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This Week at Redeemer
Wednesday, March 3 - Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Contents
For healing: the people of Haiti and Chile, Patsy Stann, Lou Garo, Kim Barrett, Christopher Imbrie, Margaret McIntyre, Catherine de Fontenay, John Martinez, Marie Price, Lucien Garo, Jr., Rose Weit, Janet Smith, Susan Mumford, Carol Langley, Jim Hawkins, Mary Russell, Bill McElroy, Patty Williams, Carrie Lynn Maskley, Julianna Brandt, Edward, Linda, Marti Livingston, Ginger Cornwell, Bishop John Adams, Norman Asher, Daniel Pollitt, Ellie Kinnaird, Jeanette McNeill, the Houghton family
For guidance: Ryan Stowell, Ricky Gilliam, Henry Fuchs, Barry Bellmore, Adrian, Rebecca
For troops stationed abroad: Katie Jones, Melody Wright, Paul, Tim Roach, Stephanie King, Teesha, Lawrence, and the families of all those serving overseas
For those traveling: Huda & Jochen Kraske, Tom McNaugher,
For the birthdays of: Steve Gibson, Sally Bartlett, Steve France, Chris Hull
For the anniversary of: Elisabeth de Fontenay & Alex Horn
In thanksgiving for: the safe return of Stephan Perry (relative of Lou & Kiki Garo) from Afghanistan; the birth of Marleigh Anne Burns, daughter of Chris and Anne, granddaughter of Cindy Winder, and Allen and Susan Burns
For those who have died: Frank Wallace
Sunday, March 7/The Third Sunday in Lent
Altar Guild: Mary Potter
Ushers: Katie Glover, Abe Sauer
Crucifer: Alice Despard
Acolyte: Kukula Glastris
Lay Readers: 8:00: Mike Stowell; 10:30: Clarice Leslie, Steve Raber
Prayers of the People: Jack Hutchings
Chalice Bearers: 8:00: Ron Pugsley; 10:30: Linda Lear, James Stuart, James Livingston
Greeters: Justin Hess, Dee Beilstein
Counters: Cathy Ayers, Nathan Price
Coffee Hour: Anne Southard, Susan Ingraham
Sunday, March 7/The Third Sunday in Lent
Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9
Wednesday, March 3
- Morning Prayer & Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
- Mid-Week Lenten Class, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- Holy Eucharist, 12 noon
- AA Meeting, 12 noon
- Youth Choir Rehearsal, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 4
- Adult Choir Rehearsal, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Friday, March 5
- AA Meditation Group, 12 noon
- AA Meeting, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 7/The Third Sunday in Lent
- Holy Eucharist, 8:00 a.m.
- Adult Education Forum, 9:15 a.m.
- Adult Choir Warm-Up, 9:15 a.m.
- Youth Choir Warm-Up, 9:45 a.m.
- Nursery Care, 10:15 a.m.
- Choral Eucharist, 10:30 a.m.
- Church School, 10:30 a.m.
- Adult Education Committee Meeting, 12:30 p.m.
- Inscape Chamber Orchestra in Concert, 5:00 p.m.
- Reception
Monday, March 8
- AA Meeting, 12 noon
- Lenten Taizé Service, 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 9
- Education for Ministry (EfM), 6:30 p.m.
- Mid-week Lenten Class, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
- AA Meeting, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 10
- Morning Prayer & Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
- Mid-week Lenten Class, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
- Holy Eucharist, 12 noon
In the coming week ...
Adult Education Forum
Sunday, March 7, 9:15 a.m.
For the next four Sundays, we will continue to explore spiritual practices that make up a Rule of Life. Each week we will have gone into some depth on creating and living with a Rule of Life, practices of prayer, stewardship of body and soul, and Sabbath, during the Mid-Week Lenten Class. During the Forum, we will reap the fruits of these discussions, bringing to the Sunday sessions the distilled learning and reflections of the weekday participants.
Mid-week Lenten Class: Rule of Life - Take Two
The Lenten Class, led by Susan Burns and Robin Gulick, focuses on the spiritual practices of Prayer (centering, Lectio Divina, body prayer), Stewardship of Body and Soul, and Sabbath. Class is offered on Tuesday evenings (7:30-9:00 p.m., March 2, 9, 16, 23); and Wednesday mornings (10:00-11:30 a.m., March 3, 10, 17, 24). Evening and morning sessions will have the same basic content.
Have Your Picture Taken
Sunday, March 7
This Sunday, March 7, parishioner Bruce McWilliams will be available to take your photograph so that it may be added to the picture board in the Parish Hall. If you are new to Redeemer, or have not yet had your picture taken, we hope you will, so that we can connect your name with your face.
Adult Education Committee Meeting
Sunday, March 7, 12:30 p.m.
The Adult Education Committee is looking for new forum topics and welcomes all parishioners (committee member or not) to our first meeting of the year this Sunday, March 7, at 12:30 p.m. The response to forums presented in the form of a series has been wonderful, so we are looking for series ideas in particular. We also want to present a balance of perspectives. Bring your imagination and visionary skills! For more information, contact committee chair Graeme Browning: graemebrowning@verizon.net or 301-530-1940.
