Summer at Church of the Redeemer
Offerings for June, July, and August
There will be some changes to our regular programming and worship during the summer months. While some of our groups and offerings will take a break, others will remain. Where ever your summer plans take you, you will find there are many ways for us all to stay connected and be community.
Weekly eNews
Our regular Tuesday and Friday eNews will combine into a weekly Thursday email beginning in June. If you do not already subscribe to this source of the latest news at Church of the Redeemer, use the button below to do so now.
Bible Studies
Downtown Bible Study will take a break for June and July and return on Wednesday, August 4 at 12:00 pm on Zoom.
Thursday Morning Bible Study will also take a break for June and July and plans to return on Thursday, August 5 at 10:00 am.
Adult Formation
The Rise and Shine discussion group will return on Sunday, September 12 at 10:00 am for discussions that are relevant to their lives through the lens of a current topic and scriptural references.
Children's Formation
Club CoR, a formation class for 1st through 4th graders that is designed to build community between the children, will return on Sunday, September 12 at 10:00 am.
BEATs (Bridge for Early Adolescents and Teens), a developmentally appropriate formation program for 5th through 8th graders, returns on Sunday, September 12 at 10:00 am.
Youth Formation
Church of the Redeemer’s High School Youth Group will return to regular weekly gatherings on Sunday, September 12 at 4:00 pm.
Summer mission activity for our Youth Group will focus on local opportunities to support our community and gather for fellowship June 17-19. Full details coming soon.
Podcasts
Podcasts are a great way to stay connected to your church whether or not you are unable to be present on Sundays. You can listen to them while doing a variety of things like gardening, exercising, traveling, cooking, and more. They're hands-free and available on your time. Check out our complete list below and subscribe today.
Online Worship Podcast - contains an audio version of our Sunday 9:00 am Holy Eucharist service as well as Morning Prayer on Tuesday and Thursday mornings and a Daily Devotion for Early Evening on Wednesdays. Subscribe now and don't miss these opportunities to join us for worship at Church of the Redeemer.
Sermons Podcast - an opportunity to listen to last Sunday's sermon again or for the first time and to share it with others. Subscribe now and stay connected to the Good News proclaimed every Sunday throughout your summer.
When Love Shows Up: Weekly Reflections about God's Presence - In June and July, this podcast, an audio version of the Rev. Philip DeVaul's weekly blog, will be available as throw-back episodes. Listen to some of Phil's most popular episodes over the past two years.
Interrupting Grace: Living the Way of Love at Redeemer - This monthly episode podcast features host Anny Stevens-Gleason and focuses on the practices of The Way of Love, a rule of life for the Episcopal Branch of the Jesus Movement to follow. In June, July, and August we will revisit some of our favorite episodes of the past few years.
Worship
Summer worship at Church of the Redeemer will see the addition of another limited-seating worship service at 11:00 am and will remain consistent through the summer with the anticipation of a return to expanded offerings as we return to a full schedule this fall.
9:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II - This worship service will continue to be available live on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel as well as in-person in the Sanctuary. [Registration is required as long as capacity limits are dictated by local health conditions.] You can join us live at 9:00 am in person, online, or plan to watch the recorded service at a later time.
Children's Liturgy - Children’s Liturgy Online is an age-appropriate mini-service geared toward 1st through 4th graders but accessible to all. The kids are the leaders in this service, acting as readers and leading prayers as they learn the rhythms of our liturgy. This well-loved service will continue to be offered online each Sunday in June on our website as well as in a Children's Worship Playlist on our YouTube channel.
11:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II - This additional service in our Sanctuary replaces the 11:15 am Pop-Up in the Park worship we've enjoyed since the early spring. [Registration is required as long as capacity limits are dictated by local health conditions.]
Mission
The improved weather and community health conditions mean active mission work is picking up again at Church of the Redeemer. Check out these offerings below and watch for more details as they develop.
People Working Cooperatively (PWC) - Church of the Redeemer partners with PWC to build accessible ramps for our low-income neighbors with mobility limitations. The ramp builds occur on the third Saturday of the month (June and August) and no previous carpentry experience is required. Register now for the August 21 ramp build.
Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) - As a host congregation in this national program, we are part of a network of 27 congregations in the Cincinnati area who take turns hosting families temporarily experiencing homelessness during the evening and nighttime hours. During the pandemic, IHN has been had to adapt how they've provided housing but are hoping to return to their previous method later this summer. Watch for both a gathering of needed supplies (in July) and a potential hosting opportunity (in August) this summer.
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