e-Redeemer
Thursday, April 8, 2021
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Clergy Reflection
Easter Sermon 2021
I can’t think of any place I’d rather be. Can you?
Easter doesn’t lend itself to pageant tableaux the way Christmas does, with its colorful cast of characters: Mary, Joseph, the baby, three wise men… the innkeeper, the shepherds, the sheep and a giggling host of angels. No wonder we put our children in bathrobes, smudge their faces with charcoal or glitter and put on a show. We have made a major production of the nativity, and then added flourishes of our own creation: cards, carols, garlands, and the Grinch.
But Easter is entirely different. It starts in the dark, in a graveyard, with the stone rolled back from a donated tomb. Three women—Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome—sidle in at dawn on Sunday to anoint their teacher’s body for burial, too rushed on Friday by the coming Sabbath to complete their necessary ablutions. There is an earthquake in one account, quiet in some, shouting in others, confusion all around, and fear... always fear.
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Services this Weekend
Our in-person weekend services are limited to an attendance of 75 with pre-registration. All services will be in the front courtyard, rain or shine. Masks and social distancing are required.
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Join us on Zoom at 10:00 on Sunday for Holy Eucharist or on YouTube for morning prayer.
Meeting ID: 852 1044 0716
Passcode: z2xbk0
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Sacred Space for Grace
A support group for those
experiencing grief and loss
Especially for those who have had loss
during the pandemic.
You are not alone!
Thursdays, April 22 through May 27
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Free and Open to the Community
Masks and Distancing
Register by April 19
Led by Redeemer members Ruth Cromwell, MS, Pastoral Counseling, Loyola University;
and Nancy Bowen, Cert. Bereavement, Gilchrist Hospice.
Both have completed Center for Spiritual Support Training at GBMC.
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Vestry Nominations for 2021 - Nominations are due this week!
The vestry has 4 vacancies to fill for a three year term ending in spring 2024. The vestry Nominating Committee seeks candidates with leadership skills, particularly people who are strategic and visionary thinkers. We also look for people who work well in groups with a consensus model of decision making. Please note: In accordance with our by-laws a vestry member must be a giver of record and a member of The Church of the Redeemer by baptism or letter of transfer. If you have questions about these requirements, please contact Ellen Chatard.
Vestry nominations are due in the church office by Thursday, April 15, 2021. The Annual Meeting will take place virtually on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
Click here for more information and a nominating form.
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Inquirer's Classes
Inquirer’s Classes for adults considering confirmation, reception into the Episcopal church or renewal will begin on Saturday, April 17, 2021, for 6 successive weekends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Classes will end on May 22nd in anticipation of the Bishop’s visit for confirmation, reception, or renewal on June 6, 2021. If you would like to know more about the Episcopal Church and its practices or if you would just like a refresher, you are invited to attend. All sessions will be virtual. Please contact Freda Marie+ for more details. |
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The All African American Authors Book Club discussions begin again after a hiatus on Wednesday, April 21 at 7:00 p.m. with the 1990 New York Times Bestseller, Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley.
This is Mr. Mosley’s first published work set in 1948 Los Angeles. Since we have completed reading about the Great Migration in Isabella Wilkerson’s non-fiction book, The Warmth of Other Suns, I thought it would be nice to read a fiction novel set during this period of American history. We always have a good time. Come and join us!
Meeting ID: 909 753 6648
Password: 7WvIOu
The AAA Book Club will next meet on Wednesday, May 5, and will be discussing, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Between the World and Me.
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Fatherhood and Faith
Are you a dad interested in getting to know other dads at Redeemer? Please join us for an informal conversation about what's on your mind, current events, and what it means to be a father today. Fatherhood and Faith will meet outside at Redeemer by the front doors on Thursday, April 15 at 8 p.m. For more information please contact David Frisch or Ted Winstead. Hope to see you then!
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As Redeemer came together on Easter—with in-person Sunday services for the first time in a while—there were also opportunities for Redeemer’s children to be together, safely, outside. Led by a cast of young disciples and Roman soldiers, we followed Jesus through the events of his last week in Jerusalem (“A Walk Through Holy Week”).
Between the 9:30 and 11:00 services on Easter Sunday, there was an Easter egg hunt on the Redeemer Parish Day School playground. The weather was perfect, the playground inviting, and the fellowship felt wonderful. Thanks to members of Scout Troop 35, who served as guides and helped with set up and clean up, and to the Klaes family and Liz Kallmyer, who hid all the eggs and led the hunt, and to our own Easter bunny, Hannah Smith!
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This Sunday, the Gospel is the well-known story of Doubting Thomas, the disciple who found it hard to believe that his friends had seen the risen Jesus, until he saw him for himself. Read or tell the story and talk with your family about what it must have felt like for Thomas. Are there times you might have felt the same way he felt?
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Community Engagement News
Many thanks again for your generous response in donating snacks and water for students at Johnston Square Elementary School, which were dropped off today. Staff at Johnston Square expressed their heartfelt appreciation and said we can now hold off with our donations for the next few weeks, and circle back with them again in May.
Many thanks too for your generous response in volunteering to be virtual readers. We are “on hold” for the moment, waiting to hear whether or not Principal Olumiji and his staff can use additional volunteers. Stay tuned and Thank You!
