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January 17, 2025
Greetings!
We continue praying for the communities in California impacted by the wildfires. You can help those affected by making a donation to Lutheran World Relief and/or to Lutheran Disaster Response. Here is the direct link to the donation sites —Lutheran World Relief / Lutheran Disaster Response
Sunday, January 19 - Second Sunday after Epiphany - 8:30 am, 9:45 am, and 11 am
Come and worship! In our services each week our volunteers help to make our worship meaningful! This week we only need an acolyte/crucifer at the 11 am service. Thank you to all those who sign up to help each week! New people are always welcome. Just sign up and we will get in touch with you for further details.
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.
National Day of Racial Healing, Educational Event hosted by ELCA — January 21, 11 AM
The National Day of Racial Healing (NDORH) is an annual observance that follows Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, the ELCA, in partnership with Augsburg Fortress, will feature a free online educational event that centers around the voices of ELCA leaders of color. Registration for this virtual event can be found at this link.
Good Grub and God Dinner — January 21, 7 PM
Join us at Masala Indian Cuisine in the Langley Shopping Center in McLean for fellowship and casual discussion on an aspect of faith. RSVP by Monday, 1/20 at this link or email Kim Wenk (kbwenk@gmail.com).
Faith Communities in Action Networking Meeting— January 21, 7 PM
This is an opportunity to learn more about the resources available from the Fairfax Community Services Board to overcome cultural stigmas surrounding mental health. Awareness, crucial conversations, and advocacy will be highlighted. For this online event, please register at this link to receive the meeting link.
Redeemer Renaissance Preschool and After-School Registration 2025-2026
Church and community families with children 1.5 – 12 years of age are welcome to register for the 2025-26 school year! Families with enrolled children returning for 2025-26 along with waitlist priority and new families may register January 20th- 24th. Here are the numbers to call to schedule a visit to and/or to register: Preschool 703-356-3567 or After-School 703-356-3346 ext. 106.
Other Interesting Events
Please refer to our announcements to learn about . . .
- Bruce Onobrakpeya: The Mask and the Cross — Exhibit at Smithsonian National Museum of African Art
- Racial Justice and Equity Book Club — Mondays at 7:30 pm
- Day of Prayer — February 3
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