Week of March 31st, 2019

Can you believe that April starts next week? It will be an exciting month – packed full of Holy Week events, Easter celebrations, and new outreach opportunities!

Baptisms and First Communion

We will have First Communion on Easter Sunday, April 21st and Baptisms on Sunday, April 28th. What a beautiful season of new beginnings! There will be a preparation class on Saturday, April 6th at 4:00pm. If you or your child are wanting to participate, and haven’t already contacted Father Brian or Jennifer Brown, please do so ASAP.

Holy Week Schedule

Palm Sunday – April 14th, 10:15am. We will gather in Fellowship Hall to “Bless the Palm Branches”, then process into the Sanctuary to worship the King!

Evening Prayer during Holy Week – 

  • Monday, April 15th, 7:00pm
  • Tuesday, April 16th, 7:00pm
  • Wednesday, April 17th, 7:00pm

Maundy Thursday – April 18th, 6:00pm   

  • We will share a meal together, participate in foot washing, and then process to the Sanctuary to celebrate the Eucharist. The service ends in the darkness of Gethsemane by “Stripping the Chancel”
  • Please respond to the Evite or Facebook event for the Maundy Thursday meal. If you didn’t receive the Evite, let us know at admin@christthredeemer.org.
  • Prayer vigil to follow the service, until midnight.

Good Friday Service – April 19th, 6pm

We gather in our stripped-down Sanctuary to reflect on the Passion and to pray with, and as, the repentant and grateful church.

Holy Saturday Morning Prayer – April 20th, 10am

Join us for morning prayer, and then stick around to help prepare the Sanctuary for Easter Sunday!

Easter Sunday – April 21st, 10:15am

We join together in saying “Alleluia! The Lord is Risen!”

Pray, Invite, Participate and Give

The Basics – Tuesday, April 23rd at 11:30am.

This is a class for caregivers and parents of children from birth to age 3, meeting every Tuesday for five weeks. Each week, we will introduce a new “basic” (i.e. “Maximize Love, Manage Stress”, more at https://boston.thebasics.org). Then, we’ll have a discussion and share a free lunch together! For more information or to register, email Sydney at admin@christtheredeemer.org.

Alpha with Janis & David – Thursday, April 25th at 6:00pm

Everyone should have a chance to explore the Christian faith, ask questions and share their point of view. The Alpha class gives you the opportunity to do that! These classes will meet weekly on Thursdays at the Campbell’s home. Contact Deacon David at david@christtheredeemer.org, or Janis at janiscampbell58@gmail.com for more info or check out http://alphausa.org/

Please join us in praying for these ministries, and consider who you can invite, and how you can participate!

Week of March 24th, 2019

Here’s what’s happening at Christ the Redeemer:

Looking Ahead to Holy Week

We are already halfway through our Lenten Journey, which means that Holy Week is just around the corner.

Palm Sunday – April 14th, 10:15am. We will gather in Fellowship Hall to “Bless the Palm Branches”, then process into the Sanctuary to worship the King!

Evening Prayer during Holy Week – 

  • Monday, April 15th, 7:00pm
  • Tuesday, April 16th, 7:00pm
  • Wednesday, April 17th, 7:00pm

Maundy Thursday – April 18th, 6:00pm   

  • We will share a meal together, participate in foot washing, and then process to the Sanctuary to celebrate the Eucharist. The service ends in the darkness of Gethsemane by “Stripping the Chancel”
  • Please respond to the Evite for the Maundy Thursday meal. If you didn’t receive it, let us know (admin@christthredeemer.org)
  • Prayer vigil immediately following the Maundy Thursday service.

Good Friday Service – April 19th, 6pm

We gather in our stripped-down Sanctuary to reflect on the Passion and to pray with, and as, the repentant and grateful church.

Holy Saturday Morning Prayer – April 20th, 10am

Easter Sunday – April 21st, 10:15am

We join together in saying “Alleluia! The Lord is Risen!”

Local Missions Begin During Easter!

The Basics for Babies and Toddlers

“The Basics” program starting on Tuesday, April 23rd
https://boston.thebasics.org

CtR will be hosting The Basics, starting Tuesday, April 23rd at 11:30am. This is a 5-week informal class for caregivers and parents of children from birth to age 3. Every Tuesday during the program, we will introduce a new “basic” (see the Five Basics listed above, or at https://boston.thebasics.org). Do you know of a parent that would benefit from this program? Please invite them! It is free and there will be a lunch provided. For more information or to register, email Sydney at foreveredeemed@gmail.com.

Alpha with Janis & David

Everyone should have a chance to explore the Christian faith, ask questions and share their point of view. The Alpha class gives you the opportunity to do that! These classes will start Thursday, April 25th at 6:30pm, and will meet weekly on Thursdays. Do you know someone who would be interested in attending the Alpha Classes? Contact Deacon David at david@christtheredeemer.org, or Janis at janiscampbell58@gmail.com for more info or check out http://alphausa.org/

Looking forward to worshipping with you all on Sunday!

