Pastoral Care

Jesus said, “By this they will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (John 13:35) Our pastoral ministries include the many ways that we welcome, support, uplift, care, and pray for one another. Lay ministers and clergy join in welcoming newcomers, celebrating milestones, and caring for those in any need or trouble.
For more information:
Ryan Andrews and Amanda Rasche, Pastoral Board Co-chairs
The Rev. Joyce Keeshin, Associate for Pastoral Care
Healthy Church - Updates

COVID-19 Protocols Update: Church of the Redeemer continues to monitor the overall health conditions in our area. We have also reviewed the new guidance for individuals from the CDC, which measures COVID-19 Community levels designed to help communities and individuals make decisions based on their local context and their unique needs. More on this can be found here.
Given these …
Read More »Mindfulness Meditation Teachings

Sundays
September 26
October 10
October 24
6:00 - 7:00 pm
During these challenging times it can be healing to have practices to help us be fully present to each moment. The practice of mindfulness and meditation is an invitation to be present moment to moment. And it turns out that doing so leads to greater happiness and better health.
Church of the Redeemer's Health and Wellness m…
Read More »Intercessory Prayer Group
"Therefore, pray for one another... The prayer of the righteous has great power in its effects." James 5:16
One way our faith community cares for one another is by bringing the needs and thanksgivings of all before God in our prayers. Confidential prayer requests are forwarded to the members of the Intercessory Prayer Group for inclusion in their private, regular prayers. Each…
Read More »CardLink
CardLink strives to remind a family in pain or joy of God's support through sending cards and notes. This ministry consists of parishioners who send cards on behalf of the parish to newcomers, to members or friends who are ill or in grief, or sometimes in joy (as at the birth of a baby or a significant celebration). This ministry is on a yearly cycle from January to December, wi…
Read More »Main Dish

This group of parishioners uses the preparation of meals for parish families in need as a way of expressing their faith and feeding the hungry. The ministry serves those with a serious family illness, a death in the family, a new baby, or people who have been recently discharged from the hospital or have moved into a new home. Meals are prepared and delivered by these parishion…
Read More »Knitters

Knitting Group (Knittin' Kittens) members knit (or crochet) prayer shawls (to comfort parishioners in illness or grief), as well as prayer bears (for children), military helmet liners (for soldiers), preemie caps (for preemies at University Hospital), bereavements shawls for Christ Hospital, afghans for Habitat for Humanity and more. These items are then prayed over and blessed…
Read More »Funeral Reception Ministry
The Redeemer Funeral Reception Ministry provides assistance to the families who would like to have a reception at the church after the death of a loved one. The receptions are generally held in the Great Hall, and anything from a simple beverage service to a full catered meal for the family and friends can be arranged according to the number of guests and desires of the famil…
Read More »Second Half Ministry

Some people at Church of the Redeemer, finding themselves in the “Second Half of Life,” have come together to explore ideas for gatherings or programming particularly pertinent to this stage of life. “Second Half” is a pretty big umbrella – including everything from retirement or second career, to empty nesting, to other transitions (where we live, what we d…
Read More »Stephen Ministry

Stephen Ministry
At Church of the Redeemer
What is Stephen Ministry? Stephen Ministry trains, organizes, and supports laypeople to provide one-to-one Christian care to hurting people in and around a congregation. Thousands of congregations use Stephen Ministry because we all share two common characteristics:
- There are people who are hurting and would benefit from one-to-one C…
Death & Funeral Announcements
Death Notices
Deceased | Date | Survived By |
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Charles H. Simpkinson | April 13, 2020 | his wife, Maggie; his brother, John Simpkinson; and his sister, Carol Anslow |
Linda L. Upson | May 5, 2020 | her son, David S. Upson and her daughter, Nicki Upson |
Chester R. "Chet" Cavaliere | May 31, 2020 | his daughter, Jeanne Plunkett, son-in-law, Mike; his granddaughter, Jessi… |
Dementia Inclusive Cincinnati Initiative

Every 3 seconds, someone in the world develops dementia, and it is estimated the number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 131.5 million in 2050. The number is staggering and how to care for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia is a growing concern across cultures around the world.
Founded by Episcopal Retirement Services and launched in 2017, Dementia …
Read More »Love Your Neighbor

Love Your Neighbor - Redeemer Connectors
Staying Connected - Being Community
Church of the Redeemer's Neighborhood Groups
We are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, and it is especially important that we find ways to communicate and live that love during such challenging and potentially isolating times. So, how might we be church for each other even when we are not able to …
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