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.
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Join us for Worship this Sunday| 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Sixth Sunday after Epiphany Allison Lizdas, preaching
The theme of the Day Blessings and curses abound on the sixth Sunday after Epiphany. We would do well to listen closely to whom the “blessed ares ” and the “ woe tos” are directed and to find our place in the crowd among those who desire to touch Jesus. The risen Christ stands among us in the mystery of the holy supper with an invitation to live in him, and offers power to heal us all.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
| March 02, 2025
Meeting sessions to be held live following each Sunday worship service and also via Zoom at 10am This meeting will serve as the Annual Meeting of the congregation. There will be one motion from the council to be voted on and approved: Approval of the 2024 Annual Report
Lenten Small Groups
We are currently recruiting small group leaders for our annual Lenten small groups! This year we will be reading 'Belonging' by The Rev Dr Karoline Lewis, a Lutheran pastor and professor at Luther Seminary The book helps readers to understand and live out Christian discipleship in a way that is most deeply authentic for themselves. Pastor Lewis structures it around the story of the Samaritan woman at the well and guides the reader to discover deep connection with biblical characters who lead to selfdiscovery If you are interested in leading a small group, please contact Pr Jonathan at jtrapp@redeemer.org.
The LCFM team is grateful to everyone who participated in Souper Bowl Sunday! Together, you raised to support our mission that ALL ARE FED!!!
Mark Your Calendars for Hunger Walk 2025! Signup begin this Sunday in the Sims Atrium
The Atlanta Community Food Bank’s Hunger Walk Run is a celebrated annual event and community energizer, bringing people together in solidarity with a collective goal to end hunger On March 9, Team Redeemer will walk (or run!) to benefit our Lutheran Community Food Ministry, as well as the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Inspiritus Stop by the Hunger Walk table in the Sims Atrium on Sunday, February 9, to learn more about the 5K walk/run, starting from the Home Depot Backyard through downtown Atlanta.
This year we have a QR code to make registration for the event even easier You can also register any time at http://engage.acfb.org/goto/TeamRedeemer2025. The online registration rate for walkers is $30 and for runners is $40 And did we mention that everyone who registers to walk or run gets a special Hunger Walk Run T-shirt?
Donations to Team Redeemer are also welcomed and as an added incentive, the first $250 in donations will be matched 1:1. Last year we raised $2,750, which placed Redeemer in the top ten of the Lutheran Hunger Walk Run teams for 2024. Let’s see if we can reach $3,000 in 2025!
Thank you for your support, and please contact Lorraine Dorough, team captain, at ledorough@gmail.com for assistance in registering or for more information.
Rejoicing Spirits turns FIVE! Special Event February 23
The Rejoicing Spirits community has been worshiping joyfully together since February of 2020. We have a lot to celebrate!! Please join us for worship on February 23 in Rudisill Hall from 10:15- 10:45 Also, look forward to a mission moment in worship all about how to be a friend and ally to our Rejoicers, and celebratory cupcakes in the Sims Atrium!
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!)
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
Family Retreat Registration is ending this Sunday March 14-16 we are headed to Lutheranch for our annual Family Retreat This year, we are especially encouraging families with kids of all ages to participate! You won’t want to miss s ’ mores around the campfire, growing in faith together, our fan-favorite talent show, and worship together on Sunday morning Find the link in your newsletter or CFM emails
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
Youth
Led by Ed Scherlacher
Faith Formation
“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.
Pastor’s Class led by Pastor Mark | Luke’s Jesus
Sundays | 10 am | Rudisill Hall/ Zoom
& Wednesdays | 6 pm | Rudisill Hall/Zoom
As we begin a new church year during which most of our gospel readings will come from our third gospel, let’s explore together what makes Luke’s gospel unique. St. Luke tells the story of Jesus in clear, dramatically compelling, and humanly moving terms His Jesus is a man of great power, a deep sense of mis-sion, and profound compassion for those on the outskirts of society. And Luke's Gospel has the best stories--that is, parables--including a number that are unique to this gospel.
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 1 & 2 Samuel 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 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
Guest Preacher | March 2, all services
Rev Dr Mae Cannon | Churches for Middle East
Peace Speaking Tour
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Jessica White, Clinical Professor of Nutrition at Georgia State University and former dietician at Grady, will share her nutrition expertise and answer questions in a Q & A format on Thursday, February 20th from 1:00-2:00 pm in Rudisill Hall. Please join Keystone Ministries for this exceptional event! To register, please send an email to:escherlacher@gmail.comorsfoley@redeemer.orgby 2/18/25. Refreshments and dessert will be served!
Friday, February 21, 7:30 PM
Organ Anniversary Concert
The Redeemer Concert series presents Chelsea Chen in a free concert as we celebrate Redeemer’s 73-rank Létourneau pipe organ Ms Chen’s dynamic playing has taken her to the far corners of the world Her solo concerts offer a unique mix of traditional organ repertoire along with piano/orchestral transcriptions and contemporary music. The Los Angeles Times has praised her “ rare musicality” and “lovely lyrical grandeur,” and a compositional style that is “charming” and “irresistible ” Ms Chen has recorded multiple CDs, and her compositions are available exclusively from Wayne Leupold Editions, Inc. From 2013-2017, Ms Chen was Artist-in-Residence at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, where she performed and directed the Concert Series. At present, she serves as Artist-in-Residence at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church in Manhattan The Friends of Music will host a reception in Sims Atrium following the concert
Choral Festival Concert – Sunday, February 23 at 4:00 pm
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer will host ”Convocation 2025,” celebrating 40 years of Festival Singers tradition. This free concert features the William Baker Festival Singers, the New South Festival Singers, and the Georgia Youth Choir. All are welcome!
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
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
