OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church

OUR REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH. Anticipating growth on the west side of Dubuque, the Iowa District East secured an option on 3.5 acres along Old Timer's Road (Kennedy Road) in September 1959. The first service, attended by fifty-six people, for the "Dubuque Mission" was held on November 6, 1960, in quarters rented from the Dubuque County Farm Bureau. (1)

On the first anniversary of that service, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod was officially organized and incorporated on December 26, 1961. (2)

On August 13, 1961, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the construction of the church at 2145 John F. Kennedy Road. The original building was a combined worship area and parish hall. On March 27, 1966, an education unit was completed which offered an additional 4,750 square feet. The Nave with Sacristy, cry room and book display were dedicated on May 25, 1980. (3)

In 1977 recognizing the great increase in value of the property since it had been annexed to the city in 1965, the church listed its land and building for sale for $825,000. It did not receive its asking price, so the church remained. (4)

See: DUBUQUE LUTHERAN SCHOOL

The 1987 through 2014 Dubuque City Directory listed 2145 John F. Kennedy.

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Source:

1. "Churches," Telegraph Herald, April 12, 1970, p. 54

2. Ibid.

3. Ibid.

4. $825,000 Price Tag on JFK Church, Land," Telegraph Herald, June 20, 1977, p. 1