Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

Worshiping God, living in community, reaching out to the world.

Category: Parish Life

News stories about parish life at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Parish Workparty, August 12, 2023

    Parish Workparty, August 12, 2023

    Do you enjoy gardening? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you want our building and grounds to look beautiful and inviting to visitors, inside and out? Come to our next Parish Workparty on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

    We start with Morning Prayer at 9:30 am. After that, we enjoy some treats at 10:00 am. Then, we will divide up to complete these and other tasks: 

    • General cleaning/
    • Prepare for Sunday worship.
    • Repair the Parish Hall window wall. Volunteers will seal the wood prior to painting. No previous experience required.
    • Refresh the Parish Hall bulletin boards and install signs in the lobby.
    • Weed and trim the entrance garden.
    • Clean the Parish Hall floor.
    • Clean the down spout drains.
    • Level ruts in the entrance driveway.

    Feel free to bring gardening and small maintenance tools to help with minor repairs. We have some at the church, but could always use more.

    There is no need to sign up. You only need to show up for as long as you can on August 12.

    Did we mention that treats are provided?

    Working on the windows of the parish hall at the July 2023 workparty.
    Working on the windows of the parish hall at the July 2023 workparty.

    If you are unable to help on these projects on August 12, there will be future opportunities to help. On going maintenance and new programs at Redeemer all have needs that you can help us complete.

    If you have any questions, contact Bill McGlinn at bill.mcglinn@redeemer-kenmore.org.

    See you on Saturday, August 12, at 9:30 am.

    The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, reaching out to the world.

    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.

    The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

  • School supply donation drive for Hopelink Kenmore Place families

    School supply donation drive for Hopelink Kenmore Place families

    Soon children will be returning to school. This includes the children in families experiencing housing insecurity. For over five years, Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington, has had a school supply drive for these families at Hopelink Kenmore Place. You can help.

    “My mother was a teacher. From her, I learned the importance of being ready to learn when the school year starts,” says Susan Switzer, who heads this drive. “School supplies are so expensive. Families experiencing homelessness have no money to spare to buy supplies for their children.”

    This year’s drive lasts from now until August 20, 2023. Hopelink has given Redeemer the list of items needed. Go to bit.ly/COR-HKPdonations to donate items from this list or to donate money.

    Because people give to this school supply drive, a child facing housing insecurity will have pencils when school starts.

    Donate school supplies

    To donate school supplies, from bit.ly/COR-HKPdonations choose from the on-line catalog. It works as an on-line store because it uses store software. Once you’ve selected your donations, go to your favorite store to buy them, and bring them to Redeemer. Deliver them to the main doors at Redeemer on Sunday mornings from now through August 20, 2023.

    Do not deliver your donations during the week, as there are times when no one can receive your donations. Do not bring your donations to the parish hall on the lower level.

    Donate money

    Redeemer accepts money donations for this drive, too. Things always happen that cannot go into the plans, like new residents. From bit.ly/COR-HKPdonations, use the link to donate money earmarked for the school supply drive. Any extra funds received will go to Redeemer’s other outreach efforts with Kenmore Place.

    Before loading the backpacks with school supplies in 2022.

    Load the backpacks

    Everyone is invited to load the backpacks with school supplies on Sunday, August 27, after the 10:30 am service.

    Later that week the loaded backpacks will be taken to Kenmore Place.

    Questions

    If you have any questions, Susan Switzer and Jillian Gerke are spearheading the school supply drive this year. In addition to talking to them on Sunday mornings, you can send a message to hkpschoolsupplies@redeemer-kenmore.org.

    Thank you for caring.

    Thank you notes from residents at Hopelink Kenmore Place for School Supplies in 2019

    Hopelink

    We are a nonprofit organization working to end poverty in our community. Each year we help more than 64,000 people through programs that provide stability and the skills and knowledge needed to exit poverty.

    Hopelink provides a network of critical social services through a number of different programs—including housing, transportation, family development, financial assistance, employment programs, adult education, financial literacy training, and five food banks.

    For families experiencing homelessness, transitional and long-term housing as well as emergency family shelter may be available through Hopelink.

    Read more about Hopelink.

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    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 Episcopal Church welcomes you.

  • Community Meal, August 5, 2023, 3 pm to 5 pm

    Community Meal, August 5, 2023, 3 pm to 5 pm

    The people at Church of the Redeemer hosts our next community meal on Saturday, August 5, 2023, from 3:00 pm on to 5:00 pm. We want neighbors to meet gathered around a meal. If you are reading this, you are invited. The meal is free.

    To help make this community meal a success, we need volunteers for meal preparation and set-up. If you are interested in helping with our community meal, please contact Anne Walton at srwarden@redeemer-kenmore.org.

