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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. On the first anniversary of that service, Our Redeemer Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod was officially organized. Our Redeemer was incorporated on December 26, 1961.
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.
The 1987 through 2014 Dubuque City Directory listed 2145 John F. Kennedy.
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Source:
"Churches," Telegraph Herald, April 12, 1970, p. 54