Music at Redeemer: Inscape Chamber Orchestra in Concert
Sunday, March 7, 5:00 p.m.
Acclaimed harpsichordist Joseph Gascho joins Inscape, Ensemble-in-residence at Redeemer, for a performance of Manuel de Falla’s Concerto for Harpsichord, as well as solo works by François Couperin. The second half of the program features Igor Stravinsky’s rarely-heard Septet and a premiere by composer John Leupold. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear a world-class performance right here at Redeemer! Free-will offering. Reception to follow.
Lenten Taizé Service
Every Monday during Lent, 7:30 p.m.
Taizé is an informal, contemplative service with scripture, icons, incense, silence, and chant, accompanied by piano, guitar, and other instruments, held on the first Monday of every month and every Monday during Lent. The quiet beauty of Taizé is an ideal way to begin the work week. Why not make Taizé part of your Lenten practice? All are welcome!
Lenten Meditations & Posters
Copies of Episcopal Relief & Development’s Lenten meditation booklet and Journey through Lent posters are available on the table in the Narthex and in the Parish Hall.
Upcoming ...
Discovery & Travel Group
Thursday, March 11, 12:00 noon
The Discovery & Travel Group will hold its first meeting of the year on Thursday, March 11, at 12 noon in the Parish Hall. Please bring a bag lunch. All are welcome! If you have any questions, please contact Moses Middleton: 301-585-1438.
Next 20/30s Event: Game Night
Saturday, March 13, 6:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite games, a snack and/or drinks to share. Bring a friend! Location TBA. All folks in their 20s and 30s – single, married, partnered, with kids, without kids, newcomers, good at games, terrible at games, etc. – are welcome to participate. Please RSVP to Robin: revrobingulick@verizon.net, so we know how many people to expect.
The Countertop Ensemble: Modern Voices - English Masterpieces of the 20th Century
Saturday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.
The Countertop Ensemble, one of Washington's premiere choral organizations, presents its annual Modern Voices concert. This year's program features English masterpieces of the 20th century, including Benjamin Britten’s Rejoice in the Lamb and Hymn to the Virgin, as well as works by Charles Villiers Stanford, Charles H.H. Parry, and William H. Harris. The program is rounded out with Britten's rarely-performed canticle Abraham and Isaac, with Chris Dudley, countertenor, and Matthew Smith, tenor. Tickets are available at the door: $25/adults; $15/college students with ID; Free/youth 17 and under.
Youth Outing: Terrapin Adventures
Sunday, March 21, 12:30 p.m.
This event was originally scheduled to take place in the Fall. We hope all middle and high school will join us for this opportunity to get out of town and into nature. See the March issue of the parish newsletter for more details on the different activities we will engage in. The cost is $20 per participant. If money is an issue, PLEASE contact Robin Gulick as we don’t want the cost to prevent anyone from participating in youth activities this year (or ever!). We will leave Redeemer at 12:30 pm and return at 5:00 pm. If your children are interested in participating, please contact Robin Gulick as soon as possible. At least ten participants and two adult chaperones/drivers are needed.
Summer Music Camp 2010
The Church of the Redeemer’s fifth annual Summer Music Camp will take place Monday, July 19–Friday July 23, 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Designed for children and youth ages 7-15 (campers must have completed first grade), the camp will be staffed by three professional music educators from the region. Tuition for the week is $325. This includes a non-refundable fee of $100 due at registration. Camp includes:
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Utilization of portions of the Orff and Dalcroze methodologies
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Study of rhythm through motion
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Study of basic vocal production and solfege
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Introduction to reading musical notation
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Session on the relationship between math and music, led by NSO cellist Yvonne Caruthers
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Arts and Crafts
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Organized outdoor recreation time on the church grounds
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Visit to the historic carousel at Glen Echo Park
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Nature Walk
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Lunch and a snack provided daily
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Teacher/student ratio approximately 1 to 6
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Scholarships available for those who cannot afford tuition
We hope that your child(ren) will join us for a week of musical learning and fun! For more information, please visit the music page of the parish website: www.redeemerbethesda.org. Deadline for registration is June 15, 2010.
General ...
Holocaust Museum Visit and Jewish-Christian Dialogue
Sunday, March 14, 1:00-5:00 p.m.
This is part two of an interfaith dialog sponsored by the Washington National Cathedral. On Sunday, March 14, participants will visit the Holocaust Memorial Museum and then participate in small group interfaith dialogue. Advance registration is required as the group number is limited. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested please email cflett@cathedral.org.
Managing Fear Through Faith
Tuesday, March 23, 1:00-6:00 p.m., Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church
Sponsored by Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, the U.S. in the World Initiative, and the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, this conference will focus on how we can better respond to the challenges of these anxious times, especially the fear of terrorism. How can people of faith work together to strengthen America’s social fabric, build resilience, and encourage constructive responses to future national crises? For more information and to register, please contact Mike Salamon of the U.S. in the World Initiative: mike@usintheworld.org
