Summer Bible Study
Sunday, June 14, 9 am
This summer, Claudia’s Summer Bible Study group will explore The Book of Revelation. It is the only apocalyptic book in the New Testament and spans three literary genres: the epistolary, the apocalyptic, and the prophetic. Come to one session or to all of them. The topic this week is “God Cares!.” Next week’s is “Wonder, Love, and Praise.” No class on June 28. Join us in the Fireplace Room.
Food For Thought Book Group
Thursday, June 11, 7 pm
This month, Claudia’s book group will discuss “Stone Yard Devotional” by Charlotte Wood. Meditative and moving, this novel explores what it means to retreat from the world, the true nature of forgiveness, and grief’s effect on the human soul. Thursday, June 11, 7 pm, in the Fireplace Room. Coming up: July 9 – “Happy Land” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez; Aug. 13 – “Abide with Me” by Elizabeth Strout
Summer Choir
Sunday, June 14, 10 am
During summer, Central’s choirs are on hiatus. So we will once again enjoy a “Summer Choir.” Singers of all ages are invited to gather in the Sanctuary Chancel before Worship for warmup exercises and a brief rehearsal of the service’s hymns and occasional introit. We welcome “regulars” and newcomers alike! It’s a great way to try out your singing voice as well as a low-key way to help lead the music during Worship!
PrideFest Volunteers Needed
Saturday, June 20
Central is a longtime supporter of Rhode Island PrideFest – and we need volunteers to staff our booth! Two shifts are still open: 8 to 10 am (set up) and 4 to 6 pm (clean up). To volunteer, contact the Church Office. If you can’t volunteer, please come to the festival and cheer us on! The gates open at 11:45 am at Providence Innovation District Park (near the Pedestrian Bridge).
Community Care Conversation
Wednesday, June 10, 6 pm
Former Rhode Island Lt. Governor Elizabeth Howlett will moderate “Your Vote, Your Voice: How Democracy Works in Rhode Island … and Beyond” – with Kathy Placencia, director of elections, Rhode Island Department of State; and John Marion, executive director, Common Cause Rhode Island. Senior minister Patrick Faulhaber will lead table discussions following the panel. Please RSVP to the Church Office – and don’t forget to bring your friends! Refreshments will be served.
Church Picnic
Sunday, June 14, 11:30 am
Central’s annual Church Picnic is always a wonderful celebration of almost-summer. Join us for Worship, and afterwards we’ll enjoy the fresh air and warm weather as a community of faith. Please bring some picnic sides or sweets to share. The Religious Education Committee will provide hotdogs, hamburgers, vegetarian burgers, and beverages! If you can volunteer to help, please contact the Church Office. See you on the West Lawn!