Friday Film Fare
Friday, Mar. 13, 7:30 pm
Sensitive widow Rose and her teenage son move to a Montana ranch owned by her new husband and his brother Phil. A battle of wills erupts between new family members and the brutish Phil. Based on Thomas Savage’s novel, The Power of the Dog (2021) is subtle but unrelenting in exploring the motives and depth of the male psyche. [126 minutes; color; rated R] Join host Jim Silverthorn in the Fireplace Room.
Community Care Conversation
Monday, Mar. 2, 6 pm
Central’s second Community Care Conversation – “Unpacking Christian Nationalism” – is an ideal follow-up to the 2026 Darrell West Lecture. Kristin DeKuiper, attorney and founder of Central’s Toward Better Christian Politics group; Bill Kole, author of “In Guns We Trust”; and Central senior minister Patrick Faulhaber will spearhead the conversation. RSVP to the Church Office (401.331.1960 / info@centralchurch.us) so we have adequate food and seating – and join us in Chapel Hall.
Art as Sanctuary
Saturday, Mar. 28, 10 am
Central’s newest group, led by artist Robert Ramspott, tested the waters in February and now will become a weekly get-together for people of all skill levels. Every Saturday from 10 am to 12 noon, you are invited to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with your inner life by creating art – without judgement or pressure – so creativity can become an act of faith, presence, and shared humanity. Please join Robert in the Education Wing.
CCC Youth: Curling
Sunday, Mar. 8, 12:45 pm
The sport of curling – a blend of shuffleboard and bowling … on ice – has exploded in popularity, and we’ve reserved two lanes downtown! It’s fun, social, and accessible to all, so bring your friends. We’ll meet in front of Track 15 (1 Union Station, Providence) and afterwards enjoy a meal together at the new food hall. Check out the menus at track15ri.com. Please RSVP to Cristina.
Adult Sunday School
Sunday, Mar. 8, 9 am
This month, Adult Sunday School begins a new study of “Roger Williams and Religious Freedom,” discussing how people of faith relate to governance. Puritan Roger Williams struggled to define “soul liberty” and created the concept of separation of church and state here in Rhode Island – a unique and revolutionary idea for the world. Questions? Ask Claudia. Please join them in the Fireplace Room.
Makers’ Day
Sunday, Mar 1, 2 pm
The children of Central are asking the entire congregation to join them for Makers’ Day, which launches their new charitable endeavor. We’ll be making bookmarks and friendship bracelets in Chapel Hall – and sweet treats in the church kitchen. All supplies will be provided. We just need the “human resources.” Ultimately, the kids will sell all of these handmade goodies to benefit a charity of their choosing. Please come and lend a hand!