Interweave

Interweave, a UUA affiliated chapter of UUs for Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, and Transgender Concerns, is primarily a social group, with some involvement in social action activities. We participate in the Walk for Life and Gay Pride parades in Providence every year. In the spring of 2004, reacting to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court's decision that marriage must be open to all without regard to their sexual orientation, Interweave was a guiding force in Westminster's approval of a petition (submitted to the State of Rhode Island) in favor of same-gender marriage. The petition to call a congregation meeting was signed by over 80 people, and the statement, based on Bell Street Chapel's similar petition, passed unanimously, showing that Westminster Unitarian Church is a truly welcoming congregation. For current contact information, please call the church office.

Hiking Club

For several years, the hiking club organized a hike up Mt. Washington. Now the club is being revitalized and will offer a variety of hikes, some local and some in places like New Hampshire's White Mountains. Information about specific hikes will be published in the Chimes Newsletter. For contact information, please call the church office.

Passover Seder

Join us for this wonderful celebration of the Jewish holiday of Passover. We share the traditions behind the holiday as we share a festive meal. Check the Westminster Chimes newsletter for more information as the time of Passover approaches. For contact information, please call the church office.

Thanksgiving Dinner

Share the blessings of the day with friends and family here at Westminster on Thanksgiving afternoon. We provide the turkey, cooked in our spacious kitchen. On the sign-up sheet posted in Fellowship Hall, you can indicate what Thanksgiving side dish you'll bring to share with others. Come early and enjoy the conviviality of a bustling kitchen, followed by dinner in Fellowship Hall, looking out over our lovely grounds and church. For more information, see the Westminster Chimes newsletter, or contact the church office.

Saturday Sampling Potlucks

Saturday Sampling programs and potlucks meet three or four times a year, from September to May. Depending on the topic, the potluck may be held before or after the program. Sample topics have been Artists and Friends, Green Sanctuary's "locovore" potlucks and movies, meet the new members and other topics. See the Westminster Chimes newsletter for schedules and descriptions of the programs. All are welcome.

Neighborhood Potlucks

For great food, light yet meaningful conversation, and a time for building friendships, neighborhood potlucks are a comfortable, enjoyable, and delicious way to get to know other people. Neighborhood potlucks are usually held on Saturdays. For information about scheduled potluck dinners, see the Westminster Chimes newsletter, or contact the church office.

Circle Dinners

If you're looking for a potluck dinner with the intimacy of a small group, the Circle Dinners are for you. The dinners are limited to 6 to 9 adults and are held at a time, day, and place left to the discretion of the host or hostess. For more information, see the Westminster Chimes newsletter, or contact the church office.

Saturday Movie Night

Classic movies (those not running in the major movie complexes) are shown on the third Saturday evening of the month, from October through April, in Fellowship Hall. Feel free to bring your own refreshments or some to share. See the Westminster Chimes newsletter, or contact the church office for more information.

Book Club

The spiritual book club, READ (Religious Ethical Animated Discussions), usually meets on the fourth Thursday of each month to discuss books with religious or spiritual themes. READ may meet on the third Thursday of November and December. The group chooses the year's selections at the September meeting. For information about the current selections or meeting times, see the Westminster Chimes newsletter, or contact the church office.