Central News
October 2025 / Vol. 34, No. 2
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A Good Word from Patrick
Hey folks. Earlier this month, I was in a meeting with non-profit leaders from across our community. We were hearing reports on the impact of reduced federal funding – how legal battles and the threat of a prolonged government shutdown strain the programs that keep our neighbors housed, fed, and cared for. The information was heavy, but the people were remarkable: clear-eyed, compassionate, and deeply committed to finding ways to make it all work.
One director had recently been invited to Washington, D.C., to meet with members of the House and Senate to celebrate nonprofits building healthy communities. In the midst of a (now historic) government shutdown, the bipartisan group of elected officials told them they had cleared their schedules – no agenda, no votes – so they could spend the day in conversation and celebration.
That may have been the most frustrating part. The people elected to ensure the ongoing viability of this great experiment had a free day while programs that protect the most vulnerable hung in the balance. Hosting an event to honor non-profit work while neglecting those same nonprofits’ funding needs is a sobering bipartisan symbol of our fractured priorities.
Of course, this same director came home to Providence and got right back to work – helping her organization pivot to meet our community’s growing needs. In fact, this is what all of our non-profit partners are doing: showing up, adapting, and serving. At the end of the day, that’s where hope lives. Hope doesn’t come through institutional negotiations or symbolic days of recognition. Hope is born in ordinary people who decide to show up, even when no one is watching.
The church, at its best, stands for this same quiet alternative to public debate stages and performative recognition. We don’t exist to applaud good work from afar, but to join in it – to take up the work of compassion with our own hands.
When systems falter, the church’s work becomes even more essential: to feed, to listen, to stand beside those still waiting on promises that never seem to arrive. And just as importantly, to remind one another that faith still moves us toward real hope – rooted in presence, sustained by compassion, and committed to making the world more whole.
As we look ahead to the months to come, my hope is that Central will continue to embody this kind of practiced hope – not just in our worship, but in every meal shared, every act of service, every gift of generosity. The world needs communities like ours: people who show up, stay rooted, and keep choosing compassion when it would be easier to turn away. Together, we can keep making Providence a place where hope takes root.
I’ll see you Sunday – Patrick
Welcome, New Members!
On Sunday, Oct. 19, we welcomed seven new members to Central’s community of faith: Lauren Van Schepen, Tristan Jimerson and their son Calvin who was baptized that morning; Hannah Merry; Lisa and Jonathan Morgan; Robert Ramspott; and Pam Rothenberger. See the pdf newsletter for a photo of our new members.
Seeking a Church Home?
If you are looking for a church – or know someone who is – we would love to talk with you about it at our Inquirers’ Meeting. It’s very informal. You’ll meet with our senior minister, Patrick Faulhaber, and others like you who think Central may be the right church home. No commitment necessary. To join us, fill out a pew card during Sunday Worship or call the Church Office at 401-331-1960, and Patrick will get in touch.
Inquirers’ Meeting: Sunday, February 1, 11:30 am
New Member Sunday: Sunday, February 8, 10:30 am
Deacon’s Bench
You’re running late, and for some unknown reason, your lane of traffic has come to a near standstill. The common courtesy you typically extend to other drivers is eroding as quickly as the expected arrival time on your navigation app. Using the same sixth sense that generally allows you to pick the right line at the checkout, you decide the middle lane is now the fastest option. You jam on your turn signal and quickly swerve your car to the left. You offer a “thank you” wave to the car you just cut off, fooling yourself that the other driver really had a choice to let you merge inches in front of their bumper.
You let out the breath you didn’t even know you were holding and relax for a moment. That move may not have been the product of your best self, but with the traffic finally starting to move, at least you’re not going to be your unacceptably late self.
And then you hear it. It’s the unmistakable sound of a siren somewhere in the distance. If you could squint your ears, you would do it. Is it coming from behind, somewhere up ahead? Maybe it’s emanating above you on that overpass you went under. You scan your mirrors. Nothing. The only thing you are now sure of is that the sound is getting louder and closer. You check the rear view again. You still can’t see the source of the siren, but it’s pretty clear that it is approaching from behind. One by one, you watch the signal lights on the cars immediately following you flash on so they can move to the right – out of the way of the approaching emergency vehicle.
You flip up your turn signal lever and look for a space in the compressed line of cars on your right. You wish your car were smaller. The wail of the siren has been replaced with the distorted blasts of an emergency horn. The time to worry about being late has passed … the only ticks of the clock that matter are those marking the time it will take you to get out of the way.
