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     401-232-7575   office@orelc.org    54 Cedar Swamp Road  |  Smithfield  |  RI  |  02917
    Worship: 9:15 AM  |  Sunday School: 10:45 AM   

Welcome to Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church! We organize our thinking and doing into four basic areas of focus: Home, Church, Groups and Others. These four areas are interconnected and work together motivated by the love of Christ.

What We Believe Get In Touch About Our Redeemer

Who are we?

Our Redeemer is a beacon of faith, hope and love in Jesus Christ.

What is our purpose?

Leading with the Gospel, Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church is a family of faith, built by God's Grace, fed by His Word, sharing the saving love of Christ.

What is our mission?

What impact will we have? Anchored in Christ, we will be a congregation known for shining His light into the world, joyfully speaking of our love for Him, and enfolding people in all stages of life into the household of faith.

What are our core values?

Steadfastness - Firm, Fixed, Steady
Compassion - To suffer along side another
Prayer - An act of worship wherein we bring our petitions before God with our hearts and lips and offer up praise and thanksgiving to Him.
Joy - A response of gladness to the work of God

RIBC BLOOD DRIVE

RIBC BLOOD DRIVE

The Rhode Island Blood Center Bloodmobile will be at ORELC with the bloodmobile on Sunday, August 31, from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

 

Plan to stop by before or after Divine Service to donate please. Appointments are needed to maintain social distancing. LINK HERE TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT

 

If you need help preregistering or have questions, please reach out to the Missions & Service Chair, Jamie Droste (missions@orelc.org) or call the church office at 232-7575. Thank you!

Announcements and Upcoming Events

ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA! HE IS RISEN!

 

ARMED FORCES DAY

Armed Forces Day is celebrated in the United States on Saturday, May 17, 2025. It is a day to pay special tribute to the men and women of the Armed Forces.


Thank you to those currently serving our country! The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Ministry to the Armed Forces (MAF) is authorized as the mission arm of the Synod to support and serve all military chaplains — active and reserve — their families and the veteran population. Learn more: www.lcms.org/ministry-to-the-armed-forces

 

TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Notice of Possible Traffic Congestion.

On Sunday, May 18, there are 5K & 10K events at Deerfield Park, in Greenville. This is near ORELC but Cedar Swamp & Tunmore Roads are not directly in these running loops. Both events begin around 8:00am.

Look for increased traffic in the vicinity of the church. 

To see a map of the routes, link here:https://runsignup.com/Race/TheBlazinBattleAgainstBrainCancer/Page-2

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Church Council will hold the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00PM. 

Virtual guests are welcome with a link to the Microsoft Teams meeting available upon request. Minutes available by request to the office (232-7575).

 

 

ASCENSION DAY

The Ascension of Our Lord commemorates Jesus Christ's ascension to heaven. 

Ascension Day marks the end of the Easter season and occurs ten days before Pentecost.

Ascension Day falls on Thursday, May 29, 2025 and will be observed on Sunday, June 1 during Divine Worship. 

 

ORELC LWML SUMMER SCHEDULE

Ladies, please plan to meet after church on Sunday, June 1 to go over final details of the Italian dinner we are hosting on June 7th.

There are no regular June or July LWML meetings during the summer months. Thank you for a wonderful year at ORELC with the ladies group! ORELC LWML President Nancy Stinnett.

 

LWML ITALIAN DINNER

You're invited to an Italian Dinner hosted by ORELC's Lutheran Women's Missionary League on Saturday, June 7, at 6:00 pm.

Menu includes spaghetti & meatballs, sausage & peppers, gluten free vegetable lasagna, salad & garlic bread with homemade strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Reserve your seats today! Suggested donation of $15 Adults, $8 (children 12 & under), ages 5 & under Free, and a Large Family $45.  Hope to see you there!

To benefit the work of the LWML and the nonprofit charity work of "phil's friends" read more about phil's friends here

Reservations thru June 4. Please call the church office (232-7575) to reserve your seat! Open to the public.

 

CLEAN TEAM MINISTRY - HELP WANTED

We are incredibly blessed to have four dedicated Clean Teams at ORELC! These folks maintain all the rooms and hallways that Our Redeemer uses from the Sanctuary to the classrooms to the bathrooms.

If you are interested in serving in this ministry, please know that you can give as much or little time as your schedule allows, but usually only one or two hours per month. Please speak with Jeff Carlson, Head Trustee, with any inquiry about this volunteer opportunity.

 

GRADUATION TIME!

2025 Graduation time is here! Please call or email the church office (232-7575, office@orelc.org) with names of family members graduating high school or college. We would like to list everyone’s achievements and honors in the June announcements. The deadline for publishing is June 1.