We have all struggled through severe snow storms this winter and many churches have cancelled Sunday morning worship.  Central’s archives do not reveal, in the over 150 years since our founding, that the church has ever closed its doors for Sunday worship due to severe weather.  In keeping with this long tradition, and in solidarity with Christians throughout the world, we will continue holding worship on Sunday mornings for those who are able to safely attend.  Clearly, if there is a parking ban, or unsafe driving conditions, worshippers will decide to stay home. … [Read More]

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Thanks to Dr. West and all those at Central who made this an informative and engaging event!

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DARRELL WEST LECTURE SERIES: A DISCUSSION WITH BRIAN MOYNIHAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BANK OF AMERICA

Bank of America, Chief Executive Officer, Brian Moynihan, will speak this year for the annual Darrell West Lecture Series on Religion and Politics on Thursday, February 12 at 6 p.m. at Central Congregational Church in Providence. The event is free and attendees should pre-register.

Online Registration Form

Dr. West and Mr. Moynihan will engage in a discussion about leadership and the current economy, as well as the role of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility.… [Read More]

Members of Central Congregational Church are cordially invited to attend the 162nd Annual Meeting at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2014.

Luncheon to follow in Chapel Hall  12:30 p.m.

Please make luncheon reservations by downloading and returning this form  along with your check payable to Central Congregational Church by Wednesday, May 28.

Tickets are $10 per person

If you are unable to mail in your reservation and payment, please call the church office at 331-1960

These videos capture the wonderful celebration of Holy Week at Central Church:

Palm Sunday

Easter Part 1

Easter Part 2

Easter Part 3

Special thanks to George Delany for making these wonderful videos!… [Read More]

Tenth in the Darrell West Lecture Series on Religion and Politics

Clash of Civilizations: Islam and the West

7:00 p.m. Friday, October 18
Central Congregational Church
296 Angell Street, Providence 

Ayaan Hirsi Ali – Globally Acclaimed Activist, Writer, Politician and Author, Infidel and Nomad

In 2004, Ayaan Hirsi gained international attention following the murder of Theo van Gogh. Van Gogh had directed her short film, Submission, about the oppression of women under Islam. The assassin, a radical Muslim, left a death threat for her pinned to Van Gogh’s chest.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali was named one of TIME Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” of 2005.… [Read More]

Reserve Your Place at the Annual Meeting Lunch

Members of Central Congregational Church are cordially invited to attend the 161st Annual Meeting at 11:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2012

Luncheon to follow in Chapel Hall 12:30 p.m.

Hosts: Stephen DeWitt John Trevor Maureen Whittemore

MENU

• Assorted Fruit Green Salad
• Chicken Salad Wrap
• Strawberry Shortcake!
• Coffee & Tea

Please make luncheon reservations by downloading and completing this Annual Meeting Reservation Form and returning it along with your check payable to Central Congregational Church by Wednesday, May 29th.

Tickets are $10 per person

If you are unable to mail in your reservation and payment, please call the church office at 331-1960

We look forward to seeing you there!

Claudia wanted to share this video and news about Central’s adult mission trip to New Orleans last October.  Central teamed up with Youth Rebuilding New Orleans (YRNO), a group that rehabs houses damaged in Hurricane Katrina for teachers.  Our mission team helped in rebuilding a house on Hope Street. YRNO made a video of Central’s mission group to enter in the Drew Brees Dream Foundation’s Super Service Challenge, which awards prizes to nonprofits who enter the competition.  Central’s video was one of the winners and was part of the $29,000 grant awarded to YRNO! … [Read More]