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How do you accompany and care for people going through difficult times? Claudia Demick, Bob Iovino, and Caroline Johnson will show you how to share God’s love, comfort, and support with those in need – while honoring their unique life experiences and perspectives. Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Claudia. The seminar runs until 4 pm, in the Fireplace Room.
It’s finally here! Central has invited the whole community to a fabulous – and free – block party that promises to be fun for all ages. From noon to 3 pm, there will be games, activities, and a petting zoo – as well as food trucks, local vendors, and more! It’s a great way to introduce new friends and neighbors to Central. So bring the whole family, and don’t miss out on the action! See you on the West Lawn!
CCC Kids and Youth and their families are invited to Jaswell’s Farm – one of the oldest family-owned and operated apple orchards in Rhode Island. Picking apples isn’t just the perfect way to spend an early fall day, it’s a chance to get a head start on important fall baking. Think apple pies, apple cobbler, apple cake, apple fritters, and more! Please join us at Jaswell’s Farm (50 Swan Road, Smithfield).
Learn everything you need to know about Block Party Central in Chapel Hall after Worship. And if you haven’t already, please sign up to volunteer. The event – which will be Saturday, Sep. 20, from 12 noon to 3 pm – will be a fun-filled back-to-school welcome for the whole community. So save the date, spread the word, and start inviting friends now!
Central is getting a head start in planning Christmas at Central, our Annual Holiday Bazaar. The planning committee first met in July and will meet again this week in the Fireplace Room. All are welcome to attend and become active participants in this beloved fundraiser – which is not only great for holiday shopping, but also draws the community to Central and contributes to the financial support of the church.
Central is adding 48 niches to Central’s underground columbarium so it may continue to be available for the interment of ashes. Excavation will be completed this month, and landscaping will begin in September. This contemplative space will retain a green and tranquil quality – welcoming those who intentionally seek it out, as well as those passing through who may linger for a moment in meditation or prayer.
Join Central friends after Worship for an authentic Syrian repast. Check out the café menu (www.alepposweets.com/cafe-menu). And, don’t forget to save room for the baklava! Please RSVP to Claudia. We’ll meet at Aleppo Sweets (107 Ives Street, Providence).
Mark your calendar: Join us in Chapel Hall for Summer MIDWEEK, a special monthly program for kids, teens, and adults alike. We will share a meal at 6 pm as usual and then turn our attention to a story of our faith from the Bible. We’ll end the evening on the West Lawn, making s’mores around the firepit. If you like, bring a chair or blanket for comfier lawn seating.
Families with children of all ages are invited to play and create at the Providence Children’s Museum. Explore the swirling ways of water, learn about plants, take a time-traveling adventure, and even create a blue-block world that goes beyond the imagination. Admission is $17 each – but only $14 for groups of five. So invite some friends, RSVP to Cristina, and let’s have some fun together! We’ll meet at the museum (100 South Street, Providence).
The Flower Committee needs your help! This committee is responsible for flower arrangements during Worship, but also has another, equally important, mission: building community! After services, committee members bring these flowers to Centralites who can no longer join us on Sundays or who have lost loved ones – a tangible reminder that they are not forgotten. Please join us in this very rewarding endeavor. Contact the Church Office, Beverly Haviland, or Cheryl Ludwig.
