Lutheran Church of the Redeemer’s Statement of Welcome
We serve a God of abundant grace and generosity Our worship is centered on the invitation that Christ offers at the communion table: all are welcome in this place. That welcome flows through all we do and say We open our arms to everyone who comes to share our love of God and all God’s people. We affirm and value the lives of everyone, including all who have been marginalized by ability, age, gender, gender identity, mental or physical health, poverty, race, sexual orientation, or any other circumstance Let our message be clear: all are welcome to participate fully in the life of our congregation.
Sunday
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Join us for Worship this Sunday| 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Second Sunday in Lent
Pastor Mark H Larson, preaching
The theme of the Day
Though we sometimes doubt and often resist God’s desire to protect and save us, our God persists In holy baptism, God’s people have been called and gathered into a God-initiated relationship that will endure Lent provides the church with a time and a tradition in which to seek God’s face again Lent provides another occasion to behold the God of our salvation in the face of the Blessed One who “ comes in the name of the Lord.”
Rejoicing Spirits this Sunday
Thank you for helping us celebrate the 5th anniversary of Rejoicing Spirits last month- it was a joyful day! This month, This month at Rejoicing Spirits, we will dig into our Lenten them and explore what it means to belong as a disciple of Jesus.
This special worship service is designed to be accessible to people of all abilities- yes, that means you! We are all beloved children of God with strengths and weaknesses People with disabilities and their caregivers need the support of their faith community. We all need to be reminded that whatever our abilities, we are enough Come to be a friend and make some amazing new friends! Meet in Rudisill Hall from 10:15 - 10:45 (before or after attending your usual service!)
Nurturing Restoration, A Midweek Lenten Zoom Worship for Atlanta Lutherans
This Lent, we will join with Lutherans across Atlanta for a 30-minute Midweek service Led by Conference Ministers.
Tuesdays at 6:30 PM - March 11- April 15)
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The CFM team is gearing up for our annual Family Easter Vigil and Celebration!We need your help to provide treats for our Easter egg hunt and supplies for a special service project: providing Birthday party supplies to Inspiritus host homes for adults with disabilities. Please follow the code to see our Amazon list Items will be sent directly to the church Thank you for your generosity!
VBS - Volunteers Wanted!
For VBS 2025 we are ‘hitting the road’ together with Road Trip: On the Go with God! VBS will be June 2-6 from 9-12:30 each day Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen and grow your own faith as you nurture the faith of our kids. Ages 6th grade (completed) through adult are encouraged to apply. There are a variety of roles that fit all ages, abilities, time commitments, and personalities We will work with you to find the best fit! Find more information about volunteering and register by this link.
Children and Family
VBS Registration is Open!!
For VBS 2025 we are ‘hitting the road’ together with Road Trip: On the Go with God! VBS will be June 2-6 from 9-12:30 each day, with after care from 12:30-6 pm. All are welcome; invite a friend! Find more information and registration for participants Link
Family Easter Vigil and Celebration
Saturday, April 19 from 10- 12:30 is our annual Easter festival for all ages including live animals, face painting, a family photo booth, and more! Then go with us on a journey from the somber atmosphere of Holy Week to the joy of Easter in an Easter Vigil service specially designed for families After the service, we will head back outside for an egg hunt. In the case of inclement weather, we will move indoors. No RSVP is required; don’t forget to invite a friend!
Youth
Youth Social Event
All youth are invited to jump to the next level and head to Your 3rd Spot in The Works on Chattahoochee Avenue after church on Sunday, March 23. With more than 100 games, from high tech to no tech, pinball and much more, it will be an epic day of gaming with friends Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/250628730163151.
