History of Our Redeemer

     In the summer of 1962, Pastor Charles Briggs was sent to Appleton by the Board of American Missions to develop an ULCA church.  The first services were held in September of that year in a home purchased in Appleton.  On May 30, 1965, the church moved to its present location at 1750 Midway Road, Menasha. 

            In addition to Pastor Briggs, over the years we were privileged to have Pastor Gerald Kissell, Pastor Wayne Rydberg, Pastor Paul Sorenson, Pastor John Thompson, Pastor Jennifer DeNetz, Pastor Dee Sim and currently Pastor James Seim is presiding our services. Thru a merger several years ago, we are now part of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

     The church is active in many areas of the community.  The Ladies who make quilts on Tuesday mornings have made several thousand of them to be distributed locally, nationally and internationally.  The Social Ministries Committee along with the Women of the ELCA put together several health kits and school kits that are sent to under- developed countries all over the world.  Food is collected monthly for the local Food Pantries.  Members of our church prepare and serve the Sunday noon meal at the Salvation Army twice a year. 

     Church services are held on Sundays at 9:00 a.m.  A healing service is offered on every 5th Sunday.  We partake of communion every 1st and 3rd Sunday unless we have a Lay Minister presiding.  Sunday School is held weekly from September to May except on 5th Sundays and Easter Sunday.  Visitors are always welcome! 

Our building is completely handicapped accessible and the parking lot is near the entrance.  There is a well-maintained labyrinth on our property and the public is invited to enjoy the labyrinth at anytime.