Miraculously, the driver of the car you cut off not a moment ago – the one who may, or may not, have offered you an unkind hand gesture – is now waving you over, giving you just enough room to slip back in front of them. The next few seconds seem like a slow-motion car ballet as each vehicle noses its way into every square inch of available pavement.
We’ve all experienced similar circumstances. Drivers see an emergency vehicle approaching and pull over to make sure it has plenty of room to pass. Sure, there might be one or two drivers who don’t. Maybe they have their radios up too loud to hear the siren or are otherwise oblivious to their surroundings. But, by and large, my experience has been that the majority of my fellow travelers do the right thing and get out of the way.
I reflected on what this act says about us during a recent, fortunately far less dramatic, experience. It offered me a ray of hope for our future. I didn’t have time to note whatever bumper stickers might have been on the cars that joined me on the side of the road as the ambulance passed. I expect that if I had, they would cover the full range of political views – Republican, Democrat, NRA, and ACLU. Not one of my fellow drivers stopped the rescue to inquire as to the race, immigration status, religious affiliation, or gender preference of the passenger or driver of the ambulance.
Think about it … dozens of people – each with their own views, priorities, and needs – put aside their own interests and got out of the way. They put their own lives on pause to let another safely get ahead, no questions asked. Even in the most divisive era most of us have ever experienced; even without facts, statistics, surveys, recommendations from pundits, or social media posts; a diverse group of individuals literally pulled their own priorities over to the side of the road. In that one moment, they forfeited their own interests out of the collective realization that another person’s needs were more important than their own.
There are cynics who would rightfully point out that RIGL Title 31 Chapter 17-6 mandates that all traffic must yield to approaching emergency vehicles. While that is duly noted, I remain unconvinced that we participate in this ritual to avoid traffic citations. I truly believe we do this because we instinctively know that it is the right thing to do. Despite hype to the contrary, I see this as clear evidence that the majority of people are indeed fully capable of compassion and display it far more often than we recognize or choose to observe.
As a person of unyielding faith, this small example of our time-tested tradition to yield to strangers gives me great hope. Our duty as a community of faith is to work hard to expand our own unselfish acts – not just in times of emergencies, but in the many moments in between. We must remind ourselves that it is sometimes important to pull our own views over to the side and give others a pass. And like that driver behind you, we must always offer the person who might have cut you off in the past, room in your heart to merge back in.
You finally come to a full stop just as the ambulance roars past you, a red blur navigating through the narrow canyon, which just a moment ago was a highway. Everyone waits for another shoe to drop, maybe police or fire following behind, but you hear only the sound of that single rescue as it slowly fades, now well ahead of you. Gradually, the knot of awkwardly positioned vehicles untangles itself, each car slowly returning to its original lane, each driver back on their own separate ways to wherever they are going. Yes, you will be late – and pray the ambulance won’t be. – Tom Viall
Death Becomes You
Join us for an afternoon of honest and hopeful conversation about the end of life: what matters most, how we want to be remembered, and the plans that make that possible. Death Becomes You will help us think about legacy, care, and love that endures. All are welcome and encouraged to RSVP to Patrick Faulhaber. Sunday, Nov. 9, 11:30 am, in the Fireplace Room
Support Neighbors in Need
Neighbors in Need is a Special Mission Offering of the United Church of Christ (UCC). Your gifts support ministries of justice and compassion, the Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM), and Neighbors in Need grants for those engaged in projects of direct service and advocacy. Thank you for your generosity!
Fall Clean-Up!
Come one, come all – young and not so young – to help prepare our church building and grounds for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. We’ll clean, rake, dust, and discard as a community of faith. Please send project ideas and supply needs to Antonia Greco. And when you arrive, there will be coffee, doughnuts, and plenty of good cheer! Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 am to 12 noon.
Buy Nothing Day
It’s time again to bring warmth and comfort to those in need at the 2025 Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange, which provides free winter wear for adults and children. The annual event will be Nov. 28 on the Rhode Island Statehouse lawn.
Please go through your closets and see what you can add to the racks. We need coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens. (If you knit or crochet, why not make some of these accessories while you bust through your stash of yarn!) All items should be gently used and clean … or brand new. (This year’s collection will not include heavy sweaters and sweatshirts. If you have these items, please donate them to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or Savers.)
Drop off coats, etc., in the far-left pews of Wilson Chapel, which will be labelled by age and category. The last day for donations is Sunday, Nov. 23, 12 noon. For more information, contact Liz Viall.
