Food Recovery for Rhode Island
Wednesday, Mar. 9, 6 pm
Following the Lenten Meditation, Central will host volunteers from Food Recovery for Rhode Island as part of our Lenten Mission Speakers series. This new URI program seeks not only to “rescue” wasted food and repurpose it for feeding people and animals, creating energy, and generating compost; but also to bring people together to learn, engage in dialogue, and take action to strengthen our local food system – to benefit Rhode Islanders, the economy, and our planet. Join us in Wilson Chapel!
Homelessness Awareness Sleep-out
Saturday, Mar. 12, 6 pm
NEOS and WORD will spend the night – in boxes out on the West Lawn – to learn about the prevalence of homelessness, measures being taken to help those in this difficult situation, and what we can do to help prevent it. Saturday, Mar. 12, 6 pm, on the West Lawn.
Stewardship Moment
with Don Wolfe
I’m a relatively new member of Central Congregational Church. But in the five years I’ve been here, I’ve met many new friends, and they’ve given me things to do. So now I greet you as a member of the Stewardship Committee.
I’ve been asked to speak to you about why I pledge, and I will get to that in a minute. But first I want to talk about stewardship. Stewardship is the act of caring for an institution or organization in order to ensure its present welfare and future existence. … [Read More]
Teen Tuesdays
Tuesday, Feb. 22, all day
Judy is at Central every Tuesday, morning and afternoon. Central teens – and their friends – are welcome to drop by … to say hi, talk sports, “speak geek,” study, share whatever is on their minds, or just hang out. But if you need to talk at another time, just call or text Judy.
Stewardship Community Dinners
Saturday, March 5, 5 pm
It will be wonderful to gather again for Central’s annual Community Dinners! We’ll meet in Chapel Hall for appetizers and then head to members’ homes for dinner. It’s potluck. Your host provides the main dish, and others bring sides, desserts, and drinks. Great food … great people … great fun … and a wonderful time to think about what your pledge provides to Central, our community, and the world. Children are welcome. To attend or host, RSVP to Jeff Baran (jeff@wakefieldliquors.com) and let him know if you have any food or pet allergies.
CCC Youth Mission Trip
Sunday, July 16 to Friday, July 22
This summer, CCC Youth will travel to Appalachia, where they will put their faith into action. Our consultant for the trip is Praying Pelican Missions. You can check out their website at prayingpelicanmissions.org. We encourage all Central teens to sign up – including those who will enter high school in the fall, as well as 2022 high school graduates. Mission trips are rewarding, life-changing experiences, filled with adventure, fun, work, and fellowship. Please clear your teens’ schedules now so they will be free to come!
