Blessing of Backpacks – September 1 Sunday, September 1, 10 AM As the new school year begins, let us gather our minds and hearts, hopes and prayers for students and […] The post Fall Kick Off at Our Redeemer’s appeared first on Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church ..read more

Shop Back-to-School Sales for Neighbors Around the World! We’re collecting school supplies to put together 100 school kits for Lutheran World Relief this summer and early fall! A basket will […] The post Shop Back-to-School Sales for LWR appeared first on Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church ..read more

Welcoming Wisdom Sunday, August 18,11AM We gather after the 10:00 am service on August 18th to honor and celebrate the cherished members of our church family who are 80+ years wise! Everyone is invited to a delightful gathering filled with lunch, music, laughter, and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and glean wisdom from those who have rich experiences to share. Please plan to attend this annual event of joy and fellowship!  The post Welcoming Wisdom – A Celebration Aug. 18th appeared first on Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church ..read more

Church Lady Beer NightA Women’s Gathering: New Name and Venue!Monday, August 5, 5 PM | Old Stove Gardens, 1550 NW 49th St. Join us on August 5th at 5:00 pm for an evening of great conversation with Our Redeemer’s church ladies! At the June get together we chose a new memorable name, we’re excited to announce a change of venue. Our new spot is Old Stove Gardens Brewery, offering a variety of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, a great menu, and outdoor seating with convenient on-site parking. Join us at 1550 NW 49th St, near the Ballard Bridge. Learn more about the venue at www.oldstov ..read more

On June 23rd, Aaron William Duke was confirmed, and welcomed as an official member of Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church. Aaron and Jodi Duke have been encouraged to follow The Journey this coming Fall, as they, and others gathered here, share our faith and make commitments to God in their membership in the Body of Christ in the world. Aaron’s statement of faith that follows shows how our stories are caught up in the story of God and our salvation.  It wasn’t supposed to happen. It was a straightforward surgery that had been performed numerous times before. Yes, there were risks, but we met a ..read more

Sundays, September 22 – October 20, 4-6 PM The Journey is a class and a conversation, a chance to ask questions and learn more about what being Lutheran means. Classes will be held on Sunday evenings between September 22nd and October 20th. Participants meet in large and small group settings on five Sunday evenings. After completion you are invited to become official members of Our Redeemer’s on All Saints’ Sunday (November 3rd), as the participants feel called by the Holy Spirit. Each week of The Journey, we focus on a different area of ministry, theology, and growth as people of faith. From ..read more

Worship is a large part of our life together as a church. We best represent that life in our worship services with the many gifts shared through prayer, reading, greeting, welcoming, guiding, and sharing of the sacraments. Our Sign-Up Genius online allows you to get involved as you feel moved—signing up for one or more roles helps our sharing of God’s works to and through us!  It is sometimes intimidating to serve; and often it is fraught with questions: “Am I holding the plate right?”  “Will I come up at the right time?”  “Am I pronouncing that word OK?”  “How do I present ..read more

Dear Our Redeemer’s Community, Among a rise in other airborne illnesses affecting Seattle, an uptick in recent COVID-19 cases has impacted our community, and with several members and staff experiencing known exposures and confirmed illness within the past few weeks, keeping ourselves, loved ones, and our community as safe as possible is a high priority. I am grateful for those who are checking in and reducing the spread, and I pray you will be well and feel better, soon! Tuesday morning, I tested positive for COVID. Understanding, I was recently exposed, I’ve regularly tested and was negative ..read more

Sundays thru September 15th It’s summer at Our Redeemer’s! You are invited to sing and/or play an instrument for Special Music during the Offering time for our 10:00 a.m. worship service. Some have already volunteered – thank you! – and we have room for more!  If you have interest in singing or playing an instrument as a soloist or in a small group, please let Karen Lee and/or Gianfranco Foddai know. We’ll be happy to welcome you and the gifts you offer!  Note: two services resume on September 22nd.  The post Special Music for Summer Worship!  appeared first on Our Redeemer ..read more

“For such a time as this.” One of the better-known verses, it is a Hebraism, whose counterpart in Greek is known as “kairos.” Compared with other verses—”to everything there is a season” (turn, turn, turn), or even “now is the time” or “now is the day”—the implication is that time is tied to events and intentions. Not so much that “all things happen for a reason,” but that the movements of God are ordered, or even patterned; they are intended not for us to make meaning of the things we call good or bad in our lives, but to convey who God is and what God is doing in our lives, and life together ..read more