Reedy (far right), receiving a pastoral blessing by Rev. Dr. Roger Paavola, President, Mid-South District LCMS; Rev. Robert Herring, Circuit Visitor and Rev. Donald White.
Peace Lutheran Church in Cherokee Village celebrated the instillation of Rev. David D. Reedy Nov. 14.
Following the retirement of Pastor Brian Pummill earlier this year, Reedy and his wife Debbie recently relocated to Highland after accepting the assignment of the pastorate at the church.
Ordained since March of 1996, Reedy is a retired Air Force chaplain, serving at many instillations during his years in ministry including but not limited to:Andrews Air Force Base, Arlington National Cemetary and Osan Air Force Base.
“I am a native of East Tennessee, but have been all over the world. I’m a retired active-duty military chaplain,” Reedy said. “We’ve been all over the states. I’ve been in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, but if I had to call a place ‘home’ it would be upper East Tennessee.”
When asked about his future plans for the church, Reedy said continuation and expansion of community outreach.
“I am very passionate for the Gospel of Christ, and I’m very passionate for our military community. So any kind of military retiree that needs counseling or would like to talk about things with a trained military chaplain, I’m very open for that. It doesn’t have to be my denomination. Confidentiality is the same as it is in the military. Military guys will know what that means,” Reedy said. “Our plan is to basically just care for the community and continue to do Word and Sacrament ministry here in the church and to do community outreach, which they’re already doing. They’re very active here in that.”
When asked about his personal plans, Reedy said he intended to stay at Cherokee Village Peace Lutheran until he retires unless he is called elsewhere.
He also noted he is pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy.
“I may pick up and finish my doctorate. I haven’t fully decided on that. I’m doing research in the integration of religion and society. Specifically into Gen Z,” Reedy said. “I am at the point now of actually conducting the study. It’s a social studies, social science type of degree. So it would be an actual empirical study.”
Reedy said he looks forward to serving his congregation, community and area veterans who may be interested in utilizing his services.
The church is located at 4 Iroquois Drive in Cherokee Village.
Service times are Sunday with Bible study beginning at 9 a.m., followed by fellowship at 10 a.m. and worship at 10:30 a.m. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.
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