Week of March 17th, 2019

Mark Your Calendars:

Saturday, March 16th

  • Leadership Council Meeting, 9am – 11am
  • Evening Prayer (w/ optional potluck), 5:30pm- 6:00pm
  • Youth Game Night, 6:30pm – 8:45pm

Sunday, March 17th

  • Life Group Leaders Meeting , 12:00pm (after worship)

Tuesday, April 2nd

  • Park Place School Luncheon, 10:45am -1:15pm

Saturday Nights in Lent

5:30pm – 6:00pm (optional potluck dinner to follow).

Committing to evening prayer on Saturday nights is a great way to prepare for communion on Sunday mornings. These services will be quiet, with a short reflection given by members of our Leadership Council.

Youth Social: Game Night!

The next Youth gathering will be THIS Saturday, March 16th, 6:30pm – 8:45pm (following Evening Prayer). All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to come, and bring a friend or two! Please respond to the Evite, or if you have any questions, contact David at david@christtheredeemer.org .

Lenten Resources

Check out all of the Lenten resources located in the Fellowship Hall. There are resources to be used by adults, families, and children to truly lean in to this glorious season of Lent.

Sunday Mornings in Lent

  • Discipleship Hour:
    • “Developing a Rule of Life”. This class is reading through Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton. Read along with us, even if you are unable to attend the Discipleship Hour!
    • Children and Youth classes will continue as normal.
  • Please be ready for worship by 10:15am, as we will begin promptly with the Penitential Rite. Latecomers are encouraged to gather in the Fellowship Hall, where they can listen in to the Rite and enter the Sanctuary during the singing of the Kyrie.

Local Missions

Use Lent as an opportunity to be praying for evangelistic movement, and practice almsgiving.

“The Basics” program starting on Tuesday, April 23rd
https://boston.thebasics.org
Alpha classes starting Thursday, April 25th.
http://alphausa.org/

Could you donate baby diapers, wipes, books or toys to The Basics?

Do you know someone who would be interested in attending the Alpha Classes? Or a parent who would like to come to The Basics?

Both of these ministries will be starting the week after Easter!

Park Place School Spring Luncheon

Tuesday, April 2nd, 10:45am – 1:15pm at Myers Hall, Congregation Beth El

If you are interested in attending the Park Place School’s Auction and Luncheon, please email aphillips@parkplaceschool.org as soon as possible.

Looking forward to worshipping with you all on Sunday!

Week of March 10th, 2019

Join us as we seek the Lord together during this Lenten season.

Saturday Nights in Lent

5:30pm – 6:00pm (optional potluck dinner to follow). Committing to evening prayer on Saturday nights is a great way to prepare for communion on Sunday mornings. These services will be quiet, with a short reflection given by members of our Leadership Council.

Sunday Mornings in Lent:

  • Discipleship Hour:
    • “Developing a Rule of Life”, reading through Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation by Ruth Haley Barton. We invite you to read along with us, even if you are unable to attend the Discipleship Hour.
    • Children and Youth classes will continue as normal.
  • Please be ready for worship by 10:15am, as we will begin with the Penitential Rite. Latecomers will be encouraged to gather in the Fellowship Hall, where they will be able to listen in to the Rite and enter the Sanctuary during the singing of the Kyrie.

Lenten Resources

Check out the Lenten resources located in the Fellowship Hall. There are resources that can be used by adults, families, and children to truly lean in to this glorious season of Lent.

Clocks Spring Forward

Be sure to change your clocks on Saturday night, March 9th. You may even want to go to bed early since you will be “losing” an hour!

Youth Social: Game Night!

The next Youth gathering will be on Saturday, March 16th, 6:30pm – 8:45pm (immediately following Evening Prayer). All youth in grades 6-12 are invited to come to this fun game night, and bring a friend or two! Contact David to RSVP, or if you have any questions – david@christtheredeemer.org .

Local Missions

Use Lent as an opportunity to be praying for evangelistic movement. Are there friends of yours that you could invite to our upcoming Alpha Classes or The Basics Program for babies and toddlers? Both of these ministries will be starting after Easter!

Park Place School Spring Luncheon

Tuesday, April 2nd, 10:45am – 1:15pm at Myers Hall, Congregation Beth El

If you are interested in attending the Park Place School’s Auction and Luncheon, please email aphillips@parkplaceschool.org as soon as possible!

Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have
made and forgive the sins of all who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts, that we, worthily
lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness,
may obtain of you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission
and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives
and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever
and ever. 
Amen.

Collect for Ash Wednesday