Volunteers Needed!
The Mission in Action Committee is seeking people to work with Hope Circle, Hope High School’s community volunteers: Two to three to staff the school’s thrift store on Thursdays from 10 am to 1 pm – beginning in November. And, two to three willing to commit two hours once a week (timing is flexible) in the “laundry room,” a life-skills / job-training program for special needs students. If interested, contact Michael Fournier.
Your Neighborhood Food Pantry
Sundays, 10:30 am
Every week during Sunday Worship, Central collects non-perishable food items for Your Neighborhood Food Pantry (www.ynfp.org), a local organization that serves Providence neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Please place donations in the baskets at the front of the church during the second verse of the first hymn. Thanks!
Summer Choir
Sunday, Sep. 6, 10 am
With Central choirs on hiatus until Gathering Sunday, choirmaster Patrick Aiken is leading a “Summer Choir.” Singers of all ages are invited to gather in the chancel every Sunday morning for warm-up exercises, and a brief rehearsal of the service’s hymns and the occasional introit. Both “regulars” and newcomers are welcome to try out their singing voices and help lead music during Worship!
Reading for Darrell West
Saturday, Oct. 3, 7 pm
This fall’s lecture features the Rev. Dr. Gary Mason, a Methodist minister who played an integral role in Northern Ireland’s peace process. A week before the event, Central will host a pre-lecture discussion of “Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland,” by Patrick Radden Keefe – as well as additional readings that will be available at a later date. For more information, contact Paul Armstrong.
Carousel Sunday / Women Gather
Sunday, Aug. 23, 12:30 pm
Let’s meet after Worship at the amazing Crescent Park Carousel (700 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside), a National Historic Landmark built in 1895 by the famous designer Charles Looff. Whether you ride or watch, it is a piece of Americana – and fun for both children and adults! Bring a snack or picnic lunch, if you like. Questions? Ask Claudia.
MidWeek Open Mic Night
Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6 pm
It’s Open Mic Night at Central! Do you have a talent to share? Juggle, sing, play, tell a joke …. Do any act –solo or group – as long as it’s five minutes maximum. To participate, contact Patrick Faulhaber with all the details. If you’re not performing, come and enjoy the show! We’ll serve pizza and drinks. If you’d like, bring a side dish or dessert. We’ll be in Chapel Hall