Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

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

Category: Workparty

  • February 2025 parish workparty thanks

    February 2025 parish workparty thanks

    Thanks to everyone that attended the parish workparty on February 15, 2025.  We appreciate the opportunity to work together with our church members to improve the space we share.

    We started with Morning Prayer and fellowship as is customary. This is our opportunity to pray as well as organize and make sure everyone has the tools and help they require for the day. Six of us attended Morning Prayer and a total of eleven people worked on the maintenance and repairs.

    We completed more than we hoped to accomplish this month. We have a good start on the planned volunteer work for this year.

    Some of the activities included:  

    • Rake the garden
    • Straighten the pews
    • Clean floors in the nave and parish hall
    • Clean the Parish Hall windows
    • Vacuum and shampoo the main stairway
    • Organizing in the kitchen
    • Clear the water fountain drain
    • Clean the main building roof drains
    • Prepare for Sunday worship  

    My sincere thanks to everyone that participated to make this workparty successful.

    We look forward to seeing you all at the next workparty.

    Bill McGlinn 
    Assistant to the Junior Warden
    Church of the Redeemer

    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 participants thanked for October 2024

    Workparty participants thanked for October 2024

    Thanks to everyone that attended the Workparty, Saturday October 19[, 2024].

    We appreciated the opportunity again to work together with the [Beata Lemariam] Ethiopian Orthodox [Tewahido] Church and Church of the Redeemer members to improve the space we share.  This is the second joint Workparty we have coordinated together.  It is joyful to meet the people who we are seeing each Sunday at Church.

    We accomplished many tasks this month including:

    • Cleaning floors
    • Cleaning roofs and roof drains
    • Cleaning the kitchen stove
    • Painting office door
    • Replacing a light fixture in the kitchen
    • Filling ruts in the entrance driveway
    • Preparing two windows for repair

    Participation was enthusiastic with approximately 11 people helping. With all the work we accomplish, we were able to finish by noon.

    —Bill McGlinn
    Workparty Coordinator at Church of the Redeemer

    Parish Workparties

    Do you enjoy puttering in a garden? How about working with your hands? Is it time for you to step away from the keyboard and touch some grass? If so, attend our next Parish Workparty.

    Workparties start at 9:30 am. There will be Morning Prayer and treats before starting the projects for this day.

    Please contact Bill McGlinn if you have questions at bmcglinn@redeemer-kenmore.org.

    Beata Lemariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church

    Debre Tibeb Beata Lemariam Washington Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church is a non-profit religious organization. Their mission is to facilitate the spiritual growth of individuals and deepen their experience of God, while also bridging the gospel to all nations and sharing the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Christian (EOTC) faith through spiritually-enriching service.

    Additionally, Beata Lemariam EOTC provides education to the children and youth in Amharic language and EOTC theology, guiding them to become productive citizens and live a life led by God’s spirit.

    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, August 13, 2024

    Parish Workparty, August 13, 2024

    If you enjoy gardening and working with your hands, attend our next parish workparty on Saturday, August 17, 2024, starting at 9:30 am. We start with Morning Prayer, refreshments, followed by the day’s activities. Come touch some grass. All are welcome.

    Susan Switzer working in the garden

    Feel free to bring gardening and small maintenance tools to help with minor repairs. Did we mention that refreshments are included?

    Working on the window wall of the Parish Hall in October 2023

    The following work will be on tap for this workparty: 

    • Garden cleaning
    • Building cleaning
    • Window repair

    On going maintenance and new programs at Redeemer all have needs that you can help with. Please contact Bill McGlinn if you have questions about workparties, bmcglinn@redeemer-kenmore.org.

    Pictures from a previous workparty

    These pictures are from a workparty on September 16, 2023.

    Additional work on the window wall
    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 on July 20, 2024

    Parish Workparty on July 20, 2024

    Do you enjoy gardening? Maybe working with your hands? Do you want the building and grounds at Church of the Redeemer to look beautiful? Attend our next Parish Workparty on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Come and touch some grass with friends, old and new!

    Weeding at the workparty in July 2023.
    Weeding at the workparty in July 2023. Just trimming the verge.

    Plan for this workparty

    We begin with Morning Prayer at 9:30 am, followed by treats and refreshments, before starting the day’s activities. If you have them, feel free to bring gardening and small maintenance tools to help with minor repairs.