Summer High School Service Trip
High school youth - please join us! The sign up link is now live and the first payment is due March 15: https://form jotform com/250565139755161
Our high school youth will have the opportunity to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts in North Carolina, July 13-18 Attendees will stay at Lutheridge and will participate in different disaster relief projects, in partnership with Lutheran Disaster Response Questions? Please contact Nate
Parents Lenten Group
A parents Lenten group will meet on Sundays at 10 a.m. in the library as we discuss the book "Belonging" by The Rev Dr Karoline Lewis The dates will be March 16, 23 and 30, and April 13 This group will replace the Middle School and High School Parents Meetings for the Lent season. For more information, please contact Lisa (lisa bastin@hotmail.com), Ericka (erickavh@gmail.com), Hallie (halliedillon@me.com) or Liesl (lieslmerkel@gmail com)
Graduate Sunday
Graduate Sunday is May 11 and we look forward to honoring all of our graduates in both services. If you have a high school, college or grad school graduate this year, we would like to join you in celebrating them! Please send us:
· A picture of your graduate
The school from which they are graduating and degree (if college or grad school)
· Their plans after graduation, such as the school they will attend or career plans
· A favorite Redeemer memory
Please send these items to Mindy Tanzola at mindytanzola@gmail.com no later than April 30, 2025.
Confirmation and High School Faith Formation
Confirmation classes meet most Sundays for middle school youth and high school youth meet in the youth lounge during the faith formation hour. Please contact Nate Humpherys at nhumpherys@redeemer.org for more information, or check the Youth eNewsletter for specifics.
Faith Formation
Led by Ed Scherlacher
“Jesus for Everyone” - based on Amy-Jill Levine’s book
Learn of Jesus' historic and cultural influence makes him fascinating, provocative, and relevant for everyone, not only Christians.
Sundays 10 am | Chapel | through May 25
Mindful Meditation Practices
Led by Pastor Dorothea Lotze
Mindfulness meditations are an ancient spiritual practice In our time together, we will integrate the Christian contemplative practice of heart prayer with the mindfulness practices of deep breathing, body relaxation, loving kindness, self-compassion and compassion for others. Come and join our weekly practicing while strengthening our mental, emotional and spiritual health in difficult political and global times. The meditation practices will be in English.
Sundays, 10 am | Room 119
Be Still and Journey, Open to anyone interested
Led by Pat Cornwell
Pastor’s Class led by Pastor Mark | Belonging, Lenten Book Study
Sessions include a video from the Holy Land, followed by a devotional led by Palestinian Christians, followed by discussion.
March 16: “He Has Lifted Up the Lowly”
“Loose the Bonds or Injustice”
March 23: “Wilderness”
“To Set Free Those Who are Oppressed”
March 30: “What Makes for Peace”
“Good Friday, Good News ”
Sessions hosted by Redeemer members who visited the Holy Land in 2023.
Mondays at 1:30 pm | Reception Room
The Seekers Bible Study led by Bill Pegram
We continue digging deep into the Gospel of Matthew
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Led by David Ott & Don Noland | Tuesdays | 7 AM | Reception Room and Zoom
We are now studying the Gospel of John Everyone is welcome either 1/ in person in the Reception Room with a full breakfast serving from 7 am, or 2/ via ZOOM link found on the Redeemer website each Tuesday. Our study and discussion is from 7:30 - 8:30 am. Please join us any Tuesday morning!
Tuesdays 5 pm | Zoom
Join Pr Jonathan for a discussion of Edwidge Danticat's book, 'Brother, I'm Dying', a story of Haitian refugees to the US told from the perspective of a woman who lived the experience as she worried about her family still in Haiti If you have any questions, please email Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer org
The Tolkien group is taking a break for the month of March while we prepare for a new adventure! We are currently deciding between two books The first is Beren and Lúthien, an extended version of the tale told in The Silmarillion and alluded to in The Lord of the Rings. It’s a story of love, courage, life, death, fate, free will, (and one very good doggie!) that results in a sign of hope for all humanity. The second is The Children of Húrin. It too is an extended version of a Silmarillion tale. It is less well known, but very deep and meaningful. It has many of Tolkien’s favorite themes of love, courage, fate and free will, but the main character often succumbs to arrogance and pride which leads to dark, dark places. Knowledge of The Silmarillion is helpful, but not necessary. Our Fellowship is welcoming and always helps with questions That being said, these tales in particular can be disturbing and are for adults only. If you’d like additional information, call or write Alisa Norvelle (anorvelle@mac.com) or
find me in the atrium We begin our new adventure on Thursday, April 3rd! Fellowship begins at 6:30 and we read starting at 7:30.
