The Fellowship Committee at Lutheran Church of the

Resurrection By Joseph Frey, Augusta GA

Introduction Dr. Joseph Frey has been a member of the Lutheran Church

of the Resurrection in Augusta, GA, for 28 years. Having served as president, Sunday school teacher, and a participant of many committees, Dr. Joseph Frey is an active contributor to the downtown Augusta, GA, church.

The history of the church goes back to 1859 when it was founded by the local German-speaking community. Today, its building on Greene Street is the center of a thriving faith community.

One church philosophy is that brotherhood and spirit are fostered through people getting together to socialize, eat, drink, and enjoy the company of one another.

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection Therefore, the church maintains a Fellowship Committee

to coordinate special events outside of regular worship services. Additionally, the Fellowship Committee overseas several smaller groups, including youth, adult, and a men’s groups.

Special events involving food are a key part of the Fellowship Committee’s mission. The committee organizes regularly scheduled meals throughout the week. It also serves more elaborate meals on special occasions throughout the year. These include an Advent Night dinner during the holiday season, a confirmation dinner in the spring for newly confirmed children and their families, an Easter Breakfast, and a mother/daughter tea.