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.
Upcoming Festival Dates
In Christ, Deacon Mary Houck (she/her) Director of Children and Family Ministries
JUNE 15-19
For rising K-6th graders 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Free extended care 8:00-9:00 am and 4:00-6:00 pm
• $175 includes all activities, snacks, and a T-shirt
• Sibling discounts and need-based scholarships
• Register here by June 5
• Youth 7th grade and older can apply to be a counselor here
• Contact Sarah Hawbecker for more information
Redeemer Week at Lutheridge (Arden, NC) June 21-26, first- 5th grades
Backpack Blessing August 2 at all worship services
Family Camping Trip August 21-23 at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, all ages
Sunday School Resumes with Sing and Play for the whole family August 30, all ages
Monster Mash and Pipe Screams Friday, October 23, all ages
Family Advent Celebration and Christmas Program Sunday, December 6, all ages
Family Mini-Retreat (Saturday only) April 24 at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega, all ages
VBS 2027 June 7-11, ages 3-5 grade th
Participant Registration
Volunteer Registration
It's been a great school year in Sunday School and Family Ministry!
Eventsnottomiss!
End-of-YearParty May3
Comeafterthe11a.m.servicetocelebrateasuccessful year with food and fun as we celebrate this year and look ahead to the next one! We will also get input for what events youth want to do next year, so come let your voice be heard! Please RSVP to Pepper for food purposes.
Affirm
June14-19
What? Affirm is a Summer Youth Event of the ELCA Southeastern Synod and nurtures faith, equips youth leaders for today and tomorrow, and trains youth in discipleship skills This event is for youth who have completedgrades6-12.Affirmisbasedon10different age appropriate leadership and discipleship units. Each of these units is staffed by small group leaders and a pair of unit directors. Youth will spend about 6 hours each day in experiential learning with games, skits,anddiscussion.* Where?LaGrangeCollege
Otherdetails:Thecostis$500andscholarshipsare available.ThedeadlineisApril30.Registerhere.
CallingAllGraduates! May10
Graduation Sunday is coming up on May 10! Jenny Peterson is heading a great Sunday celebrationforus,andwewanttocelebrateyour graduation. Please fill out this form with your graduate'sname-highschool,college,graduate school,whatever!Wejustwantthemtobeinon theexcitement.
AndNowBackto2026...KairosCampat Lutheridge
June21-26
KairosCampwillbeatLutheridgeandisopento confirmation-aged youth who have completed sixth grade (or older). This year's theme is Holy Communion. Expect engaging large group sessions, small group conversations. Plus, experiential worship and the Kairos musicians make for a great faith-building experience! RegistrationiscompletedthroughLutheridgebut pleaseletPepperknowifyouarecoming,also!
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Coffee Together 5.17.26
We will meet in the Sims Atrium at 10 am to get coffee together somewhere in the neighborhood. Join us for some good coffee and good conversation!
Growing in Faith
The 20's/30's Ministry team meets regularly on Zoom. 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.
Sundays10am|Room121|MysteriesofFaith
PleasejoinusthisSundayaswecontinueourstudyofthebook”TheTearsofThings:PropheticWisdomfor anAgeofOutrage”,thelatest(2025)bookauthoredbygloballyrecognizedFranciscanfriarandecumenical teacherRichardRohr,whoseworkbearswitnesstothedeepwisdomofChristianmysticism.Thebook addressesseveralquestions:Howdowelivecompassionatelyinatimeofviolenceanddespair?Whatcanwe dowithourprivatedisappointmentsandtheangerwefeelinsuchanunjustworld?Rohrturnstothewritings oftheJewishprophets,revealinghowsomeofthelesser-readbooksoftheBibleofferusacrucialpath forwardtoday.
Nobookpurchaseisrequired.WewarmlywelcomeALLmembersandguestsofRedeemertothisimportant study
Sundays10am|Room119|BeStillandJourney
LedbyPatCornwell
DevotionalbiblestudyfromthelatestGATHERMagazine-GodʼsName,GodʼsPromise.Godpromisestoabide withus,guideus,protectus,andleadusintoabundantlife NextclassonMay17th PleasecontactPat Cornwellatjpcorn90@gmail.comifyouareinterested,andtoreceivematerials.
Mondaysat1:30pm|ReceptionRoom|TheSeekersBibleStudy
LedbyBillPegram
WecontinuediggingdeepintotheGospelofMatthew
Tuesdays7amBreakfastBibleStudy|ReceptionRoomandZoom
LedbyDavidOtt&DonNoland
WearenowstudyingGalatians.Everyoneiswelcome,either1/inpersonintheReceptionRoom,withafull breakfastservedfrom7am,or2/viatheZOOMlinkontheRedeemerwebsiteeachTuesday Ourstudyand discussionarefrom7:30-8:30am.PleasejoinusonanyTuesdaymorning!
Tuesdays5pm| BookStudy|Zoom
LedbyPastorJonathan
Joinusforfellowshipandlearning,
PrJonathanʼsTuesdayNightBookStudyisreadingStar-SpangledJesusbyAprilAjoy.Ajoysharesfunny storiesfromhertimedeepwithinChristiannationalism,exploringhowaspectsofevangelicalculturehave beenexploitedtoadvancetheChristianNationalistnarrative.Shealsoilluminatesthewaysnationalist thinkinghasinfiltratedourchurchesandpoliticalarenas.Asalways,readingisoptional;wearemore interestedinyourpresencewithus ContactPrJonathanatjtrapp@redeemerorgwithanyquestions
*Newsummerschedule-Wednesdays2pm|EarlyBirdsBibleStudy|ReceptionRoom/Zoom LedbyDavidOtt|Studyon1and2Chronicles
Wednesdays at Redeemer are on Summer break Dinner, Pastor’s Class and Worship will return on August 12
MidtownAssistanceCenterisgearingupfortheir12thAnnualMidtownRaceforMAC5Ktaking placeonMay9th,2026,inPiedmontParkat8:30am!Thisyear,MACishostingaCongregational Cup Challenge for the congregations that have continuously uplifted MAC over the years with their support. The congregation with the most registrations wins 1st Place! Gather up your teamsandregisterforMAC's5Ktoday!Forquestionsaboutsponsorshiporregistrations,please reachouttomac@midtownassistancecenter.org.
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