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  • Prophetic Voices podcast available for the Feast of St. Francis

    Prophetic Voices podcast available for the Feast of St. Francis

    In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for Saturday, October 4, the Feast of St. Francis. The texts covered are Psalm 121 and Luke 12:13-21, 27.

    Our amazing guests this week are:

    • The Courageous Chris Clark, a final-year M.Div. student at Vancouver School of Theology. Chris is a fantasy nerd, a church geek, and a neuro-spicy creative who loves classical ethnocultural music, stand-up comedy, musicals, opera, board games, animals (all animals), and belly laughs. He makes his home on the unceded and ancestral lands of the Musqueam people (Vancouver, B.C.).
    • The Rt. Rev. Cathleen Chittenden Bascom, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. A passionate advocate for creation care, she is the author of the novel Of Green Stuff Woven. She is a wife and mother who finds joy in gardening, cross country skiing, traveling, and cherishing time with family and friends.
    • The Outstanding Olivia Morin-Swanson, a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Duluth, Minn. She enjoys spending time with her loved ones and talking/learning about God. She cares deeply about advocating for those who need it and singing in the choir.

    Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s interim officer for Indigenous Ministries. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity. To learn more about Creation Care, visit ⁠episcopalchurch.org/creation-care⁠.

    MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST 

    Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community from the Episcopal Church

    Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community

    Across our church and our society, we are having profound dialogues about race, truth, justice, and healing. Coming this Advent, Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community explores where that dialogue intersects with our faith. Join us and our invited guests as we share prophetic voices and explore the readings through the lens of social justice.

    You’ll hear ancient texts interpreted in new ways, find fodder for preaching and teaching, and make present day connections to the prophetic voices of the Bible. This podcast will help us rethink how we hear, see, and interact with the lectionary readings.

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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.

  • Prophetic Voices podcast available for Feast of St. Francis

    Prophetic Voices podcast available for Feast of St. Francis

    In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for the Feast of St. Francis, which takes place on Friday, October 4. We discuss the Book of Genesis, Job 39:1-18, and Matthew 11:25-30. 

    Our amazing guests this week are: 

    The Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation, hosts Prophetic Voices. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity. 

    MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:  

    Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community from the Episcopal Church

    Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community

    Across our church and our society, we are having profound dialogues about race, truth, justice, and healing. Coming this Advent, Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community explores where that dialogue intersects with our faith. Join us and our invited guests as we share prophetic voices and explore the readings for each week of Advent and Christmas Day through the lens of social justice.

    You’ll hear ancient texts interpreted in new ways, find fodder for preaching and teaching, and make present day connections to the prophetic voices of the Bible. This podcast will help us rethink how we hear, see, and interact with the lectionary readings.

    Find other podcasts available from the Episcopal Church.

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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.

  • Blessing of the Animals

    Blessing of the Animals

    Come, commemorate Saint Francis of Assisi by having your furry, scaly, or feathery friends blessed after church services on October 8, 2023, in Kenmore Town Square, between the Hanger and Stoup Brewing. Fr. Jed will be blessing animals from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. This event is free. We invite everyone in the community.

    Please make sure you have your pets restrained or controlled. This keeps them and others safe. 

    Kenmore Town Square is at  6728 Northeast 181st Street, about a half mile east of the church campus.

    These are pictures from some previous animal blessings at the Redeemer campus and at Town Square.

    • Father Jed blessing a dog at Kenmore Town Square.
      From a previous blessing at Town Square.
    • Father Jed blessing a family pet at Kenmore Town Square.
      From a previous blessing at Town Square.
    • Father Jed about to bless a pet at Kenmore Town Square.
      From a previous blessing at Town Square.
    • Father Jed blessing a dog at the Church of the Redeemer campus.
      From a previous animal blessing held at Redeemer.
    • Father Jed blessing a cat in a carrier at the Redeemer campus.
      From a previous animal blessing held at Redeemer.
    • A dog waiting to be blessed at Kenmore Town Square.
      From a previous blessing at Town Square.
    • Father Jed blessing a cat in a carrier at Kenmore Town Square.
      From a previous blessing at Town Square.
    • Father Jed blessing a dog at the Redeemer campus.
      From a previous animal blessing held at Redeemer.

    Canticle of the Sun

    Most High, all powerful, good Lord,
    Yours are the praises, the glory, the honour, and all blessing.

    To You alone, Most High, do they belong,
    and no man is worthy to mention Your name.

    Be praised, my Lord, through all your creatures,
    especially through my lord Brother Sun,
    who brings the day; and you give light through him.
    And he is beautiful and radiant in all his splendour!
    Of you, Most High, he bears the likeness.

    Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Moon and the stars,
    in heaven you formed them clear and precious and beautiful.

    Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Wind,
    and through the air, cloudy and serene,
    and every kind of weather through which you give sustenance to Your creatures.

    Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Water,
    which is very useful and humble and precious and chaste.

    Praised be You, my Lord, through Brother Fire,
    through whom you light the night and he is beautiful
    and playful and robust and strong.

