Ukrainian Concert - October 2nd

Redeemer is hosting a family-friendly concert on Sunday, October 2, from 3 pm to 4:30 pm that will benefit the work of Lutheran World Relief.  A free-will offering will be collected at the concert.  All of the proceeds will be sent to LWR and dedicated to their work in Ukraine.  Ask your family and friends to join us!

Pet Blessing and Stuff the Cruiser Event - October 9

On Sunday, October 9, from 12 pm - 2 pm, bring your furry, feathery, and scaly friends to receive a blessing! One of our members will also be present with her comfort dog in training, Rita, to teach others about this amazing ministry.

Families are also invited to bring a donation of canned goods and toiletries (bar soap, toilet paper, shampoo, detergent, toothpaste and toothbrushes) for a Stuff the Cruiser event. The items will be given to SHARE of McLean Food Pantry. 

All are welcome – make sure you tell a friend and neighbor.

First Communion Class - October 16

Pastor Kessinger will be holding a class for First Communion on Sunday, October 16, from 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm.  

If you, as parents, see a readiness in your child, then please contact Pastor Kessinger (psk@redeemermclean.org) so she can include them in the session.  We use a resource that covers what it means to take Holy Communion and it has Scripture passages that parents will review with their child(ren).  One or both parents are also welcome to attend.  Lunch will be provided.

Youth Leadership Sunday - New!

On Sunday, October 30 we will be holding our first Youth Leadership Sunday. This is a new opportunity for our youth to attend worship with their parents and actively participate in the services.

Youth are invited to be greeters, ushers, acolytes and readers during all 3 services.  Click here to sign up!

If you are not able to participate this month, do not worry! We will be holding two more Youth Leadership Sundays on January 29 and April 30.

Note that we will not hold Faith Formation classes (Pre-K - 6th Grade) and Confirmation class on these Sundays. 

The High School Bagels and Bibles class will still meet at 9:45 am.

Faith Formation and Confirmation Classes

Faith Formation (Pre-K - 6th Grade) and Confirmation (7th - 8th Grade) classes continue to meet on Sunday mornings at 9:45. It is never too late to sign up! 

Click here to register or reach out to Shelley Brennan (shelleybrennan@gmail.com) for more information.

Note that on Sunday, October 9 all Faith Formation and Confirmation classes will meet as a group in the Fellowship Hall/Gym for some special activities around Indigenous Peoples' Day. 

High School Bagels and Bibles

High School Bagels and Bibles is a leader led discussion of how the Bible applies to the daily life of a high school student. It is also a chance to meet other high schoolers and enjoy fellowship. We meet in the Teen Center in the back of the gym at 9:45 am on Sunday mornings.

This class is in need of an adult to occasionally attend as the 2nd adult or to substitute as the discussion leader - topic suggestions would be provided. If interested please contact Kim Wenk (kbwenk@gmail.com).

Redeemer Youth Group and Evening Worship

Every Sunday evening at 5:00 pm Pastor Josh gathers with youth in grades 6-12 for a meal, games and small group discussions.  The evening closes with a contemporary worship service from 6:30 - 7 pm.  Make plans to attend and bring a friend!  

Contact Pastor Josh (Josh@redeemermclean.org) to learn more.

Redeemer Youth Choir

All ages and skill levels are welcome to join the Redeemer Youth Choir!  The choir rehearses every Sunday from 10:55 - 11:30 in Music Suite A and sings at the 9:45 service about once per month.

The Youth Choir will be taking part in the Ukraine Benefit Concert that Redeemer is hosting on October 2nd at 3:00 pm.  The Choir will also be performing on October 30 during the 9:45 service for Youth Leadership Sunday.

Contact Amy Tribie (atribie@gmail.com) for more information.