If you have the gift of planning or preparing, fellowship ministry volunteers is the ministry for you!
We would like a team of volunteers who will head up our fellowship gatherings for the program year. This is a great opportunity to work as a team and build connections. No need to do all the work yourself.
We are looking for those who can coordinate and assign tasks out. Many hands make light work.
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.
After a long respite from churches, I knew it was time to go back, but where? I had become greatly disenchanted with so many churches that were not presenting the true Christ, so I was wary. My husband had a past connection with the Episcopal Church, so we tried Redeemer.
When we arrived, I walked in quietly and I immediately felt that the presence of God in the sanctuary. There was no specific reason, I just felt His presence in my spirit. When I opened the bulletin there was a welcome message that told me this is the place I can worship. A church that welcomed all races, all religions, all ethnicities, all sexual orientations, and all genders.
A wonderful lady showed us around. When I saw the memorial garden, it touched my love of nature. Here is a church that values nature also. Later, I could be a part of caring for the garden.
I have absolutely loved and been in awe of every sermon I have heard and go home with something to think about and add to my life. The knowledge, education, and spiritual wisdom of each priest I have heard at Redeemer is amazing. I have so enjoyed getting to know so many like-minded people in the congregation. I particularly like the new Spiritual Companions group which gives me an opportunity to connect with people at a deeper level and receive prayer.
However, there is one downside; why do we have to thumb through 4 to 5 different books every Sunday just to worship? I am glad it is no longer in the bulletin because that just wasted trees. But could it be narrowed down to 2 books at most? I miss some of the modern quiet contemplative music and it would be nice if it could be added in with the traditional hymns. But none of these is a deal breaker; this is my home. Redeemer has taught me so much and it helps me to go out into the world as a better human being.
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.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…
Luke 1:46-47, NRSV
September 8, 2025
Dear Family of God,
As Christians we are story tellers. We have an ancient narrative, one that describes the beginning of time and the relationship between God and God’s Creation. We see this story grow through the prophetic tradition until our story recounts the life and gifts of the Son of God. Today the story of God’s work in the world continues in each of us as we encounter and are transformed by the Good News. Collectively we, the Church of the Redeemer, carry on in God’s mission to bring God’s transformative love into our time and place. We magnify the Lord!
Luke’s Gospel is bookended by the animated story-telling of two women named Mary. Early in the Gospel, Mary the mother of Jesus, tells us of her encounter with the Divine who informs her that she will bear a child who will change the world. She proclaims her joy: “Tell out my soul! The Greatness of the Lord!” At the end of the Gospel, another Mary, Mary Magdalene, visits the tomb to discover it empty and receives instructions from the Risen Christ to go tell the others. She carries this Good News with jubilance to the Disciples.
What is your Good News; the idea, dream, challenge placed in your heart by God, that needs to be shared? What is the ministry to which you are called which will change the world, sharing your talents, gifts, and love with your neighbors?
Our Stewardship Campaign this year focuses on these stories – the ones inside you, the ones you are still writing, the ones we tell about those who have gone before us. We are all a part of this ongoing narrative – the ongoing Creation. As you pray about how you will share your gifts with us this year, think about how God is calling you to tell out your soul, to spread the Good News far and wide. Hear the stories that we share weekly throughout the campaign that relate the creative spark in us with the ways in which we are called to serve God and love our neighbor.
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.
My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior…
Luke 1:46-47, NRSV
Dear Fellow Parishioners,
What a story we have made in 2025 here at Redeemer! From Rev. Fox leaving and Rev. Newell’s selection as priest-in-charge to our engagement with Relèven to space sharing with our Ethiopian Orthodox siblings to our changing political climate to our ongoing connections with each other, Redeemer has not been idle! It is now time to think about 2026 and how we want to grow, how we share our words, our actions, our love, and our joy with each other and community around us.
Many of us have been at Redeemer for some time. Some of us are fairly new, welcome! Each of us is called to discern anew how to support our common life here at Redeemer. Your gifts of time, participation, talents, and of course, monetary support is what allows Redeemer gather in common worship and mission. We, together, worship via our wonderful liturgies. We, together, maintain our physical location. We, together, pay our staff and our bills. We, together, share the good news of Christ to the world around us.
As part being together, it is time to complete and return our 2026 pledge cards. Even if your pledge is $1 a year, that pledge, that connection, is just as important as every other pledge. If you can increase your pledge to help with the rising costs, thank you! If you can only keep your pledge the same, thank you! If you must lower your pledge because life happens, thank you! It is your connection and support of Redeemer that is symbolized in your pledge that matters.
