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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.
This Sunday marks the beginning of the season of Advent. Advent – a word that means “coming” – challenges us to look backward and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem. It also asks us to look forward to the Christ who continues to come into our lives and our world. We will celebrate this First Sunday of Advent with the sacrament of communion and the lighting of the first candle in our Advent wreath.
Many thanks to those who volunteered to help Central’s Mission and Action Committee provide dinner this month for 20 women and children in the new Mother-Child Reunification Program at Amos House. Please label food donations “Amos House,” and deliver to the church kitchen on Wednesday, Nov. 17, no later than 3:30 pm. Contact Lynne Seacord with any questions (314-413-3741 or mehl.seacord@gmail.com).
Camp Street Community Ministries is once again seeking donations – in-kind as well as monetary – to make 400 Thanksgiving baskets for our neighbors in need. They need frozen turkeys, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, canned green beans, canned sweet potatoes or yams, and packets or cans of gravy (no glass please). Food or checks (made out to Camp Street Community Ministries) should be delivered to Central or Camp Street (190 Camp Street in Providence) no later than Sunday, November 14
Central’s annual Family Trivia Night, hosted by the Stewardship Committee, is back … live and in person! We’ll meet – socially distanced, of course – in the Fireplace Room. Pizza and beverages will be served. It’s a fun night for all ages and a great way to meet new people. More importantly, you’ll experience the fellowship and inner peace that comes when we get together as a community of faith – something we’ve all missed since the onset of COVID-13. RSVP to Jeff Baran (jeff@wakefieldliquors.com… [Read More]
Spiritual companionship is a meaningful step in helping you find wholeness and balance in your life. It invites you to explore where you are in your spiritual journey and helps you become more aware of God’s presence and. Together we’ll discover how the ancient tradition of spiritual companionship with others will help you listen for God in day-to-day living, encounter your own inner wisdom, find new possibilities in both your spiritual and secular lives, and help you become more fully open to God’s love and grace.… [Read More]
Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island is in immediate need of volunteers on the East Side of Providence for its Home-Delivered Meal Program. Since 1969, this organization has worked to help our state’s homebound older adults live independently in their own homes by providing them with complete and nutritious meals, vital safety checks, and critical opportunities for socialization. Meals are delivered Monday through Friday between 10 am and 2 pm. For more information and a volunteer application, visit www.rimeals.org or call 401-351-6700.
With asbestos abatement completed, workers have laid quarter-inch plywood in preparation for Chapel Hall’s new wood floor, which will have a contrasting border. The dual staircase leading to the balcony has been roughed in. Much of the old electric wiring has been removed. And the decorative volutes – the spiral, scroll-like ornaments at the top of the gallery-side columns – have been removed so we can cast replicas for additional columns. Check out our Construction Photo Ablum every week to see the progress.
