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The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer

123 Knight Drive, San Rafael, CA 94901

Phone 415-456-0508, call to FAX

www/RedeemerMarin.org

Rev. Carol Luther

Janet Fullmer 510 849-4779

Joan Westmoreland

Newsletter Editor

SUNDAY SERVICES

9:15 Kids’ Church for children of all

ages and their families

10:30 Holy Communion with music

Contemplative Healing

2nd and 4th Sunday Evenings

Healing prayers are offered at the

left hand side of the altar rail

at the end of communion.

Redeemer Review

Wednesday Bible Study 11-12

FROM THE SENIOR WARDEN

My Dear Redeemer Family,

This is my last Senior Warden letter. It has been a good year at Redeemer.

Rev. Carol’s boundless energy has led us through Bible Study, Book Group, Lunch Bunch, Through the Wardrobe,

Moms in Motion, Floating Fridays, Wild Caribou, Dream Groups, Wizards and Wonders, Women’s’ Spirituality,

Camp Hogwarts and countless other activities. Redeemer is alive and thriving on the flurry of activities taking

place here. We’ve certainly come a long way from the days of worshiping and taking care of the Church in very

small intimate groups.

Financially, we’ve thrived, too. This year, we had a larger budget, than we’d ever dreamed of having ($137,000)

and somehow, between Pledges, “Plate”, fundraisers and generous gifts of stocks and cash, we were able to end

the year solidly in the black. We have increased our numbers at both the Kids’ Church and 10:30 Services, as well

as starting a successful Service of Contemplative Healing on Sunday afternoons. It’s been a very good year for

It has been a good year for me personally, as well. Redeemer has taken good care of me, both when we were so

worried about Stevie’s health and when I had my shoulder surgery for a torn rotator cuff. So many kind people

brought us meals and prayed for and with us. It truly touched all of our hearts. In addition, it has been an honor

and a pleasure to serve as Rev. Carol’s Senior Warden. Her energy, wit and enormous heart have made her a de-

light to work with. As I leave the Bishop’s Committee, I hope that others will step up to the challenge of guarding

and caring for our Redeemer Family. If you are approached, and asked to consider serving a term on the Bishop’s

Committee, I hope you will feel honored for being asked. It is because you and your skills have been admired and

highly valued by the nominating committee. I know from my years of experience on the Bishop’s Committee, that

if you accept the challenge, you will grow in your love of God and our Redeemer Community.

Peace and Love,