    Praised be You, my Lord, through Sister Mother Earth,
    who sustains us and governs us and who produces
    varied fruits with coloured flowers and herbs.

    Praised be You, my Lord, through those who give pardon for Your love,
    and bear infirmity and tribulation.

    Blessed are those who endure in peace
    for by You, Most High, they shall be crowned.

    Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death,
    from whom no living man can escape.
    Woe to those who die in mortal sin.
    Blessed are those who will find Your most holy will,
    for the second death shall do them no harm.

    Praise and bless my Lord, and give Him thanks
    and serve Him with great humility.

    St. Francis of Assisi

    The Canticle of the Sun has been turned into a metrical hymn in the English language, “All creatures of our God and King.”

    Francis of Assisi

    Francis of Assisi (1181 or 1182-Oct. 3, 1226) was a thirteenth-century saint and founder of the Franciscan order. He was born in Assisi in central Italy and named Giovanni Bernardone. His father changed his name to Francesco, “the Frenchman,” after a visit to France.

    Francis’s gradual conversion began in the spring of 1205. He gave generously to the poor and became devoted to “Lady Poverty.” Francis stressed absolute simplicity of life marked by poverty, humility, and contemplation of Christ. Others gathered around him.

    • On February 24, 1209, the Order of Friars Minor (Fratres minores), sometimes called Minorites, was founded. In England they were popularly called Grey Friars because of the color of their habit.
    • The Second Order of St. Francis, known as the Poor Clares, was established for nuns in 1219.
    • The Third Order for lay men and women was founded in 1221.

    Francis is especially remembered for his writing, “The Canticle of Brother Sun.” The Hymnal 1982 includes two hymn texts written by Francis, “All creatures of our God and King” (400) and “Most High, omnipotent, good Lord” (406-407).

    The hymn text “Lord make us servants of your peace” (593) is based on a prayer attributed to Francis.

    He died in Assisi. Francis is commemorated in the Episcopal calendar of the church year on October 4.

    Francis is the patron saint of animals and the environment. Worship inspired by this Feast typically include pet blessings, prayers for environmental protection and conservation, and a call to a lifestyle based in simplicity and service of others. 

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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, 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.

  • Prophetic Voices podcast available for preaching the Feast of St. Francis

    Prophetic Voices podcast available for preaching the Feast of St. Francis

    In this episode of Prophetic Voices, we’ll be discussing the lectionary for the Feast of St. Francis. The texts covered in this episode are Job 39:1-18, Matthew 11:25-30, and John 20:11-16. 

    Our amazing guests this week are:

    Mentioned in this podcast:

    Prophetic Voices is hosted by the Rev. Isaiah “Shaneequa” Brokenleg, The Episcopal Church’s staff officer for Racial Reconciliation. For more information on Becoming Beloved Community, visit iam.ec/becomingbelovedcommunity.

    Prophetic Voices-Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community from the Episcopal Church-Creation Care series

    Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community

    Across our church and our society, we are having profound dialogues about race, truth, justice, and healing. Coming this Advent, Prophetic Voices: Preaching and Teaching Beloved Community explores where that dialogue intersects with our faith. Join us and our invited guests as we share prophetic voices and explore the readings for each week of Advent and Christmas Day through the lens of social justice.

    You’ll hear ancient texts interpreted in new ways, find fodder for preaching and teaching, and make present day connections to the prophetic voices of the Bible. This podcast will help us rethink how we hear, see, and interact with the lectionary readings.

    Find other podcasts available from the Episcopal Church.

    Memorial Garden in the Spring at Church of the Redeemer

    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.

  • Weekly bulletin insert for Pentecost 19B

    Weekly bulletin insert for Pentecost 19B

    This is the weekly bulletin insert from the Episcopal Church for Pentecost 19B.

    The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

    On October 4, The Episcopal Church celebrates the feast day of Francis of Assisi, an Italian friar, beloved saint, and one of the most venerated individuals in Christian history. He founded the Franciscan Order for men and the Order of Saint Clare for women, and he is also widely known for his love of nature and animals. Perhaps the most famous prayer attributed to St. Francis is:

    Lord, make us instruments of your peace.
    where there is hatred, let us sow love;
    where there is injury, pardon;
    where there is discord, union;
    where there is doubt, faith;
    where there is despair, hope;
    where there is darkness, light; and
    where there is sadness, joy.

    Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
    to be understood as to understand;
    to be loved as to love.
    For it is in giving that we receive;
    it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
    and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen.

    San Damiano cross

    But did you know St. Francis is also credited with these inspiring and challenging quotes?

    • Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
    • If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men.
    • While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.
    • All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.
    • A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.

    Collect for the Feast of St. Francis

    Most high, omnipotent, good Lord, grant your people grace to renounce gladly the vanities of this world; that, following the way of blessed Francis, we may for love of you delight in your whole creation with perfectness of joy; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

    Taken from Bulletin Insert: Pentecost 19 (B) – St. Francis of Assisi – October 3, 2021.

    Saint Francis of Assisi statue at Church of the Redeemer

    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. 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.

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. 

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