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When to Call the Minister…

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When to Call the Minister… Sometime in the 1950’s the Universalist minister, Rev. Peter Lee Scott, published a church newsletter article that has been re-cast, edited, added to, and re-published hundreds of times in other church newsletters over the decades. It’s a simple list of some of the reasons to reach out to your minister. … Continue reading When to Call the Minister…

OOS 9-25-22

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OOS 9-25-22 “The Faith of Belonging to the Unknown Future” Led by Rev. DL Helfer and Jocelyn Foye Join us for an exploration of how five South County friends shifted fear into “artivism” (art and activism) to protect reproductive justice for all in RI. Thank you to our Usher: Nancy Reed and our Lay Pastoral … Continue reading OOS 9-25-22

OOS 9-18-22

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OOS 9-18-22 “Caught by the Interconnected Web” Led by Rev. DL Helfer Worship Partner: Rev. Eric Cherry Thank you to our Ushers Kamila Barzykowski and Wendy Warburton and Lay Pastoral Care Associate Kamila Barzykowski Welcome and Announcements Chalice Lighting by Wendell Berry Prelude:  Andante by B. Galuppi Opening Words: “We Belong to Each Other,” by … Continue reading OOS 9-18-22

September’s Minister Message

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Cherry Pickin’s September 2022 Dear Westminster Community, We are beginning our interim ministry together in uncertain and unsettled times for religious communities.  So many of the previously comfortable rhythms and patterns of congregational life have been turned upside down throughout the COVID pandemic.  Creative adjustments have often been made – some have even been deeply … Continue reading September’s Minister Message

September 2022 Share the Plate is The Public’s Radio

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In honor of Westminster’s longtime member and supporter Henry “Hank” Sharpe, Jr., our September Share the Plate Recipient is The Public’s Radio. Hank passed away recently at the age of 99. A former president of the church, he was also a philanthropist, a manufacturing leader, and a lover of nature, poetry, and music. Hank was … Continue reading September 2022 Share the Plate is The Public’s Radio

OOS – 9-11-22

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OOS 9-11-22 Homecoming Sunday and Water Communion Service: “Finding a Way” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry Click HERE to view the live service. To see the lyrics of the hymns click HERE. Thank you to our Worship Partner: Al Jeffries; Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Kamila Barzykowski; and our Ushers: Paula Greenwood and Tina Lozano Thank … Continue reading OOS – 9-11-22

PLEASE VOTE!

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The State of Rhode Island primary elections will take place on September 13, 2022, although early voting has begun. Members of SEEJ ask that you keep the justice issues that are so important to our community in mind when casting your ballot. In some ways the most important elections are the lowest profile ones; those … Continue reading PLEASE VOTE!

“Reclaim Our Vote” and “Vote Forward” Postcard and Letter Writing Parties

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Help SEEJ join “Reclaim Our Vote” and “Vote Forward” in a non-partisan postcard and letter writing campaign to encourage voters in priority states to vote. Parties will take place after church services in September and October. Supplies and easy-to-follow directions will be provided. Come make a difference in our country’s upcoming elections while sharing a … Continue reading “Reclaim Our Vote” and “Vote Forward” Postcard and Letter Writing Parties