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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 

ADULT INFORMATION CLASS

A new series of Adult Information Classes is being scheduled for this summer. This class provides an overview of our church’s beliefs, with a focus on showing where these teachings are found in the Bible. It also gives you an opportunity to ask any questions you might have about what we believe and why.

 
These classes serve as preparation for membership and Communion at Our Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church—but everyone is welcome to attend the class, without any obligation to join. The class can also serve as a refresher for those who are already members.
 

If you have any questions, please speak with Pastor Stinnett, or call the church office at 232-7575. 

POTLUCK MEAL

You are invited to a potluck meal in Martin Hall following the Divine Service on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Please bring an appetizer, salad, entrée, or dessert to share.

Signup sheet in the narthex for proper kitchen planning.

See you there!

 

FOOD DONATION DRIVE

Leading up to our 5th Sunday fellowship meal on June 29, we will be collecting donations for the Northern RI Food Pantry in Cumberland, RI, in support of local families in need. 

Please bring donations of pasta and pasta sauce that would help make easy and quick summertime meals!

A basket is in the foyer for your donations. Thank you so very much! 

ADOPT-A-SPOT

The Board of Trustees is in need of your green thumb to take care of a flower bed on the church grounds. Fresh mulch is available near garage.

Please sign up for your favorite plot to tend to in 2025!

The signup/property map is in the Narthex and needs a few volunteers!  Thank you!
 

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 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.

 

RECYCLE INK at ORELC!

Recycling is rewarding and with the help of our office supplies vendor Staples, Our Redeemer Church will earn credits for ink and toner cartridges returned to their store by our Office Administrator.

 

Please bring your empty cartridges to church and place them in the marked narthex box near the church mail bin. ORELC receives store credit for cartridges returned every month. You can help the church while helping the environment, so please consider our ink recycling program next time your printer ink runs low!