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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 Events

SUMMER TRAVELERS

If you are out of town on a Sunday, you can find a nearby congregation of the Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod (LCMS) to worship with at locator.lcms.org. 

 

You can also find videos of our services on the church's Facebook page and YouTube channel.

Travel ~ Relax ~ Rejoice ~ Pray 

SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION

Sunday School registration is taking place. Register your child today to participate in our upcoming Sunday School year!

Registration for all returning students is required. Forms are available online by clicking here!. Hardcopies in the narthex.

Rally Day will take place on September 7! Please contact Keith Jager, Sunday School Superintendent (christianed@orelc.org) with any inquiries or call the church office (232-7575). 

SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSISTANTS

Could you bring the love of Jesus to our youngest members on Sunday mornings during the school year?

Classroom assistants are needed for this coming year for grades Pre-k thru 4th.  Please see Keith Jager or email christianed@orelc.org for more information.

 

ALTAR GUILD: SERVING BEHIND THE SCENES

This group of volunteers helps prepare the altar and sanctuary for Sunday morning services. This includes things like filling candles, caring for altar linens, and setting up/taking down for communion and baptisms. Members work in teams and are usually on duty a few times per year. Each member is trained by and works with an experienced member for as long as necessary.

 

If you are interested in becoming part of this group, contact the Altar Guild Chair Charline Horn or call the office for more information (232-7575). 

COUNCIL MEETING

Church Council will hold the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 15, 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).

 

ALTAR FLOWERS

Altar flower memorials and thanksgivings are a lovely way to remember loved ones or mark a special occasion.

The 2025 chart is open to reserve your request of the two arrangements ($50).

Please call the church office for assistance. 232-7575. Thank you.

 

 

PORTALS OF PRAYER

Start your day. End your day. Take a break in the middle.  No matter when you need it, Portals of Prayer inspire you to live each day in Jesus' name. 

Your complimentary 'July - September 2025' copy can be mailed to you by calling the church office (232-7575) or find one in the narthex literature case.

Two sizes available: Pocket and Digest. 

OFFICE CLOSED

The church office will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. 

Thank you in advance, office@orelc.org 232-7575.