O God, it is your will to hold both heaven and earth in a single peace. Let the design of your great love shine on the waste of our wraths and sorrows, and give peace to your Church, peace among nations, peace in our homes, and peace in our hearts; through your Son Jesus Christ our Lord. |
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Collect for Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost |
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Grant us, Lord, not to be anxious about earthly things, but to love things heavenly; and even now, while we are placed among things that are passing away, to hold fast to those that shall endure; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. |
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8:00am Rite I - Holy Eucharist-spoken
9:15am Nursery
9:30am Rite II - Holy Eucharist with music
10:30am Church School for all ages
10:40am Coffee Hour - Burns Hall
10:45am Adult Forum - Masterman Hall
4:00pm - RYG Mill Dam Picnic
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Did you know the Reverend Peter Vanderveen has more than 30 years of reflecting upon Stewardship? Peter’s interpretation of Stewardship is that, more than all else, it creates the possibility for the church community to move in an adventurous way into the future. Stewardship provides opportunities to think creatively about the fellowship, hospitality and mission that elicit the joy of being an Episcopalian. Peter sees Stewardship as the means to build greater opportunity for succeeding generations at The Redeemer. It’s an investment in the strength of The Redeemer, which provides the assurance that others will be able to continue on in our shared faith.
. . . Now that’s Ministry and your Stewardship makes it happen!
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We are living in an age when people will have colonoscopies on television and will upload almost every aspect of their lives on social media. Many have no compunction about publicly lying; it seems no longer to matter. And yet to talk about one’s faith or church involvement seems too awkward to venture and too potentially offensive to others. Why? What is it that makes this so difficult? This year I’ll be regularly convening small groups of parishioners to examine this and mull over the imagined obstacles that prevent us from sharing the good that we actually experience in faith and church involvement. For, if the church is to thrive and grow, we have to find a way to somehow remove or reduce these barriers. Today’s forum will be an introductory foray into this thorny problem, and, hopefully, those who attend will be willing to say, from their own perspectives, what stymies them. Led by Peter Vanderveen. Refreshments will be available there.
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Register for Church School & Youth Programs |
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We are excitedly gearing up for the start of the Church School year. A lot has shifted since the fall of 2019 and the last time we held registrations. Registration has always been a helpful way for our teachers to know who to expect in their rooms. But this year, having the most up to date classroom rosters is important as we work to keep everyone safe and healthy. To that end, please register all your children regardless of your child’s participation in previous years. Registration forms will be emailed to all families currently on our program list. Registration forms can also be found on our website: www.theredeemer.org/children_youth_registration
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Wednesday Evening Formation Offerings |
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Beginning September 21 at 7:00pm
Episcopal Distinctiveness
Join a discussion of public issues as they can be seen through an Episcopal lens. We may consider big, controversial matters like Christian Nationalism or the overturning of Roe vs. Wade or the many varied calls for social justice in our communities; or we may focus on more local issues. The goal for each meeting, however, will be to discern more accurately what, as Episcopalians, we have to say or to offer in the debates that are always transforming our public life.
Do You Know What You Just Read?
This six-week series focuses on how to read the Bible in worship. It’s intended especially for current lectors and those who would like to be lectors. It will include a general overview of the Bible and the lectionary, with special focus on the readings appointed for the coming weeks, and practice in reading for a listening audience. The goal is for lectors and the congregation to gain a better understanding of what it means for all of us to declare that these texts are “the Word of the Lord.”
We invite you to a light supper from 6 to 6:45. Visit www.TheRedeemer.org/RSVP to sign-up to attend or to bring food.
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Whether you’re a long-time member or a relative newcomer, Foyer Groups are designed to help you acquire more than a nodding acquaintance with more of your fellow parishioners. Typically, Foyer Groups of 8-10 individuals are formed with a designated “first host.” Each group sets its own dates and venues for casual gatherings—most opt for pot luck dinners inside or outside a group member’s home, but some are more innovative (e.g., local BYO, swim club, the Parish House). The idea is to broaden our knowledge and appreciation of one another as members of The Redeemer church family. To sign up, or for more information, please contact Jan Clarke.
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Exciting New Music Series |
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This fall we debut Music at The Redeemer series. Beginning on October 7 and running throughout the academic year, our own music program along with musicians from Artcinia will present engaging programs from Classical to Jazz designed to bring new and inquiring people onto our campus to experience all The Redeemer has to offer. At several of the events, an Open House and tours of the new Parish House will take place before the concert/service followed by a meet-n-greets with the artists. You’ll find details of all the events along with sponsorship opportunities here: www.TheRedeemer.org/MusicSeries.
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Here's an easy way to say hello to parishioners and guests. Those who would like to do so are welcome to join the Newcomer Committee (meets 4th Tuesdays at 7pm). Please make yourself known to Sally Moser. We will be setting up a schedule later in September.
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Friday Evenings 6:30-8:30pm
We are pleased to announce that the Prysm Strings of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute will be using the Parish House for rehearsals and instruction weekly throughout the season. This is a wonderful example of the use of our building by community organizations.
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Episcopal Legal Aid Reception |
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Thursday, October 6, 5-7 pm St. Asaph’s Bala Cynwyd,
27 Conshohocken State Rd.
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Join the Acolyte Ministry |
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Boys and girls, ages 10 and up; youth, teens, Confirmation class, and recent confirmands are encouraged to participate in The Redeemer Acolyte Ministry. Adults are also welcome to participate. Servers are needed for the 9:30am service and occasional Evensongs. Commitment involves, at the most, one Sunday a month, plus major holidays. Recruiting will continue throughout September. Contact Head Verger, Bob Mikrut if you are interested in joining this parish ministry.
