• New Member Information Class: for those who do not have a Lutheran background, a 6-week class is offered on either Sunday mornings or Monday evenings to share the teachings of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod as based on Holy Scriptures. The class is taught by Redeemer's pastors and Minister of Discipleship. More information.
• Letter of Transfer: for those who currently hold active membership in another Missouri Synod Lutheran congregation, this simply involves requesting from the pastor or church office that a letter of transfer be sent to Redeemer.
• Profession / Reaffirmation of Faith: this method would be for an individual who may have had Lutheran background in the past but is not currently a member of a Lutheran church; as well as for one who is coming from another Lutheran body (not Missouri Synod).
• Confirmation: Confirmation is a 3 year program of instruction offered to young people in grades 6 through 8. Classes currently meet on Tuesday evenings at the church. Confirmation ("adult" membership) occurs in early May of one's 8th grade year.

For information on membership at Redeemer, contact Joanna Newman, Minister of Discipleship at 248-644-4010 ext. 20.


NEW MEMBER CLASSES

New Member Classes are required of all persons interested in joining Lutheran Church of the Redeemer as a member and who do not have background in the Lutheran faith. The six-session class focuses on the core teachings of the Christian faith from a biblical perspective that is distinctly Lutheran.
If you are transferring from another Lutheran church or will be joining through a "Reaffirmation of Faith" process, you are not required to attend these classes, but are warmly invited to join us as a means of review as well as a fellowship opportunity with other people new to Redeemer. All of our sessions are "user-friendly" and very informative. Sunday classes will be held in the Great Room and Monday sessions are in the Conference Room.
Topics covered in the New Member Classes include:
. Introduction to Lutheranism / How Lutherans view the Bible
. The Ten Commandments
. The Apostles' Creed
. Prayer / The Lord's Prayer
. The Sacraments - Holy Baptism and Holy Communion
. Lutheran Worship / Christian Stewardship

If you have questions about the New Member Class, contact Joanna Newman, Minister of Discipleship at 248-644-4010 ext. 20.

Class Dates and Times
Session 1       Sunday, Jan. 7,  10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Session 2       Sunday, Jan. 14, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Session 3       Sunday, Jan. 21, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Session 4       Sunday, Jan. 28, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm    
Session 5       Sunday, Feb. 4,  10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Session 6       Sunday, Feb. 11, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm


NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Sunday, February 18 ^th
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Great Room

This informative session provides an inside look at Redeemer, its programs and activities. All new members - transfers as well as those in the New Member Class - are expected to attend this Orientation session. Members of Redeemer's staff will be present to answer your questions and discuss your involvement in the ministry of our church. Much helpful information will be distributed. Don’t miss this! Nursery care can be provided for the class sessions and New Member Orientation.  Please let us know of your need for Nursery care in advance.


NEW MEMBER RECEPTION AND BRUNCH
Sunday, February 25 ^th
9:00 a.m. service