COVID-19 Update
As of September 21, Gwinnett, Fulton, & Dekalb counties are designated by the CDC as having Low COVID 19 Community Levels and Cobb as having Medium Community Level. Following our protocols, face coverings will be optional and left to personal preference for all indoor activities, including worship The balcony will remain a mask required zone.
If during the 48 hours prior to worship you have been feeling ill or believe you might have been exposed to COVID 19 in the past 5 days, please join us online for worship.
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Livestream
Zoom Communion following postlude
Join us for Worship this Sunday 9 am & 11 am
Face coverings are optional and left to personal preference. Masks are required to sit in the balcony.
Click HERE to read all the latest protocol information about returning to worship in person
Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor Mark H. Larson, preaching
Master Planning Update
The creative and imaginative part of our master planning process is well underway. All nine of our Subject Area Groups have met, and our members are dreaming BIG for Redeemer! It is exciting to see the common themes that weave through the various sessions family life center, rooftop garden, alternative worship space, theater, outdoor classroom, covered outdoor concert space, music rooms, and even a coffee shop! These are only a few of the dreams that over two hundred of our members have discussed during this important visioning phase.
Our consultants continue to lead us through discerning how we can best develop our campus to enhance our ministries, strengthen our financial future, and enlarge our impact in this community and region Anyone in the congregation who was unable to attend one of the Subject Area Group Visioning Sessions is encouraged to attend our final gathering on October 2. This two hour visioning session will be both in person and online, and the insights and results will be posted on a special page on our website.
Final Meeting
· Catch All: Sunday, October 2, 12:30 PM | Rudisill Hall/Zoom
Community Food Ministry.
“In January 1982, Redeemer was asked by St Luke Episcopal Church if we would serve as an overflow warming location for neighbors without shelter whom they welcomed into their church as a refuge from unseasonably cold temperatures Redeemer responded by opening up Zittrouer Hall, and members began serving our guests pimento cheese sandwiches and coffee.
After all, it’s rude not to offer one ’ s guests something to eat Redeemer’s Social Ministry (now called Community Engagement) recommended a one month pilot program for 50 guests each weekday, which the Congregation Council approved. Redeemer is now 500 months into the pilot program we now call the Lutheran Community Food Ministry Please join us in the Sims Atrium to hear and see how our 40 years of love for Lutheran Community Food Ministry has evolved to being “beyond soup ” and even pimento cheese sandwiches.
Cello & Organ Concert Sunday, September 25 | 2 PM
The Redeemer Concert Series concert scheduled for Sunday has been postponed and WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR A LATER DATE
New Member Class continues
Room 121/Zoom | 10 am
People interested in joining Redeemer will begin a 5 week series of new member classes in which we will get to know one another, Redeemer, and the Lutheran faith If you are interested in participating in class, please register here.
Sunday School Classrooms
We are excited to open Sunday School in in person classrooms again for the first time since 2019 A Zoom classroom option will also be offered New students are welcome any week. You can register at this link, and we accept registration at the door if you have not done it in advance Sunday School is for ages 2 5th grade Interested in volunteering with Sunday School? Speak to Deacon Mary about volunteer opportunities
2's through Pre K: Room 105
Kindergarten through 3rd Grade: Room 201 4th through 5th Grade: Room 107
Youth Classrooms
Confirmation retreat this weekend No classes
High School Sunday School 9:45 am 10:45 am Come gather in the Youth Lounge or venture down to Starbucks
Mindfulness, Prayer, and Meditation Reception Room/ *Zoom | 10 am
Join Ed Scherlacher to study spiritual practices that can help draw us together and see how God works in our lives.
Hymns & Congregational singing in the Lutheran Church Rudisill/Zoom | 10 am
Come and join Dr. Mike Bell for a three part study of the ELW! Sing hymns and learn about the poets and composers who created them, along with the hymns’ social, historical, and religious contexts
G.I.F.T. Class Room 211 | 10 am Led by Joe Lukas
GIFT group will study Rescuing the Bible From Fundamentalism by Bishop John Shelby Spong.
Young Adult Group Katy's Corner|10 am
Our fall series begins with the book Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God by Francis Chan, led by group member Robert Boyd. We meet from 10 10:45 in Katy’s Corner (corner of the upstairs hallway near the front elevator with comfy chairs) Reading in advance is not required Join any week!
