SERVE

“Sharing God’s love with all” can happen in many ways and in many places.

Here are some of the ways we feel called to serve and would welcome others to join us—always.

Check with the church office for more information—info@redeemerluth.com or 614-237-1263.

Redeemer Food Pantry volunteers

LSS Food Pantry

On the first Wednesday and third Thursday of the month, our volunteers help distribute food and personal items at the Lutheran Social Services food pantry from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

First English Dinner at Redeemer lutheran church, 1555 S. James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43227

First English Dinner

Every other month we prepare and serve dinner at First English Lutheran Church, which is located in a neighborhood where many live with homelessness and addiction.

Garden Giveaway at Redeemer lutheran church, 1555 S. James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43227

Garden Giveaway

Each Saturday morning from June through September, volunteers pick produce from Redeemer’s community garden and then give it away to anyone who stops by from 10:00 a.m. to noon.

Basketball Camp at Redeemer lutheran church, 1555 S. James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43227

Basketball Camp

During the summer months, we provide a 6-week early-evening basketball camp, free of charge, for area youth. Former ABA and NBA player Larry Jones founded the camp, along with help from Redeemer members and other local basketball coaches.

Redeemer lutheran church supports the Pride Parade in Columbus Ohio

Pride Parade

We march in the annual Columbus Pride Parade, joining with other welcoming Lutheran congregations. As our banner says, “We are a church that belongs to Christ—there is a place for you here.” That’s an important message to share.

Good Neighbor Picnic at Redeemer lutheran church, 1555 S. James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43227

Good Neighbors Picnic

Each fall we actively participate in this annual community picnic, which was begun by one of our members to lift up the homeless community. Many individuals and groups work together to provide food, entertainment, warm jackets and blankets, and more.

Garden Giveaway at Redeemer lutheran church, 1555 S. James Road, Columbus, Ohio 43227

BREAD

Together with many other Christian and Jewish congregations, we support the work of this nonprofit organization to make Franklin County a more just and compassionate place to live, by researching and advocating for meaningful change.