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Redeemer Lutheran Church

March 28, 2025

 

Greetings!

On Saturday, March 22, Pastor Kessinger hosted a working session to begin developing ways that our congregation can be of assistance to those who have been impacted by the recent layoffs. As a result of that session, we put together a survey to determine the best ways to support our community. The survey is for everyone (those in need and those who want to help) so please fill it out at your earliest convenience, available here. In addition, we will continue to update the announcements with a list of current resources.


To that end, here is one resource that did not make it into the announcements - Job Seekers, you are invited to join the Arlington Economic Development on Saturday, April 5, to get free professional headshots, expert resume advice, and - most importantly - to connect directly with hiring managers from companies and institutions. 


Leadership, Career and Volunteer Expo

Saturday, April 5

Where to register?

https://www.leadercenter.org/civicrm/event/register/...

Cost: Free

 

Sunday, March 30 - Fourth Sunday in Lent - 8:30 am, 9:45 am, and 11 am

Come and be with us as we hear God's Word and receive Holy Communion during this Lenten season. We are now halfway through Lent, and we will hear Jesus tell the familiar story of the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Each week we depend on our worship leaders to help with the services. On Sunday we are in need of readers for both the 8:30 am and 9:45 am services. We thank all those who volunteer each week! 

 

Link to volunteer for worship (current and subsequent weeks)


Bulletins and Announcements


Link to Livestream the 8:30 am Service


Link to Livestream the 9:45 am Service


Educational Opportunities on Sunday – 9:45 am 

Faith Formation, Confirmation, the High School "Bagels & Bible” classes, and Table Talk for adults will meet at 9:45 am. 

 

Counting our Blessings during Lent

Fruit Bars for the Little Food Pantry

Each week the Lenten calendar highlights an item that we will be collecting in order to share our blessings with others. This week you can help by putting fruit bars in the box in Crossroads that will be used for our Little Food Pantry.  

 

Mission Trip Planning Meeting — March 30

On Sunday, there will be a meeting for those going on the mission trip in June. This will take place in Fellowship Hall at 12 pm and after the 11 am service. If you cannot attend, please contact Grace Howie.

 

Wednesday Lenten Service and Dinner — April 2

This week our supper at 6:30 pm will be a traditional Potluck. If you plan to attend, please sign up here so we know what you will bring. The Evening Prayer worship service starts at 7:30 pm in our sanctuary. It is also live streamed. Please use this link to join us remotely if you cannot attend in person.

 

Gwenn Holmlund Memorial Service — April 12

A memorial service will be held at Redeemer on Saturday, April 12, at 11 am for Gwenn Holmlund with a reception to follow in Fellowship Hall. If you can contribute homemade cookies or help at the reception, please sign up at this link

 

Other Upcoming Events

Please refer to our announcements to learn about . . .

  • Community Event: Author Talk & Book Signing, Victoria Christopher Murray — March 30
  • Redeemer Renaissance Restaurant Night — April 8
  • Sign Up to Host Coffee Hour
  • Holy Week Worship Service Schedule


Schedule for the Coming Week


Sunday, March 30

We worship at 8:30 am, 9:45 am, 11 am

Faith Formation, Confirmation, High School, and Table Talk — 9:45 am 

Youth Choir Rehearsal — 10:55 am

Mission Trip Meeting — 12:00 pm

 

Monday, March 31

Racial Justice and Equity Book Club — 7:30 pm (Zoom)

 

Tuesday, April 1

Women’s Prayer Group — 9:30 am (Hybrid)


Wednesday, April 2

Quilting Group — 9 am (Hybrid)

Lenten Dinner — 6:30 pm

Lenten Evening Prayer Service — 7:30 pm

 

Thursday, April 3

Men’s Bible Study — 8 am (Zoom)

Prayer Shawl Ministry — 10:30 am (Hybrid)

Bell Choir Rehearsal — 7 pm

Traditional Choir Practice — 7:45 pm 

Link to March Tidings Newsletter

Redeemer Website

Redeemer Video Channel

Redeemer Facebook Page

Metro Wash DC Synod

ELCA

Website

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101

703-356-3346



www.redeemermclean.org