Social Justice Programming
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most social justice programs are currently on hold.
The following list encompasses our active social justice programming at Redeemer. Get involved by learning more about our outreach commitment and upcoming events!
East End Cooperative Ministries (EECM) Dinner:
Every third Sunday, the church provides a homemade meal to approximately 50 residents of the EECM Shelter. The sign-up to make food and serve the meal is available online early in the month.
EECM Food Pantry:
We collect shelf-stable packaged food for the EECM Food Pantry every Sunday. The food is brought to the altar along with the offerings of bread and wine to be blessed before it is delivered to the pantry.
English Language Conversation Groups:
Redeemer hosts free conversation groups for English language learners, welcoming adults of all ages and providing child care. They are held Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
Heritage Place Services:
Ongoing ministry at Heritage Place, a nursing and rehabilitation center near Redeemer. Morning Prayer service or Eucharist is held Wednesday mornings for about 40 minutes. In addition, we arrange special events such as caroling, Christmas cookies and presents, and palm crosses.
Pittsburgh LGBTQIA Pride March and Booth:
Redeemer has a long history of participation in the Pittsburgh LGBTQIA Pride March and hosts an informational booth each year during the Pride Festival.
Great Issues Speaker Series:
Guest speakers are invited to present on issues relevant to our community and world. Redeemer chooses speakers who will challenge and inform both its members and the wider community on matters of justice, equality, the environment and other topics chosen annually.
Book Group:
Redeemer hosts an informative and interesting book club each Tuesday at 7:00pm in the Parish Hall. A new book is selected approximately every six weeks.
Outreach/Social Justice Education:
This committee arranges talks on current social justice issues, usually held on Sundays after the coffee hour. It also recommends outside nonprofit and/or advocacy organizations to receive Redeemer’s financial support.