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Redeemer Lutheran Church

Progressive Christianity for thinking, caring people.

Sun 10:00am Lutheran (ELCA) LGBTQ+ friendly Newcomers welcome Neptune, NJ

About Us

We are a caring Lutheran community of faith in action, hearts in worship, and hands outstretched in compassionate service.

This community's stated policy is to welcome and fully include persons of every age, race, gender identity, relationship status, sexual orientation, or ability. "....a house of prayer for all people ..." Isaiah 56



Our Services

Service Times

Wednesday
04:00pm
December 24, 2025 Eve of the Nativity of Our Lord, with Holy Communion and candlighting
Sunday
10:00am
Weekly sung mass (Holy Communion, Lord's Supper. Eucharist)

What to Expect

What are services like?
Redeemer offers a relaxed but traditional sung mass on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. We use music from many eras and around the globe. Organ, guitar, piano, brass, and our voices blended together shape the music in this place. Our music director, musicians, and choir all work to prepare the very best in Christian worship music. Midweek and evening services of worship are offered as announced on our website. To some, our worship is very formal. To others, it seems rather informal. But at Redeemer, THE MASS MATTERS. Rooted in the Catholic (Christian) faith, we are a Lutheran community best described as "informally formal." The best way to experience our community is to join us in worship this Sunday. Sometimes a little incense and some Chant; other times fast-paced global music with non-traditional sermons. In any case - always a whole lot of God! And at Redeemer, fair-trade coffee/tea/juice after Sunday mass is a part of our morning. Make it a part of yours.

What is the community like?
Redeemer is growing in our diversity - and in number. We are a smaller faith community in a transient area, with a heart for the people around us. Our parish is welcoming, inclusive, quirky, hopeful, and centered in Christ. We know what it's like to "live on the edge," so we handle life as it come to us, trusting that God is present. There is room for you here!

What if I'm not a Christian?
As a progressive Christian commuity we acknowledge God at work in the world in a variety of ways and expressions. We maintain great ecumenical relationships with other churches, and share common ground with our Turkish Muslim neighbors.


Leadership

Randy Steinman
Pastor/Priest

A native of the Buffalo, NY area, Fr Randy was ordained in 1983 and has served Redeemer since then. He is a firm believer in the Benedictine understanding of stability. BS Ed - Medaille College, Buffalo, NY; MDiv Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, OH. Randy also studied at Christ the King Seminary (Diocese of Buffalo, NY) and continuing education events through General Seminary, NYC; The Liturgical Institute, Valparaiso, IN; and Union Seminary, NYC. Prior to entering seminary, Randy was a remedial reading instructor at Longview, Buffalo, NY. Christian Formation of children, youth, and adults is important for him.

Location & Directions

Address
3531 State Route 33
at the corner of Jumping Brook Road
Neptune, NJ

What Members Say

    Ed Ambrose shared their experience Mar 2019

    The people and Christ's "under-shepherd". I must be where God has me. I'll miss each one of you until we meet in God's eternal house!!! With Jo's love & mine.. Ed

    Pr Randy shared their experience Jan 2019

    This parish welcomes you! The best way to find out more about us is simply by visiting for a few Sunday mornings. If I can offer you any assistance or answer questions, please let me know. Blessings and peace in Jesus! -- Randy

    Patty shared their experience Sep 2013

    I grew up in a large congregation and often felt like the "small fish in a big pond" but at Redeemer, I feel a part of everything, and friends with everyone. I feel at once joined to the past through the patterns of the liturgy and the church year, and to the present through the wonderful, relevant homilies. Patty
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