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 has always been an important part of the life of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. However, coming out of COVID-19, it has been difficult to restart our program. It is time to try.
We are going to call our rebirth choir Remington Drive Irregulars. This name comes from the historic name of 181st Street.
Typically, the numbers in a church choir will be about 10% of the average Sunday attendance across all denominations. Because of this, we will not be singing anthems by Ralph Vaughan Williams or Palestrina. However, drawing repertoire from the Sacred Harp tradition, Taizé, rounds, and chant is very doable for a small choir. This is what we did on Easter Day for our choir.
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Keep it simple, singers.
The first Sunday for the Remington Drive Irregulars will be Holy Cross Day, September 14, 2025, at the 10:30 service. Practice sessions will be scheduled. Singing on Holy Cross will not commit you to singing every Sunday for life. We expect to have “rotating” attendance in the choir.
Select the following to volunteer for the few, the proud, the Remington Drive Irregulars.
Come, let us sing to the Lord; * let us shout for joy to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving * and raise a loud shout to him with psalms.
From the Venite, exultemus (Psalm 95) in the Book of Common Prayer
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 Vestry of Episcopal Church of the Redeemer has been working with the Office of the Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia to call a priest in charge. After much prayerful discernment, they have called The Rev. Theresa Newell to this role. She has graciously accepted. Previously, she had been an assistant priest at Redeemer.
“It is with great pleasure that I accept the position of priest in charge at Church of the Redeemer,” said Newell. “I look forward to serving you as we journey forward together, loving one another as Christ loves us.”
Newell has been as an assistant priest at Redeemer. Her service to Redeemer has been invaluable over these past couple of years, with the following:
Lead enriching adult and children education programs.
Inspire and console through her sermons.
Share her gifts of chaplaincy through our new Spiritual Companions group.
In reflecting on her time at Redeemer so far, and her gifts of ministry, it became clear to the Vestry that she is uniquely fit to shepherd Redeemer into our next chapter.
The Rev. Theresa Newell’s official start date as priest in charge is September 1, 2025, although she is already serving Redeemer in her earlier position. The Vestry looks forward to continuing our mission and growing in our ministry with her steady leadership.
Please pray for Rev. Theresa Newell and Church of the Redeemer as we embark on this new journey together.
Priest in charge
As priest in charge, the Rev. Theresa Newell has authority and responsibility for worship and the spiritual jurisdiction of the parish. This is all subject to the following:
Rubrics of the Book of Common Prayer.
The constitution and canons of the Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Olympia.
The pastoral direction of the bishop.
Typically, a priest in charge serves for a limited time. The priest in charge can be called to be rector, who has the same authority and responsibility, but without the time limitation.
The Rev. Theresa Newell and the Vestry lead Church of the Redeemer, a parish in the Episcopal Church. Some congregations are mission congregations, led by vicars appointed by the diocese.
The vestry is the legal representative of a parish on all matters about its corporate property. The number of vestry members and the term of office varies from parish to parish. Vestry members are usually elected at the annual parish meeting. The presiding officer of the vestry is the rector or priest in charge.
From the Rev. Theresa Newell
I want to thank the Vestry for their hard work and dedication. They have devoted many hours prayerfully and faithfully discerning what is best for Church of the Redeemer even as they have bridged the gap in parish operations while we lacked a full time priest. I know they will continue their steadfast work as we continue discerning the path that the Holy Spirit calls us to.
I also want to thank the many parishioners who have offered words of support and encouragement along the way. Your care for me and for the parish are much appreciated. Please continue your prayers for our parish, for the Vestry, and for myself as we continue our journey together.
As guided by our mission statement, we will continue to worship God faithfully, live in loving community together, and reach out to the world to be Christ’s Body to those around us. to worship God faithfully, live in loving community together, and reach out to the world to be Christ’s Body to those around us.
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.
[Episcopal News Service] The Episcopal Church kicked off Pride Month celebrations and affirmations of LGBTQ+ people with a special livestreamed Eucharist. The service came from the Chapel of Christ the Lord at the Episcopal Church Center in New York, New York.
Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe presided in person at the June 1, 2025, service. It served as a blessing and formal commissioning for Episcopalians and Episcopal congregations to observe Pride Month.
The preacher was the Rev. Cameron Partridge, rector of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in San Francisco, Diocese of California. He is a trans man. Partridge preached preached remotely.
“Let us love one another, not even thoughor despite our queerness, our transness but because of the unique human beings God has created us to be and to become,” Partridge said during his sermon. “In the face of so many who refuse to know us, may our love, our lives reflect the glory of God upholding us, transforming us, strengthening us, and charging us to make our way forward in this moment, together.”
