LGBTQ+ Fellowship | The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

Church of the Redeemer offers a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ people, as well as their friends and relatives, whether committed Christians, curious inquirers, skeptical but seeking, recovering from past toxic church experiences, or anywhere in between. The LGBTQ+ Fellowship welcomes participation by singles and couples, of all ages!

We hope to cultivate friendships, especially for newcomers to Church of the Redeemer, providing role models and mentorship, and gatherings for social activities like potlucks, arts events, outdoor activities, meals, movies, and more!

We gather on the fourth Friday of the month in the parlor at 6:00 pm for Conversation and Compline. We spend time with each other in community, and finish our time together with Compline, a simple service of night time prayers.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of orientation or level of involvement at Church of the Redeemer.

Childcare is available. Please let us know you need it by contacting Anny Stevens-Gleason.

Rector's Blog: You Are A Blessing

Rector's Blog: You Are A Blessing

The Church of the Redeemer believes in the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ persons on all levels of Christian ministry and in all areas of the church community. We are committed to living into this belief, and to ensuring that Redeemer is an affirming, ...

Rector's Blog: Standing in Awe of PRIDE

Rector's Blog: Standing in Awe of PRIDE

“It’s the Gay Pride flag,” she responded matter-of-factly. I said I knew that, but what I was asking is, why she would have it tattooed on her arm? Without hesitation, she pointed at it and she said, “This is here because ...

Rector's Blog: What about the Bible?

Rector's Blog: What about the Bible?

When as a Church we say we believe in the full incorporation of LGBTQ+ persons on all levels of Christian ministry and in all areas of the church community, one of the responses we get a lot is, “What about what the Bible says?” Th...

Rector's Blog: Witness!

Rector's Blog: Witness!

What if the Church really listened to LGBTQ+ persons? What would we learn about ourselves? How might our beliefs, our identity, our understanding of God and creation be transformed if we were willing to take the LGBTQ+ witness seriously? I use...

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Adults Adult Formation Ministry Team Becoming Beloved Community LGBTQ+ Fellowship Adult Forum Book Group Downtown Bible Study Inquirers’ Classes Labyrinth Walkers Lenten Series Men’s Group Poetry Lovers Group Rise & Shine Theology Circle Thursday Morning Bible Study Writing Circle

Sermons

Aug 3 | The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane
Broken Little Pieces
Jul 26 | The Rev. Joyce Keeshin
The One Thing
Jul 19 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
Side by Side
Jul 12 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
God of Hope
Jul 5 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
Truly Biblical Times

Becoming Beloved Community

Feb 14 | Anny Stevens-Gleason
Becoming Beloved Community: The Long Journey
Jan 9 | Redeemer Podcast Team
Becoming Beloved Community: We're Here to Wrestle
Oct 31 | Redeemer Podcast Team
Inspired
Aug 30 | Redeemer Podcast Team
Becoming Beloved Community: Baggage Fatigue
Jul 30 | Redeemer Podcast Team
Becoming Beloved Community: Learning Grace

Welcome to Redeemer! We invite and welcome ALL to join us in worship and community. In addition to worship, we have a vibrant music community, a fun and welcoming community for children and youth, plus offerings for everyone from young adults to seniors, covering many varied interests.

And we are interested in and want to meet our neighbors! Feel free to come by and introduce yourself to us anytime.

The Rev. Philip DeVaul, Rector

We love children, and children love Redeemer!

Children are at the heart of life at Redeemer. Children learn about the word of God through our Children's Christian Education programs; they are involved in worship services, they play music in our services, and they form lifelong friendships with each other through their experiences.

On Sundays we have 4 services: at 8 AM we have what's known as Rite I Holy Eucharist, which is a spoken service. At 10 AM we have a Traditional Rite II Holy Eucharist in our Sanctuary, and at the same time we have a Contemporary Rite II service in a space we call the Great Hall. At 5 PM, we have a Celtic Holy Eucharist in the Chapel.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we offer Morning Prayer at 7:30 AM.

On Wednesdays, we offer a Rite II Holy Eucharist at 6:00 PM.

The community of the Church of the Redeemer welcomes you! We are glad that you have chosen to explore your faith here and hope that this document can answer some of the questions you may have about Redeemer. We seek to be an open, inviting community. Our invitation to you is to join us as we grow in faith and reach out in love to others. At Redeemer we are always seeking to know Jesus and grow in love. We hope that in whatever ministries you undertake will strengthen your relationship with him through your ministry and fellowship here.

PARKING: Parking is on the street. Please pay attention to the signs indicating proper parking zones. Handicapped parking is available in the front on Erie, in the back parking lot, and on the south side of Raymar.

ACCESSIBLE REDEEMER: The front entrance has a ramp and there is an elevator inside the back door and to the left. Accessible restrooms are located in the Lobby inside the front entrance.

Thank you for supporting the mission and ministry of Church of the Redeemer!

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Flowers in our holy worship spaces are a beautiful gift to God and those who attend services at Church of the Redeemer as well as those being honored or remembered. A contribution to the Flower Fund is a meaningful way to honor or remember a loved one for special life events such as birthdays, anniversaries, baptisms, confirmations, thanksgivings, or in memory of a loved one.

The Church of the Redeemer is blessed to have received special gifts from parishioners who wanted Redeemer to have permanent savings to care for our facilities and to supplement our pledge income.

Such permanent savings are often called an “endowment.” The endowed funds are permanently set aside by donors or by the Vestry. Some of our donors have specified uses for their endowment gifts. A limited portion of the funds is distributed each year to supplement our general budget. All funds are invested with professional advice.

If you are a part of the Redeemer community, we believe you are here for a reason. We believe that God brought us all here, brought us all together. We have been brought together by the Holy Spirit to be loved, and to love the world and people God has created.

What about your connection to Redeemer changes the way you live in this world? Your financial commitment is a response to the work that God is doing with you here. Your pledge is a practical way to ensure that others are able to experience the relationships of holy connection and communion that are shaping your life.