Staff

Pastor Michael Rhyne

Hello Friends, Welcome to our Redeemer website. I am so glad you have joined us on our web page. Redeemer is a place where we want everyone to feel welcome, to feel safe, and to join us in the ever-ongoing process of growing in and following Jesus. Jesus loves you. At Redeemer, my hope and prayer is that all of us can know that we are completely, and without condition, loved by God. I invite you to join us here at Redeemer. We would love to welcome you in person on a Sunday morning at 9:30 am. If you are unable to be with us in person, please join us for our live worship stream on the website or on Facebook. Friends, wherever you are, we invite you to come follow Jesus with us.

God Bless you, Pastor Michael Rhyne

(some basic biographical stuff)

Pastor Rhyne began his service with Redeemer in October 2021. Prior to his move to Maine, he served for seven years as Bishop of the Allegheney Synod of the ELCA in central Pennsylvania. He has also served congregations in Geeseytown and Newry, Pennsylvania, and Hartsville, SC. He is a second-career pastor, having spent a decade working in professional theater and teaching at several colleges. In addition to serving at Redeemer, Pastor works part-time as a chaplain at the Dorthea Dix Psychiatric Center in Bangor. He also serves on the boards of Camp Calumet, in Freedom, NH, and the advisory board of Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary in Hickory, NC. He and his wife, Karen, have been married for 25 years and have 3 children.

Nancy Leibfarth, Secretary

Nancy has served as the Office Administrator/Secretary for Redeemer Lutheran since 2004. Nancy coordinates the congregation’s administrative work and is the cheerful voice who greets you when you call the church.  She is the mother of 4 and grandmother of 2. In addition to her service to the church, she has spent 20 years as a Facilitator with the Lighthouse Project (formerly Pathfinders), a support group for grieving families.