All Recordings from The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Feb 16, 2022 |
Wednesday, February 16, 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, February 16, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, February 16, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin with special music.
Archibald MacDonald by John and Elizabeth Grover.
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."
Feb 15, 2022 |
Tuesday, February 15, 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, February 15, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, February 15, 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.
Feb 13, 2022 |
Extremist for Love
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Extremist for Love
We talk about Martin Luther King Jr. now, as if it's obvious.
He's this beloved figure that everyone points to. In fact, whenever there is
strife in our time, we point to him, especially white people, point to him and
say, why can't it be more like him. Except when he was doing what he was doing,
guess what they called him? A radical and an extremist.
You may be familiar with the letter from Birmingham Jail that he wrote while in jail for protesting peacefully. You may not know that that letter was a response, much like all the great Epistles we read on Sundays, like Paul's letter is a response to his congregation in Corinth. Dr. King's letter was a response to a group of clergy in Alabama. Six clergy people signed that letter, two of them, Episcopal bishops. And they said, look, we're with you on principle, but let's not be unreasonable, shall we? The letter that they wrote was called, ‘A Call for Unity’.
I want to call for unity. I want us to be united. I want us to be on the same page. I don't want to be considered extreme. I'm scared of some of the extreme things we've seen happening in this country, they terrified me. But I'm convicted by the reality that people like us have so often been extreme about being reasonable and moderate and not been willing to be extremists for Jesus. And I don't mean going out and harming people in Jesus name. I mean, the way Dr. King said, if you want to call me an extremist, call me an extremist for love. May love be the truth of my life. And may it change the way that I live.
You may be familiar with the letter from Birmingham Jail that he wrote while in jail for protesting peacefully. You may not know that that letter was a response, much like all the great Epistles we read on Sundays, like Paul's letter is a response to his congregation in Corinth. Dr. King's letter was a response to a group of clergy in Alabama. Six clergy people signed that letter, two of them, Episcopal bishops. And they said, look, we're with you on principle, but let's not be unreasonable, shall we? The letter that they wrote was called, ‘A Call for Unity’.
I want to call for unity. I want us to be united. I want us to be on the same page. I don't want to be considered extreme. I'm scared of some of the extreme things we've seen happening in this country, they terrified me. But I'm convicted by the reality that people like us have so often been extreme about being reasonable and moderate and not been willing to be extremists for Jesus. And I don't mean going out and harming people in Jesus name. I mean, the way Dr. King said, if you want to call me an extremist, call me an extremist for love. May love be the truth of my life. And may it change the way that I live.
Feb 13, 2022 |
Sunday, February 13, 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, February 13, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
Join us for worship this Sunday, February 13, Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music. with The Rev. Melanie Slane, Celebrant and The Rev. Philip DeVaul, Preacher.
Connie Golden on the organ and the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
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/
Connie Golden on the organ and the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
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/
Feb 11, 2022 |
Your Presence
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Your Presence
As I write this, many of you have not yet returned to worship in the physical space of your church. Many of you have come back, but have not made it a regular practice again, as it was for you prior to the pandemic. Every single one of you has your reasons, and I have no interest in judging them...
We are a church: A people who belong to one another in Jesus’ name. Your presence transforms us, and it transforms you...
If you are a part of Church of the Redeemer, you have memories of this space – of what it has meant to you. Perhaps you love it because of those memories. Perhaps you love it because of what it has meant to you.
I am interested in what the Church of the Redeemer’s sanctuary will mean to you going forward. I am interested in your continued presence and pilgrimage. I am interested in making Church of the Redeemer holy again and again. I am interested in this place helping to shape your future, as you help to shape its future. This happens when we are together, under whatever circumstance.
Feb 10, 2022 |
Thursday, February 10, 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, February 10, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, February 10, 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.
Feb 09, 2022 |
Wednesday, February 9, 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, February 9, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, February 9, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin with special music.
Aberdeen by John and Elizabeth Grover.
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."
Feb 08, 2022 |
Tuesday, February 8, 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, February 8, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, February 8, 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
Feb 06, 2022 |
Cooperating with Grace at the Crossroads
| Guest Speaker![Guest Speaker](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/img-4212_935_small.jpg)
Cooperating with Grace at the Crossroads
Listen to Dr. Mark Jefferson of the Virginia Theological Seminary deliver part 4 of a 4 part series on Sunday, February 6, at Church of the Redeemer.
This sermon is part of Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson's 200 sermon series to commemorate the 200th anniversary of VTS.
This sermon is part of Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson's 200 sermon series to commemorate the 200th anniversary of VTS.
