Central’s Regathering Task Force has recommended a conservative approach to continue preserving the safety and well-being of all Central worshippers. Masks are strongly recommended. We will continue to provide masks for individuals who desire them. Social distancing: Pews in outside aisles of the sanctuary, east transept, and Wilson Chapel will have ribbons blocking off every other pew, for worshippers who prefer greater distance. Center aisles will be ribbon-free. Congregational singing and communal praying aloud will continue. Coffee Hour: Masks will not be required.

Sunday, Sep. 11, 11:45 am

NEOS and WORD will have their first meeting of the year on Gathering Sunday, meeting after church for food and fellowship.  They’ll play games and share ideas for the upcoming year. NEOS is specifically for middle schoolers, while WORD is for high school teens. For more information on Central’s youth programs, please speak with Judy Martowska.

Check out Central’s new virtual online membership directory. Just click on the  “Members Only” link on the “Home” page. You will be asked to fill out a registration form. Once we review the form and confirm your membership, you’ll receive an email granting access. Thereafter, to view the directory, just log in with your email and password. The listings are searchable, and there is a form to submit changes. You can even save listings to your Outlook or Apple contact list!

Sunday, Sep. 4, 11:15 am

Celebrate Labor Day weekend with Central friends old and new! We’ll meet after Worship at Gregg’s (1303 North Main Street, Providence). Check out the family-friendly menu (www.greggsusa.com/Menu/Daily-Specials) and RSVP to Claudia.

Sunday, Sep. 4, 10 am

Our summer church school program enables Central children to engage with Bible stories in new and different ways. There may be an art activity one week, an active game another week, and a dramatic retelling of the story another week. By creatively interacting with the Bible, children will experience its teachings in more personal ways.

Sunday, Aug. 21, 3 to 5 pm 

The entire Central congregation is invited to the first ever Rhode Island Association UCC summer picnic! There will be music and games for the whole family. And, the Rhode Island Association (formerly Rhode Island Conference) will provide dessert, water, and lemonade. If you like, bring a picnic lunch or snacks. Picnic tables are available, though you may want to bring blankets and lawn chairs. RSVP online to: tiny.cc/riuccpicnic/. Meet us at the Picnic Pavilion in Goddard Park (1095 Ives Road, Warwick).