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Redeemer through the years... Redeemer Lutheran Church of Fridley, Minnesota originated
in 1911 through an incorporated Ladies Aid society with 25 members.
Their call: to raise $1,000 for the church building. They realized
their dream by organizing church suppers, quilting bees and raffles.
C.A. Nelson of Cloverleaf Farms donated the land and the members
built the church (now our Chapel) themselves. Redeemer was dedicated on June 15, 1916 when the congregation was organized with 74 members and 42 children. Redeemer and Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Ham Lake (now Soderville, Minnesota) were a two-point parish until September 13, 1942 when the parish was divided.These early members answered the call of Christ and because of their legacy, a foundation was laid..a foundation upon which Redeemer has continued to build. The next expansion was a basement annex built in 1952 with the intent of building a sanctuary upon it. Those plans were bypassed when the members realized that the sanctuary would be too small for the growing congregation. The present sanctuary was built in 1958, and the first worship service was held on Easter Sunday, April 17, 1960. Four years later the Sunday School building and offices were erected followed by the Activity Center and new kitchen in 1985. The facility was made handicapped accessible in 1987 with special parking, a ramp and an elevator. The most recent addition is 13,000 square feet housing new offices, meeting/Sunday School rooms along with a commons area for coffee and visiting after Services. This congregation has been served by 16 pastors and associate pastors through the years. Because the early members heard and responded to God's call, Redeemer is blessed today with a community of believers, a place to worship and grow spiritually and a foundation upon which to continue God's work.
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