countries of origin.
All sexual orientations, including LGBTQ+.
All genders.
Youth Game Night
When: November 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the parish hall (Note date change to November 15.)
Pizza, popcorn, and games! We invite children and youth. Ask a friend along. Bring your favorite games. Enjoy playing and socializing. Have fun with friends. Get to know someone new. Play a new game. Have fun!
We invite parents to stay during the first part of our time to brainstorm and plan for future youth events.
Family Pumpkin Night
When: October 26, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the parish hall
Fun for the whole family! Enjoy an evening together. Share a potluck meal. Carve pumpkins. Hear a Halloween story. Costumes are encouraged.
We encourage pumpkin-inspired dishes at this potluck.
This event is BYOP: Please Bring Your Own Pumpkin for your family to carve.
Redeemer provides the carving instruments. Pro tip:Save time by “gutting” your pumpkin before you come.
Church of the Redeemer
Welcome to Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. We are a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
Bill was so fed up with the church in the early 1980s that he just wanted nothing to do with it anymore. Having found a warm, embracing evangelical faith in the late 1960s, Bill was dismayed at the rise of televangelism, increased bigotry, and mega churches focused on material wealth. Bill wanted to walk with Jesus, just not the church that used His name.
Bill kept his faith private until, in 2009, the televised Catholic funeral of Edward Kennedy piqued his interest in a different expression of Christianity. With some wariness, since he had always been taught that “organized” religion is the evil Babylon, his spiritual hunger had him try the Episcopal Church. Bill came to Redeemer and found a table ready for him to eat.
“The Eucharist is what makes God present to me.” The home churches would occasionally have a Lord’s Supper but having it regularly is so much more meaningful. What made it even more credible is that real humans, people just like Bill, were the ones leading service. [The] Rev. [John] Ferguson, Bishop [Greg] Rickel, [the] Rev. [Jed] Fox all spoke to how grace makes us whole, not legality.
While Bill feels fed by the common worship at Redeemer, it is the one-on-one stories he hears at gatherings, like the Spiritual Companions, where he sees God working in everyday lives. It is the two sides of the coin—Eucharist and fellowship—that Bill cherishes about Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer
Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, and reaching out to the world around us. We are an Episcopal Church serving north King County and south Snohomish County, Washington. As you travel your road, go with friends walking the way of Jesus at Redeemer.
Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. The campus is a short distance north of Bothell Way, near the Burke-Gilman Trail. The entrance looks like a gravel driveway. The campus is larger on the inside than it is on the outside. And we managed to hide a large building on the side of a hill that is not easily seen from the street.
Funeral for the Rev. Canon John Fergueson, Saturday, March 2, 2026, at 10:00 am in Church of the Redeemer. Additional parking available at The Vine Church across 181st Street from Redeemer.
The 6th Sunday of Easter (Year A), May 10, 2026. Services at 8:00 am (no music) and 10:30 (music). Xristos Kuxwoo-digoot! Xegaa-kux Kuxwoo-digoot!
