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.

Announcements, Updates and Upcoming Events

LIFE SUNDAY, LIFE WEEK & AND MORE!

"Life Shines in Darkness” is the theme gathering Lutherans from across the country from Sunday, January 19, through Saturday, January 25, for Life Week 2025. On January 19, we will be observing Sanctity of Human Life Sunday in our worship. 

Plan to join Lutherans For Life for both the online and in-person components! Each themed day will explore a distinct aspect of life ministry through local activities, online educational events, and interviews.

Sign up on their website: https://lutheransforlife.org/life-week-2025/ OR follow LFL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LutheransForLife 

COUNCIL MEETING

Church Council will hold the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 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).

 

GREETERS NEEDED

Looking for an easy and convenient way to serve your church? Sign up to be a greeter!

We have five volunteers currently so you would only serve less than ten times a year! 

Greeters are asked to arrive at 8:30 am, pass out bulletins, introduce visitors to Pastor Stinnett, and assist members who worship in the parking lot. If you are interested in serving as a greeter, please contact Jamie Droste, Missions & Service Chair or call the church office at 232-7575. 

LUTHERAN WITNESS

The flagship magazine of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, The Lutheran Witness is a monthly publication (11 issues/year) that offers synodical news, features, columns, Q&A's, and more.

CPH offers a subscription rate through the church of $20.65 delivered to your home.

Sign up with through the church office (232-7575) to take advantage of this special rate by January 26.

 

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.

 

 

OFFICE CLOSED

The church office will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025. 

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

 

 

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 money credits for 30 cartridge returns per month. You can help the church while helping the environment, so please consider our ink recycling program next time your printer ink runs low! 

 

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