saturday update 1.11.25

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.

Important Weather Update

We are monitoring the road and sidewalk conditions around the church As of now, the plan is to hold our regular schedule of worship and faith formation events. If the conditions in Midtown deteriorate overnight, we will send out a congregational email by 7:30 AM Sunday morning indicating that we will be worshiping online only. Please carefully monitor the conditions in your neighborhood and place the safety of you and your family as of the highest importance.

Sunday

Link to: submit prayer requests

Livestream

Zoom Communion following postlude

Join us for Worship this Sunday| 9:00 am & 11:00 am

Baptism of Our Lord

Pastor Mark H. Larson, preaching

The theme of the Day

Sunday's festival rejoices in God’s blessings. We recall and celebrate our adoption as God’s children, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the promised company of almighty God when we “ pass through the waters . . . the rivers fire ” On this day the heavens open again for this assembly, and we receive the gift of God’s Beloved, Jesus, in bread and wine.

Rejoicing Spirits- January 26th

What better way to kick off the new year than with your Rejoicing Spirits friends! As much of our culture is pressuring us to ‘optimize’ our bodies and minds, let’s stop and celebrate what they can already do, and how we are already bringing our best to the people and world around us.

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!)

Children and Family

Pool Party at GA Tech

The Redeemer CFM families are making a splash at the GA tech pool again this year. February 2nd from 1:30-3:30 we will enjoy fellowship together at the pool and remember our baptisms! No RSVP required. Friends and neighbors welcome

Youth

High School & Beyond parents’ group is starting up January 26 at 10am in room 103! Come for a time of connection, sharing, and mutual support.

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

Tuesdays 5 pm | Zoom

Join Pr Jonathan for a discussion of the The Rev Elizabeth Edman's book, 'Queer Virtue.' Rev Edman is an Episcopal priest whose book posits that Christianity, at its scriptural core, incessantly challenges its adherents to rupture false binaries, to “queer” lines that pit people against one another. As always, reading is optional, we are glad to be able to create a space for everyone to learn and grow together If you have any questions, please email Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer org

Young Adults

Our monthly Young Adult lunch after the 11:00 service on Jan. 19. Join us for some casual conversation and fellowship!

Lunch Together

Sunday, January 19 after the late service we will meet in the Sims Atrium and walk somewhere in midtown for sustenance and conversation. All are welcome!

Saturday, January 18th, 2025, the Redeemer community is invited to honor the legacy of Dr King by learning about his life and engaging in service to our community. Organized by the ELCA Southeastern Synod, all events that day will be hosted at St John’s Lutheran Church (and Pr Jennifer!) All ages and abilities welcome!

Contact Pr. Jonathan Hemphill to register (jhemphill@elca-ses.org).

11 am- 12 pm: Brunch and Learn

12 -1 pm: Service projects 2-3:30 pm: Festival worship

Friday, January 31, 2025 – 7:30 pm

Borromeo String Quartet in concert

The Friends of Music at Redeemer are thrilled to announce that the Redeemer Concert Series will present one of the premiere string quartets in the world – the Borromeo String Quartet Invite a friend to this free concert of music by the masters as well as living composers, performed in our beautiful space by stellar musicians. Following the concert, enjoy a reception in Sims Atrium.

For twenty-five years, the Borromeo String Quartet has been ensemble-in-residence at both the New England Conservatory and Taos School of Music, and quartet-in-residence at the Heifetz International Music Institute. Their many honors include the 2007 Avery Fisher Career Grant; Lincoln Center's Martin E Segal Award, and the Cleveland Quartet Award With their “edge-of-the- seat performances,” the Boston Globe called the ensemble “simply the best ”

Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunity

This Lent, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer will be participating in the 2025 Atlanta Habitat for Humanity Lenten Build, and we need YOUR help! This year, we will be working alongside Kendra and three other Atlanta area churches to build a new home By partnering with Atlanta Habitat, we become a catalyst for neighborhood revitalization, building quality, affordable homes while creating lasting opportunities for families to thrive far beyond the build Join Us!

Over the course of 7 Saturdays, starting February 15th, we will come together to build a home for Kendra and her daughter We encourage all members of our congregation 16 and older to volunteer, no matter your skill level! It’s an incredible opportunity to serve our community, help a family, and live out our faith in action

Questions?

Contact David Barnes (David R Barnes@gmail com) or Dana Norden (DNorden3@gmail com)

To Volunteer:

Dates: Saturdays, February 15th through April 5th from 7:30am – 3:30pm No experience required just a willing heart and hands ready to serve! Let’s come together and make a meaningful difference in Kendra’s life and the lives of others. Sign up in the church atrium beginning January 5 or use the QR code below Registration closes 1 week prior to each build date and each volunteer must register themselves through our registration link.

https://vhub.at/redeemer

Over the last few days, multiple wildfires have broken out across Los Angeles County in California, with over 100,000 people under evacuation orders Sparked by dry conditions, strong winds and a limited water supply, these fires have destroyed homes and businesses and have led to injuries and loss of life

This disaster is just one of many including hurricanes, war and famine to which Lutheran Disaster Response is still responding. Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response equip us to respond quickly and generously, wherever and whenever disaster may strike.

Firefighting efforts continue in Southern California, and we won’t know the full impact until the fires are extinguished. Even as these fires still burn, Lutheran Disaster Response is here to support the families and communities that will be rebuilding their lives