Resurrection Lutheran Church (RLC)
Mission
The Mission of Resurrection Lutheran Church is to promote spiritual growth in Christ and service to all people.
Resurrection Lutheran Church Community Outreach Programs
Resurrection Lutheran Church (RLC) offers a range of community ouitreach programs designed to meet the holistic needs of individuals, encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual
well-being:
- RLC Food Pantry: As Juneau’s largest food pantry, it serves over 300 individuals and families weekly. Patrons are invited to choose their own food items from a 100-foot mobile food line, designed for food safety. This initiative is supported by Rasmuson Foundation and Alaska Food Network grants.
- RLC Cafeteria and Dining Room: This program offers a welcoming, low-barrier approach to food assistance. It provides 500 hot and cold nutritious community meals,
available for on-site dining or take-away, specifically catering to those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. - RLC Shelter Services: This program offers a welcoming, low-barrier approach to overnight transitional housing, following evidence-based best practices for dealing with
mental-wellness challenges. - Juneau Live! Studio: Focused on mental enrichment, this studio addresses the challenges of isolation and seclusion. It engages the wider community and those feeling marginalized
through live entertainment, cultural, educational, and informational programming. - Juneau Live! Studio TV Program Program: The studio’s TV production progras has taught hundreds of 1st to 12th grade students and adults TV production in a renouwn 15-hour
program taught by licensed teachers, broadcast professionals and studio staff in a live working studio, culminating in a live concert broacast. - RLC Nourishes Educational Services: A comprehensive educational program dedicated to fostering community development and personal growth offering training in diverse
fields such as TV production, food pantry and shelter operation, meal and customer service inspired by Disney Institute teaching and mentoring. - RLC Worship Services: Spiritual nourishment is provided through regular Sunday worship services at 9:30 am, available both in-person and as a live broadcast on the Juneau Live! YouTube channel. Additionally, an edited version of the previous week’s service is aired on local radio station KINY each Sunday morning.
These programs reflect RLC’s commitment to fostering spiritual growth in Christ and serving the broader community.
Land Acknowledgment
Resurrection Lutheran Church exists on the unceded territory of the Áakʼw Ḵwáan, on Lingít Aaní, also known today as Juneau, Alaska. We acknowledge that the Lingít people have been the stewards of this land since time immemorial, and we are grateful for their enduring care and wisdom. We commit to serving these communities and to treating this land with justice and respect.
We recognize the series of unjust actions—including forced relocations and the burning of villages—that sought to remove the Lingít people from their ancestral lands. We honor the deep relationships between the Lingít people and their land, language, ancestors, and future generations.
We aspire to work toward healing and liberation, recognizing that our paths are intertwined in the complex histories of colonization in Alaska. We acknowledge that we arrived here by listening to the stories, wisdom, and resilience of peoples/elders/communities that came before us—and that these stories carry us as we work together to weave a healthier world for future generations.
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RLC Guest Service Guidelines
At Resurrection Lutheran Church, the effectiveness of our community service programs is greatly enhanced by adhering to our Guest Service Guidelines. These guidelines are inspired by principles from the Disney Institute and are integral to our approach in all community interactions.
Who Our Guests Are:
- Family members, guests, and visitors participating in our worship services.
- Patrons, their attendants, and visitors of our community service programs.
- Members, guests, and visitors of organizations utilizing our facilities.
- All guests and visitors of Resurrection Lutheran Church.
Our Approach to Guest Services:
- Prioritize Common Courtesy: Always be genuinely courteous and respectful to guests of all backgrounds and ages.
- Exceed Expectations: Strive to go the extra mile to surpass the expectations of our guests.
- Immediate Service Recovery: Prioritize guest satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving any concerns.
- Value Our Guests’ Time: Ensure every moment spent here is meaningful and valuable for our guests.
- Engage Proactively: Actively seek out guest interaction. Display a cheerful demeanor, make eye contact, and smile.
- Warm Welcomes: Greet every guest warmly. Embrace and spread the spirit of hospitality.
- Positive Presentation: Maintain a positive image and energy. Use appropriate and welcoming body language.
- Express Gratitude: Sincerely thank each guest for their presence and participation.
- Spiritual Support: Offer to lift up our guests in prayer or contemplation, respecting their spiritual needs.
- Cultivate Relationships: Focus on developing and nurturing our public image and community relationships.
These guidelines are the cornerstone of our commitment to creating a welcoming, respectful, and nurturing environment for everyone who comes into contact with Resurrection Lutheran Church.
Leadership
Congregation Council
President, Karen Lawfer
Vice President, Delores Graver
Secretary, Clarice Bethers
Treasurer, Lynda “LZ” Stover
Member, Connor Blackwell
Member, Nelson Merrell
Member, Woodsy Al Nichols
Staff
(voice only) 907-885-6824
(voice & text) 808-782-6653
email office@rlcjuneau.org
Music Director, Lucy Merrell
RLC Constitution and Bylaws
Download RLC Constitution and Bylaws 02-25-2024
RLC 2024 Annual Report
2024 Annual Report (w-o ins discl) v 5
RLC Grant Activity 2019 to Present
Information on RLC Grant Activity 2019 to Present.
Office
Ministries
Women’s Bible Study
RLC Quilters
RLC Book Club
RLC Memberships, Partnerships and Affiliations
Resurrection Lutheran Church (RLC) has a long and proud history of serving those in need in Juneau and Southeast Alaska. In the past, it hosted programs such as the Catholic Community Service daycare, Thrush Hill Music School and numerous recovery programs. The RLC Quilters annually donate hundreds of their handcrafted quilts to those in need locally and worldwide. It is a member of Love INC, Southeast Alaska Food Bank, the Juneau Suicide Prevention Coalition, Family Promise and regularly participates in the Juneau Coalition on Housing and Homelessness and Coordinated Services meetings. RLC hosts many of Juneau’s performing organizations who rehearse and perform at RLC. Also, various community and recovery groups have used meeting space at RLC for years.