    These are the activities planned for this workparty:

    • Remove copy machine and microwave 
    • Move and relocate shelves and furniture for better access 
    • Move and relocate larger items, art panels, cabinets parts for better access.
    • Move tools to shelves and bins in one area.
    • Clean and organize education supplies 
    • Clean and organize music supplies 
    • Work on garden and building cleaning 

    There are always activities that can be organized for younger people or those with less mobility.

    We appreciate the offer of help from the Debre Tibeb Beata Lemariam Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahido Church this workparty. This church meets in our Education Building. We appreciate the opportunity to work with them. They will help to organize and clean the downstairs storage area. They will have approximately five church members there.

    We look forward to seeing you all at the workparty.

    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 Workparties on June 1 and June 22, 2024

    Parish Workparties on June 1 and June 22, 2024

    Do you enjoy gardening? Maybe working with your hands? Do you want the building and grounds at Church of the Redeemer to look beautiful? Attend our next Parish Workparties on Saturday, June 1, 2024, and June 22, 2024. Come and touch some grass with friends, old and new!

    Weeding at the workparty in July 2023.
    Weeding at the workparty in July 2023. Just trimming the verge.

    Plan for this workparty

    We begin with Morning Prayer at 9:30 am, followed by treats and refreshments, before starting the day’s activities. If you have them, feel free to bring gardening and small maintenance tools to help with minor repairs.

    Here are the activities planned for these upcoming workparties:

    • June 1, 2024
      • Memorial Garden recognition
      • Garden cleaning
      • Building cleaning
      • Window repair
    • June 22, 2024
      • Garden cleaning
      • Building cleaning
      • Window repair 

    There are always activities that can be organized for younger people or those with less mobility.

    We look forward to seeing you all at the workparties on June 1 and June 22, 2024.

    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.

  • Thanks for Workparty participation on April 27, 2024

    Thanks for Workparty participation on April 27, 2024

    Thanks to everyone that attended the Workparty on Saturday, April 27, 2024.

    As usual, everyone was invited to attend. The participation was great! Morning Prayer was well attended and most of the activities that was scheduled were completed. Thank you everyone for your hard work.

    Some of the completed activities included:  

    • Sweeping, mopping floors, dusting, and general cleaning.
    • Preparing for Sunday liturgy. 
    • Clearing brush from east end of main building. (We are still looking for the drain clean-out.)
    • Cleaning roof and drains. 
    • Installing room signage.

    If you were unable to help with this workparty, you will have future opportunities to participate. On going maintenance and new programs at Redeemer all have needs that you can help complete. Please contact Bill McGlinn if you have questions or have projects for future at work parties at bill.mcglinn@redeemer-kenmore.org.

    What is a workparty?

    A workparty is when a bunch of us get together on a Saturday at Church of the Redeemer and touch some grass. We talk. We share snacks. We get things done.

    Workparty on September 16, 2023 St. Benedict Workparty on April 8, 2017
    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 on April 27, 2024

    Parish Workparty on April 27, 2024

    Do you enjoy gardening? Maybe working with your hands? Do you want the building and grounds at Church of the Redeemer to look beautiful? Attend our next Parish Workparty on Saturday, April 27, 2024. Come and touch some grass with friends, old and new!

    Weeding at the workparty in July 2023.
    Weeding at the workparty in July 2023. Just trimming the verge.

    Plan for this workparty

    We begin with Morning Prayer at 9:30 am, followed by treats and refreshments, before starting the day’s activities. If you have them, feel free to bring gardening and small maintenance tools to help with minor repairs.

    These are the activities planned for this workparty:

    • Dust, sweep the floor, and general cleaning.
    • Prepare for Sunday worship.
    • Weed and clean the landscaping.
    • Install sliding shelves in sacristy cabinet.
    • Clear the brushes on the north side of main building and locate drain.
    • Clean the roof and drains.
    • Install room signage.
    • Begin work on Parish Hall upper window sills.

    There are always activities that can be organized for younger people or those with less mobility.

    We look forward to seeing you all at the workparty on April 27, 2024.

    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.

  • Work complete on the Parish Hall window wall

    Work complete on the Parish Hall window wall

    The work on Parish Hall window wall has been completed, ere the winter storms begin. Doug Reed and Bill McGlinn completed painting all of the repaired window frames and winterizing the wall on Monday, October 30, 2023.

    We will look at new outside repairs that could not finished before the winter storms begin this year in the spring of 2024. 

    Doug and Bill worked hard on this project. Doug began working with Bill in April 2023. Normally our workparties are on one Saturday each month. For the window wall, they worked two days each month from April to October to finishing this project. Doug has shown great skill, persistence, and initiative. Without his help we would not have completed this project before winter storms caused water to leak.