    Whether you are volunteering or not, we look forward to seeing you at our community meal!

    The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, reaching out to the world.

    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.

    The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

  • Workparty results for July 2023

    Workparty results for July 2023

    Thanks to everyone that attended the Workparty on Saturday, July 15, 2023. As always, everyone in the parish (and beyond) was invited to attend. The participation in July was great.  

    It was great to see the 10-12 people in attendance. Most arrived in time for Morning Prayer at 9:30 am. Following Morning Prayer there was coffee and donuts. Then everyone broke into groups to perform the day’s tasks.

    Weeding at the workparty in July 2023
    Weeding at the workparty in July 2023.
    Trimming the verge in the entrance garden at the July 2023 workparty.
    Trimming the verge in the entrance garden at the July 2023 workparty.

    One group weeded and trimmed the entrance garden.

    Working on the windows of the parish hall at the July 2023 workparty.
    Working on the windows of the parish hall at the July 2023 workparty.

    Another group made repairs to the parish hall window wall.  

    Everyone completed most of the scheduled work. Thanks to everyone for their hard work.  

    For the August 12, 2023, workparty, we need a couple of new people to help repair the window wall in the parish hall. Others can help to freshen up the postings on the bulletin boards and signage.

    Help with future workparties

    If you were unable to help on the projects in July 2023, you can participate in future workparties. Ongoing maintenance and new programs at Redeemer all have needs that you can help complete. Please contact Bill McGlinn if you have any questions, bill.mcglinn@redeemer-kenmore.org.

    The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, reaching out to the world.

    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.

    The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

  • Parish Workparty, Rescheduled to July 15, 2023

    Parish Workparty, Rescheduled to July 15, 2023

    Saturday, July 15, 2023, is the next workparty at Church of the Redeemer. As always, all are invited to attend and participate. Workparties are typically the second Saturday of the month. However, a private event is happening at Redeemer on July 8.

    Join us!

    Memorial Garden workers

    We will begin at 9:30 am with Daily Morning Prayer and then divide into groups to complete the scheduled tasks of the day. These include the following:

    • General cleaning, and prepare for Sunday worship.
    • Repair parish hall window wall. 
    • Clean parish hall bulletin boards and install new labels.
    • Weed and trim the entrance garden.
    • Clean parish hall floor.

      There is always something to do for anyone of any age or ability at every workparty.

      Cleaning the church building during a workparty.

      Please bring your favorite tools, dress appropriately, and bring your own protective gear for what you can do.

      If you are unable to help on these projects, there will be future opportunities to participate in a workparty. Ongoing maintenance and new programs at Redeemer all have needs that you can help complete.

      If you have any questions, contact Bill McGlinn. Send him an email at bill.mcglinn@redeemer-kenmore.org.

      See you on Saturday.

      The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, reaching out to the world.

      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.

      The Episcopal Church welcomes you.


    • Community Meal, July 1, 3-5 pm

      Community Meal, July 1, 3-5 pm

      The people of Church of the Redeemer, 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington, host their first free community meal on Saturday, July 1, 2023, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. This is an opportunity for the people of Redeemer to be in community with our neighbors gathering around a meal. 

      If you are reading this, you are invited.

      To make our community meal a success, we urgently need you to volunteer for meal preparation and set-up. If you are interested in helping with our first all community meal, please contact Anne Walton at srwarden@redeemer-kenmore.org.

      Whether you are volunteering or not, we look forward to seeing you at the community meal.

      The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, reaching out to the world.

      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.

      The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

    • Memorial Garden workparty, June 12, 2023

      Memorial Garden workparty, June 12, 2023

      Do you need to touch some grass? Do you enjoy gardening?  If so, we’d love to have you join to help us keep our memorial garden looking beautiful all year round at Church of the Redeemer. All are welcome!

      We start at 10:30 am on June 12, 2023. Please bring your own gardening tools and protective equipment. Dress appropriately.

      Memorial Garden at Church of the Redeemer

      The memorial garden is on the north side of the main church building. To enter it, walk as if you are going to enter the main front doors, but then take the walk to the left of the doors.

      The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, reaching out to the world.

      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.

      The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

    • Parish Workparty, June 10, 2023

      Parish Workparty, June 10, 2023

      Saturday, June 10, 2023, is the next workparty at Church of the Redeemer. As always, all are invited to attend and participate. Workparties are typically the second Saturday of the month. Join us!

      Memorial Garden workers

      We will begin at 9:30 am with Daily Morning Prayer and then divide into groups to complete the scheduled tasks of the day. These include the following:

      • Clean the roof drains.
      • General cleaning and prepare for Sunday worship.
      • Hang pictures and prayers in the sacristy.
      • Repair Parish Hall window wall. 
      • Clean Parish Hall bulletin boards and install new labels.
      • Weed and trim the entrance garden.