The first Pride was a riot. Written on the sidewalk of a United Church of Christ in Berkeley, California.
History of celebrating Pride Month
People have celebrated Pride Month nationwide since June since 1970. It began after the Stonewall riots, a series of gay liberation protests. This took place one year prior between June 28 and July 3, 1969. The riots started in response to a police raid at the Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York’s Greenwich Village neighborhood.
In 1999, former President Bill Clinton commemorated the Stonewall riots’ 30th anniversary by declaring June as Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. June 28 is International LGBT Pride Day, though various communities celebrate throughout June.
“LGBTQ+” stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning. The “+” sign represents the many other sexual orientations and gender identities that are not explicitly included in the acronym. This includes intersex, asexual, two-spirit and more.
People use inclusive terms and its variations, such as “LGBTQIA2S+” and others, to acknowledge the diverse and expansive spectrum of human sexuality and gender expression.
The service began with a recorded performance by Trinity Church Wall Street’s choir of “Epilogue: Meet Me Here.” It is from “Considering Matthew Shepard,” Craig Hella Johnson’s Grammy-nominated three-part oratorio. Johnson composed the work as a musical response to the murder of Matthew Shepard. He was a young gay man who in 1998 was beaten and tortured to death because of his sexuality. Shepard’s parents held onto his ashes for 20 years out of fear his grave would be vandalized before they were safely interred at Washington National Cathedral.
This year’s Pride Month is taking place as hate crimes targeting LGBTQ+ people continue to increase worldwide. Anti-LGBTQ+ bills continue to be introduced nationwide, with six additional anti-trans bills passing since May 30.
Episcopal Church welcome and affirmation of the LGBTQ+
Since The Episcopal Church formally began to welcome and affirm LGBTQ+ people in 1976 through acts of General Convention. Episcopal dioceses, congregations, organizations, and individuals continue to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. LGBTQ+ people also now serve in multiple clergy and lay leadership roles, including bishops.
Many churches sponsor and march in their local Pride parades and festivals. Many others display the rainbow flag despite the risk of vandalism.
Pride Flag at Harvey Milk Plaza at the corner of Market and Castro Street in San Francisco.
The Rainbow Flag
Gilbert Baker and other artists first designed the Rainbow Flag by in 1978. Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man elected to public office in California, commissioned it. It originally had 8 stripes. Now, the flag has 6-stripes, because of the difficulty in getting two of the original colors. The flag reflects the diversity of the LGBTQ+ community and the spectrum of human sexuality and gender.
More Episcopal churches are also now flying the Progress Pride flag (see cover photo). It a variation on the traditional 6-stripe Pride flag. In addition to the base, it added the following:
A white, pink and light blue chevron to represent the transgender community.
A brown chevron to represent communities of color.
A painting of Harvey Milk looking down on Castro Street from his former apartment.
About this Pride Month service
“Pride gives us an opportunity to remember the struggles, celebrate the joy, and give thanks for the love of God that binds us together and makes us one,” Rowe wrote in a message printed in the service bulletin. “Especially this year, Pride provides an opportunity to stand against injustice and fear by proclaiming that LGBTQ+ people are beloved children of God and cherished members of The Episcopal Church and the Body of Christ.”
New Testament readings included passages from Acts 1:1-11 and Revelation 22. The Gospel reading was John 17:20-26 – Jesus prays for all believers.
The service also included a recording of All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena, California’s choir performing “In the Midst of New Dimensions.” This a hymn written and composed by Julian B. Rush, an ordained minister in the United Methodist Church.
During the commissioning, adapted from the Book of Occasional Services, Rowe addressed the congregation. “You have been called to ministries of the church, to be carried out in communities, congregations, dioceses and all the places in which you serve. Will you faithfully do so to the honor of God and the benefit of the church?”
The congregation replied: “We will.”
Shaneequa Brokenleg, the presiding bishop’s staff officer for racial reconciliation and a Lakota “winkte,” or “two-spirit,” sang an original work called “Creator God, We Cry to You.”
“Hear our prayer for all who serve across your church, for all who doubt and all who search, for all who seek, for all who find, for open hearts and open minds, for justice, peace and equity… .”
Native American cultures generally have a broader understanding of gender identity than European cultures. The Lakota language does not use gendered pronouns. In addition, they see the two-spirit as reconcilers and healers.
