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The English-speaking Congregation of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is a ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) and a vital part of the work of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). We are a diverse congregation with a variety of expressions of the Christian faith: groups, nationalities, and backgrounds, leading and participating in our gathered community.
In this land twenty centuries ago, the Church was born. God filled the newborn Church with God’s Spirit and with an abundance of gifts to carry out its mission to proclaim the Kingdom of God to all the world. That mission continues at the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Like the early apostles, we witness to God’s presence, grace, and love for all people in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth, the Christ. Our worship together recreates the life of Jesus and the vitality of his community. We follow the rhythm of the church year, commencing with Advent in December, which leads into the sharing of Christmas in the land of our Lord’s birth. The long period of preparation for Easter culminates in remembrance of Jesus’ death and then a joyous celebration of Easter only meters from where his Resurrection took place.
The chapel in which we worship was built in the early 12th century as part of a large pilgrim hostel and convent named St. Mary Latine Minor and was one of many structures erected in Jerusalem by the Crusader Knights of St. John. The chapel and courtyard were restored again in 1995 to reflect their 12th century character.
Join us for worship! You are most welcome, whether you are a recent arrival in Jerusalem, a long-term resident, or a guest or visitor to the Holy Land. The English-speaking Congregation of the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer invites you to worship on Sundays at 9:00 a.m. in St. John’s Chapel.
The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer is located in the Old City of Jerusalem, in the Christian Quarter, about 50 meters from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The white stone tower of Redeemer, which may help to orient you, is one of Jerusalem’s tallest landmarks. The English-speaking Congregation meets in St. John’s Chapel, part of the Redeemer Church complex.
Pastor Mark and Marcia HolmanRev. Mark Holman and Marcia Holman were both installed for service on September 16, 2007, as ministers serving the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land (ELCJHL). Bishop Munib Younan served as preacher and officiant and in his sermon thanked them for coming to serve in a challenging and difficult situation. Mark will serve as pastor for the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer's English-speaking congregation in Jerusalem. Marcia brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of special education to her assignment as lay-minister serving within the educational programs of the ELCJHL. Prior to their move to Jerusalem at the beginning of September, Mark served as the Director for Network Development for Lutheran Services in America (LSA), an alliance of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, and their respective nation-wide systems of health and human service agencies. Marcia served as Educational consultant for many school districts and the state of Minnesota. Her area of specialty is serving children with developmental disabilities and autism. The Holmans have recently moved from their home in Minnesota, USA.
They are sponsored by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Click here for more about them and the ELCA.
Pastor Mark Holman
Email Address: holman28@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Redeemer - English-Speaking
Congregation
P.O.Box 14076
Jerusalem 91140
via Israel
Phone: Office: 972 - 2 - 626 6800
Direct line: 6266860
Home: 972 - 2 - 628 1049
Fax: 972 - 2 - 6285764