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Redeemer is a vibrant, active community. Gathering for fellowship, education, music, worship, and all of the above is a hallmark of our parish. From Bible studies to retreats, men's and women's groups to poetry enthusiasts, book club members to those focused on current events, all groups invite and welcome new participants.

For information on any of the programs, contact ministry leaders or The Rev. Philip DeVaul

2025 Author Speaker Series

Join us in 2025 for a line up of stellar talent. You won't want to miss any one of these authors.

January 5, 2025, 10 AM (Zoom-Parlor), "Reading the Bible Richly: A Conversation with Ellen Davis." Speaker: The Rev. Dr. Ellen F. Davis, Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at Duke Divinity School, Durham, NC.

January 22, 2025, 6 PM (Great Hall…

Lunchtime Bible Study formerly Downtown Bible Study now meets on Wednesdays from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm in the Church of the Redeemer Parlor and online on ZOOM. Participants spend their lunch hour at this informal study of Scripture appointed for the following Sunday. Led by clergy. You can find information relevant to this week's gathering, including the link to join the group, in …

Families are at the heart of life at Church of the Redeemer! Parents and caregivers can be assured that their children learn about the word of God through our Christian Education programs offered from birth all the way through college years. They are leaders in worship services, they engage with the foundations of the Episcopal faith, and they form lifelong friendships with each …

Becoming Beloved Community
at Church of the Redeemer

During Lent 2019 the Rev. Philip DeVaul and Megan Johnson introduced us to the Becoming Beloved Community initiative of the Episcopal Church. And Church of the Redeemer was invited to begin the work of racial reconciliation and justice.

As we have discovered, Becoming Beloved Community is more of a journey than a program. We i…

The Church of the Redeemer Library is a rich resource for devotionals, Becoming Beloved Community recommended books, and books that focus on each of The Way of Love practices, in addition to many other fiction and non-fiction titles. Recently a large portion of our library selection has been added to an online catalog. Try it out using the button below and see what is available f…

Thursday Morning Bible Study meets in the parlor from 10:00 to 11:30 am on Thursdays (August through April). Led by clergy and online via Zoom. Use the event listing below for this week to access the group.

We are currently studying The Gospel according to Luke.

Join this group

ZOOM HERE

Theology Circle

Theology Circle gathers every 4-6 weeks to read books or other texts and discuss them from a theological point of view. For more information contact Carol Ewbank, or Ed Ewbank.

They meet via Zoom. Information for upcoming meetings will be provided below as it becomes available.

JOIN THE ZOOM MEETING

Use Password: 926479
Dial in by phone: +1 646 876 9923 US
Meeting ID: 849 0403 6197

Book Group

The Redeemer Book Group meets bi-monthly on specified Sundays at 3:30 p.m. in the church Parlor.

All are welcome.

All attendees are invited to dine together at a local restaurant after each meeting.

This season's book selections are as follows:

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 2/18/2024

Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti …

Church of the Redeemer offers a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ people, as well as their friends and relatives, whether committed Christians, curious inquirers, skeptical but seeking, recovering from past toxic church experiences, or anywhere in between. The LGBTQ+ Fellowship welcomes participation by singles and couples, of all ages!

We hope to cultivate friendships,…

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Sermons

Oct 20 | The Rev. Dr. Herschel Wade
Letting baggage go

Oct 17 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
Impossible

Oct 6 | The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane
All Things Ungodly and Other Reconcilable Differences

Sep 29 | The Rev. Joyce Keeshin
The Path is made by Walking

Sep 22 | The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane
Row Row Row Your Boat

Rector's Blog

Dec 13 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
WLSU, What I Learned in 2024

Dec 6 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
WLSU, Useless Christmas

Nov 22 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
WLSU, After The Thing

Nov 15 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
WLSU, Don't Let Go

Nov 8 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
WLSU: Work Hard. Be Kind