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Advent 2023

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The 4th Sunday of Advent

Advent is the first season of the church year, beginning with the fourth Sunday before Christmas and continuing through the day before Christmas. The name is derived from a Latin word for “coming.” The season is a time of preparation and expectation for the coming celebration of our Lord’s nativity, and for the final coming of Christ “in power and glory.”

The traditional themes of Advent, a season to prepare for the coming of Christ, revolve around our preparation for the four last things:

  • Death
  • Judgment
  • Hell
  • Heaven
My Book of the Church's Year by Enid Chadwick-Advent (first page)
Advent. The beginning of the Church’s Year. “Advent” means “coming.” We think of Jesus coming in 3 different ways. Jesus came on the first Christmas Day. Jesus comes in the Blessed Sacrament…
My Book of the Church's Year by Enid Chadwick-Advent (second page)
…Jesus will come at the Last Day. In Advent we remember the Four Last Things: Death, Judgement, Hell, Heaven. There are four Sundays in Advent.

Events for the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington

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.

  • Need to turn around

    Because the truth is that both we and our nation need to repent, to turn around. To experience deep transformation through the love and grace of Jesus Christ. For the issues of our day are not political or economic. They are most certainly spiritual. 

  • The passing of Canon John Fergueson

    The Rev. Canon John Fergueson, beloved rector of Redeemer for 30 years, died peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was surrounded by his family and friends.

  • Update on Flood Relief Efforts

    Floods began impacting western Washington in the second week of December 2025. Episcopal Relief & Development quickly engaged staff at Diocesan House to ask “How can we help?”

  • February education opportunities

    New educational opportunities for children and adults resume after a two-week break on February 1, 2026, at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington.

  • Annual Meeting of the Parish on January 25, 2026

    The Annual Meeting of the parish for Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore, Washington, is January 25, 2026, at approximately 10:30-10:45, following worship.

  • Bishop LaBelle to visit Redeemer

    The Rt. Rev. Philip LaBelle will visit Episcopal Church of the Redeemer on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Bishop LaBelle will confirm, reaffirm, and receive people.

Participants in the pageant on Sunday, January 4, 2025, should be present by 9:30 am. 

5th Sunday after the Epiphany (Year A), February 8, 2026. Services at 8:00 am (no music) and 10:30 (music). Christian education for children and adults at 9:15 am. 

Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
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