RELC activities are impacted by the COVID-19 restrictions. Please email the church office at office@relc.orgto learn what modifications have been made for this situation.
GOD’S WORK. OUR HANDS.
There are many ways to serve at RELC. Click the tabs below to learn how God is calling us to serve.
B.O.L.D. Food Pantry
Choir
First English Lutheran Church
Media Team
Operation Christmas Child
Pastoral Care Team
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Reading Tutors
Worship Leaders/Assisting
Red Cross Blood Drives
B.O.L.D. Food Pantry
Bread Of Life Disciples Food Pantry
DISTRIBUTION:
Every Monday from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Through the end of MAY WILL BE “DRIVE THROUGH PICK UP ONLY” DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS ON SOCIAL DISTANCING.
Fresh produce, bread and dairy items generously donated to us from several grocers -Whole Foods, Giant Eagle, and the MidOhio Food Bank (just to name a few) are given to anyone in need, who are welcome to come and receive ‘God’s food, for God’s people, in God’s house‘. No appointment is necessary. ID required.
VOLUNTEERING:
Volunteers work in 2 shifts for setup and clean up from 2 – 4:00 and 5:30 – 7:00 pm every Monday night.
MAKING A DONATION:
- Non-perishable foods can be dropped off at the church office during the times given below.
- Monetary donations can also be dropped off or given online at GIVE
Drop off times: Mon.-Fri., 10 am-2 pm OR Sunday mornings.
CONTACT:
Angela Bontz
Email office@relc.org
Choir
MUSIC MINISTRY
This Ministry is focused on serving in worship and praising God through music. In doing so, we nourish the musical abilities of our congregation, including singers and instrumentalists of all levels. We also bring the joys of music to people and places outside our regular worship schedule, including weddings, funerals, and visits in the community.
CHOIR:
PRACTICES:
- Wednesdays, 7-8:30 PM August through May
WORSHIP:
Choir sings at worship services and a variety of special occasions both in and outside the church. New members welcome! Anyone who is interested in making music and serving in worship has a place in the RELC music ministry, regardless of skill level. Musicians are always welcome to share their talents during worship and for special events.
CONTACT:
Brennan Harris (Music Director)
Email brennan.harris@relc.org
First English Lutheran Church
FELC
Resurrection Lutheran and other congregations in the greater Columbus area partner with First English Lutheran Church (FELC) on various projects. Our volunteers prepare and serve breakfast on Sundays and dinner on Thursdays to those living in the area of FELC. These free meals are offered every week to homeless, poor, and often food-insecure citizens in downtown Columbus, OH. They are paid for and served by a different partner congregation each week. See the Resurrection schedule below.
Resurrection hosts breakfast
- 2nd Sunday every month
Resurrection hosts dinner
- 4th Thursday of odd months.
CONTACT:
Kathy Rotolo
Email kathy.rotolo@relc.org
Media Team
Media Ministry is an integral part of our worship, whether it is sound, visual arts or technical support!
Our worship services are projected using a PowerPoint presentation.
This is a ministry that facilitates the flow of the service and ensures all are able to see and hear the Word. This team welcomes those interested in service through media production.
CONTACT:
Charlie Anderson, charlie@relc.org
Operation Christmas Child
In partnership with Samaritan’s Purse, the members of RELC gather shoe boxes, wrapping paper, packing, and a variety of items to fill the boxes, as well as provide prayers for those who will receive these gifts. With loving care, members pack the boxes to spread the love of Jesus to children all over the world who live in difficult situations and do not know about God’s love.
Items are collected all year long and may be brought to the church office during the week (M-F 10-2) or on Sunday mornings. Donation boxes located adjacent to the rest rooms.
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- small toys and games
- toothbrushes
- socks
- sandals
- coloring books & crayons
- hats
- flip flops
- small notebooks
- colored pencils
- sunglasses
- Ivory soap
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CONTACT:
Barb Emmetts, office@relc.org
Pastoral Care Team
Under the supervision of the Pastor, the Pastoral Care Team regularly visits our homebound members or those in care facilities.
For more information, referrals, prayer requests, or visitation requests, contact the church office.
CONTACT:
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Lovingly stitched by this dedicated team, prayer shawls are continually being made to give to people going through tough times, to give comfort, peace, assurance, and a prayer that they are…anywhere, anytime, any place…loved by us and by God.
This team also takes on special projects such as baptismal shawls, wedding shawls, prayer patches for Operation Christmas Child boxes, and afghans to be raffled for the Youth Mission trip
Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 10:00 am and the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 pm.
CONTACT:
Barb Emmetts, office@relc.org
Reading Tutors
To ensure that all students acquire a love of reading and are reading at or above their grade level at the end of the school year, RELC volunteers tutor at-risk first and second grade students at Hilliard Crossing Elementary School, in the Hilliard City School District. Students are paired with a single tutor, and both the volunteers and the students find the work together rewarding.
CONTACT:
RELC church office, office@relc.org
Interested volunteers should contact the church office to sign up
(NOTE: all volunteers must have a background check to participate in this program.)
Worship Leaders/Assisting
Our worship at RELC is guided by Lutheran liturgy. Liturgy = work of the people. Congregation members assist in various capacities during worship:
Greeters…Ushers…Readers…Acolytes…Assisting ministers…Communion distribution
We encourage all ages to lead during during worship!
CONTACT:
Amy Behrendt office@relc.org
Red Cross Blood Drives
RELC hosts blood drives several times a year. To donate go to www.redcrossblood.org and look for our next date.