Join the Hope Circle
The Mission & Action Committee has an opportunity for Central Congregational Church to partner with Hope High School’s Hope Circle (hopecircleprovidence.org), a group of volunteers who use their creativity, smarts, and love to nourish this vibrant and hungry school. Learn about opportunities to volunteer – including mentoring and tutoring students and staffing Hope Street Fashions, their student thrift store (open Thursdays, 10 am to 1 pm) – on Sunday, Nov. 23, 11:30 am, in the Fireplace Room. Questions? Contact Michael Fournier.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
Please join our Thanksgiving Food Drive for Your Neighborhood Food Pantry. They need stuffing mix, canned gravy, cranberry sauce, canned vegetables, cake mixes, brownie mixes, canned yams, elbow macaroni, and frozen turkeys. Turkeys must be placed in the refrigerator. Everything else can be delivered to the baskets at the front of the sanctuary during Sunday Worship. Your Neighborhood Food Pantry serves Providence neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity. Please bring donations to Central no later than Thursday, Nov. 20, at 3:30 pm.
Adult Sunday School
The Adult Sunday School will continue to examine the Ten Commandments and what they mean for us today – exploring how these divine rules of conduct, given by God to Moses on Mount Sinai, have challenged, changed, and transformed human society for millennia. Questions? Ask Claudia. Sundays in November, 9 am, in the Fireplace Room
MIDWEEK
Please join senior minister Patrick Faulhaber in Chapel Hall for MIDWEEK: fellowship, food, and faith-filled conversation. Centralites of all ages and friends are invited to join! Adults will share a meal at 6 pm and then dive into the previous Sunday’s scripture. Kids and youth will eat dinner at their own table and then enjoy crafts and games. RSVPs, while not required, are helpful so we have enough food. Wednesdays in November, 6 to 7:30 pm, in Chapel Hall
Amos House Breakfast Volunteers
Please join Central’s Amos House Breakfast Volunteers as they assemble pre-packaged breakfasts. Even if you can only come occasionally, we welcome every extra set of hands. Questions? Contact Tracy Baran. Wednesdays, 6:30 am, in the Amos House Kitchen (460 Pine Street, Providence)
From Claudia
At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
I love this quote by Albert Schweitzer. It reminds me that we all have so much in our lives for which we should be thankful. I think of the times I have experienced the caring of those who have lighted my own way. The times when I witness the caring of those who have lit the way for so many others. Those who have lit the flame within when it was barely a spark. Those who have fanned the flame to a glowing fire. Those who have relit the lights in one another when those lights were in danger of being extinguished altogether.
There is so much for which we can give thanks. We are all connected to each other in so many different ways. The lights we carry cannot be extinguished. If it dims for one of us, the light is carried on by others. That’s the beauty of a community of faith. We can lift the torch high to light the way for those whose torch is dimming. We can show the way for ourselves, as well as those whose feet are unsure and searching for solid ground. We can light a beacon of hope for those who feel their own lights waning.
Jesus tells us, “You are the light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden, and no one lights a lamp and puts it under a clay pot. Instead, it is placed on a lamp stand, where it can give light to everyone in the house. Make your light shine, so others will see the good you do and will praise God in heaven.” (Matthew 5:14-16)
So, let your lights shine, dear friends! And, if you feel your light dimming a bit, stand next to your neighbor’s light – as they stand next to their neighbors’ lights – until the whole world is lit by the fire in all of us.
With great thanksgiving for the flames within each one of us that are given by God and nurtured by every one of us. We are God’s people here in this place. God’s people who shine our lights brightly together out into the world! Gratefully – Claudia
Poetry Corner: After the Block Party
Melancholy grips
all passersby
of this
vacant petting zoo.
– Jon Wolston
Accolades
Congratulations to Central member Ginny Bradley! The Hamilton House Adult Learning Exchange – next door to the church – hosted a lively artist reception on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in honor of her current art exhibit and upcoming 90th birthday. Titled “A Retrospective: Making Art During Retirement Years,” the show features pastels and collage. The exhibition will be on display through the end of November – open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm (except federal holidays), at Hamilton House.