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VOICES: Parishioner, Jean Mellott presents an historical overview of our storm water
remediation work at Redeemer by talking about the work we have accomplished with Chesapeake Bay Trust grants (rain garden and parking lot) and our work with Blue Water Baltimore. View the Zoom recording from March 31 here. Please use this passcode: uy7!S2f6
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In-Person Worship Next Week
We offer small, ten person, in-person Eucharists in the front courtyard. Masks and prior sign-up are required.
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Join us virtually for Daily Prayer Services
- Morning Prayer will be offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:00 a.m.
- Noon Day Prayer will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon.
Join us on YouTube for the following services:
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The weekend online Faith@Five prayer service (with choral music and gospel hymn sing-along) will be available on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. on YouTube.
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Morning Prayer with Sermon will be offered Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on Youtube.
The daily lectionary is available here.
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Stewardship 2021
If you haven't returned your pledge form or pledged online, please do so as soon as possible. Thank you!
Thank you for thoughtfully considering your pledge to Redeemer in 2021. Our continued growth as a faith community and service to the greater Baltimore community require your generous financial support. Together we are healing the human family in Baltimore and beyond!
FAQs about stewardship at Redeemer.
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GEDCO/Cares Food Donations
The need for canned and non-perishable foods continues!
CARES is in special need of:
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Hearty Soups
- Canned Vegetables
- Mac & Cheese
You may deliver items Monday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to 5502 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212 behind St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. For any questions or concerns, please contact Rachael Neill, GEDCO's Director of Community Services, at 410-532-7117.
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Join us virtually for Daily Prayer Services
*Please note: there will be no Facebook service on Easter Monday.
- Morning Prayer will be offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:00 a.m.
- Noon Day Prayer will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 noon.
Join us on YouTube for the following services:
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The weekend online Faith@Five prayer service (with choral music and gospel hymn sing-along) will be available on Saturdays at 3:00 p.m. on YouTube.
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Morning Prayer with Sermon will be offered Sundays at 10:00 a.m. on Youtube.
The daily lectionary is available here.
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Small Group Zoom Links
Bible Study on Wednesdays:
Breathing Classes:
Tuesdays 5-5:30 & Fridays 12:15-12:45
Meeting ID: 911 709 4820
Password: 964735
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The link to the online directory is here. Please bookmark this directory link for future reference. Send an email to Ellen Chatard to request the password.
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Our Prayers are Requested For:
Barbara Fegley, Amiee Fulchino, Norie Olsen, Elli Sparks, Aimee Marson, Ashley Phelan, Brody family, Fred Hallahan, Doris Walker, Sandra Hay, Sandy Gamer, Ingrid Olbrecht, Judy Munro, Lowie Bock, Bill Dreyer, Carolyn Woods, Bob and Shirley Noll, Elizabeth Mead, Fran Miner, JoAnn Roswell, Robert Greenwald, Chloe, Frank Pidcock, Constance Ray, Bruce Shutt, Sofia Groves, Michael Fanone, Charles Calvert, the Harantine family, Brad Melocik, Cathy Bennett, Audra Towsley, Kathi Gallagher Richardson, Joyce Kallaher, Donald Singer, Grace Hoefig, George Hancock, Helen Jackson, Patricia Barrett, Eric Winter, June Guy, Diana Miller, Ivan Siebert, Miyoshi Landry, Ralph Partlow, Dennis Boffo, Trenessa Hardy, Joan Bogacki, Donald Harper, Keri Leindecker, Carol Crum, Ebert Landman, Maureen Wilson, Rachel Arnot Rockwell, Jay Featherstone, Christopher Puttock, Abby and McLean, Marie Hawkins Lucas, Betsy McDonald, Ann Klaes, Monet Chantiles-Ruby, Barbara Steuart, Gail Hongladarom, Robert Lopez, Jr., the Blonquist family, Janet and Eddie Dunn, Jeane Judges, Charlie Evans, Molly McGoldrick
Please pray for frontline medical responders:
Amy Godat, Mark Nester, Alyson Dietz, Panagis Galiatsatos, John Woller, James Kusner, Liza Ayers Settembrino, Charlotte Worthington, Jeremiah Hinson, Gerry Verguson, Bill Crannick, Michael Allison, Eric Parvis, Hannah and Ed Roggenstein, Jake Abernathy, Christopher Reddick, Allie Taeger Ramsey, Iain Ramsey, Anne Goldsborough, Tom McLaurin, David Cohen, Teresa Ross, Andy & Kami Windsor, Connie Trimble, Reed Riley, Hardin Pantle, Phyllis Taylor, Morgan Wright, Keira, Lydia Pecker, Jess, Hannah Ware French, Ben French, Melissa Turner, Eric DeJonge, Eric Cordes
Please pray for those who have died:
Jim Crowder +, Carl TenHoopen and Heather Gaines
Ordinarily names remain on our prayer list for a month.
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Going Deeper @ Redeemer
Click here for minutes from the 2020 Annual Meeting.
Vestry Minutes from the last 12 months are available here.
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The Church of the Redeemer | 410-435-7333 | 5603 N. Charles Street + Baltimore, MD 21210 | www.redeemerbaltimore.org |
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