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Strategic Plan

In January of 2019, the Rev. Philip DeVaul introduced a new Vision Statement to the Church of the Redeemer. One that was developed over several years of discernment and prayer by clergy and laity. A vision of a worshiping community that knows Jesus and grows in love. A community united in relationships of holy connection and communion. A community growing with people of every age, race, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic situation, and political persuasion. A community inspired by our understanding of why we are Christian, why we are Episcopalian, why Redeemer matters to us. A community sent into the world, rooted and grounded in love, to serve all people with humility, compassion, and faithfulness.

On Sunday, February 10, 2019, at the Annual Parish Meeting 175 of us gathered to hear a plan for how to live into our vision. The plan, developed by our leadership, focuses on five (5) strategy planks to guide us through the next three years as we are becoming the worshiping community we dream to see. As you will see below, each plank has an icon to identify it. In the coming months, watch for these plank icons to see where we are implementing these strategies. Also, continue in prayer as to what role you will play in this plan and contact the clergy or staff member leading each strategy for more information on how you can participate with us in the vision and mission of your church.

The five strategy planks for living into this vision:

Leadership

Leadership: Build Increased Effectiveness in Leadership
The Rev. Philip DeVaul, Rector
Through our Leadership plank we seek to enhance the connections between our ministries; to raise up new ministry leaders; to reinvest in ministry training; and to build a culture of engaged laity ready to take their place in the governance of the Church.

Welcome

Welcome: Create a culture of Welcome and Incorporation
Anny Stevens-Gleason, Minister of Worship and Incorporation
Through our Welcome plank we seek to strengthen communication to better proclaim by word and example the Good News of God in Christ; to expand our community's awareness of Redeemer through communications and invitation; to know the difference between friendliness and welcome; and to understand the connection between invitation and incorporation.

Connection

Connection: Form meaningful relationships, including across cultural barriers
The Rev. Joyce Keeshin, Associate for Pastoral Care
Through our Connection plank we see to increase recognition of existing ministries as small groups; to examine who we are and how that connects to our community; to form connections that encourage the understanding of the belovedness of others;p and to nurture and nourish each other to strengthen us all to strive for justice and peace among all people.

Y/YA Ministry

Y/YA Ministry: Develop engaging Youth and Young Adult ministries
The Rev. Mitchell Bojarski, Associate for Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Through our Y/YA plank we seek to develop life-long relationships with each other, God, and the Church; to empower the younger generation of the Church to lead now; to instill a sense of identity and ownership with the Church through formational programming; and to engage in mission with our Youth and Young Adults to instill a sense of to whom they belong.

Mission

Mission: Engage in transformative, meaningful, impactful Mission work
The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane, Associate for Liturgy and Mission
Through our Mission plank we seek to create opportunities for parish-wide conversations clarifying Mission at Redeemer; to seek new and nurture ongoing relationships in our neighborhood; to connect prayer, worship, and action with justice, peace, and love; and to increase the parishioners making a difference in the world through Mission participation.

Click here for a printable version of the Strategic Plan.

Worship on Annual Parish Meeting Sunday - 2019

On Sunday, February 10, 2019, all four of Redeemer's Sunday worship services were combined at 9:00 am. It was a wonderful time to experience parts of each different worship style and to come together as one body. Have a look at these photos (taken by Krista DeVaul) and see for yourself the joyful experience had by all.

A worshiping community that knows Jesus and grows in love.
We are the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement.
Acolytes ready to take the Gospel into the congregation
The Rev. Gary Lubin reads the Gospel
Festival Procession
Sharing the peace
Sharing the peace
Sharing the peace
Coloring while hearing about the call to fish for people
Parents and children at the rug
The Rev. Philip DeVaul delivers the homily
Our Celtic musicians
Our Banquet musicians featuring Spikenard
Children in their own special worship space
Arlo Slane
Celebrating this week's birthdays and anniversaries
The Grisi family ushers
A special place for children during worship
Collecting our offerings
The clergy of Church of the Redeemer
Prayers for our El Hogar Mission Team
A view from the balcony
Blessed Sacraments
The Rev. Joyce Keeshin, Celebrant
Thomas Heidenriech on the organ

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Sermons

  • Dec 8 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Love and Repentance
  • Dec 8 | The Rev. Melanie W. J. Slane
    The Hearth of God
  • Dec 1 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    Expect Joy
  • Dec 1 | The Rev. Mitchell Bojarski
    Solid Peace
  • Nov 24 | The Rev. Philip DeVaul
    You Can't Forgive Like Jesus?

Becoming Beloved Community

  • 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
  • Jun 2 | Redeemer Podcast Team
    Becoming Beloved Community: A Hunger for Witness
  • May 22 | Redeemer Podcast Team
    Becoming Beloved Community: The Learning Journey, uncomfortable and validating

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NOONDAY PRAYER

Friday, December 13, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Chapel

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Friday Night AA: East No2

Friday, December 13, 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Parlor
Friday Night AA meeting


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Preschool Open House

Saturday, December 14, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Preschool Rooms

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Banquet Band Rehearsal

Saturday, December 14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Great Hall

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LGBTQ+ Fellowship Christmas Party

Saturday, December 14, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Offsite
At the home of Anny Stevens-Gleason.


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ADVENT 3

Sunday, December 15, 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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HOLY EUCHARIST RITE I

Sunday, December 15, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Sanctuary

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Babysitting

Sunday, December 15, 8:45 AM - 12:15 PM

Play/Muscle Room

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Service Times

Sundays:

  • 8 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite I in the Sanctuary
  • 10 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite II, Traditional, in the Sanctuary
  • 10 AM: Holy Eucharist Rite II, Contemporary, in the Great Hall
  • 5 PM: Celtic Holy Eucharist in the Chapel

Wednesdays:

  • 6 PM: Holy Eucharist in the Chapel

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The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
2944 Erie Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45208

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Christmas Eve

4:00 pm - Festive Holy Eucharist + Children's Christmas Pageant

6:00 pm - Festive Holy Eucharist

10:30 pm - Carol Singing Musical Prelude
11:00 pm - Festive Holy Eucharist

Christmas Day

11:00 am - Festive Holy Eucharist

Welcome Children Service Times Membership Getting Here and Parking

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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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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.

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