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The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
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Liturgy

Sunday liturgies of word, sacrament, and music are central to our faith.

The community gathers to celebrate the sacrament of Holy Eucharist in four Sunday services and a Wednesday service.

The Liturgy Board is made up of lay leaders of the many
ministries that make our worship possible.

For more information:

Andrea Rogers, Liturgy Board Chair

The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane, Associate for Mission and Liturgy

Dr. Brett Scott, Director of Music


Acolytes

Acolytes are young members of our parish (ages 10-18) who assist in the liturgy on Sunday morning. They are trained for various duties including carrying the cross and torches in procession, distributing alms basins, and assisting in the preparation of the altar for communion. Through their ministry, acolytes deepen their understanding of the Anglican liturgy and many draw c…

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Banquet: Contemporary Service

The Banquet is our alternative Eucharist service for all ages, which takes place in the Great Hall on Sundays at 11 am ‐‐ concurrent with the Sanctuary service ‐‐ during the program year. Those who serve at the Banquet can be youth and children, as well as adults ‐‐ even whole families together. The music and the liturgy are more contemporary .


Bread Guild

Bread Guild members bake the bread that is used for communion at Church of the Redeemer. Because the objective is to bake moist, crumb-less loaves that are easy to tear into pieces, as well as pleasing the palate, bakers are given a full-proof recipe and provided with training. Bakers usually bake 8-10 times a year and it takes about 3.5 hours to complete the recipe for 6 loaves …

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Celtic Guild

Redeemer has been offering a "Eucharist in the Celtic tradition" since November of 2005; this is a contemporary liturgy based on the theology of the ancient Celts enlivened with traditional music and focusing on themes of nature that change throughout the liturgical year. These themes are in keeping with the Celtic theological emphasis on creation and God's presence in all a…

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Intercessors

Sunday Intercessors participate in worship by leading the Prayers of the People. They read from the congregation, but have a microphone to amplify their voices.


Lay Eucharistic Visitors

Lay Eucharistic Visitors (LEV) are parishioners trained by the parish and licensed by the diocese to share the Holy Communion with fellow members of Church of the Redeemer who are homebound or hospitalized. The LEV is sent forth by the whole congregation from a Sunday Eucharist, bearing the Sacrament in a small communion kit. This short yet nourishing service of Word and Sacr…

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Lay Readers

What we at Redeemer call Lay Readers are actually Lay Eucharistic Ministers licensed by the Diocese of Southern Ohio. Trained in both liturgy and the interpretation of Scripture, these parishioners serve at Sunday services by reading a lesson and by administering the chalice (of wine) at communion. Lay Readers, unlike Lectors, are robed. Lay Readers are usually scheduled once…

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Lectors

Lectors read assigned readings every Sunday in all our services (8 am, 10 am and 5 pm) in the sanctuary and chapel. Anyone is welcome to become a lector and we provide training on how to read from the lectern and where to find the assigned readings. Experience in speaking in front of people is helpful but not a requirement. A schedule is set ahead of time and generally lector…

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Music Ministries

Want to contribute to life at Redeemer through music? Learn more about music opportunities here.


Sacristans

Sacristans are rather like the ringmaster in a three‐ring circus. They supervise all lay participants in a given worship service. It is the sacristan's responsibility to ascertain that all lay participants scheduled are present and ready to serve. In many ways the sacristan ensures that all details of the service flow smoothly.


Sunday Bankers

Volunteers in this ministry tally the plate offering each Sunday and make a deposit on behalf of the parish.


Ushers

Ushers greet worshippers, hand out bulletins, present the elements (bread and wine), collect the offering, and guide parishioners to the communion rail. This is an important ministry of hospitality.

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Sermons

  • May 29 | Guest Speaker
    Our Story
  • May 22 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Left With Each Other
  • May 15 | The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane
    Sunday Sermon: Suffering and Hope
  • May 1 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Sad Songs
  • Apr 24 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    The Family Business

Rector's Blog

  • May 26 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, My Daughter's Sign
  • May 19 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, Inspired
  • May 12 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, Where is God
  • May 8 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Built For Blessing
  • May 5 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Rector's Blog, Raise Your Hand

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Welcome to Church of the 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.

The Rev. Philip DeVaul, Rector

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We love children, and children love Church of the Redeemer!

Children are at the heart of life at Church of the 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.

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On Sundays we have an 8:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite I service, a 9:00 am Holy Eucharist, Rite II service (which is also livestreamed), an 11:00 am Banquet Eucharist service and a 5:00 pm Celtic Eucharist service.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we offer Morning Prayer on our Online Worship Podcast.

On Wednesdays, we offer Holy Eucharist, Rite II at 6:00 pm in the Chapel.

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The community of the Episcopal 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 Church of the 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 Church of the 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.

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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.


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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.

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