Feb 06, 2022 |
Sunday, February 6, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
| Guest Speaker![Guest Speaker](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/img-4212_935_small.jpg)
Sunday, February 6, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
Join us for worship this Sunday, February 6, Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music. The Rev. Philip DeVaul, Celebrant and The Rev. Dr. Mark Jefferson of Virginia Theological Seminary, Preacher.
Connie Golden on the organ and the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
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/
Connie Golden on the organ and the Church of the Redeemer Choir.
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/
Feb 04, 2022 |
For the Bengals
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
For the Bengals
"Cincinnatians are often curious about me moving here. They ask me why I, a Californian, would live here instead of, well, California. I like to ask them what they love about Cincinnati. They unfailingly have a list ready to go, their passion and pride clear and unabashed. And they usually list several things I love too. And then I ask, “Well, why wouldn’t I love those things too?” Sometimes they believe me. Sometimes they are flattered, or appreciative. But oftentimes, a lifelong Cincinnatian with a deep sense of loyalty for their beloved town will just shake their head and say, “I don’t know, though…you came from California…” and then immediately complain about Cincinnati weather and the sports teams. Cincinnatians love their city in a way that I find really beautiful. ...But then there’s Cincinnati sports. I have not seen anything in my time here that contains the pride, frustration, hope, and misery of a people quite like their relationship with sports. Inviting me, challenging me to root for Cincinnati sports teams was a crucible. It was as if they were saying to me, “You don’t get to love us if you’re not going to suffer alongside us.” And that makes sense to me. That’s always been my favorite part about Jesus: That he’s all in on us, and not just here for the good parts."
Feb 03, 2022 |
Thursday, February 3, 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, February 3, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Thursday, February 3, 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.
Feb 02, 2022 |
Wednesday, February 2, 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, February 2, A Devotion for Early Evening
Join us today, Wednesday, February 2, for a Devotion for Early Evening, led by the Rev. Gary Lubin with special music.
Aberdeen by John and Elizabeth Grover.
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."
Feb 01, 2022 |
Tuesday, February 1, 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, February 1, Morning Prayer, Rite II
Join us this morning, Tuesday, February 1, 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
Jan 30, 2022 |
Unusual Times
| The Rev. Joyce Keeshin![The Rev. Joyce Keeshin](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/joyce-keeshin_250_small.jpg)
Unusual Times
These continue to be unusual times. Times that disrupt our complacency and routine, even beyond the pandemic, which may be the greatest disruptor of all...We find disruption in the Gospel reading today from Luke when Jesus is at the synagogue. And he tells the people present that today the scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing. Those were the ending words on last week's reading of the Gospel, and they are the starting words here this week...the words that follow enraged the crowd. Jesus’ presence has been something that they marvel at. Didn’t they know him? Didn't they know his parents? And then his words that a prophet gets without honor in his own hometown, that puts it in a whole different place. And pretty soon they're trying to drive him out of the town over the cliff, total disruption. I can imagine that synagogue was a buzz for weeks and weeks if not months to come.
Jan 30, 2022 |
Sunday, January 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, January 30, 2022 Rite II Holy Eucharist
Join us for worship this Sunday, January 30, Holy Eucharist, Rite II with music. The Rev. Melanie Slane, Celebrant, and The Rev. Joyce Keeshin preacher.
Connie Golden on the organ and piano and solo vocalist Lily
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/
Connie Golden on the organ and piano and solo vocalist Lily
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/
Jan 28, 2022 |
Sibling Rivalry
| The Rev. Philip DeVaul![The Rev. Philip DeVaul](https://www.redeemer-cincy.org/uploads/images/philip-devaul_215_small.jpg)
Sibling Rivalry
Though sources differ on just when the split occurred, the Jews and the Samaritans came from the same family. Even the fact that there are different versions and understandings of the fracture sounds like family, doesn’t it? The Samaritans, like the Jews, were colonized and subjugated by the Romans, and just like their Jewish siblings, they were waiting for a messiah at the time of Jesus’ arrival. Knowing how close they were, how much they shared, how slight were their differences, their rivalry makes more sense to me – not less. Nobody can push your buttons like those to whom you are closest. The strength of their anger testifies to the depth of their connection.
The first Christians were Jews. I wrote about this last week, but it bears repeating, that the first Christians were in fact Jews that followed Jesus, who is Jewish.
And yet no group of people in the history of the world have been as destructive to Jews as Christians have. There’s no escaping this fact. Christians have othered and marginalized and oppressed and murdered Jews on a level that would horrify the Pharoah of Exodus – and we’ve done it in Jesus’ name.