Be Still & Journey
Room 119 | 9:30 am Will not meet this Sunday
Coffee with the Pastor Sims Atrium | following 11:00 worship
Ever had any questions for the pastor who was preaching that day? This is your opportunity to ask them! Join the preaching pastor in Sims Atrium for coffee and conversation Youth
High School Parents and College Parents Gathering | Sunday, Oct. 2
Join for monthly fellowship time from 10:00 am 10:45 am in the Library
Join Redeemer High School Youth for our 2023 Ski Retreat! February 17 20, 2023 at Lutherock
Please check your schedules and let us know if you are interested in joining us for fellowship, faith, skiing, and snow tubing.
Please let Hillary know if you ’ re interested by Sunday, October 2 in putting this on your calendar, so we can reserve the correct accommodation site at Lutherock (these spots go fast!).
Youth Acolyte/Worship Training | Sunday, Oct. 2 | Following 11am worship
All youth are expected to serve and worship during church services as part of their Confirmation experience Those who have not been trained or served in worship before, please ensure you attend. You can also attend if you need a refresher Give Pastor Jonathan a heads up if you plan on attending.
High School Youth Mission Trip Meeting
Sunday, Oct. 2 | Following 11am worship | Reception Room
We request that at least one parent attends along with the youth.
Middle School Youth Mission Trip and High School Youth Mission Trip Signups
The votes are in! Our Middle School Youth will head to Bayou La Batre in Summer 2023, and our High School Youth will head to Puerto Rico in Summer 2023 If your Middle School and High School youths are interested
Week of September 26
Tuesday Morning Bible Study
Tuesday | 7:30 am | Rudisill Hall / Link to Join Bible Study returns on Tuesday mornings in Rudisill Hall and via ZOOM. A light breakfast will be available beginning at 7 a m and the study beginning at 7:30 a.m until 8:30 a.m. Our study is on The Acts of the Apostles Everyone is welcome to join us
Keystone Time Together Worship and Luncheon
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | 12 2 | Sanctuary, and Sims Atrium
An uplifting 30 minute worship service with communion in the sanctuary and a message from Pastor Ron. After worship, we will enjoy lunch, and one another’s company in Sims Atrium
Book Study with Pastor Jonathan
Tuesday | 5 pm | Link to Join
Join us as we read 'Lies My Teacher Told Me' by James Loewen This book study is open to anyone who is interested. If you have any questions, please email Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer org
Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) grand opening!
Wednesday, Sept. 28 | 10 am
MAC recently began welcoming clients in its new home in the heart of Midtown at 613 Spring Street. The new and completely renovated location offers more than two and a half times the square footage of its former home, with more space for client services, an expanded food pantry, and additional space for staff and volunteers. As a Midtown community member, the grand opening will give you a chance to learn more about MAC's mission and how your team can engage with MAC.
Early Bird Bible Study
Wednesday | 4 pm | Reception room /Zoom Link Join David Ott as he leads a study and discussion of Daniel
Wednesdays at Redeemer
Dinner served at 5:00 PM
Adult meal, $9 00/person Seniors (over 65) and children (12 and under), $6.00/person.
Children and Youth MusicMinistries
Serephim 6 7 PM Room 204
Cherubim 6:15 6:45 PM Room 203 Redeemer Ringers 7 7:30 PM Room 202
6:00 pm | Pastor's Class | Rudisill Hall & Zoom "The Making of the Bible"
Join Pastor Mark as we explore the complex history of the formation of the Bible. Using the latest scholarly evidence, we'll follow the complex journey from the earliest fragments to sacred scripture.
Worship "Contemplation with the Saints" Livestream
Join us at 7 PM in the sanctuary or online for a short contemplative service of songs, reflection, and prayer as we commemorate the apostles, martyrs,
historical figures, and modern men and women who are the heroes of our faith and whose memorial days are set aside each week but often overlooked
Liberation Thoughts
Thursday, September 15 | 6 PM | Zoom Link
Join Pr Ron for a more in depth study of various works related to Liberation Theology and why it is so important for us to continue to understand its value in the world today.
Looking Ahead
Monster Mash Candy Drive
We are gearing up for Halloween fun again this year! You can help us provide this safe and fun Halloween event for children and their families by donating candy and party favors from now to October 23rd. Please choose only from the Amazon list at this link, which will be shipped directly to the church. See Deacon Mary with questions.
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