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March 2022 Share the Plate Recipient is The Women’s Resource Center of Newport and Bristol Counties.

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Our March Recipient of Share the Plate IsThe Women’s Resource Center The mission of The Women’s Resource Center has always been the prevention of domestic violence and to provide support services to individuals in Newport and Bristol Counties. Since 1977, the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) has been a listening ear, a helping hand, and in … Continue reading March 2022 Share the Plate Recipient is The Women’s Resource Center of Newport and Bristol Counties.

The Trans Ally Workbook

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The Trans Ally Workbook Team Renewal, our Welcoming Congregation re-designation group, in fellowship with SEEJ, has provided copies of The Trans Ally Workbook for loan. “The Trans Ally Workbook” is a practical resource to becoming a better ally to our trans friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers. If you’d like to put your good intentions into … Continue reading The Trans Ally Workbook

VIP and Nursery Spaces Are Available Beginning Sunday, March 6th

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We are excited to announce the opening of a new space to welcome our families with children ages five (5) and under back to in-person worship. While we will not provide staffed nursery care this year, we will offer a new Very Inquisitive Person (VIP) area in the Smith Hall alcove near the kitchen during worship … Continue reading VIP and Nursery Spaces Are Available Beginning Sunday, March 6th

OOS 2-27-22

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OOS 2-27-22 Led by Karishma Gottfried Welcome and Announcements Chalice Lighting:  “We Light Our Flaming Chalice” by Elizabeth M. McMaster Prelude: Pavane by W.Byrd Opening Words: “We Are One” by Hope Johnson Opening Hymn: Small Sweet Step, by Zo Tobi Unison Affirmation Love is the spirit of this church And service its mission This is … Continue reading OOS 2-27-22

OOS 2-20-22

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Worship Sunday, February 20, 2022 Led by Kari Gottfried 10:00 AM  Thank you to our Worship Partner: Al Jeffries and our Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Kamila Barzykowski Welcome and Announcements  Chalice Lighting: Prelude: Bushido by D. P. Toussat Opening Words: “Hoping, Trusting for So Many Things” by Katie Kandarian-Morris  Opening Hymn: This Joy performed by … Continue reading OOS 2-20-22

OOS February 13, 2022

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OOS 2-13-22 Widening the Circle – Part II Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras Thank you to our Worship Partner: Renee Bucklin; our Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Sue Bollens; and our Tech Host: Alice Cialella Welcome and Announcements  Chalice Lighting by Rev. Dr. David Breeden Prelude: Sunset by M. A. Labolida Opening Words by Sharon Wylie … Continue reading OOS February 13, 2022

OOS 2-6-22

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OOS DRAFT 2-6-22 Widening the Circle Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras  Thank you to our Worship Partner Sarah Quigg and our Lay Pastoral Care Associate Kamila Barzykowski  Welcome and Announcements  Chalice Lighting by Rev. Julianne Lepp Prelude: Courante in G by Bach Opening Words by Rev. Michelle LaGrave (adapted) Opening Hymn: #349 We Gather Together … Continue reading OOS 2-6-22

UU Common Read “Defund Fear”

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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 Director of the Ella Baker Center for Human … Continue reading UU Common Read “Defund Fear”

January 2022 Share the Plate Recipient

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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 advocacy and policy work, Homeless Management Information System administration, Coordinated … Continue reading January 2022 Share the Plate Recipient

OOS 1-30-2022

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OOS 1-30-22 New Year, New You? Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras   Thank you to our Worship Partner Christine Ariel and our Lay Pastoral Care Associate Sue Bollens  Welcome and Announcements Chalice Lighting by Janet Parsons (adapted) Prelude: Prelude in D minor by Bach Opening Words by Gretchen Haley (adapted) Opening Hymn: #188 Come, Come, … Continue reading OOS 1-30-2022