All Recordings from The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Oct 30, 2022 |
Sunday, October 30, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Sunday, October 30, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
Join us for worship this Sunday, October 30, Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music, the Rev. Melanie Slane Celebrant, and the Rev. Joyce Keeshin, Preacher.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Oct 28, 2022 |
Rector's Blog, Compared To What?
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Rector's Blog, Compared To What?
For his entire career, Bob Dylan has sought to present himself as he currently is. And that simple reality frustrates people. Because they compare him to himself. They compare him to what he used to be. They compare him to their own memory of him. And they leave scratching their heads.
And how guilty are we of this? Not with Bob Dylan – but with life! Comparing our life now to what it used to be and then being disappointed that it has changed, even though changed is all it has ever been. Growth, aging, transformation, weathering, breaking down, building back up, being affected by your own life, showing your wrinkles. Your voice changes, your heart and your mind and your beliefs and your ideals and your faith all shift. But then you compare you now to you a few years ago. You scratch your head and say why. You just aren’t like you used to be.
Life keeps happening. And, to be honest, that’s what scares us. We want that singer to sound like he sounded 10 years ago, 20 years ago, 50 years ago – like he sounded in our memories. We find some strange solace in that kind of comparison. How much ink has been spilled comparing our country now to what we once were?
The church is far from immune to this comparison. Here is how I remember church: why can’t it be like that?
Oct 27, 2022 |
Thursday, October 27 Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Thursday, October 27 Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, October 27, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Philip DeVaul
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 26, 2022 |
Wednesday, October 26, A Devotion for Early Evening
| The Rev. Gary Lubin![The Rev. Gary Lubin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc08258-edit-edit_242_small.jpg)
Wednesday, October 26, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, October 26, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin with special music.
This worship service is available here and through our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or simply ask your smart speaker to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship."
Oct 25, 2022 |
Tuesday, October 25 Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Tuesday, October 25 Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, October 25, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Joyce Keeshin.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 23, 2022 |
Contempt
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Contempt
Jesus told this parable to some who trusted in
themselves that they were righteous and regarded others with contempt. I'd
always thought of this story as how we approach. Do we stand before God proud
of ourselves? Or do we stand before God humbly asking for mercy? And that is
part of the story, but I'm reminded today when I hear it that Jesus felt the
need to tell this story because he saw so many of his siblings, so many people for
whom he cared so deeply, holding others in contempt. And I realize how capable
I am of somehow thinking that my relationship with God is one thing and my
relationship with everybody else is another thing entirely. That I can have a fantastic relationship with God regardless
of what my relationship with you is like.
What Jesus reminds us of over and over again, but especially today is that the way we love one another is the way we love God. The way we treat one another is the way we treat God. It's become another cliche in our time to talk about what a divisive time we live in. And like many cliches, it's true.
I have noticed in myself, in my own deep conviction of what I believe to be true and right in this world, that as I am feeling this strong sense of conviction about what justice looks like, about what is right, about how to treat one another, what rises up alongside that clear understanding of what is right, is a bunch of contempt. A bunch of hatred, not just anger, anger is something else, but contempt. How could other people be like this? Don't they know better? Jesus is speaking directly to me today and reminding me that the way that I love others is how I love God.
What Jesus reminds us of over and over again, but especially today is that the way we love one another is the way we love God. The way we treat one another is the way we treat God. It's become another cliche in our time to talk about what a divisive time we live in. And like many cliches, it's true.
I have noticed in myself, in my own deep conviction of what I believe to be true and right in this world, that as I am feeling this strong sense of conviction about what justice looks like, about what is right, about how to treat one another, what rises up alongside that clear understanding of what is right, is a bunch of contempt. A bunch of hatred, not just anger, anger is something else, but contempt. How could other people be like this? Don't they know better? Jesus is speaking directly to me today and reminding me that the way that I love others is how I love God.
Oct 23, 2022 |
Sunday, October 23, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Sunday, October 23, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
Join us for worship this Sunday, October 23, Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music, the Rev. Joyce Keeshin Celebrant, and the Rev. Philip DeVaul, Preacher.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Oct 21, 2022 |
Rector's Blog Throwback Episode, What Percentage of Your Income Do You Give to The Church?
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Rector's Blog Throwback Episode, What Percentage of Your Income Do You Give to The Church?
...for many people – myself included, 10% has always felt nearly impossible. If we are seeking some respite from such a high percentage, the New Testament is no help: It turns out all the first Christians held their possessions in common and shared all their resources equally among one another. There’s a word for that and we American Christians don’t like it. So, what are we to do?