    Finished work on the bottom of the window wall on October 30 2023.
    Finished work on the bottom of the window wall on October 30, 2023. (Photo Bill McGlinn)
    Additional work on the window wall
    Doug Reed working on the window wall on September 23, 2023. (Photo Bob Chapman)
    Finished work on the bottom of the windows in the Education office and the window wall on October 30, 2023. (Photo Bill McGlinn)
    More repaired trim on the windows
    More repaired trim on the windows on September 23, 2023. (Photo Bob Chapman)
    Repaired window wall framing on October 30, 2023. (Photo Bill McGlinn)
    Working on the trim on the parish hall window wall
    Working on the trim on the parish hall window wall on September 23, 2023. (Photo Bob Chapman)

    Work on inside projects continue

    The regular workparties at Redeemer continue each month. There might not be as many outside projects, such as cleaning the roof drains. However, there are things needing maintenance inside the building, which is dry and heated. Watch for announcements. You may not touch some grass this winter, but you will be with some friendly people. 

    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 October 21, 2023

    Workparty results for October 21, 2023

    Thanks to everyone that participated in the Workparty on Saturday, October 21, 2023. As usual, anyone wanting to get out and participate with others was invited. And, the participation was great!  

    Seven people participated over the morning, with 5 at Morning Prayer. Following Morning Prayer, we had coffee and donuts, and then broke into groups to get the projects completed.

    Bill McGlinn said, “I’m pleased to report that most of the work that was scheduled was completed and I wish to thank everyone for their hard work.”   

    These projects were completed:

    • Trimming shrubs in the entrance garden.
    • Repairing more trim on Parish Hall window wall, with much of the window ready for painting.
    • Preparing for Sunday worship.

    Additionally, a liturgical arts sewing project was started.

    Unfortunately no one this month was able to clean the roof drains. We will need to check and clean them later this October or early in November—before the winter rains start.

    Bill McGlinn checked the parking lot drains cleaned in September. Water appears to be draining to the street, as designed.   

    Working on the window wall of the Parish Hall in October 2023
    Working on the window wall of the Parish Hall in October 2023.
    Additional work on the window wall in October 2023
    Additional work on the window wall in October 2023.
    Trimming the verge in the entrance garden at the October 2023 workparty
    Trimming the verge in the entrance garden at the October 2023 workparty.
    Trimming the serge with liturgical arts during the October 2023 workparty
    Trimming the serge with liturgical arts during the October 2023 workparty.

    Future workparties

    If you were unable to help this month, you will have future chances to meet people and touch some grass. Ongoing maintenance and new programs at Redeemer have needs that you can help with at a workparty.

    Please contact Bill McGlinn if you have projects for future workparties. If you have any questions,  contact Bill at bill.mcglinn@redeemer-kenmore.org.

    Plan to attend the next workparty in November. Invite friends that might want to get out and do something with others.

    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, October 21, 2023

    Parish Workparty, October 21, 2023

    Do you enjoy gardening? Do you enjoy working with your hands? Do you feel the need to touch some grass? Do you want to be with friends, old or new? Come to our next Parish Workparty on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

    Saturday’s workparty activities

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

    • Prepare for worship and create arts.
    • Clean gardens for fall and winter.
    • Check roofs and drains.
    • Complete parish hall window wall repairs.

    Work with others

    There will always be someone to show you what to do and how to do it. No one is asked to do anything they cannot do.

    If you are interested in gardening or maintenance tasks, feel free to bring tools to help. While we have some at the church, but could always use more. Yes, apartment dwellers probably won’t have these things. However, over the years Redeemer has gathered our odd collection.

    You don’t sign up. You show up for as long as you can on October 21. In general, most people are finished around 12:00 noon.

    Did we mention that treats are provided?

    Pictures from the Workparty in September 2023

    Here are some pictures from the Workparty at Redeemer on September 16, 2023. The next Workparty will have more inside activities for people.

    Working on the garden in front of the Education Building
    Taking a rest break while working on the entrance garden
    What a parking lot drain looked like before cleaning
    Remove muck from the parking lot drains
    Working on the trim on the parish hall window wall
    Additional work on the window wall
    Repaired trim on the window wall
    More repaired trim on the windows
    Mopping the parish hall floor

    Future workparties

    If you were unable to help this month, you will have future chances to meet people and touch some grass. Ongoing maintenance and new programs at Redeemer have needs that you can help with at workparties.

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

    Plan to attend the this and the next workparty. Invite friends that might want to get out and do something with others.

    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.

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!

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
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