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Feb 2025
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Chapter 4: A Church Not for Itself but f...

Redeemer City to City
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When tragedy struck New York City on September 11, 2001, Redeemer Presbyterian Church saw its attendance surge as New Yorkers sought solace and answers. The church stepped into the pain of a grieving city with compassion, support, and hope, while the Redeemer Church Planting Center began training leaders in global cities, laying the groundwork for what would become Redeemer City to City.

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