Christmas at Central
Our annual holiday bazaar will open for business Sunday, Dec. 7, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. We need your presence and help to make this FUNraiser the success we know it can be! Donations are welcome beginning Sunday, Nov. 30, in Chapel Hall. No toys, games, or videos, please. Set-up will be Saturday, Dec. 6, 8:30 to 11:30 am. Please volunteer to help set up, bake, donate, serve lunch, and clean up. Sign-up sheets are on the back table in Chapel Hall – or contact Claudia or committee chairs:
- Auction – Nancy Gage
- Craft Workshop – Torin Mathieu
- The Gallery – Jim Scott
- Gift Baskets and Raffle – Heidi and Bill Iuliano, Cheryl Ludwig
- Grandma’s Attic – Frances Munro
- Sweet Shoppe – Nancy Collins, Amy Hebb, Laurel McLaughlin, Amy Punchak
- Ye Olde Book Cellar – Ellen Miller
- Lunch Room – Hope McCullough and Temi Sonubi
- Clean-up – Liz Viall
Musical Notes
As previously reported, the Choir Room is the one part of Chapel Hall that still needs reimagining. The congregation approved the renovation at June’s Annual Meeting, and now the Prudential Committee has approved funding. So there finally will be a suitable practice space for Central’s musicians.
The Music Committee has worked closely with the Prudential and Plant, Properties & Design committees – carefully discussing the remodel and ultimately deciding to update and improve ventilation, lighting, flooring, plaster and paint, and acoustics.
A portion of the funding will come from the Chapel Hall capital campaign residual funds and the church’s special fund for music program capital improvements. In addition, the Music Committee has committed to raising $30,000 for the project. Some of the planned fundraisers include:
Naming Opportunities (recognized with engraved brass plaques)
- Choir Room Chairs (38): $500 each
- Other selected items still to be determined (12): $1,200 each
Matching Challenge Fund sponsored by the Central Congregational Church Choir and the Music Committee
Special Purchase: The Choir Room’s vintage wooden chairs: $52 each – in honor of the year Central was founded: 1852
Pops Concert: Souvenir program ad sales.
Food For Thought Book Group
This month, Claudia’s book group will discuss “The Gardner Heist: The True Story of the World’s Largest Unsolved Art Theft,” by Ulrich Boser – a fascinating account of the 1990 burglary at Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Questions? Ask Claudia. Thursday, Nov. 13, at 7 pm, in the Fireplace Room. Coming up Dec. 11: Christmas Book Swap and Dessert
Sewing Circle
Central’s sewing circle repairs, upcycles, and repurposes items … mostly for charity. There are mending projects, sewing machines, ironing board, and supplies. All skill levels welcome. A seamstress is on hand to help. Contact Amy Hebb. Saturday, Nov. 15, 10 am, in the Fireplace Room
Women Gather
This month, Central’s women’s fellowship will share Thanksgiving anecdotes! The amazing, not-so-amazing and everything in between. Anything featuring Thanksgiving is fair game! Sunday, Nov. 16, 12 noon, in the Deacons Room
Toward Better Christian Politics
This discussion group not only explores the Christian response to political polarization in America, but also how we can turn Christian views into action. Questions? Contact Paul Armstrong or Kristin DeKuiper. Sunday, Nov. 16, 12:15 pm, in the Fireplace Room.
Central Men’s Group
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. If you have questions, contact John Trevor. Thursday, Nov. 20, 7:30 am, in the Fireplace Room
“Rashomon” Auditions
CCC Players is casting its spring performance of “Rashomon,” derived from works by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa. Auditions are open to all whether skilled performer or theater novice. (If you’ve ever done community theater, you already know there is no easier way to make friends!) Questions? Contact Liam Newberry. Auditions are Sunday, Nov. 23, 12 noon, in the Makepeace Room.
Fourth Thursday Book Group
The Fourth Thursday Book Group will be postponed a week due to Thanksgiving, when they will discuss “How We Learn to be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith,” by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde – an inspirational guide to the key junctures in life. Email Ann Scott for a Zoom invitation. Thursday, Dec. 4, 12:30 pm, via Zoom.
REflection
As autumn settles in and the days grow shorter, we’re surrounded by signs of change: the turning leaves, the crisp air, the harvest’s abundance. Fall naturally invites us to slow down and reflect. It’s a time to notice where we’ve been, what we’ve learned, and how God has been present through it all.
In Children’s Church, we’ve been exploring gratitude, kindness, and discovering God’s wisdom and goodness in everyday moments. As I watch the children share stories, sing, and pray together, I’m reminded how much they learn by simply observing the faith lived out around them. Our children catch glimpses of God’s love not just through lessons, but through us, in the way we listen, forgive, and show care for one another.
