Friday, May 26, 6:30 pm

Central’s 2023 confirmands will commemorate their yearlong journey of spiritual discovery with family and friends at a Celebration Dinner in Chapel Hal. They will present their faith stories– discussing what it means to be a person of faith in the 21^st century both within and outside of the church – as well as their doubts, areas of confusion, and understanding of the Christian way of life.

Sunday, May 21, 12 noon

Join Central friends old and new after Worship for good conversation and delicious food at Gregg’s, a Rhode Island tradition for 50 years. Check out the extensive, family-friendly menu (www.greggsusa.com/Menu/Daily-Specials) and RSVP to Claudia.  We’ll meet at Gregg’s (1303 North Main Street, Providence).

Friday, May 12, 12:30 pm

Central and Hamilton House will co-host a concert and farewell reception for Central members Rick and Roxana Sasse, who are moving to the New Jersey shore. Entertainment will be courtesy of Rick’s Good Tymes Banjo Band, which performs Tin Pan Alley favorites from the twenties through the early fifties. Please bring your favorite dessert to share – and say good-bye in style. We’ll be in Chapel Hall.

On Apr. 23, Central met with search consultant, Mike Goldsworthy, an ordained minister who specializes in church staffing. Mike’s goal was to better understand Central: who we are and who we are becoming. He asked four questions: What’s right? What do we love about Central? What’s wrong? What needs to be fixed? What’s missing? What does Central need? What’s confusing? What needs clarity? If you have further feedback, email Mark McLaughlin, and he will forward the message.

Saturday, May 6, 3 to 5 pm

In May, the Gallery will showcase “Recent Paintings” of Michele Mennucci. Her work – primarily oils and acrylics – features saturated colors with rich textures, as well as brilliant light and deep dark areas. A native Rhode Islander, Michele has spent summers in Dennisport since childhood, capturing some of her favorite Cape Cod locations on canvas. Come, meet the artist at the opening reception in the Gallery.

Saturday, May 6, 7:30 pm

Internationally recognized organist, Joseph Ripka, will perform for the culmination of the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Guild of Organists’ 2022-2023 season. Known for virtuosity and expressiveness, Mr. Ripka was the first-prize winner of the Dublin International Organ Competition – and has performed throughout the U.S. and Europe. The concert is free and open to the public. Bring your friends to hear this extraordinary organist on Central’s incomparable 58-rank Aeolian Skinner organ.