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Sensational Science is for children who are curious and like to try new things – and who are on school break. We’ll discover what happens when we combine different substances. We may fill a balloon with carbon dioxide, make slime, oobleck, or even elephant toothpaste! Space is limited, so please sign up through the church office. For more information, speak with Judy. We’ll meet in the Church School Wing.
On Friday, Jim Silverthorn, Central’s resident cinephile, will screen “Amadeus” – 1984 Best Picture – providing entertaining background into the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart … in preparation for Sunday’s performance of Mozart’s “Requiem.” Bring hors d’oeuvres to share before the movie. On Sunday, our Choir will perform under the direction of Patrick Aiken, organist/choirmaster, with soloists and orchestra. A brief prologue precedes the concert, and a reception follows in Chapel Hall.
This month, the Leadership Development and Membership Committees will meet together in the Fireplace Room for a robust brainstorming session. The objective is to generate a range of creative ideas and effective strategies for increasing Central’s membership and attendance – as well as for strengthening our church community overall.
In honor of Black History Month, Hamilton House is hosting a retrospective of American racial and gender equality struggles, breakthroughs, sharing culture, and experiences through cultural, social, and political lenses. In addition to traditional speakers, the series features storytellers, documentary producers, and interpretive performances. This Friday, Keith Stokes, from Providence’s Office of Economic Opportunity, will discuss the city’s reparations initiative in “Closing the Racial Wealth Gap.”
Wednesday, Feb 1, 6:30 am
Every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 am, Central volunteers meet in the Amos House kitchen to assemble pre-packaged breakfasts. We know it’s early, but we really need more volunteers. If you can help, please contact Tracy Baran (tmoorf@gmail.com) and join us at 460 Pine Street in Providence. Since 1976, Amos House has helped people help themselves out of oppression, homelessness, and poverty through vital services and results-oriented programs.
This is the final week of our January Snack Brigade. Central will deliver fresh fruit and pre-packaged snacks to Crossroads Rhode Island, since they don’t have Sunday food service for their more than 200 clients. If you’ve signed up to donate food, please leave it in the designated boxes in the coatroom. Thanks for your generous contributions! And remember: the Snack Brigade will be back in July.
Your presence and input are crucial to the annual Tentative Budget Approval Meeting. The budget determines what we can accomplish as a church during the coming fiscal year. We’ll also present proposed amendments to the Central bylaws and share updates on church initiatives. Plus, we will have special activities for children so parents are free to attend the meeting – in Chapel Hall after worship.
Take time with others to feel God’s love and to put His love into action. Join us in Chapel Hall immediately after Sunday Worship for crafts and activities that reach out to people both within and outside our church community. We’ll make prayer rocks, cards of caring, welcome bookmarks, origami peace cranes – and assemble bags for unhoused individuals. Questions? Contact Judy.
As of mid-December 2022, The Campaign to Reimagine Chapel Hall has raised more than $1,030,000 of its $1.25 million goal. Please consider a gift to celebrate this great achievement. Gifts may be made on the Central website, via pledge card, or by calling Antonia Greco, at 401-331-1960 – and fulfilled over three years.
Calling all Wise Ones … or those who wish to be one. We’re celebrating Epiphany, the Magi’s arrival in Jerusalem to pay homage to Baby Jesus. We’ll make crowns and stars, go on a “long journey” following a star … and enjoy refreshments along the way. While designed for children, Centralites of all ages are encouraged to attend. Join us in the Fireplace Room!
