SeptemberataGlance
MEET & GREET
Pastor Timothy Lloyd & Family
CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL
Beginning with Sing & Play
CONFIRMATION STARTS
Grades 6 - 8
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
Vote to approve contract for Pr. Lloyd
REJOICING SPIRTS
New location - Room 202
STREETS ALIVE!
2 - 6 pm
Open streets for all.
YOUNG ADULTS
Game Night
BLACK OAK ENSEMBLE
Concert for all.
YOUNG ADULTS
Lunch Together
Pastor Timothy Lloyd
RaisedinthefarmlandsofnortheastIndiana,Tim wasinchurchwheneverthedoorswereopen Baptizedattheageof7,helaterreceivedhisfirst callingtoministryinthemidstofhisbelovedhigh schoolyouthgroup.Followingthatcalling,Tim becameabibleandreligionmajoratHuntington University,asmallMidwestliberalartscollege His lovefortheChristiantraditiongrewevendeeperas hestudiedthehistoryofworldreligions. ParticularlyfascinatedbyMartinLutherandthe ProtestantReformation,itwasnocoincidencethat asasophomoreTimwasrecruitedbyanearby Lutheranchurchtoserveastheiryouthdirector. HereTimbeganleadinginductiveBiblestudies withhisquicklygrowingyouthministry.Through helpingyouthwrestlewiththescriptures,hisown lovefortheministryofteachingblossomed READMORE
PastorTimandhisfamilywillbeinworshipandata receptioninSimsAtriumbetweenservices,Sunday September7,togreetthecongregationandbe availableforpersonalgreetingsandconversations
SAVE THE DATE
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
2:30 PM
BLACK OAK ENSEMBLE
TheRedeemerConcertSerieswillopen its2025-26seasonwithaperformance bytheBlackOakEnsemble.
Praisedforits“insightful, committedandmasterful performances”(ClassicsToday 10/10)and“fierceeloquence” (LondonTimes),TheBlackOak Ensemblehasestablisheditselfas oneofthemostinnovativeand excitingchamberensembleson theinternationalstage.Thetrio's CDrelease,“Avantl’orage,”a doublealbumofFrenchstring trios,reached#1intheBillboard ClassicalChartsandwas featuredasAlbumoftheweekon SymphonyHallSiriusXMandwas nominatedfora2023ICMA InternationalChamberMusic Award TheBlackOakEnsemble consistsofviolinistDesirée RuhstratandcellistDavid Cunliffe,membersofthemultiGRAMMY-nominatedLincolnTrio, andviolistAurélienFortPederzoli, afoundingmemberofthe ground-breaking,GRAMMYnominatedSpektralQuartet.
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
Sunday, October 12 at either service
Sunday, December 28 - one service at 10 am
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
In
Christ, Deacon Mary Houck (she/her) Director of Children and Family Ministries
mhouck@redeemer.org 770-778-7085
Click Here for Sunday School info
Click here for Faith Stepping Stone info click here for Registration
Make a joyful noise to the Lord all the earth!
—Psalm 98:4
What is Rejoicing Spirits?
Rejoicing Spirits is a worship service for people of all ages and abilities. It is worship that encourages all to share their gifts in a comfortable, shush-free setting where difference is celebrated and ‘can’t’ is thrown out the window.
Should I go to Rejoicing Spirits?
YES! We are all beloved children of God with strengths and weaknesses. People with disabilities and their caregivers need the support of their faith community. Come to be a friend and make some amazing new friends!
Do I have to skip my fave Redeemer service?
NO! RS is once per month, and occurs during Faith Formation Hour. You might miss part of your adult Faith Formation class, but next week you can tell them all about the fun you had at Rejoicing Spirits!
*NEW LOCATION*
10:15-10:45 am in Room 202
Rejoicing Spirits is back and will be in a new location!
Find us in room 202- just go upstairs and follow the signs and the joyful noise to find us.
What's Happening this Sunday?
Faith Formation Starts This Week!
Confirmation (6th -8th grade) will meet at 9:45 a m in Room 107 High School Faith Formation will meet in the Youth Lounge at 10 a m
Beginning-of-the-Year Gathering and Decorate the Youth Lounge
We will celebrate our first day of Faith Formation and Confirmation by gathering for lunch after the 11 a.m. service. Please bring a string of lights to hang in the youth lounge as a reminder to let our light shine all year long. Be as creative as you want and decorations other than lights will be considered! Lunch from Moe's will be served Please let Pepper know if you plan to attend
Parent Orientation
After the 11 a m service, Pepper will meet with parents to talk through what the youth program is going to look like this year and speak about opportunities for involvement! We’ll meet in room 119 (the classroom right next to the Youth Lounge).
