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On behalf of the congregation, clergy, and staff of The Church of the Redeemer, I welcome you! We’re pleased to have you worshiping with us. As an Episcopal church, we are members of the Anglican Communion. In keeping with this large number of Christians around the world, we use tradition, scripture, reason and experience as ways to worship and know God. We also appreciate beauty and seek to engender it in our building, liturgy and music. I hope you will find God present in these forms as well as in the affection and compassion that we share with one another. While it may take some time to get to know the parish as a whole, you will find opportunities for community service that can benefit from your participation. This brochure describes them briefly, along with our service schedule. Please sign our guest book and include your contact information if you would like to learn more. You may also visit our website at www.TheRedeemer.org. I look forward to getting acquainted with you and hope you will visit us again. Please know that wherever you are on the journey of faith, you are always welcome at God’s table. The Rev. Peter W. Sipple, Rector
A Typical Sunday Schedule 8:30 am – 11:30 am Childcare for infants and toddlers, 2nd floor, Parish House.7:45 am Holy Eucharist with sermon (without music) in the Church, followed by fellowship in the Parish House. 9:00 am Holy Eucharist with sermon and music. Children accompany parents for the first few minutes, depart for a children’s sermon and prayer in the chapel, and rejoin the main worship service at the "passing of the peace." 9:00am Spiritual formation for children age 3 through grade K, Parish House. 10:15 am Spiritual formation and fellowship for all ages, Parish House. (See within for program details.) 11:15 am Morning Prayer
with music and sermon. 5:30 pm Contemplative Holy Eucharist in the Church 8:00 pm Episcopal College Ministry, fellowship, study and worship. Summer Schedule 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist Opportunities for Spiritual Formation CHILDREN Nursery: Infants and Toddlers Continual care provided in the Nursery on the second floor of the Parish House. Ages 3 through Kindergarten The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Level I, a hands-on approach to Christian formation, in the Level I Atrium on the second floor of the Parish House. Grades 1 through 3 The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Level II, a developmentally appropriate hands-on approach to Christian formation, in the Level II Atrium on the second floor of the Parish House. Grades 4, 5 and 6 All Things New, an Episcopal curriculum, which integrates best-loved Bible stories with Episcopal liturgy and tradition, Room 206 on the second floor of the Parish House. Children’s Chapel and Book Cart YOUTH Grades 7 and 8 Rite 13, the first two years of the Journey to Adulthood program of spiritual formation, in Basement Room 5 of the Parish House. Occasional afternoon or evening activities are planned. Grades 9 and 10 J2A, the second two years of the Journey to Adulthood program of spiritual formation, in Basement Room 6 of the Parish House. Monthly afternoon or evening activities are planned. In its first year the group goes on an Urban Adventure, and in the second year, a Holy Pilgrimage. Grades 11 and 11 Young Adults at Redeemer (YAR) offers an opportunity for older high school youth to explore and deepen their relationship with God and each other. On Sunday mornings youth in this age group are invited to join the Adult Forum or serve as assistants in the Church School. Contact Eric Melchior, Erich.Melchior@villanova.edu Confirmation ADULTS 10:15-11:00 Sunday mornings Mid-week offerings
Opportunities for Community Service Acolytes assist clergy in leading worship. coordinates our parish response to the AIDS crisis in Malawi.Altar Guild prepares and maintains the altar for worship.Chalice bearers assist clergy in the distribution of the sacramental elements. include the Bryn Mawr Boychoir, our resident training choir for boys in grades 2-4, and a touring choir for boys in grades 5 through voice change; the Bryn Mawr Girlchoir, a resident training choir for girls in grades 3-5, and a touring choir for girls in middle and high school; the Redeemer Choir and Chancel Choir for older teens and adults.Christmas Bazaar fosters fellowship and serves as an annual fund-raising event for outreach.Education For Ministry offers a four-year course of theological study for lay people. Church School teachers and leaders nurture the spiritual formation of children and youth. Eucharistic Visitors distribute consecrated elements to the home- and hospital-bound.Flower Guild arranges flowers for worship, memorials, funerals and weddings.Gathering of Men meets weekly for fellowship and discussion.Greeters welcome worshipers at all services. Interfaith Hospitality Network allows the parish to offer its facilities to transitional homeless families for their residential use. Lay-led Bible study groups meet regularly to learn together.Outreach develops and coordinates the support of various agencies and programs not connected with the parish. Parish Action Council meets quarterly as a whole parish to review progress on the main fronts of our community life. Pastoral Care allows trained care-givers to serve those who are ill and/or homebound.Readers read scripture at all worship services.Standing committees of the Vestry help conduct the business of the Vestry, the elected governing body of the parish. operates a sales outlet for donated items, with proceeds funding outreach activities.Ushers distribute worship materials, present the sacramental gifts, and provide assistance during worship services.
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