Redeemer Lutheran Church About Redeemer
Redeemer Lutheran Church is a community of
believers together
making Christ known -sharing in faith, life, and service.
Our facilities: Our Sanctuary building was built in 1953, and our adjoining Fellowship Hall in 1963.
We worship at an Open Table (see page five, "Who is invited"), meaning all who believe in Christ are welcome to take communion at the altar:
"Who is invited?"
Throughout the church’s history, Holy Communion—that means which God has chosen to make us one—has been the subject of much debate. Who may eat, what to eat, how to eat, and when to eat are some of the main questions that different Christian communities have answered in different ways.
Understandings of hospitality (who may eat) at the Eucharist have developed in two main ways. Some Christians have taught and believe that Holy Communion is reserved for those who have a common understanding of what Holy Communion is.In other words, all those at the Lord’s Table must be of a common mind and doctrine first, and then share a common meal. Other Christians hold that God uses the act of eating and drinking together as a means to make us one, and unity comes through sharing the meal.
We believe the latter. It is by participating together with other baptized Christians that we come to experience the unity that God intends for all people. In our congregations, all baptized people are invited to the table. When visiting other denominations in the Christian family, it is important to learn and respect their vision of hospitality at the sacrament." (Reprinted from ELCA's "Window of Faith, Eucharist")
Pastor's Gary's biography.
| Redeemer Lutheran Church Staff: | |
| Pastor | The Reverend Doctor Gary A. Petersen |
| Music Ministers | Don Whisner |
| Stephanie Pittman | |
| Ministers | People of Redeemer! |
| Secretary | Connie Carlson |
| Custodian | Lawrence Williams |
| Bookkeeper | Judy Hanson |
| Kitchen Manager | Thelma Darsow |