Reflection doesn’t have to be complicated. It might look like pausing at the dinner table to name one thing you’re thankful for, or noticing beauty on a walk together, or saying a short prayer before bed. These small, sacred moments help our children see that faith isn’t only for Sunday mornings – it’s woven into the rhythms of daily life.
This fall, I invite you to take a few quiet moments to reflect on how God’s light is shining in your home. Where do you see grace at work in your family? What simple practices might help that light shine even brighter? Don’t forget, we have guided prompts and devotionals for parents and caregivers, as well as an app, which connects our lessons to conversations with the kids. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you would like some help in accessing these wonderful resources.
As we move through this season of gratitude and change, may we reflect God’s warmth and love, illuminating the hearts of our children and one another, so that we may reflect back the kingdom of God. Gratefully yours – Cristina
All Saints Day Parade
For All Saints Day, Central’s children make “paper-bag Saints” of people they see as saints in their lives. On Sunday morning, they’ll process into Worship, then bring the bags home to fill with food items for Your Neighborhood Food Pantry (see page 2 for needed items.) They’ll gather Sunday, Nov. 2, 10:15 am, in Chapel Hall.
Christmas Wreath Fundraiser
CCC Youth’s annual sale of hand-decorated Christmas wreaths is a fundraiser for their summer mission trip. You can help!
- Learn to make bows: Attend the bow-making demonstration Sunday, Nov. 2, on the Chapel Hall stage.
- Donate pinecones. Drop them off in the labeled box on the Chapel Hall stage before Saturday, Dec. 6.
- Make wreaths: Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 am, in the Education Wing
- Order wreaths any Sunday in November in Chapel Hall during coffee hour.
Kids Table at MIDWEEK
Kids Table at MIDWEEK is going strong. Kids and teens – including Central’s Children’s Choir – hang together for dinner at their own kid-friendly table in Chapel Hall. At 6:30 pm, choristers move to the Choir Room for their weekly rehearsal – while the others remain in Chapel Hall for crafts, games, and other activities. Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 pm, in Chapel Hall
The Cherub Choir
Got a singer in preschool through third grade? Join the Cherub Choir! The choir will practice each Sunday leading up to its performance on Dec. 21. For more information, see Caroline Hunter. Sundays, Nov. 9 to Dec. 21, 10 am, in the Education Wing
Care Package Assembly
CCC Youth will package up boxes of goodies for CCC Youth Alumni who can use a mid-autumn pick-me-up. Bring leftover Halloween candy and join them Sunday, Nov. 9, 11:30 am, in the Gallery.
Christmas Pageant
During Advent, Central’s first through sixth graders reenact the Christmas story as only children can. Rehearsals will take place during Children’s Church – so everyone can participate! Sundays, Nov. 30 to Dec. 14, 10:30 am, in the Education Wing. Dress rehearsal is Saturday, Dec. 20, at 11 am, and the performance will be Sunday, Dec. 21, during Worship.
Outing to the Providence Flea
Get a head start on your holiday shopping at this untraditional flea and farmers market. The Providence Flea features unique local goods – all homemade, handcrafted, and small batch – from more than 80 artists, independent makers, and vintage vendors. Parking and entry are free. Food and beverages are available for purchase. Questions? Ask Cristina. Sunday, Nov 16, 11:30 am, at The Flea at Farm Fresh Market Hall (10 Sims Avenue, Providence)
Friday Film Fare
Combine wry comedy, pungent social satire, and one of film’s great comedy performances and you have “Born Yesterday” (1950). Judy Holliday recreated her Broadway role as Billie Dawn, the (everybody thinks) not-so-bright girlfriend of crude manipulator Harry Brock (Broderick Crawford), who in turn thinks he can make ever so many crooked deals on a visit to Washington, D.C. But when Harry hires a young journalist (William Holden) to give Billie a crash course in “culture,” the supposed dumb blonde wises up to a few things about honesty, fairness, American ideals … and Harry. Politics and shady deals being what they are, “Born Yesterday” is as fresh today as ever.[103 minutes; B&W; not rated] Please join host Jim Silverthorn on Friday, Nov. 14, 7:30 pm, in the Fireplace Room.
In The Gallery
This November, the Gallery at Central will present “Cauley Greene: Recollection.” Cauley is a father and a middle school teacher. He began painting in 2023 … with intention. He hadn’t painted for pleasure since first grade. He decided to try painting because – though he’d done a lot of writing – he couldn’t get close enough to what he was trying to say. Cauley has avoided formal instruction and admits he has had some struggles. But the pleasure of figuring out his own way has been indescribable.
