Adult Bible Class follows Divine Worship at 10:45AM in Martin Hall and is led by Pastor Stinnett or an Elder. It is a time for the adults to become more involved in Bible study, conveniently at the same time as children’s Sunday School.

It is so important for us to be studying God’s Word, and ABC is such a wonderful opportunity to do that with our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Social Board always has a pot of coffee ready and delicious treats to snack on. Come, grab a cup of coffee, and meet with your friends, or make new ones, as you Grow in Christ too!

“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” (Colossians 3:16) 

During the season of Lent, we will be offering a series of Wednesday Evening Lenten Services to help focus our hearts and minds on Jesus Christ, the price He paid for our salvation, and the eternal blessings we have in Him.

In this year’s series of Wednesday Evening Lenten Services, we are focusing on the theme “The Fruit of the Spirit and the Passion of Christ."

We will be reading through Matthew’s account of Jesus’ final days, with a focus on how the fruit of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23) are seen in Christ and now flow to us from His cross.

The series runs at 7:00 pm on Wednesday evenings on February 25, March 4, 11, 18 and concluding March 25. 

The church council will host a GOAL SETTING – PLANNING MEETING on Saturday, March 7, 2026 beginning at 9:00AM.

It’s an open meeting, with members are welcome to join us. The hope is for a hybrid meeting, with in person attendance in Martin Hall, as well as virtual participants able to join remotely via Teams. Thank you, Council President, Matt Crowshaw, president@orelc.org, 

This promises to be an interesting, important time for our church. We need you and we hope you will put it on your calendar and plan to be with us. 

See you on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in Martin Hall when the Social Board hosts a family dinner. A suggested donation of $15 per person will be collected at the door. 

Menu includes corned beef and cabbage as well as chicken and vegetables, desserts, and beverages. All are welcome!

Thank you for making reservations by March 10. Call the church office at 232-7575 for more details. 

The Altar Guild will be adorning the sanctuary for Palm Sunday and the celebration of Our Risen Lord at Easter.

An offering envelope for your "Flower Fund" donation is now available. If you wish to make an Easter intention with any donation, please fill out an envelope and place it in any collection with your donation before April 6.  

Checks payable to "ORELC" indicating "FLOWER FUND" on the memo line are very much appreciated 

Click here for a blank Flower Fund slip Thank you for your support. 

It's time to spring clean the church building on Saturday, March 21, beginning at 9:00AM!

Please consider helping whether for a few minutes or a few hours to help make the celebration of Easter even more beautiful. 

The ORELC Trustees thank you in advance for your participation!

Our Redeemer is adopting local families in need this Easter by providing food baskets.

If you would like to help, please sign up in the narthex to bring in a specific item from the list. 

All donations need to be brought in by Palm Sunday, March 29. If you have any questions or would like to make a monetary gift, please call the church office, 401-232-7575. Thank you for your support! 

The Social Board is pleased to announce the return of Palm Sunday Breakfast, on Sunday, March 29, following Divine Worship service. Donations of dessert items would be greatly appreciated.

All are welcome and no sign ups are needed!

A free will offering will be collected in Martin Hall to offset costs.

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March 18, 2026 | 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm : March for Life CT

2026 Connecticut March for Life

Schedule from https://marchforlife.org/connecticut/ begins at 10:30 AM