JANUARY 2026
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF
THE REDEEMER ATLANTA, GA
MO N DAY, JA N UA RY 1 9 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us as we serve our Atlanta neighbors through various community projects. Opportunities for all ages include helping at Lutheran Towers, Grace House at Georgia Tech, Wellspring Living, and neighborhood beautification. Lunch provided at Redeemer. Watch for sign-up details in upcoming communications.
Scams and How to Avoid Them: Protect Yourself and the Ones You Love Every day, we encounter scams through various mediums such as computers, phones, calls, and mail. It's imperative to equip ourselves with the knowledge to recognize these scams and protect our loved ones and ourselves. The North Georgia Elder Abuse Task Force will guide us in identifying scams and understanding how to safeguard against falling victim to them. As part of their commitment to protecting seniors, the Task Force is dedicated to educating the community about scams. Join us for this insightful presentation that aims to equip you with the knowledge to safeguard yourself and your loved ones from potential scams.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and empowered! Let’s work together to create a community that is educated and resilient against elder scams.
MUSIC THE FRIENDS OF MUSIC PRESENT
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ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
Nathaniel Gumbs GUEST ARTIST
Director of Music at The Riverside Church in New York City.
01/30 7:30 pm
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 731 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 404-874-8664 redeemer.org
Free admission and parking
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a dedicated time to raise awareness about the millions of people globally subjected to forced labor and sex trafficking. The primary objective is to educate the public on how to identify warning signs, support survivor recovery, and strengthen community resilience to prevent exploitation. PLEASE SEE THE DISPLAY IN SIMS ATRIUM ON JANUARY 11, 18, AND 25, 2026 LEARN ABOUT REDEEMER’S INVOLVEMENT. THE MOST RECENT INVOLVEMENT IS THE DONATION OF OVER $2,800 IN GIFT CARDS FOR THE WELLSPRING LIVING GIRLS FOR USE IN 2026! NORTHSIDE CIRCLE HAS ALSO DONATED BIRTHDAY AND GIFT CARDS FOR EACH WELLSPRING LIVING GIRL FOR THIS YEAR!
Since 2011, Redeeming Grace has offered policy workshops, atrium displays, Advocacy Days at the Capitol and other ways for the congregation to become involved. Members of Redeeming Grace have taught hours of life skill classes including manners and
Please have a conversation with us in Sims Atrium or connect via Realm. If you suspect human trafficking in the U.S., call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. Charissa Schultz and Amy Carpenter
etiquette, nutrition, hygiene, project management and public speaking.
THIS SPECIAL U.S. EMPHASIS BEGAN IN 2010 AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME TIME THAT OUR CONGREGATION WAS FORMING A TASK FORCE TO ERADICATE THE COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN (CSEC) - LATER RENAMED “REDEEMING GRACE.” SINCE 2011, REDEEMING GRACE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN AWARENESS, ADVOCACY, AND THE RESTORATION OF THE LIVES OF THE CHILDREN (AGES 12 TO 17) IN THE GIRLS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OF WELLSPRING LIVING
CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY
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1:30-3:30 pm
Crawford Leisure Pool at Georgia Tech Invite a Friend! RSVP to Deacon Mary for parking info and details.
Coming Up: Family Retreat March 20-22, 2026 What: You’ll stay in cabins overlooking a babbling brook with private bathrooms, and meals are prepared by Camp Mikell staff. Learn and grow with Redeemer friends! We spend some time learning as families, enjoying the activities the area has to offer, affirm each other’s gifts in a (very casual) talent show, and more! Register at this link.
MLK Day Family Service Projects A special invitation for families from the Redeemer Community Engagement Team! Join us Monday, January 19, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM as we serve our Atlanta neighbors through various community projects. Opportunities for all ages include helping at Lutheran Towers, Grace House at Georgia Tech, Wellspring Living, and neighborhood beautification. Lunch provided at Redeemer. Watch for sign-up details in upcoming communications.
WORSHIP
Baptism at Redeemer Greetings! If you or someone you know is expecting a child or interested in baptism at Redeemer at any age, we would love to celebrate this special milestone with your family! We have several dates available. Here are some details: Upcoming Festival Dates
At Redeemer, we hold Baptism Festivals, special Sundays designated for baptisms when several families may be celebrating a baptism at the same time. Please inquire for more details on how scheduling works and to get the Baptism registration form.
Baptism is a sacrament celebrated in community. Grouping up baptisms on certain days allows us to truly highlight it as a special event, Also, it's fun! It's a great way to get to know other families, and your child will grow up with friends at Redeemer who share their baptism anniversary- a special bond that can follow them throughout life.
Sunday, February 15 at either service Saturday, April 4 at the Family Easter Vigil Service, 11 am or the evening Easter Vigil Service at 7 pm Sunday, May 24 at either service Summer and Fall Dates will be announced soon
Lord's Supper Retreat Saturday, February 28th | 9:00 am- 11:30 am Ages PreK and up and their parents.
Come to the
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Whether your child has been waiting for their first communion or already started receiving, we encourage them to grow their understanding of this ancient and holy practice. Not sure if this is the right year for your child to participate? We're happy to help you decide! February 28: 9:00-11:30 Learning about Communion March 1: Blessing in Worship at either service You can contact Deacon Mary with questions, or go directly to the registration form at this link.