He enjoys Bob Ross (host of PBS’s “The Joy of Painting”) for the magical emergence of his paintings and his groovy energy. Cauley tries to hold the same energy as he works in his garage, where “all are welcome,” including his cat, mosquitoes, and other creatures that keep him company.
Cauley primarily admires paintings showing human spirit in the American context. He prefers to work from memory or old snapshots – which is why the paintings in this show are particularly meaningful to him.
Cauley comes from – and married into – a family of artists. He said he is glad he finally went with the flow, “It brings me a joy I can’t overstate and has completed my already bountiful life.” Meet the artist at the opening reception on Friday, Nov. 7, from 5 to 7 pm.
Save the Date: Carol Service and Silver Tea
On Sunday, December 21, at 4 pm the Central Congregational Church Choir will present its annual Christmas Carol Service, followed by a Silver Tea in Chapel Hall. Please invite your family and friends to come and hear the story of the birth of Christ unfold in scripture and song
November Events
| 2 | Nursery Opens | 9 am |
| Adult Sunday School | 9 am | |
| Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins | 9 am | |
| Stewardship Committee | 9:15 am | |
| All Saints Sunday | 10:30 am | |
| Children’s Church | 10:30 am | |
| Bow Making Demo | 11:30 am | |
| Religious Education Committee | 12 noon | |
| 5 | Amos House Volunteers | 6:30 am |
| Gallery Committee | 9:30 am | |
| MIDWEEK | 6 pm | |
| Kids Table at MIDWEEK | 6 pm | |
| Children’s Choir Rehearsal | 6:30 pm | |
| 6 | Board of Deacons | 5:45 pm |
| Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 pm | |
| 7 | Gallery Opening | 5 pm |
| 9 | Nursery Opens | 9 am |
| Adult Sunday School | 9 am | |
| Cherub Choir | 10 am | |
| Worship | 10:30 am | |
| Children’s Church | 10:30 am | |
| Death Becomes You | 11:30 am | |
| Care Package Assembly | 11:30 am | |
| 12 | Amos House Volunteers | 6:30 am |
| Plant & Properties Committee | 5:45 pm | |
| MIDWEEK | 6 pm | |
| Kids Table at MIDWEEK | 6 pm | |
| Children’s Choir Rehearsal | 6:30 pm | |
| 13 | Food for Thought Book Group | 7 pm |
| Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 pm | |
| 14 | Friday Film Fare | 7:30 pm |
| 15 | Sewing Circle | 10 am |
| 16 | Nursery Opens | 9 am |
| Adult Sunday School | 9 am | |
| Cherub Choir | 10 am | |
| Worship | 10:30 am | |
| Children’s Church | 10:30 am | |
| Providence Flea Outing | 11:30 am | |
| Women Gather | 12 noon | |
| Better Christian Politics | 12:15 pm | |
| 17 | Mission & Action Committee | 6:30 pm |
| Technology Committee | 7 pm | |
| 18 | Plant & Properties Committee | 5:45 pm |
| Prudential Committee | 7 pm | |
| 19 | Amos House Volunteers | 6:30 am |
| MIDWEEK | 6 pm | |
| Kids Table at MIDWEEK | 6 pm | |
| Children’s Choir Rehearsal | 6:30 pm | |
| 20 | Central Men’s Group | 7:30 am |
| Newsletter Deadline | 3:30 pm | |
| Music Committee | 6:30 pm | |
| Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 pm | |
| 22 | Fall Clean Up | 9 am |
| 23 | Christmas at Central Donations Accepted | 9 am |
| Nursery Opens | 9 am | |
| Adult Sunday School | 9 am | |
| Cherub Choir | 10 am | |
| Festival Thanksgiving Worship | 10:30 am | |
| Children’s Church | 10:30 am | |
| Mission & Action Hope Circle Meeting | 11:30 am | |
| CCC Players Auditions | 12 noon | |
| 26 | Amos House Volunteers | 6:30 am |
| MIDWEEK | 6 pm | |
| Kids Table at MIDWEEK | 6 pm | |
| Children’s Choir Rehearsal | 6:30 pm | |
| 27 | Choir Rehearsal | 7:30 pm |
| 30 | Nursery Opens | 9 am |
| Adult Sunday School | 9 am | |
| Cherub Choir | 10 am | |
| Children’s Church | 10:30 am | |
| First Sunday of Advent / Communion | 10:30 am | |
| Membership Committee | 12 noon |
The Church Office will be closed November 11 for Veterans Day and November 27 and 28 for Thanksgiving.