We pray for Rev. Chad Rimmer, his children, and the family and friends of Natalie Rimmer, who died August 28, 2023. Many in our synod know them through their work as ELCA missionaries in Senegal.

A celebration of life was held Saturday, 2 September, at St. Philip Lutheran Church, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Excerpts of Pastor Chad’s sermon and an acknowledgment of grief can be found here, and the full service can be watched here.

In lieu of flowers or gifts, we would like for you to consider donations in Natalie’s memory to two organizations:

• Duke KidsCan! Support Group, For Children Whose Parents Have Cancer. When you donate, please designate the gift in memory of “Natalie Rimmer for KidsCan!” Donate here.

• Duke Cancer Institute Sarcoma Center, Sarcoma 2023 Strike Out 5k.

• or mail checks in memory of Natalie to: Duke Sarcoma Program, DUMC Box 3312, Durham, NC 27710.