Youth Ministry Calendar at a Glance
Sept. 7: First day of High School Faith Formation and Confirmation
Sept. 7: Parent Orientation Meeting after 11 a.m. service
Sept 7: Beginning-of-Year Gathering - All Youth
Sept 12-14: Confirmation Retreat at Camp Glisson
Sept 14: NO Confirmation, due to retreat
Sept 28: Last Sunday: High School Youth Outing
Oct 5: Visit to North Point Church
Oct 12: Second Sunday: All-Youth Outing to Your 3rd Spot
Oct. 18: Atlanta United game
Oct. 25: Monster Mash (Opportunity for youth to volunteer)
Oct. 26: Last Sunday: Middle School Youth Outing
Access the full calendar of events here.
Pictured: Middle School trip to the Varsity last Sunday
A Note from Our Youth Director
I’m excited to start another year with you all, and wanted to share a personal update.
Most of you have known me for the past year as “Nate ” I’m still the same person, same pronouns (they/them), but from here forward I’m going by Pepper
If you have any questions, you are more than welcome to ask And if asking me would feel awkward for you, the pastoral staff (Pastors Mark and Jonathan, Deacons Mary and Allison) would be great people to field your queries
With appreciation and anticipation, Pepper Humpherys, MDiv., MAPT
Events and Opportunities
New this year are monthly events designed for All Youth, Middle School Youth and High School Youth!
Second Sunday: On the second Sundays of the month, we will have an event for all of our youth after church
Last Sunday: Last Sunday events will happen each month after church, alternating between High School and Middle School youth.
Confirmation Retreat
Sept. 12-14
This year, the Southeastern Synod ELCA confirmation retreat will be held at Camp Glisson in Dahlonega where the topic is "The Sacraments - Holy Baptism & Holy Communion." We will go as a Redeemer group and grades 6th-8th are invited. Thank you to Karen Cramer for chaperoning, along with Pepper The cost is $100 More information about the retreat is here Please register for the confirmation retreat and ALSO let Pepper know if you plan to attend
Save the Dates: Fall Faith
Formation Field Trips
All youth, plus parents are invited on these visits More information will come later but please put these on your calendar.
Oct. 5: North Point Church visit
Dec. 13: Jewish Synagogue visit
National Coming Out Day Service
Oct. 5
We are partnering with the Collective for a joint National Coming Out Day service at 7 Stages Theatre
The event is free but tickets are required Collective and Redeemer members can reserve tickets now Just enter the code: BELOVED2025 On Sept 1, tickets will open to the general public However, Redeemer members will still be able to access reserved tickets using the BELOVED2025 code. Here is the link for tickets and more information.
Atlanta United Game
Oct. 18
The Youth Ministry has planned a trip to the Atlanta United game on Oct. 18. This will be the last game of the season! We have 25 tickets in Rows 1 and 2 of section 326 at the front of the top deck behind the visitors' goal. Tickets will be $10 each. Families are welcome! A JotForm will come soon but please put this event on your calendar.
Forms and Quick Links
Volunteer Form: Can you drive people around? Are you a night owl? Can you order food and bring it to a place? We need you all! Please fill out the volunteer form
Email List: Please let Liesl or Pepper know if someone needs to be added to the distribution list for this enewsletter
2025-26 Youth Form: Please fill out the new youth form for each of your youth
Contact Us
• Pepper Humpherys, Youth Director | phumpherys@redeemer.org
• Pastor Jonathan Trapp, Associate Pastor for Faith Formation | jtrapp@redeemerorg
• The 2025 Youth Ministry Team: Hallie Dillon (Council Liaison), Tina Gooch, Charlotte Herold (Middle School Youth Representative), Creston Herold (Co-Chair), Pepper Humpherys, Liesl Merkel (Co-Chair), Jenny Peterson, Stephanie Pinyon, Jana Thomas, The Rev Dr Jonathan Trapp
20'S/30'S MINISTRY
Lunch Together 9.21.25
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
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Game Nights!
The 20's/30's team is excited to announce a series of monthly game nights this fall! We hope all our Redeemer friends will come, and we are also reaching out to the Georgia Tech community. The brand new building directly across Peachtree St. from Redeemer opens in August and will house several hundred GA Tech graduate students. We can’t wait to meet our new neighbors! Pizza dinner included; bring a favorite game (optional).
Fall Retreat
We are headed to Camp Lutheridge (near Asheville, NC) for a Theology on Tap Retreat November 7-9. Save the Date! Scholarships available; more info.
Fall Dates:
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
“SharedStories,RivalTellings” In-personandonline
Judaism,Christianity,andIslamareconsideredkindredreligions-holdingancestralheritagesandmonotheistic beliefincommon-buttherearedefinitivedistinctionsbetweenthese"Abrahamic"peoples.Earlyon,each traditiontookauniqueapproachtothesharedstoresofCain/Abel,SarahandHagar,Joseph,andothers Aswe lookatthevariationsininterpretations,wecanseetheissuesthatstilldivide,andsometimesunite,these "ReligionsoftheBook."