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Please mark your calendars. Christmas Village 2022 will be held on November 18th and 19th!
The Christmas Village Committee will begin its regular meetings on September 19th at 7 pm. Please contact Caroline Manogue, Kate Chojnacki or Elisabeth Cooke with any questions. In the meantime, here are a few ways you can consider getting involved:
- Christmas Crafts is busy brainstorming and welcomes any ideas for what to craft in 2022! Please send ideas, photos, and/or Pinterest links to Caroline Manogue. The crafting schedule will come out later this summer and we will start to meet right after Labor Day in Room 123. Stay tuned for details!
- Trinkets & Treasures is excited and gearing up to offer a boutique shopping experience. Thank you to our loyal Redeemer fanbase that continues to amaze us with fine donations of estate and costume jewelry and designer fashion accessories for all. Popular items include silver & gold jewelry, silk scarves, cashmere wraps, evening bags, luxury leather bags, belts & wallets, bow ties, pocket & wrist watches, and hats.
- Tasty Treats will be meeting throughout the fall to cook, bake and laugh! If you’d like to be involved, please contact Kate Chojnacki. No culinary skills required and time commitment can be as much (or as little) as you can give—there’s a role for everyone. Please also consider items for donation!
- Please consider any items or experiences you may be able to donate to the Silent Auction. We welcome special experiences, tickets and unique items of all sorts. Please contact Meghan Jodz if you have an item to donate.
- The Children’s Tent is looking for donations of new or gently used puzzles. Please contact Cannie Shafer if you have some to donate.
- If you know of a small business that would be interested in joining us as a Vendor in 2022, please reach out to Caroline Manogue.
It truly takes a village to have a successful Village, and we hope to build on our success of 2021 to offer an even greater event with festive camaraderie, delicious food offerings and fun shopping experiences—all for a great cause. Remember it is a friend-raiser as much as a fund-raiser.
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Sunday Morning Routine
This year we will make a small but noticeable shift in how we transition from Worship to Formation hour. In years past children and formation leaders recessed to the Narthex at the start of the final hymn and journeyed to the Parish House together. This year, all children will remain with their families in the service through the postlude and walk with them to their respective classrooms in the Parish House. Children age 3 to grade 3 begin the formation hour in Room 222 and end in Room 222 and Room 215 respectively. Children in grades 4 and 5 will spend the entire morning in Room 217. Church School takes place each week immediately following the 9:30am service until 11:15am.
Lesson of the Day - The Circle of the Church Year
Preschool - Rm 221 (age 3 to Kindergarten)
This morning we will use the break out time to focus on the colors of the church year (purple, white, green and red) and what each means within the life of the church.
Lower Elementary - Rm 215 (grades 1 to 3)
Today we will take time to reflect on the entirety of the church year by making our own calendars that each student can take home with them.
Upper Elementary - Rm 217 (grades 4 & 5)
Building on the large group lesson, our oldest children will come together to reimagine and recreate a large format church calendar to display and use in their classroom.
Middle School - Raymond Library (grades 6 & 7)
The middle schoolers will take time this morning to reflect on the ways in which we recognize and fail to recognize the church calendar and its seasons in our own lives and routines outside of worship.
Confirmation - Hospitality Suite
The class will begin to explore together fascinating, sometimes difficult questions about our faith so that each student can make a mature decision about whether or not to be confirmed at a service with the Bishop later this school year.
Redeemer Youth Group - Youth Cottage
RYG will be having our first meeting of the 2022/2023 school year this Sunday from 4-6 pm at the cottage. We will also be headed down to St. Francis Inn at 10:30am on Sunday morning to serve the Kensington community. Please contact Rebecca Northington for more information about our monthly trips to St. Francis Inn, and please join us for regular meetings on Sunday afternoon.
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8:00 am
Lector: Maria Thompson
Eucharistic Minister: Mike Thompson
Altar Guild Team: Anne Kellett, Betsy Crowell, Barbara Hobbs,
Kathy Hutchinson, Josselyn McAdam, Blair Stambaugh
Clergy: Peter Vanderveen-preacher, Jo Ann Jones-celebrant
Flower Guild: Jan Clarke, Ginny Williams, Sue Denious, Jeanne Holeman, Joanna Johnson, Sandy McMullin
Ushers: Lisa McLean, Arden Saligman
9:30 am
Lector: Cheryl Masterman
Eucharistic Minister: Ginger Woods
Acolytes: Natalie Miller, Evie Silio, Grayson Steele, Grace Vauclain,
Adele Wesley, Bea Wesley
Altar Guild Team: Anne Kellett, Betsy Crowell, Barbara Hobbs,
Kathy Hutchinson, Josselyn McAdam, Blair Stambaugh
Children’s Chapel: Tory Dunkle
Clergy: Peter Vanderveen-preacher, Jo Ann Jones-celebrant
Flower Guild: Jan Clarke, Ginny Williams, Sue Denious, Jeanne Holeman, Joanna Johnson, Sandy McMullin
Greeter: Kate Chojnacki
Organist & Director of Music: Michael Diorio
Organ Scholar: Alexander Leonardi
Livestream Operator: Ananda Leahy
Ushers: Chris D’Angelo, Landon Carter, Sam Chew, Sevren Fahr,
Victoria Leidner, Brook McCann, Sean McCauley, Rodger McKinney,
Catherine Miller, Scott Miller, Rob Morris, Jay Seward, John Susanin,
Ashley Trucksess (junior usher)
Vergers: Bob Mikrut, Head Verger, Evie Aldridge, Sev Fahr
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If you have questions or comments about the content of this ENews,
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610-525-2486 info@theredeemer.org www.TheRedeemer.org |
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