Our Story

  • We began in 1928 as a daughter congregation of Emmaus Lutheran Church, South Bend, to serve the growing community of River Park.
  • In 1954 the present church was built, which we worship in today. 
  • In 1967 an education wing was added on to the existing church to provide additional classrooms for Sunday School and youth programs.
  • In 97 years, Our Redeemer has been served by only eight pastors, five for ten years or more, with Rev. Edmund Peters having served 30 years (1962-1992). Rev. Daniel Streufert served next until retirement, followed by Rev. Steven Latzke from 2004 until 2023. Presently, Our Redeemer is being served by vacancy pastor Rev. Timothy Gravelyn. 

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