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We are living in unprecedented times. This was the case even before the coronavirus hit, but it’s even more true now. Big change is happening all around us, it’s been happening for a while now, and it’s calling us to ask big questions.
Not just practical … read more.
The College Crusade prepares and inspires young people in Rhode Island to become the first in their families to attend and complete college.
College Crusade helps students from Middle School all the way through to post-secondary education, via an engaging and diverse staff representative of the … read more.
Annual Budget Drive, Final Summary
Well, we started with an ambitious goal of $267,951. This was a 20% increase over last year’s budget, a big ask. It was necessary due to the fact that there was no increase in last year’s budget, yet the cost of … read more.
And this just in: The next UU Common Read has just been announced! It is Defund Fear: Safety without Policing, Prisons, and Punishment by Zach Norris
(Beacon Press, 2021).
Rather than the usual automatic reactions promoting punishment and fear, Mr. Norris, an attorney, community organizer, and the Executive … read more.
January Book Drive – “Because Reading Is A Basic Human Right!”
Westminster members have the opportunity to donate books to Providence Books Through Bars, an organization that works to provide reading material to people currently incarcerated, to
encourage a sense of connection with the outside world and … read more.
Updated Building Use Guidelines
As Rev. Ellen referenced in yesterday’s email (HERE), due to the recent surge in coronavirus numbers, your Board and Bridge Team have updated the guidelines for building use. We continue to weigh the risks with our understanding … read more.
As the cold winter season begins our Share the Plate recipient for January is The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness. A statewide non-profit with individual and organizational members to pursue comprehensive and cooperative solutions to prevent and end homelessness. Coalition programs and activities include … read more.
OOS coming soon.
OOS 1-23-22
“Indigenous Wisdom”
Led by Rev. Clyde Grubbs
Thank you to our Worship Partner Stephen Conlon and our Lay Pastoral Care Associate Kamila Barzykowshi
Welcome and Announcements
Chalice Lighting: “Like Tributaries to a River” by Winola LaDuke
Prelude: Prelude Scherzo in G Moll by J.S Bach
Opening Hymn: #21 For … read more.
OOS 1-16-22
“Toward Freedom”
Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras
Thank you to our Worship Partner Renee Bucklin and our Lay Pastoral Care Associate Sue Bollens
Welcome and Announcements
Chalice Lighting
Prelude: Dim Light by A Labolida
Opening Words by Andrea Hawkins-Kamper
Opening Hymn: #318 We Would Be One
Unison Affirmation
Love is … read more.
OOS 1-09-22
Wisdom of Wild Things
Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras
Thank you to our Worship Partner Christine Ariel and our Lay Pastoral Care Associate Kamila Barzyokowski
Welcome and Announcements
Chalice Lighting by Robin F. Gray
Prelude: Song Without Words by L.Orsa
Opening Words by Rev. Karen Johnston (adapted)
Opening Hymn: … read more.
