Outreach
Vigil for George Floyd
June 1, 2020 at 8:00 PM (Remote) Church of the Redeemer will hold a prayer vigil tonight for members, friends, and extended community. Come before our holy God with candle light, prayer, silence, and solidarity to see justice roll down like rivers, and trust though weeping may last for evenings, there is a morning when […]
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Great Issues Forum: “Two Perspectives on Immigration”
With “Two Perspectives on Immigration” we’re excited to continue our fourth year of hosting important discussions affecting Pittsburgh. On Thursday, October 3 at 7 p.m., we’ll hear from two panelists who will discuss the causes and the economic impact of immigration. The Great Issues Forum is an ongoing speaker series at the Church of the […]
Continue ReadingBlack History Month Film Screenings & Other Events
Please help celebrate Black History Month at Redeemer with two back-to-back after-church film showings! On February 17th, following the coffee hour, we screened “Independent Lens: A Ballerina’s Tale,” a 55-minute documentary about Misty Copeland, American Ballet Theatre’s first African American ballet soloist. On February 24th, following the coffee hour, we will share “Standing on […]
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Pride 2019 Discussion
February 10th, 12:15 p.m., Pride 2019 Planning Meeting Please join in a discussion of this year’s Pride participation and other potential Social Justice and Outreach activities on Absalom Jones Sunday. All are invited and encouraged to attend!
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Letter from the rector
Dear Redeemer Family and Friends, The heinous murders at the Tree of Life Synagogue remind us of the ongoing insanity when people live from hate, prejudice and racism. Feelings of anger, revenge, despair and grief embody our senses. These murders give rise to our need for each other and God. In our commitment to bring […]
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Redeemer at Pride — T-shirts still available!!
On June 10th, Redeemer joyfully celebrated LGBTQ+ pride in downtown Pittsburgh. Fr. Michael was even able to march this year! Talk to Laura in the parish office if you would like one of the snazzy blue T-shirts modeled here by Redeemerites at the People’s Pride March. We have an assortment of youth and adult sizes.
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Vigil to Protest Separation of Children from Parents at the Border
This Wednesday, June 20th, please join us in an ecumenical and interfaith effort to protest the inhumane and traumatizing separation of children from their parents at the border. We will begin at 9pm with speakers and songs, followed by a silent candlelight vigil at 9:30pm. Please refer to the Facebook link below and feel […]
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Film Screening: The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson
Join us for Movie Night on Thursday June 7th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall! In preparation for PRIDE 2018, Know Your Neighbor and the Social Justice Ministry are joining up for a screening of The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson. Learn about the courageous life of trans-icon Marsha P. Johnson and her pivotal role […]
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Redeemer Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride!
On Sunday, June 10th, The Church of the Redeemer will celebrate the LGBTQ+ community by participating in Pittsburgh’s Pride marches and festivals. Our parish has celebrated Pride since 1992– come join us in this joyous tradition! All events are family-friendly and accessible. A carpool will leave from the Redeemer parking lot on Sunday morning to […]
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Waking Up White
June 17 After the 10:30 services Fr. Michael will facilitate a second discussion around the book, Waking Up White by Debby Irving. The book is ready for distribution to those who placed an order. Pick up your copy from Fr. Michael on Sundays, or Laura in the parish office during regular office hours. These discussions invite us […]
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