All of these groups are open to the parish and friends. You are welcome to drop in and see if the small group is a “fit” for you.
Rector's Bible Study
If you never thought you would study the Bible, then this is the class for you! Join us in person or on Zoom for a far-ranging, free-wheeling, intelligent and emotionally honest discussion of this amazing resource. The Rector’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 -11:30 a.m. in the Women’s Council Room and via Zoom, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesdays via Zoom only and Thursday evenings, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in person in the Women’s Council Room. (September through May)
Contact: David Ware
Fatherhood and Faith
Initially started as a community to explore what it means to be a father today, share stories and advice, and just relax in a casual setting, our group is not just for fathers anymore. If you are interested in getting to know other men at Redeemer, and discuss life in these times, please join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 7:30-9:00 PM in the Cloister room. For more information contact Dave Frisch, Ted Winstead or Paul Smith. Hope to see you there!
80's Strong
In navigating the transition into late life with a sense of purpose and fulfillment, the Center for Wellbeing aims to support aging transitions that involve profound internal changes in identity, meaning and purpose. The goal is to help individuals investigate their resistance to life as it is and to discover how to reorient by turning within, attuning to their soul’s longing, and cultivating a deeper shift in awareness. The Center for Wellbeing will shed light on issues related to healthy aging, advance care planning, dementia, caregiving and other topics related to elders. Those who are 80+ are invited to join us every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Contact: Thomasina Wharton
Grief Work
Known in the parish as “Sacred Space for Grace”, we offer a lay-led ministry for parishioners and people in the community who are experiencing grief and loss. This is a place in which to listen, talk and share with others who have suffered a life loss. This is a small, closed-session format in which group members benefit most when they are able to attend all sessions. Fall 2024 TBA
Ruth's Sisters
If you are a woman in “mid-life”, transitioning from the “first half” of your life into “the second half” — perhaps contemplating a new job or career change, an empty(ing) nest and/or retiring (as some examples), and navigating the ways in which your body, mind and spirit are changing as well — consider joining Ruth’s Sisters. Ruth’s Sisters is a group of women loosely ages 45 to 65 (70?), grounded in faith, reason, tradition, experience and curiosity, ever open to the movement of God’s spirit in and through us.
Contact: The Rev. M. Cristina Paglinauan or Martha Ruffin.
Tuesday Group
The Tuesday Group is a diverse gathering (currently all women but men are welcome) who gather on Tuesday mornings in the Cloister Room from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Typically, the group reads aloud a spiritual book, shares each other’s triumphs and sorrows and asks for prayers for people that the group will pray for during the coming week.
Contact: Dottie Towsley
Men’s Group
A group of men meet on Thursday mornings in the Women’s Council Room from 10:00-11:30 a.m. They read a variety of books and materials with a focus on spirituality. The group’s guiding principles are fellowship, intellectual stimulation and spiritual development. New members are always welcome.
Contact: John Gavin
Women’s Book Group
Every first Tuesday of the month a group of women of the community gather to read and discuss a variety of fiction and non-fiction books. They meet from 3-4:30 p.m. in person in the Women’s Council Room. All are welcome.
Contact: Anne Gavin
Centering Prayer
Twice a week, groups gather to meditate: Tuesdays 6-7:15 p.m. on Zoom and Saturdays from 10-11:15 a.m. in person and Zoom. Centering Prayer is the primary modality for this group, but all meditation practices are welcome.
Spring 2025
We will begin a book about Jesus’ life as understood from the perspective of an American Zen Buddhist: Resurrecting Jesus: Embodying the Spirit of a Revolutionary Mystic (2014) by Adyashanti—born Stephen Gray in Los Angeles.
Centering Prayer is a meditation practice that essentially teaches how to “unplug”. We practitioners invite you to join us and learn how to do this. Then we can return to the work at hand with greater intensity and goodwill.
Contact: Sherrill Pantle
Knitting Ministry
A group designed for those who enjoy knitting or crocheting for others. Typically items for babies and shawls and lap robes for those hospitalized or in hospice care are made. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 3:30-5 p.m. in various locations of the church (even outside on nice days). Crocheting or knitting is not a pre-requisite to join. Members are willing to teach, too.
Meeting dates for the 2024-25 program year: September 25, October 23, December 11, January 22, 2025, February 26, March 26, April 23 and May 28
Contact: Joanne Calvert