We believe that as people build relationships with one another they are empowered in their ability to grow in their relationship with Christ. Because of this we offer various opportunities in our community for making connections. Listed below are some of the ways you can get involved at Church of the Redeemer and develop those connections. Please e-mail us at [email protected] for more information on any of these activities.
All Church Meals
We believe that sharing a meal with someone is a key way to build a friendship. With that in mind, we enjoy periodic simple meals together. Anyone who can is encouraged to bring something to share, but everyone is invited whether they brought food or not (we have all mooched at one time or another).
Newcomer Dinners
Every six weeks, we host a dinner that is specially designed for newer attendees of Church of the Redeemer. This dinner is a time to socialize with other newcomers as well as to meet some of our leaders. After the dinner, a member of the pastoral staff shares an overview of the mission of Church of the Redeemer and anyone is welcome to ask questions they have about the church.
Discipleship Opportunities
Community groups and other opportunities for small group discipleship provide time for fellowship, prayer, and study at different times and locations during the week. If you would like more information, please contact Pastor Paul or one of the group leaders listed below.
Listening Prayer
Women’s Listening Prayer
Women of the church gather monthly, making space for listening to God and one another. All are warmly invited to our evenings of fellowship, worship, testimony, lectio divina, and small group prayer. Come once or come every month!
Men’s Listening Prayer
Men’s Listening Prayer is a monthly gathering of men of the church for the practice of worship, testimony, journaling, and prayer. Meets in Roseville.
Community Groups
Community Groups provide a regular opportunity to get to know fellow church attendees and support one another in our life in Christ. Members meet regularly to reflect on God’s Word, share, and pray with one another.
Women’s Bible Studies
Exodus naturally follows our study of Genesis and is chapter two in the story of God’s interactions with the people of Israel. It is an “adventure story par excellence.” We’ll see God’s hand at work through the deliverance of his people through the Red Sea, his provision in their wilderness wanderings, his gift of the Law, and his instructions to build a sanctuary in their midst. Whether you joined the Genesis study or not, you are warmly welcome to join us this fall as we “read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest” God’s Word together.
Retreats
Men’s Retreat
Save the date for Church of the Redeemer’s 2024 men’s winter retreat, which will be held February 2–4, 2024 at Cove Point Lodge. The retreat schedule is organized around morning and evening worship on Saturday, free time for indoor and outdoor activities, and worship on Sunday morning. Outdoor activities include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and hiking, as well as cards and board games inside. The retreat is a great opportunity for us to enjoy fellowship as brothers-in-Christ.
Women’s Retreat
November 3–5, 2023
Please join us for our annual women’s retreat, held this year at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa, MN, November 3-5. We will gather from Friday evening through late morning on Sunday to enjoy times of worship, listening to God in each of our stories, prayer, and fun. There will be plenty of free time to do whatever you find refreshing—walk, play games, nap, attend a prayer appointment, or enjoy the amenities of the lodge. Friends are invited to join!
Sunday Adult Formation
How Do We Know? Revelation, Discernment & Belief: Our Anglican Spiritual Heritage
Sundays, 3-4 p.m. at Calvary
October 22, 29, November 5, 12, & 19
What can we really know about God and relationship with Him? How do Christians form responsible beliefs and theology? How are we formed by those same beliefs? Over five Sunday sessions beginning Sunday, Oct. 22, 3-4 p.m. we will explore the use of Scripture, Tradition and Reason in our Anglican tradition. We’ll reflect upon revelation as God’s grace to us, how we make sense of that revelation, and how we can embrace a faith that is both humble and thoughtful. Join us to prepare for Confirmation or reception as an adult or simply to learn more about our Anglican spiritual heritage. (In January 2024, this will also be offered as part of Confirmation preparation for youth.)
Save the date for our Lenten series: Days, Weeks, Months, and Years: Spiritual Formation in the Great Tradition.
Contact: Fr. Chris Peterson