Theologian Robert Karris said that if you read through the Gospel of Luke, you’ll see that “Jesus is either going to a meal, at a meal, or coming from a meal.” Jesus is always eating with people! It’s no small thing that when Jesus chose a sign for his people to remember him by, he invited them to a table: “Take this bread… drink this cup.” To sit at a table with Jesus is to share in his life.
Sharing meals is a way to share life, to deepen our experience of community. When you sit with others and eat food together, joy comes out as the walls come down. Tim Chester put it this way: “Meals are more than food. They’re social occasions. They represent friendship, community, and welcome.”
As a church, we care deeply about friendship, about community, about welcoming others. That’s why eating together means a great deal to us. Just below you’ll find information on how you can join us this Sunday for our Fall Lunch. Join us as we share a meal together, deepen our community, and extend our heartfelt gratitude to our church’s amazing Operations Team.
See you there!
Pastor Bijan
You’re invited to this community event! Take time to break bread together and celebrate our incomparable Operations Team. Don’t forget to submit your meal counts at redeemerws.com/lunch. Online registration closes on Wednesday, October 9 at 12 pm.
Upcoming Events
- Oct 9 | WS Youth Curriculum Night
- Oct 10 | Infertility, Miscarriage & Infant Loss Support Group Begins
- Oct 10 | Grief and Loss Support Group
- Oct 13 | Ops Team Appreciation Fall Lunch
- Oct 16 | Kids’ Community Group Starts
- Oct 18 | Live @ W83 – A Jazz Lens on Anime with Victor Lin and Friends
- Oct 19 | Premarital Seminar
- Oct 19 | Pilates & Friends
- Oct 20 | Diaconate Open House
- Oct 20 | Pack Care Kits for Safe Haven
- Oct 24 | Distribute Care Kits for Safe Haven
- Oct 24 | Living with Purpose in a Polarizing World
- Oct 31 | Candy Handout
- Nov 4 | Managing Leadership Anxiety Workshop with Steve Cuss
- Nov 10 | New at RWS
- Nov 13 | Arts Industry Night
- Nov 17 | RWS Membership Class
- Nov 23 | Live @ W83 – Nutcracker Magic: A Festive Family Concert
Get Involved
RWS job opening: Youth Ministry Manager
Pack (October 20) or distribute (October 24) care kits for Safe Haven
Sing in the Volunteer Choir on October 20
Find out what it is like to serve on a non-profit board
Serve with The Open Door this fall