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Holy RedeemerLutheran Church · ELCA

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What's happening this month at Holy Redeemer

Quilts on the fourth Tuesday at 9:30. A full table on the last Thursday from 4:30. Books, Bible study, and cards in between - and coffee every single Sunday at ten. Come to one, come to all, no membership required.

The monthly rhythm

Sunday worship is weekly. Everything else runs on a monthly beat - next dates computed automatically.

Every SundayWorship 9:00 am · Coffee & fellowship 10:00 · Sunday school 10:15Weekly
1st ThursdayBook ClubAll readers welcome - time in the bulletin (TBC)
2nd ThursdayWomen's Bible StudyTime in the bulletin (TBC)
3rd TuesdayCard PlayersTime in the bulletin (TBC)
4th TuesdayDuo Day Quilting9:30 am
Last ThursdayNeighbors' Table Community Meal4:30 - 6:30 pm

Ministries & outreach

Two big Tuesdays and Thursdays a month

You do not need to be a member, register, or bring anything but yourself. If you can only give one morning or one evening a month, that is exactly the size of these.

4th Tuesday · 9:30 am · Fellowship Hall

Duo Day Quilting

Two people to a quilt, all morning, on the fourth Tuesday of every month starting at 9:30. The quilts go to Lutheran World Relief and to neighbors here in Cedar Rapids who need one this winter. Nobody arrives knowing how to quilt - you get taught at the table, and the coffee is already on.

Join a Duo Day
When
4th Tuesday of every month, 9:30 am
Next
Where
Fellowship Hall, lower level
Bring
Nothing. Fabric, frames and scissors are here.
Skill
None needed - first-timers welcome
Donations
Cotton fabric, sheets, thread
Last Thursday · 4:30 - 6:30 pm · Free

Neighbors' Table Community Meal

A free hot meal, served at a real table with real plates, on the last Thursday of every month. Doors open at 4:30 and the last plate goes out at 6:30 - come whenever the evening lets you. No sign-up, no questions, no cost.

Come hungry or come to keep someone company. Most months it is about half and half.

Volunteer for a meal Donate toward a meal
When
Last Thursday of every month, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Next
Where
Fellowship Hall · park in the north lot
Cost
Free, always
Access
Ground-level entrance, no stairs
Takeout
Yes - ask at the door

Groups & fellowship

Around the tables in between

Smaller circles, same open door. Times are posted in the bulletin and newsletter each month.

1st Thursday

Book Club

One book a month, strong opinions welcome. New readers can jump in any month - the next pick is announced in the newsletter.

2nd Thursday

Women's Bible Study

Scripture, conversation, and coffee. No preparation needed to join - come as you are, bring a friend.

3rd Tuesday

Card Players

Cards on the table, snacks nearby. If you can shuffle, you're qualified; if you can't, someone will teach you.

Special dates

One-time gatherings

The monthly rhythm above repeats on its own. These are the extras.

Sat · Sep 12

Fall Quilt Blessing & Send-Off

Every quilt made since spring is laid out in the sanctuary, blessed, and loaded for delivery. Coffee and rolls at 9:00. (Placeholder date)

9:30 am
Wed · Sep 23

Congregational Meeting

Budget review and council elections. Members: packets are posted in the Members area a week ahead. (Placeholder date)

6:30 pm
Sat · Oct 10

Fall Clean-Up Day

Rakes, gutters, and the memorial garden. Two hours, then lunch. All ages - kids can bag leaves. (Placeholder date)

8:00 am

Ways to help

Pick the one that fits your month

One evening

Serve the meal

Help set up, serve, or clean up on the last Thursday, 4:30 to 6:30. No cooking experience required.

One morning

Sit down and quilt

Fourth Tuesday at 9:30. Someone will show you the stitch in about four minutes.

From anywhere

Give

Online giving, food-pantry items, or fabric for the quilters. All of it goes back out the door.