The service also included Prayers of the People wrote by the church’s Task Force on LGBTQ+ Inclusion. “For communities that honor queer and transgender lives, and for voices that proclaim your gospel of love and transformation. Strengthen your Church with power through your Spirit, especially where it has caused harm or withheld blessing. Teach us to walk in love, as Christ loved us, and to be faithful stewards of your reconciling grace. … For all who carry hidden wounds, who live with chronic pain, illness, addiction, or despair. For LGBTQ+ youth and elders, especially those cut off from family or care. Let your Spirit bring healing, courage, and companionship.”
The Episcopal Church has special Pride Month resources available on its website. This includes a downloadable Pride shield, short videos highlighting the church’s advocacy and support, social media graphics, and more.
Gay is the package
During his sermon, Partridge recalled while a student at Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania interviewing an openly gay priest for an essay on the conflict of sexuality in The Episcopal Church in the 90s. Partridge asked the priest, “Do you see [being gay] as integral to your ministry or do you see it as somewhat a part of you that isn’t necessarily in the forefront?”
The priest replied, “People say to you, ‘oh, I love you even though you are gay.’ And my answer is, ‘on the contrary, you love me because I am gay. That the things that you love about me – my warmth, my empathy, my identification with the marginalized, my passion for justice, my humor – all of those things have been shaped by the experience of being gay. So if you love me, not only is being gay part of the package. In a very, very real spiritual sense, gay is the package.”
Shireen Korkzan is a reporter and assistant editor for Episcopal News Service. You can reach this reporter at at skorkzan@episcopalchurch.org.
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.
Come celebrate and say farewell to Fr. Jed Fox and his family. They are preparing to start a new adventure in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are having a potluck on Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the Parish Hall. The church will provide main dishes. Sign up on the sheets posted at the back of the church to bring a side dish or dessert.
We look forward to having you join us in this celebration for Fr. Jed and his family!
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Grand Rapids, Michigan
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is an inclusive community of faith, reflecting Christ’s love, ministering to all who hunger in body, mind, and spirit.
At St. Mark’s, we will create a vibrant spiritual community where worship, accessibility, belonging, formation, and a commitment to social justice enable us to love and serve all God’s people.
In beautiful downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church is a growing, welcoming, and affirming community of faith in a vibrant urban community. In our worship and in our service to the community, we proclaim that all people are worthy of God’s love. We celebrate and uphold the dignity of all people whose ethnicity, cultural heritage, and denominational traditions are examples and celebrations of God’s love. We welcome visitors and parishioners from all social, political, and educational backgrounds, and all abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. We affirm all people and celebrate diversity, as we work to fulfill God’s love for all people as a community of faith.
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.
Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you. (John 20:21b)
During the Easter season, we will use our Adult Education time to discuss what is next for Church of the Redeemer. When setting up this series, it was because of our work with Relèven. However, after Easter our rector accepted a new call and will be leaving Church of the Redeemer
The Rev. Cristi Chapman, Canon to the Ordinary (Bishop), will be with us on Sunday, May 18, 2025. Along with preaching at both services, she will available to answer questions at 9:30 am.
The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman
The Rev. Cristi Chapman was appointed by Bishop Philip LaBelle to serve as the Canon to the Ordinary in December 2024. Cristi works collaboratively with the Bishop, clergy and other diocesan leaders, and the diocesan staff to develop a culture of faithful discipleship that serves to build up the Body of Christ in the diocese. As the Canon to the Ordinary, she does the following:
Serves as the chief advisor to the Bishop.
Is the lead resource for clergy and congregations in transition.
Advises clergy, congregations, and Governing Bodies on a variety of matters.
Serves as Chief of Staff for the Office of the Bishop.
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.
Church of the Redeemer is starting small group sessions in which we will explore our lives and notice God’s presence. Where is God showing up in our lives? What invitations are we receiving from God? We will become spiritual companions to one another on our life’s journey with Jesus.
The first spiritual companions meeting will be an organizational meeting. It is on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the parish hall. At that meeting we will explore further the purpose and goals of the group and discuss logistics for future meetings. It is free.
The Rev. Theresa Newell is currently serving Church of the Redeemer as an assistant priest. She was ordained to the priesthood on June 15, 2024. She started her service at Redeemer as an intern while finishing her education.
Theresa earned a Diploma in Anglican Studies at Bexley Seabury Seminary in 2024 and has a Masters in Ministry from Creighton University. She is a chaplain at Swedish Edmonds campus. With her husband, Dave, they are parents to foster, adopted, and biological children, most of whom are now grown. They have lived in southern Illinois near St. Louis, Alaska, California, and Nebraska before landing in the state of Washington.
Theresa treasures spending time with family. She also loves being outdoors, walking her Great Dane, Apollo, and reading.
Church of the Redeemer
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.
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!