      There is always something to do for anyone of any age or ability at every workparty.

      Cleaning the church building during a workparty.

      Please bring your favorite tools, dress appropriately, and bring your own protective gear for what you can do.

      If you are unable to help on these projects, there will be future opportunities to participate in a workparty. Ongoing maintenance and new programs at Redeemer all have needs that you can help complete.

      If you have any questions, contact Bill McGlinn. Send him an email at bill.mcglinn@redeemer-kenmore.org.

      See you on Saturday.

      The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, reaching out to the world.

      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.

      The Episcopal Church welcomes you.


    • Workparty results for May

      Workparty results for May

      The Workparty on Saturday, May 14, 2023, focused on cleaning, gardening, and a few improvement projects. As is customary, everyone was invited to attend. The participation was great.  

      Most of the scheduled work was completed. Thank to everyone for their hard work.  

      Some of the accomplishments included the following:

      • Remove seasonal art from the walls of the nave.
      • Paint wood pieces to repair the parish hall window wall.
      • Install a bulletin board in the sacristy. 
      • General cleaning and preparation for Sunday liturgy.
      • Install new light fixtures in the stairway and change light bulbs.
      • Weed and trim the entrance garden.

      June Workparty

      • A couple of people to check the roof drains.
      • Someone to freshen up the bulletin boards.

      In June, we need people for the following at the Workparty:

      The tentative date is on the second Saturday, June 10, as is typical. Start time is 9:30 am. The day starts with morning prayer and refreshments.

      Cleaning the roof drains on Lazarus Saturday

      You can help!

      If you were unable to help on the projects in May, there will be future opportunities to participate in Workparties. Ongoing maintenance and new programs at Redeemer all have needs that you can help to complete. There are things for people of all abilities to do.

      Please contact Bill McGlinn if you have any questions. Talk to him on Sunday mornings or write to him at bill.mcglinn@redeemer-kenmore.org.

      The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer: Worshiping God, living in community, reaching out to the world.

      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.

      The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

    • Canon Carla Robinson: The Way, the Words, and the Works

      Canon Carla Robinson: The Way, the Words, and the Works

      On Sunday, May 7, 2023, Canon Carla Robinson of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia will preach “The Way, the Words, and the Works’ at Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington. Services are at 8:00 am and 10:30 am. To see Jesus is to see the way of God. To hear Jesus is to hear the words of God. To follow Jesus is the to do the works of God.

      About the sermon, Canon Robinson says, “I’ll be waltzing my way through this sermon. I’ll be cuttin’ a rug in the chancel, as we follow along in our dance with the Spirit.”

      Church of the Redeemer is at 6220 Northeast 181st Street in Kenmore, Washington. All are welcome at Redeemer:

      • All races
      • All religions
      • All countries of origin
      • All sexual orientations
      • All genders

      The Episcopal Church welcomes you.

      Canon Carla Robinson

      The Rev. Carla Robinson, a graduate of Concordia Seminary in St Louis, Missouri, served as a Lutheran pastor for 13 years before coming to the Episcopal Church. She was received into the Communion in 2001 and was an active member of St Mark’s Cathedral for several years. She initially served as the Administrative Assistant for Multi-Cultural Ministry and the Secretary for Vocations in the Diocese of Olympia.

      Since her ordination in 2009 as an Episcopal priest, she served as the curate at the Church of the Resurrection in Bellevue and as the vicar of All Saints in Seattle’s Rainier Valley neighborhood. She served as associate priest at St Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle, the Church of the Ascension in Magnolia (Seattle), St James in Kent, Christ Church in the University District, and St Matthew-San Mateo in Auburn. In 2022 she became the Canon for Multi-cultural Ministries and Community Transformation in the Diocese of Olympia.

      During her ministry in the Episcopal Church, Carla has also served in several capacities including the following:

      • Deputy to the General Convention of the Episcopal Church
      • Member of the Board of Examining Chaplains of the Episcopal Church
      • Instructor at the former Diocesan School of Ministry and Theology (DSOMAT) in the Diocese of Olympia
      • Member of the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Olympia

      Carla is part of the Circles of Color of the Diocese of Olympia.

      Carla enjoys walking in the various terrains of western Washington, watching an occasional baseball game, and spending lots of time with her family.

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      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. We welcome you be with us as we walk the way of Jesus.

      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 Episcopal Church welcomes you.

    The 2nd Sunday after Pentecost (Year A), June 7, 2026. Services at 8:00 am (no music) and 10:30 (music).