As an adult, I have pledged 10% not knowing how I’d make that work, and then had some miracle money fall in my lap to pay that. It’s pretty exciting once, but it’s no way to structure your life. I’ve made pledges and had to double back and decrease the amount or ask for forgiveness. These have been painful experiences that did not leave me feeling closer to God or closer to my worshiping community: Mostly I felt like a bad Christian for not getting it right, and a worse Christian for not being cheerful in giving because I was living in a scarcity mindset and was not sure how it would all work.
In every situation I’m describing to you, I always loved my church. I’ve always wanted to get it right.
As an adult, I have pledged 10% not knowing how I’d make that work, and then had some miracle money fall in my lap to pay that. It’s pretty exciting once, but it’s no way to structure your life. I’ve made pledges and had to double back and decrease the amount or ask for forgiveness. These have been painful experiences that did not leave me feeling closer to God or closer to my worshiping community: Mostly I felt like a bad Christian for not getting it right, and a worse Christian for not being cheerful in giving because I was living in a scarcity mindset and was not sure how it would all work.
In every situation I’m describing to you, I always loved my church. I’ve always wanted to get it right.
Oct 20, 2022 |
Thursday, October 20, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Thursday, October 20, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, October 20, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Joyce Keeshin.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 19, 2022 |
Wednesday, October 19, A Devotion for Early Evening
| The Rev. Gary Lubin![The Rev. Gary Lubin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc08258-edit-edit_242_small.jpg)
Wednesday, October 19, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, October 19, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin with special music.
This worship service is available here and through our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or simply ask your smart speaker to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship."
Oct 18, 2022 |
Tuesday, October 18, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Tuesday, October 18, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, October 18, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Melanie Slane.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 16, 2022 |
Will We Pray
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Will We Pray
Food, as it turns out, is one of those things that often
elicits prayer between strangers and friends. And aside from praying some short prescriptive
verses over meals at dinner parties, I can't think of many times when my friend
and I prayed together and realized that we were praying.
But several years into our friendship when they came to stay for the weekend... Since they're Lutheran and we're Episcopalian, we picked something we thought the kids might all know, something Jesus taught us. Our mother who art in heaven, hallow would be thy name. All the kids joined in, thy kingdom come. That will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Here comes the food part. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, sins, debts, and all that bad stuff as we forgive those who trespass against us. They were really on a roll by this point and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from emails.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever, amen. Marjorie and I looked at each other and giggled a bit and silently decided not to correct them. Emails after all had recently become the bane of my existence, and with their words, the mundane had become sacred. The reality of life had become a prayer.
As I look back over the many years of our friendship, I realize we've actually been praying together all along for companionship, for sleep between feedings. For kindness, for non-judgment, for guidance for strength, and for liberation, for breaking the mold on what it means to be a mom.
Looking to Jesus' parable today, I'm struck by the reality that if we are to pray always as Jesus asks, then we need to allow everything to become a prayer.
But several years into our friendship when they came to stay for the weekend... Since they're Lutheran and we're Episcopalian, we picked something we thought the kids might all know, something Jesus taught us. Our mother who art in heaven, hallow would be thy name. All the kids joined in, thy kingdom come. That will be done on Earth as it is in heaven. Here comes the food part. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, sins, debts, and all that bad stuff as we forgive those who trespass against us. They were really on a roll by this point and lead us not into temptation but deliver us from emails.
For thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever, amen. Marjorie and I looked at each other and giggled a bit and silently decided not to correct them. Emails after all had recently become the bane of my existence, and with their words, the mundane had become sacred. The reality of life had become a prayer.
As I look back over the many years of our friendship, I realize we've actually been praying together all along for companionship, for sleep between feedings. For kindness, for non-judgment, for guidance for strength, and for liberation, for breaking the mold on what it means to be a mom.
Looking to Jesus' parable today, I'm struck by the reality that if we are to pray always as Jesus asks, then we need to allow everything to become a prayer.
Oct 16, 2022 |
Sunday, October 16, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Sunday, October 16, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
Join us for worship this Sunday, October 16, Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music, the Rev. Philip DeVaul, Celebrant, and the Rev. Melanie Slane, Preacher.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Oct 14, 2022 |
Rector's Blog, Throwback Episode, Where Is Jesus in Your Spending
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Rector's Blog, Throwback Episode, Where Is Jesus in Your Spending
As part of our When Love Shows Up Throwback Series we are re-posting this blog post which was originally posted on July 22, 2020.
"What happens when, instead of asking, “What would Jesus do?” you ask the question, “What is Jesus doing?” or “Where do I see Jesus in this?” The emphasis shifts dramatically. “What would Jesus do?” is like a game of make believe – treating Jesus’ presence as hypothetical. “What is Jesus doing?” pushes you to see Jesus working in your life. “Where do I see Jesus in this?” forces you to recognize there is no part of your life where Jesus isn’t Lord, where the life and love and peace and mercy of God aren’t meant to be expressed."
