"Sharing Christ's Love with the Greatest Number of People"

Redeemer Lutheran Church

February 13, 2026


Greetings!

We welcome Bishop Hirsch, the Metro D.C. Synod Bishop, this Sunday as he will preach and preside at all three services. A lunch will follow the 11 am service. If you would like to attend, please sign up today at this link.


Sunday, February 15—Transfiguration of Our Lord—8:30 am, 9:45 am, and 11 am

With thanksgiving, we welcome Rev. Dr. Phillip Hirsch to the pulpit this Sunday.


It is part of our Lutheran tradition for the different parts of our liturgy to be led by the pastor and those from the congregation. Please use the link below to sign up for future weeks.


Link to volunteer for worship (current and subsequent weeks)


Bulletins and Announcements


Link to livestream the 8:30 am service


Link to livestream the 9:45 am service


Link to Redeemer Video Channel for past services and sermons 


Educational Opportunities on Sunday

This week Table Talk will meet. Please note there is no Faith Formation, Confirmation, or High School Class.


2025 Annual Report

The 2025 Annual Report was sent out this week via email. To read it please check your email or visit this link.


Souper Bowl Results

Souper Bowl contributions from the three services were added up and the Seahawks walked away with the win at Redeemer as well as at the Super Bowl! Seattle Seahawks: $371.01. New England Patriots: $299.85. A total of $670.86 was raised for The Little Food Pantry! Thank you.


Shrove Tuesday Pancake SupperFebruary 17 from 6 to 7 pm

Featuring "Art is Served", an exhibit by Redeemer Renaissance Artists.

All donations made at the dinner will support the Natural Play Area Improvement Project.


Want to help? Both adult and youth volunteers are needed; go to this link to sign up! Youth can earn community service hours for this event.


Ash Wednesday Services and Dinner—February 18

Ash Wednesday Services will be at 12 pm and 7 pm. A dinner hosted by the Church Council will take place at 6:15 pm in Fellowship Hall.


Prayer Shawl Ministry—February 19 at 10:30 am

The next Prayer Shawl Ministry meeting will be next Thursday. Meetings are hybrid (Conference Room and via Zoom). In addition to prayer shawls,

we knit and crochet scarves, as well as baby blankets for baptisms and for Project Linus. All are welcome. Please email Lynn Barth for more information.


Redeemer's Annual Meeting—February 22

Redeemer’s Annual Meeting will be held following the 11:00 service. Please join us! As a reminder, all confirmed youth are voting members.


Meal Train for Timothy Williams

Redeemer member Timothy Williams is fighting cancer and preparing for his first surgery on February 17. Please pray for him and his family. Starting February 20 to March 7, the family will need dinner for three people daily. If you are interested in being part of the meal train, please sign up here.


Other Upcoming Events

Please refer to our announcements to learn about...


  • Youth Service ProjectFeb. 22
  • Redeemer's Day of PrayerMar. 2
  • Confirmation RetreatMar. 21
  • Social Justice and Equity Book Club


Schedule for the Coming Week


Sunday, February 15

We worship at 8:30 am (Traditional), 9:45 am (Contemporary), and 11 am (Traditional)

Table Talk—9:45 am

Youth Choir Rehearsal—10:55 am (Music Suite B)

Lunch with Bishop Hirsch—12 pm (Fellowship Hall)


Monday, February 16

Church Office Closed—President's Day

Social Justice and Equity Book Club—7:30 pm (Zoom)


Tuesday, February 17

Women's Faith Group—9:30 am (Conference Room/Zoom)

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper—6 pm (Gym)


Wednesday, February 18

Quilting Group—9 am (Fellowship Hall)

Ash Wednesday Service—12 pm

Ash Wednesday Dinner—6:15 pm (Fellowship Hall)

Ash Wednesday Service—7 pm


Thursday, February 19

AM Bible Study—8 am (Zoom)

Prayer Shawl Ministry—10:30 am (Conference Room/Zoom)

Bell Choir Rehearsal—7:00 pm (Music Suite A)

Traditional Choir Rehearsal—7:45 pm (Music Suite B)

Link to February Tidings Newsletter

Redeemer Website

Redeemer Video Channel

Redeemer Facebook Page

Metro Wash DC Synod

ELCA

Website

Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1545 Chain Bridge Rd., McLean, VA 22101

703-356-3346



www.redeemermclean.org