Two Families Reflect

The Fryling Family  by Brent and Jodi Fryling “They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season.” (Ps. 1:3) The first time our family came to Christ the Redeemer Church was just over a year ago. I distinctly remember the four of us walking...

Festival of Christmas Lessons & Carols

by Dan McKinley Minister of Music/Organist & Choirmaster   Christmas Eve in the 15th century Gothic chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, England: The organist finishes softly the prelude. A moment of silence occurs in the darkened, candlelit church. Then, in...

Gathering Together

by Carol L. Powers Sheridan “They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” (Acts 2:42) CTR sponsors several Acts 2:42 groups – they are small groups, house...

Wholeness

By Andrea Van Boven When I heard about the Becoming Whole conference I sensed a definite Holy Spirit nudge to sign up right away. I went with a sense of expectation. I was not certain what to expect, but I was certain I needed to be there! I planned to serve, but Abba...

Special Advent & Christmastide Events and Services

Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21 7pm Advent Call to Prayer (in the church) Sunday, December 11  5pm Caroling (meet in parish hall) Sunday, December 18 5pm Service of Christmas Lessons & Carols with choirs Saturday, December 24, Christmas Eve 4pm Child-friendly Holy...

Feasting and Fellowship

by Mike Sheridan “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28) For my new wife Carol and I, coming to Christ the Redeemer almost four years ago was a very deliberate choice to seek comfort and prepare to celebrate our...