Pentecost
Sunday, June 8, 10:30 am
On Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the wonder and mystery of God, the teachings of Jesus Christ, and the powerful gifts and movements of the Holy Spirit. Please wear red in celebration of the tongues of fire – and to remind us of God’s never-failing love for us and the love we are called to show to all people. After Worship, join us on the West Lawn for the releasing of the doves and then stay for the Church Picnic!
Children’s Musical
Sunday, June 8, 10:30 am
On Sunday, June 8, during Worship, Central’s Children’s Choir will present “Once Upon a Parable” with words by Grace Hawthorne and music by Terry Kirkland. The musical tells of a rich person’s preoccupation with things that don’t matter. Discovering what really counts, the rich person learns a valuable lesson, and you might, too, as our Children’s Choir tells the story through drama and music.
Church Picnic
Sunday, June 8, 11:30 am
Central’s annual Church Picnic is always a wonderful celebration of almost-summer. After Worship, we’ll enjoy the fresh air and warm weather as a community of faith. Please bring some tasty picnic sides or sweets to share. The Religious Education Committee will provide the hotdogs, hamburgers, vegetarian burgers, and beverages! If you can volunteer to help, please contact the Church Office. See you on the West Lawn!
UCC Spring Gathering
Saturday, May 31, 10 am
All are invited to a morning of fellowship and learning. Reverend Vanessa Cardinale, Associate Director of the Center for Transformational Leadership, and Jeremy Langill, Executive Minister of the Rhode Island State Council of Churches, will lead two informative talks about the work they are doing and how we can be a part of it. Please RSVP to tinyurl.com/RISpringMeeting, and join us at Newman Congregational Church (100 Newman Avenue, Rumford).
One-Egg-A-Day Fundraiser
Ends Sunday, June 8
Support CCC Kids in their special collection for the Egg-a-Day Childhood Nutrition Program in Haiti. This program currently provides high-quality protein (hard-boiled eggs) to 550 Haitian children in two schools. $2.84 provides one egg for one Haitian child every school day for a month! That’s less than $35 a year! Pick up a plastic egg in Chapel Hall and return it your donation
Kids Table at MIDWEEK
Wednesday, June 4, 6 pm
MIDWEEK at Central is NOT for adults only. Kids and youth – including the Children’s Choir – are invited to hang together for dinner each Wednesday at their own kid-friendly table in Chapel Hall. At 6:30 pm, choristers will move to the Choir Room for rehearsal – while the others remain in Chapel Hall for crafts, games, and other fun activities. Contact Cristina with any questions.