Thursday, January 8, 2026 — Following the Divine Service
At Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, the Christian life is lived not only in the pew but also in the fellowship of faithful brothers and sisters who encourage one another in devotion, prayer, and holy vocation. Among the many blessings of our parish life is the ongoing ministry of the Sons of St. Joseph, a gathering of men who desire to grow in faith, discipline, and responsibility as Christian husbands, fathers, sons, and friends.
We warmly invite the men of Redeemer, and men from other congregations and the wider community who may be searching for churches in Fort Wayne or a faithful Lutheran church in Fort Wayne, to join us for our next Sons of St. Joseph meeting on Thursday, January 8, 2026. The group will meet immediately following the Divine Service that evening. This month, Pastor Frese will be leading a presentation and discussion on the mental, physical, and spiritual dimensions of a 72-hour fast. The topic is not merely academic or theoretical. Rather, it addresses a practice deeply connected to the life of prayer, self-discipline, bodily stewardship, and reliance on God’s grace.
BIBLICAL, SACRAMENTAL, LITURGICAL, CHRISTIANCHURCH
A Fellowship of Men Learning to Live by Faith
The Sons of St. Joseph exists to strengthen men in their Christian vocations, to encourage faithfulness in worship, devotion to the Scriptures, courage in the face of temptation, and humility before God. St. Joseph, the guardian of our Lord and protector of the Holy Family, is a model of quiet faithfulness, steady obedience, and sacrificial care. He is remembered not for loud achievements but for faithful presence and steadfast responsibility.
In that same spirit, the men who gather each month do so not as a social club or hobby group, but as brothers in Christ who desire to grow together in discipline, wisdom, and love for their families and their church. The evening begins with what is always most important, the Divine Service, where Christ Himself serves His people through His Word and Sacrament. From that foundation, the conversation continues as the men gather together to reflect on how the Christian faith is lived out in the body, the mind, and the spirit.
An Invitation to Join Men at Church in Fort Wayne
If you are a member of Redeemer, a frequent visitor, or someone who has recently begun searching for churches in Fort Wayne where the faith is taught clearly and lived out with reverence and care, you are welcome to join us. The men who attend Sons of St. Joseph come from a wide range of ages and life circumstances. Some are young husbands and fathers. Others are older men who have carried many years of experience and responsibility. Some join quietly and listen. Others contribute actively to discussion. All gather as brothers under the cross.
At Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, we believe that the Church is not simply a place to attend once a week, but a community in which Christians support one another in faith and vocation. The Sons of St. Joseph gathering is one way our congregation strengthens that fellowship among men. If you have been looking for a Lutheran church in Fort Wayne where worship is reverent, preaching is Christ-centered, and the Christian life is nurtured with seriousness, humility, and joy, we invite you to come and see.
