Youth Leadership Sunday

January 11

Youth Leadership Sunday is an opportunity for children to actively participate in worship services as they attend with their parents. Youth may serve as greeters, ushers, acolytes, and readers.

Please note there will be NO Faith Formation or Confirmation due to Youth Leadership Sunday. The high school class will still meet.

If your child is interested in participating, please sign up at this link.

Volunteers are still needed for the 8:30 am and 11 am services.

Join Redeemer's Youth Ministry Team



Do you want to help our youth connect with God’s word through fellowship, service, worship and more? Do you have ideas for events or programming?

Support our Youth Ministry by getting involved!

We are looking for Youth volunteers ages 12 to 18 and this is a wonderful opportunity to gain leadership experience. Adult volunteers are needed too! If you are interested please fill out this form.

Redeemer Renaissance 2026-27 Registration

Registration for the Preschool & After-School will happen on the following dates:

• January 12th-16th: Returning families
• January 19th-23rd: Waitlist priority/new families

We can’t wait to welcome you!

To schedule a tour or for more information:

703-356-3567

Good Beginnings at Redeemer Renaissance Preschool

Outdoor Classes for Ages 1.5 and older with Caregiver

January 13 and 27–9:30 am

Come and play! This outdoor-play program for toddlers and caregivers to enjoy together promotes a sense of wonder, discovery, and exploration while providing a fun introduction to preschool. Children will build their first friendships and work with new materials as they engage in open-ended play in a safe, developmentally-appropriate environment. During exploratory play, caregivers will have the opportunity to discuss topics of interest and create bonds that will help them navigate the early childhood years and beyond.

The class is offered on the following dates: Jan. 13 & 27, Feb. 10 & 24, Mar. 10 & 24, April 7 & 21, and May 5 & 19. Register online at this link or call 703-356-3567 for more information.

Youth Service Project

Meal Packages for Britepaths Food4thought Program

January 25 at 10:45 am

On Sunday, after our youth morning classes, youth are invited to join us to pack meals for students in our community in Fellowship Hall. This project is possible due to the funds raised at our bake sale in December. We will come together to pack the food and have a time of fellowship with lunch once the project is complete. Please sign up at this link if your youth will participate. For any questions, please contact grace@redeemermclean.org.

Parent Volunteers for Faith Formation

Parent volunteers are needed each week in the 3rd & 4th grade, 5th & 6th grade, and Confirmation classes. Please use the links below to sign up! Thank you to those who have already volunteered.

• 3rd & 4th Grade Parent Sign Up
• 5th & 6th Grade Parent Sign Up
• Confirmation Parent Sign Up

Save the Date:

• February 15: Bishop Hirsch Visit

Please note there will be no faith formation or confirmation this day.

Faith Formation

Faith Formation classes are available for Pre-K (ages 3+) through 6th graders. Our youngest members will sing, read Bible stories, play games, and have open discussions with their peers as they build a strong foundation and understanding of the Christian faith.



Please contact Grace Howie (grace@redeemermclean.org) with any questions.

Confirmation

7th and 8th graders are invited to join confirmation class, focusing on both biblical education and exploration of Lutheran doctrine and theology.

Please contact Josh Magnuson (jmagnuson74@icloud.com) with any questions.

Youth are always invited to serve in worship.

• To serve as an acolyte or reader, sign up here
• To serve as a greeter, contact Mark Cronin (mlm.cronin@gmail.com)
• To serve as an usher, contact Matthew Kratz (pghkratz@gmail.com)

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