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Central is one of very few churches in Rhode Island to offer a worship service on Christmas morning. Ours is an intimate celebration of the birth of Christ. There’s no sermon, just a wonderful Christmas story. Communion is served.
Only two-thirds of our Christmas tree is decorated – because the Campaign to Reimagine Chapel Hall has only raised two-thirds of its $1.25 million goal. You can help! We need pledges and donations of all sizes from all Central members and friends. And when you contribute, we’ll hang an ornament, bearing your name, on the tree. Please give what you can, so we can reach our goal this year!
Central is delighted to once again present its annual Carol Service. We’ll hear the story of the birth of Christ unfold in scripture and song. Our choirs will be accompanied by harp, cello, and organ. And, the congregation will join in for the familiar Carols of Christmas. Church leaders will read the scripture, and Conference Minister Darrell Goodwin will read the lesson of the Incarnation. Since we expect attendance to exceed our COVID-19 capacity limit, we will require proof of vaccination from all who attend.
Advent – a word that means “coming” – challenges us to look backward and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and remember the real meaning of Christmas. It also asks us to look forward to the Christ who continues to come into our lives and our world. We will celebrate this Third Sunday of Advent with the lighting of three candles – hope, peace, and joy – in our Advent wreath.
If you would like to donate a Christmas poinsettia in memory of a loved one, please contact Antonia Greco, church administrator, at antonia@centralchurch.us or 401-331-1960. A donation of $40 is requested. Names received by Sunday, Dec. 12, will appear in the Dec. 19, Carol Service, and Christmas Eve service orders of worship.
Judy has created special Advent Packets designed to help families stay focused on the true meaning of Christmas. There are suggestions for new Advent and Christmas traditions – like singing Christmas carols at dinner, activity and craft ideas with instructions and supplies, devotions for family Advent candle lighting, and prayers for occasions throughout the season. Pick up your packet in the church school on Sundays and in the church office during the week.
Help create a Merry Christmas for children in DCYF care. Our Angel Tree is up in the coatroom, filled with of names of children and teens who are in need this Christmas. Choose a tag from the tree; each bears a name, age, and gender. Select a thoughtful, age-appropriate gift. Wrap your gift, write the contents on back of the original tag, and attach it. Then, deliver your gift back to the Angel Tree by Monday, Dec. 13.
Advent – a word that means “coming” – challenges us to look backward and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem and remember the real meaning of Christmas. It also asks us to look forward to the Christ who continues to come into our lives and our world. We will celebrate this Second Sunday of Advent with the lighting of two candles – hope and peace – in our Advent wreath.
This year, we are delighted to present our annual Carol Service – live and in person. Once again, we will hear the story of the birth of Christ unfold in scripture and song. And, our choirs will sing accompanied by harp, cello, and organ. While safety precludes serving the traditional Silver Tea, we will host a festive reception in Chapel Hall after the service. Please note: because we expect attendance to exceed our COVID-19 capacity limit of 400, we will require proof of vaccination from all who attend.
Central’s ninth through twelfth graders will either enjoy an afternoon of S.P.A.M. – soda, pizza, and a movie – or a Mystery Meet, where they will explore a serious topic through a series of activities. The topic is the mystery, and the teens will not know what it is until they meet and begin working on it.
