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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

Announcements and Upcoming Events

HOLY WEEK

In-person and live-streaming service times as follows:
Palm Sunday, April 13: 9:15 AM
Maundy Thursday, April 17: 7:00 PM with the Lord's Supper
Good Friday, April 18: 7:00 PM Tenebrae Service
Resurrection of Our Lord with Easter Divine Service, April 20: 9:15 AM

 

COUNCIL MEETING

Church Council will hold the next monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00PM.  Date changed due to Holy Week.

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

 

LWML MEETING

Do you know about Our Redeemer Church's chapter of the Lutheran Woman's Missionary League (LWML)? Maybe you've never heard of us before. An auxiliary organization of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, our mission is to assist people in their relationship with the Triune God so that they can use their gifts in ministry to people of the world.

Regular meetings are held every third Thursday of the month and there is a LWML bulletin board with essential information in the narthex to keep you up to date.

On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the LWML Women’s group will be hosting an in person meeting at 7:00 PM in Martin Hall. Date change due to Holy Week.

All the ladies of the congregation are invited! Inquiries about this ministry can be directed to ORELC LWML President Nancy Stinnett or call the church office for more information. (232-7575).

On Thursday, December 15, the LWML Women’s group will be hosting an in-person meeting in Martin Hall beginning at 7:00 PM.

This month they’ll be having a devotion, cookie swap and Christmas ornament project for the Sunday School/Confirmation students.

Would you like to know how you become involved in reaching others with the love of our Lord Jesus Christ? Talk with ORELC LWML President Nancy Stinnett, 

 

THE EXCITEMENT OF CALL DAY!

Join the Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana (CTSFW) for a special service announcing vicarage and deaconess internship assignments for second-year students on Monday, April 28 at 7:00 pm. On Tuesday, April 29, at 7:00 pm, graduating pastoral ministry students will learn where they have been called to serve as pastors.

The livestreamed service will be accessible through their Call Day webpage, their Youtube page, and their Facebook page. Afterwards, you’ll be able to find complete lists of assignments and calls, along with photos of CTSFW students and a placement map, on their Call Day website.

Please keep in your prayers the students, families, and congregations involved in these special services.