For more information about Baptism Deacon Mary Houck (she/her) Director of Children and Family Ministries or Communion instruction: mhouck@redeemer.org 770-778-7085
CHILDREN AND FAMILY MINISTRY
Save the Date! MLK Day Service Projects: Monday, January 19 Young Family Gathering: Saturday, January 24 GA Tech Pool Party: Sunday, February 1 Lord’s Supper Retreat: Saturday, February 28 Family Easter Vigil and Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 4 Vacation Bible School June 8-12; Ages 3-5th grade Redeemer Week at Lutheridge (Arden, NC) June 21-26 first- 5th grades (Completed)
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You’re Invited! New Initiative for Families of Young Children The Redeemer Children and Family Ministry Team is starting a new initiative for families with children age 5 and under (older siblings welcome too). We are starting with a gathering in January to get feedback and generate ideas for the future of this ministry. We want you there! Childcare and a light brunch will be provided.
Saturday, January 24 9-11 am Click or scan to RSVP
CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRIES
SUMMER 2026 CHILDREN AND YOUTH AT REDEEMER June 8-12: Vacation Bible School (ages 3- 5 t h grade) June 14-19: Affirm: synod youth camp (grades 6-12) June 15-19: Music and Arts Camp (rising K- 6 t h grade) June 21-26: Redeemer Week at Lutheridge (First Grade through High School) July 12-17: Youth Service Trip with Appalachia Service Project (Middle and High School)
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Deacon Mary Houck for Elementary camps Pepper Humpherys for Middle and High School camps Sarah Hawbecker for Music and Arts Camp
We can't wait to grow in faith with your family this summer!
SPECIAL NEEDS MINISTRY
Known and Loved Rejoicing Spirits Worship Sunday, January 25 at 10:15 am This month at Rejoicing Spirits, we will celebrate the gifts of being in community with one another, united by our good shepherd, Jesus. We meet at 10:15 am on select Sunday mornings in Rudisill Hall. All ages and abilities are welcome. Rejoicing Spirits is a 'non-hushing' service where everyone can be themselves. Our service will be hybrid. You can join worship directly at this Zoom link.
20'S/30'S MINISTRY
20'S/30'S MINISTRY Lunch Together 1.18.25 We will meet in the Sims Atrium after the late service to walk to lunch somewhere in the neighborhood. Join us for some good food and good conversation!
Learn More Join our Discord server to get the latest on upcoming events (and some entertaining Christian memes). Click here to join.
Growing in Faith The 20's/30's Ministry team meets regularly. Join us to shape the future of this ministry, or just get to know some awesome people!
Contact Pepper Humphreys (phumpherys@redeemer.org) or Deacon Mary Houck (mhouck@redeemer.org) for more information.
FAITH FORMATION
Wednesdays at Redeemer Beginning at 5:00 PM, we will offer a tasty, nutritious meal for you and your family. Dinner Service will conclude at 6:30 PM. 4:15 PM Early Bird Bible Study | Reception 5:00 PM Dinner | Sims Atrium 6:00 PM Pastor's Class | Rudisill Hall
In-person and online The book of Joshua is theologically powerful, characterizing the covenant people as eager to obey Yhwh and showing their God as one who is mighty to save. It also espouses appalling support for unbridled militarized violence by Israel against inhabitants of Canaanite territories, which still provides legitimation for the occupation of Palestinian territories by Israel today. Let us journey together to discover what fruits we can harvest from this often disturbing book.
Midweek Evening Prayer | Worship at 7:00 PM
Sunday Morning Music Rehearsal beginning Jan. 11 J.O.Y. Choir, grades 6-12. 9:00-9:45 Seraphim Choir, grades K-5. 9:00-10:00 Scan QR code to Register Please contact Sarah at shawbecker@redeemer.org with questions or for more information.
Sunday Morning Classes at 10 am Be Still and Journey Room 119
Mysteries of Faith Room 121
-Led by Pat Cornwell
Join us for a study of Charles Murray’s 2025 book, ”Taking Religion Seriously”. This is Murray’s autobiographical account of the decadeslong evolution in his stance toward the idea of God in general and Christianity in particular. He argues that religion is something that can be approached as an intellectual exercise. His account moves from the improbable physics of the Big Bang to recent discoveries about the nature of consciousness, from evolutionary psychology to hypotheses about a universal Moral Law. His exploration of Christianity delves into the authorship of the Gospels, the reliability of Biblical texts, and the scholarship surrounding the resurrection story. ”Maybe God needs a way to reach over-educated agnostics and that’s what I stumbled into, ” Murray writes. ”It’s a more arid process than divine revelation but it has been rewarding. And, if you’re like me, it’s the only game in town” ALL ARE INVITED.
Adult Sunday School Class with Pastor Ron Bonner Rudisill Hall Sunday, January 25, 2026 Join Pastor Ron for a discussion on his new book “Making it Plain.” The kindle version of the book is currently on sale for $0.99 here and is listed as the #1 best seller in Sociology of Race Relations.