"What happens when, instead of asking, “What would Jesus do?” you ask the question, “What is Jesus doing?” or “Where do I see Jesus in this?” The emphasis shifts dramatically. “What would Jesus do?” is like a game of make believe – treating Jesus’ presence as hypothetical. “What is Jesus doing?” pushes you to see Jesus working in your life. “Where do I see Jesus in this?” forces you to recognize there is no part of your life where Jesus isn’t Lord, where the life and love and peace and mercy of God aren’t meant to be expressed."
Oct 13, 2022 |
Thursday, October 13, Morning Prayer Rite II
| The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane![The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/melanie-slane_755_small.jpg)
Thursday, October 13, Morning Prayer Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, October 13, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Melanie Slane.
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 12, 2022 |
Wednesday, October 12, A Devotion for Early Evening
| The Rev. Gary Lubin![The Rev. Gary Lubin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/dsc08258-edit-edit_242_small.jpg)
Wednesday, October 12, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, October 12, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin with special music.
This worship service is available here and through our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or simply ask your smart speaker to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship."
Oct 11, 2022 |
Tuesday, October 11, Morning Prayer, Rite II
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Tuesday, October 11, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, October 11, for online Morning Prayer led by the Rev. Philip DeVaul
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
To assist you in following along you may use your Book of Common Prayer (BCP) beginning on page 80. If you do not have a BCP at home, use the buttons below to use the online version or download a pdf version.
Our worship services are all available here and in our Online Worship podcasts. Subscribe now on Apple podcast, Stitcher, and Spotify or ask Alexa, Google, or Siri to play the podcast “The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer Online Worship
Oct 09, 2022 |
Go As You Are
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Go As You Are
Phil got roped into being a line judge This was very funny
until I saw the picture of myself and said, Is that how I look? Can someone
please delete this picture? And you all, I don't mind saying that to you
because I don't know a person I've ever met who is happy with every picture of
themselves. And by the way, the pictures that we don't like of ourselves, it's
very often not because they don't look like us, it's because they look like us.
Could you have shown a picture that looks less like me to people? That way I would feel better about me, but I guess that's me looking like that. Meanwhile, my friends are laughing because they love me. And because they think it's obviously ridiculous that I've gotten roped into this job I didn't intend to have, and we're all having a laugh and I'm taken out of the experience of communal enjoyment because I'm thinking, is that what I look like?
And this is how we do; this is how we are as people. Am I, as I am, someone anyone should be looking at or being in relationship with? This is a thing that people do to ourselves. Am I enough as I am? Can you imagine a God loving me just like I am? And even if we don't want to admit it we're drawn to this reality; we're attracted to this idea that there's a certain way you've got to be if you're going to present yourself before your God. And if you're going to share real life with people you love, what do you have to be? What do you have to become?
Could you have shown a picture that looks less like me to people? That way I would feel better about me, but I guess that's me looking like that. Meanwhile, my friends are laughing because they love me. And because they think it's obviously ridiculous that I've gotten roped into this job I didn't intend to have, and we're all having a laugh and I'm taken out of the experience of communal enjoyment because I'm thinking, is that what I look like?
And this is how we do; this is how we are as people. Am I, as I am, someone anyone should be looking at or being in relationship with? This is a thing that people do to ourselves. Am I enough as I am? Can you imagine a God loving me just like I am? And even if we don't want to admit it we're drawn to this reality; we're attracted to this idea that there's a certain way you've got to be if you're going to present yourself before your God. And if you're going to share real life with people you love, what do you have to be? What do you have to become?
Oct 09, 2022 |
Sunday, October 9, 2021 Rite II Holy Eucharist
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Sunday, October 9, 2021 Rite II Holy Eucharist
Join us for worship this Sunday, October 9, Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music, the Rev. Melanie Slane, Celebrant, and the Rev. Philip DeVaul, Preacher.
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
This worship service is also available live at 9:00 am on Sunday, and as a video following that at https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/online-worship/
Oct 07, 2022 |
Rector's Blog, When Money Talks
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Rector's Blog, When Money Talks
If you are reading this, it matters that you understand you are essential to the life and vitality of your church. You may not even be a member of Redeemer, maybe you’re in a different state, a different denomination, maybe you belong to a synagogue or a mosque. But if you are part of a faith community, your presence and involvement in ministry matters, your heart and soul matter, and your financial commitment matters. It is a very practical way for you to support ministries that change lives. And this is a year where your gift will be especially important, as faith communities everywhere seek to account for the significant increase in cost-of-living and inflation.
Your financial commitment talks. It is a statement. And I want to be clear about this: I don’t mean it’s your way of voicing approval or disapproval. I’m not saying if you think things are going well, increase your gift, and if you’re annoyed it’s not like you’d hoped it would be, decrease your gift.