Midweek Evening Prayer | Worship at 7:00 PM
Sunday Morning Classes at 10 am
Be Still and Journey beginning September 7 Room 119
-Led by Pat Cornwell
Mysteries of Faith Room 121
Join the study of Materiality as Resistance: Five Elements for Moral ActionintheRealWorld,basedonthe2020bookofthesamenameby thelateProf.WalterBrueggemannofColumbiaTheologicalSeminary. “Materiality”, as used in this class, is the use of material aspects of the Christianfaith,asopposedtomaterialism,whichplacespossessionsand physicalcomfortoverspiritualvalues
SundaySeptember28andOct5|RudisillHall|Pastors Class|10am
JoinPr.MarkforarecapofhisWednesdayeveningclass, “SharedStories,RivalTellings”
SisterDʼEttaBroamoftheELCADeaconessCommunityandcertified yogatherapistwillbewithustoshareaboutbreathingandbalancing, stretchingandstrengtheningtotakecareofyourmind,body,andspirit soyoucansoyoucandotheworkGodiscallingYOUtodointheworld! Gentlemovementopportunitieswillbeoffered,youcanstayseatedina chairorusethechairtohelpyoumove.Wearcomfortableclothes,bring youropenheartandmind,andbereadytoexploreself-carestrategies soyoucanlovetheworldthewayGoduniquelydesignedtodo!We'll lunchandlearntogether.
LearnmoreaboutSisterDʼEtta here:
https://sites.google.com/view/sisterdb/home
Sunday S t b 14 Sunday September14
October 4, 2025
ALL EVENTS begin at Noon and end by 3 PM in Sims Atrium
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What is Sunday/Funday?
Sunday/Funday is a new church-wide fellowship program. This important initiative is designed to cultivate meaningful relationships across generations. Through shared meals, collaborative service projects, storytelling events, and fun, interactive gatherings, members of all ages are invited to connect, learn from one another, and celebrate the diverse gifts within the church family.
Celebrate the season with a lively afternoon of Oktoberfest festivities! Enjoy authentic German fare bratwurst, pretzels, andmore whiletappingyourtoestothejoyfulsoundsofalive German band. Itʼs a perfect chance to enjoy great food, games and festive music! Bring your family, bring a friend, and come ready to connect and make memories together! Lederhosen optional,smilesguaranteed!
Before we enter the reflective season of Lent, letʼs gather for a joyful meal and sweet fellowship. Join us for a Pancake Lunch complete with all the fixings as we celebrate community, connection, and the simple joy of sharing a table together. All ageswelcome!Whetheryouʼreasyruplover,asausagesampler, or just here for the smiles, thereʼs a seat waiting for you. Come hungry,leavehappy,andstepintoLentwithafullheart.
Celebrate the beauty of spring with an afternoon of fresh air, fellowship, and fun! Bring your picnic blanket and your playful spirit as we gather on the green for delicious food, outdoor games, and joyful connection across all ages Picnic Lunch and Music.Whetheryou'retossingabeanbag,sharingasandwich,or simplysoakingintheseason,there'ssomethingforeveryoneat ”Spring Fling and the Green.” Come hungry, bring your friends, andletʼsmakememories!
Joinusforasummerafternoonfilledwithasizzlingfishfrylunch followed by a time of shared memories from lighthearted fish tales to treasured stories and highlights from Redeemerʼs rich history.Listentothestoriesthatremindusofwhoweare tales of faith, resilience, laughter, and legacy that echo through generations Ineverymemoryshared,werediscovertheheartof ourcommunityandthegracethatbindsustogether.
TakeAction
ThemissionofJoiningHandsforJustice(JHFJ)istobuildbridgeswithlocalchurchestoadvocate, educate,andprovidedirectactionopportunitiesthatsupportPalestinianliberationandpromote justiceandpeaceintheHolyLand.Weseektobringanendtotheillegaloccupationandexploitation ofIsraelonPalestinianlandandresourcesbyapplyingJesusʼsradicalteachingoflovethrough advocacy,communitybuilding,directaction,andeducation Ourhopeistobuildrelationshipsonthebasisofequalityandhumanrightssothatallmaylivein peacewithdignity.
Theology After Gaza
Monday, September 15, 2025
7:00PM 9:00PM
Oakhurst Presbyterian Church 118 Second AvenueDecatur, GA, 30030
Link to website
PUB THEOLOGY
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
5:30 PM 7:30 PM
SCEPTRE BREWING ARTS630 EAST LAKE DRIVEDECATUR, GA, 30030
Join Rev. Prof. Mitri Raheb for a casual conversation about theology as it relates to Palestine. Whether you have been involved in activism around Palestine for decades or you are brand new to engaging in organizing work around Palestinian liberation this event is for you.
Bring a friend and come build community around a spirited table
