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1 Benevolent St.
Providence, RI 02906
Phone: 401-421-7970
Fax: 401-276-4291
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 worship
schedule
Services begin at 10:30a in the Meeting House.
Childcare is available every Sunday.
Prelude begins before the service. Come and enjoy.
Coffee Hour follows the service.
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Sunday, April 29 |
Rev. James Ishmael Ford |
10:30a — By the Waters of Babylon
On this day marking the genocide of the Armenian people, James finds himself considering those horrific markers of human cruelty, and why we need to pause and to remember.
Young people begin in their classrooms and worship in Chapel. |
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Sunday, May 6 |
Rev. James Ishmael Ford |
10:30a — The Grapes of Wrath
On this day in 1940, John Steinbeck received the Pulitzer Prize for his novel The Grapes of Wrath. James thinks it is one of our more important American spiritual texts. He will explain.
Young people begin in their classrooms and worship in Chapel. |
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Sunday, May 13 |
Cathy Seggel, DRE & Rev. James Ishmael Ford |
10:30a — Mother’s Day: A Multigenerational Celebration
Cathy and James will explore the eternal themes of Mother’s Day. A celebration for all!
Origins/Play Circle and Pre-K rooms open.
Our Community Collection will be for Sojourner House, a comprehensive domestic violence agency (sojourneri.org).
Important Parking Notice! The Hope Club parking lot will not be available for church use this Sunday. Please leave extra time to find street parking. |
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Sunday, May 20 |
Coming of Age Class, Mentors & Teachers; Cathy Seggel, DRE; & Rev. James Ishmael Ford |
10:30a — Coming of Age Celebration: A Multigenerational Service
With their mentors by their sides, our eighth-graders share reflections about their individual beliefs, and the congregation celebrates the next stage of their lifelong faith development.
Origins/Play Circle and Pre-K rooms open. |
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Sunday, May 27 |
Rev. Nicole Yonkman & Rev. James Ishmael Ford |
10:00a — A Memorial Day Celebration with Beneficent Church
We join for worship and celebration with the congregation of Beneficent Congregational Church (while our Meeting House serves as the traditional venue for Brown Medical School graduation exercises).
Beneficient Church is located at 300 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence.
No Sunday School classes. |
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Sunday, June 3 |
Rev. James Ishmael Ford |
10:30a — The Song of Abelard
On this the 871st anniversary of Peter Abelard’s conviction for heresy, James finds his thoughts going to the “keenest thinker and boldest theologian of the 12th century.” At least in Europe . . .
During the service, we will recognize the valuable contributions of our volunteers.
Last day of Sunday School. Closing Chapel and classroom celebrations.
The Annual Congregational Financial Meeting follows at 12:00p. |
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