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Sunday, Aug. 23, 12:30 pm
Let’s meet after Worship at the amazing Crescent Park Carousel (700 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside), a National Historic Landmark built in 1895 by the famous designer Charles Looff. Whether you ride or watch, it is a piece of Americana – and fun for both children and adults! Bring a snack or picnic lunch, if you like. Questions? Ask Claudia.
This summer, Claudia’s Summer Bible Study group is exploring The Book of Revelation. It is the only apocalyptic book in the New Testament and spans three literary genres: the epistolary, the apocalyptic, and the prophetic. Come to one session or to all of them. The topic this week is “God is in Control .” Next week we’ll finish up our summer studies with “All Things New.” Join us in the Fireplace Room.
Mark your calendar! September 15 is Gathering Sunday. Patrick will preach, the Central Congregational Church Choir will sing, and Children’s Church will begin a new “school year.” After worship, we’ll enjoy Coffee Hour in Chapel Hall. Please join us as we kick off a wonderful new year of worship and fellowship!
During summer, Central’s choirs are on hiatus. So we will once again enjoy a “Summer Choir.” Singers of all ages are invited to gather in the Sanctuary Chancel before Worship for warmup exercises and a brief rehearsal of the service’s hymns and occasional introit. We welcome “regulars” and newcomers alike! It’s a great way to try out your singing voice as well as a low-key way to help lead the music during Worship!
Please consider becoming an Amos House Breakfast Volunteer! Amos House provides 400 meals every morning. And on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 am, Central members meet in the Amos House kitchen to help assemble pre-packaged breakfasts. If you can volunteer every week, that’s great. But if you can only come occasionally, we welcome – and need – every extra set of hands. Questions? Contact Tracy Baran (tmoorf@gmail.com).
On Sunday, July 5, choirmaster / organist Patrick Aiken debuted the first of Central’s summer “5-Minute Concerts.” Soprano Kara Lund performed “Lady of the Harbor” by Lee Hoiby – an art song about the Statue of Liberty – in honor of the Fourth of July. If you are a singer or instrumentalist interested in giving a “5-Minute Concert” sometime this summer after Worship, please contact Patrick at MrPAiken@centralchurch.us.
Do you have news for the August newsletter? We welcome your input – whether for a feature story or news brief. Provide basic information in bullet form – who, what, where, when, and why – or write it yourself. We can use photos too. Email submissions to Antonia Greco (antonia@centralchurch.us) and Nick Collins (nicholas@centralchurch.us).
Let’s meet after Worship for “fresh Mexican fusion food” – your choice of lunch or brunch – and fascinating conversation at this Wayland Square eatery. Check out the extensive menu Check out the extensive menu and RSVP to Claudia. We’ll meet at Diego’s Providence (192 Wayland Avenue, Providence).
There’s nothing like ice cream on a warm, summer night. So join us for our annual outing at Eskimo King (29 Market Street, Swansea, Mass.), “where Ice Cream Rules!” Grab your kids, teens – and their friends – and meet other Centralites at the picnic tables, near the playground. There are 200 flavors of soft-serve or hard ice cream to choose from – bowls, cones, or specialty sundaes!
Open to all ages, Central Men’s Group is a monthly breakfast gathering – held on the third Thursday of each month – for fellowship and spirited conversation on topics ranging from current events and ethics to trends and shared experiences. Questions? Contact John Trevor. Please join us in the Fireplace Room.
