Sarasota church celebrates Fourth of July with special gathering
By
Carlin Gillen
| 10:59 a.m. July 5, 2025
Sarasota
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Pride, faith and music echoed the halls of Church of the Redeemer as members all stood together and sang classic American tunes.
On Friday, July 4, Church of the Redeemer held a Fourth of July concert and fireworks viewing celebration. The event, catered by Mission Barbeque, included pulled pork, mac and cheese and rolls. The event began in prayer, led by the Church's newest priest, Rev. Andrew Yow.
“We want to have people here and not just be limited to what we do on Sunday mornings. We have a variety and really rich community being formed here.” said Rev. Andrew Yow.
The concert was led by Choralmaster, Sam Nelson who played American classics.
“People grew up singing these songs, and it’s a way to just bring us all together and do something we can all understand and appreciate,” said Nelson.
Fireworks and independence weren’t the only celebration. The heart of the night was the community and family that was created along the way.
Members of Church of the Redeemer all stand together to sing American Classics led by Choralmaster, Sam Nelson.
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Monica (Moonie) Friedrich poses with her homemade Uncle Sam Hat.
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Members gather together to end the night with fireworks viewing from Bayfront Park.
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John Meyer, Scott Ferguson, Cady Ferguson, Cathie Meyer.
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Left:John Solhan, Stephanie Solhan, Ronelle Ashby, Debbie Ayers
Right: Carol Oram, Bob Oram, Tom Tanzosh, Becky Tanzosh (not pictured).
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Rev. Andrew Yow leads the Fourth of July celebration in prayer.
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Fireworks viewing from Bayfront Park, Sarasota.
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Everyone is lined up for food catered by Mission Barbeque.
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Spirits are high while singing American classic tunes.
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Choralmaster, Sam Nelson leads concert sing-along dressed as Uncle Sam.
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Christine, Green, Della Sweeney, Joseph Sweeney and Mary Andersen all dressed in their red, white and blue.
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Musician Mike Sudderth and wife Jill Sudderth are all smiles at the Redeemer Fourth of July celebration.
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Lourdes Guerrero, Ana Jaramillo and Lorena Luts.
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Members all join together to sing the National Anthem.