Community
Bach Birthday Bash – Friday, March 21 at 7:30 pm
All are invited to Redeemer’s annual concert celebrating the life and music of Johann Sebastian Bach. This year ’ s program will feature Lauda Musicam, with vocalist Adrin Akin; The Carillon Ringers; Karen Anderson, violin; Christine Drescher-Jones, harp; Sarah Hawbecker, organ and piano; Chase Petersen, violin and organ; Kate Tanzola, trumpet; and Minday Tanzola, flute Audience participation is a part of the concert, and the reception following the concert includes the singing of “Happy birthday” to Herr Bach. Invite a friend and join us!
Volunteer Opportunity with Habitat for Humanity
This Lent, join us in making a lasting impact by participating in the 2025 Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Lenten Build! We’re partnering with Kendra and three other Atlanta-area churches to build a new home, and we need YOU to help make it happen.
By working with Atlanta Habitat, we ’ re not only building a home, but also contributing to the revitalization of neighborhoods and creating lasting opportunities for families to thrive. Together, we can transform lives and live out our faith in action
How You Can Help:
We’ll be building a home for Kendra and her daughter over the course of 7 Saturdays starting February 15th. We invite all members of our congregation, ages 16 and older, to volunteer no prior experience is needed Whether you ’ re an expert or a first-time builder, your hands and heart will make a difference
Important Details:
• Dates: Saturdays, February 15th through April 5th, 7:30 am – 3:30 pm
• To Volunteer: Sign up in the Sims Atrium starting January 5th or use the link below. Registration closes 1 week before each build date, and all volunteers must register individually through our online registration link.
Have Questions? Contact:
• David Barnes at David R Barnes@gmail com
• Dana Norden at DNorden3@gmail.com Sign up today and be a part of this meaningful project! https://vhub.at/redeemer
You may have heard that some federal funding impacting nonprofits has been lifted. Unfortunately, the primary source of federal government to support refugee families invited to the US remains frozen. Refugee families still need your help. Now, more than ever, your support is essential in ensuring that newly arrived families have the resources they need to thrive: weinspirit.org/donate
Hope thru Soap Volunteer Opportunity:
The Community Engagement Ministry has partnered with Hope thru Soap to host their Mobile Showers on select Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM in 2025. We are seeking volunteers to assist with setup, distribution, serving coffee, and providing warm, friendly conversations with our guests Hope thru Soap provides mobile outreach to individuals among us currently unsheltered with less than
sustainable resources in Metro Atlanta, by offering mobile showers, haircuts, clothing, food, and social service resources.
This initiative goes far beyond meeting basic needs, by fostering a fun “Block Party” atmosphere, providing guests with a sense of family, friendship, hope, and dignity.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact: Don Cornwell, Don Cornwell@emory edu Or Curt Stamp, curtwstamp@gmail com
Thank you for considering your support to this valuable and meaningful ministry.
Music and Arts Camp – “Sailing the High Seas” – June 9-13
Register now using this link. Rising kindergarteners through 6th graders will experience music, art, and drama all based on this year ’ s pirate theme! The camp is from 9:00 am-4:00 pm, with free before and after-care. Tuition for the week is $175 and includes all activities, snacks, and a T-shirt. Sibling discounts apply, and financial need-based scholarships are available All are welcome, so tell your friends and neighbors. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Sarah Hawbecker at 404-874-8664, ext. 206 or shawbecker@redeemer org
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