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Snow Day
The Blizzard of 2022
Bethany Simone of East Providence handed out hot chocolate to plow drivers during the blizzard of 2022.
Chantal Shea's Corgi was shocked the snow was over his head
Fort fun! Photo by Nancy Perreira.
Submitte by Jaime Raposo Submitted by Kim Silva
January 28-29th
Josephine enjoying the sledding at the iconic Silver Spring Golf Course
Addison and Daniel Williams, Chloe Griffin & Aidan Lacerda made sure fire hydrant #623 in Rumford was clear! It's "snow" cold!
Submitted by Rudy Laurens
Church New & Events
Newman Congregational Church Announces Racial Equity Activity Bags
During the month of February, The Faith Formation Team at Newman Congregational Church challenges your entire household to engage in exploring racial equity topics. Each participant will receive their own EQUITY playing board filled with activities to try, articles to read, and free spaces to explore your own curiosities about what racial equity means. In addition, each household registered will receive a bag filled with resources and materials to complete your EQUITY board. Registration can be found on our website. Bags will be available for pick up the first week of February.
For additional information please contact the church office at (401) 434-4742 x10 or email Christy Wynveen at newmanucc. ce@gmail.com.
Newman Congregational Church is an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. Sunday online worship is held at 10 a.m. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Store is looking for people interested in helping out on Saturdays to run the store. If you are interested in any of the above, contact the Haven UMC office. 4. Thrift Store - Open 1st, 2nd, and 3rd SATURDAYS of the month. LOTS of new items! Donations are accepted and can be brought in when we are open, or during church office hours. Pickup is available if needed. 5. Hybrid Worship - In-person or livestreamed on Facebook every Sunday @ 9:30 am. Come join us!! COVID-19 restrictions: it is recommended that MASKS and SOCIAL DISTANCING continue as a precaution. Recorded service can be viewed at https://www. facebook.com/havenumchurch. 6. Do you or your group/organization need a place to hold meetings? Sporting events? Activities? Conferences? We have OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE as well! We have a variety of spaces available from small to large, including a gym. We have an elevator and chair lift for accessibility. Contact the office for room sizes, availability, and suggested donations.
Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI. Call 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com for more information. Pastor’s Office Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from 9am to 12pm and by appointment. Church Office hours are Monday thru Wednesday from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Thursday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Visit our website at www. havenumchurch.com.
Woke Racism - Racial Justice Book Discussion
As part of Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ’s ongoing commitment to education and dialogue on structural racism and white supremacy, we invite the wider community to participate in our monthly book discussions.
The book group meets using the zoom platform on Monday evenings from 7:00pm to 8:30pm over three consecutive weeks each month. In February, we will be focusing on John McWhorter’s Woke Racism. Sessions are being held on February 7, 14 and 21.
Interested in participating? Visit our website at newmanucc.org/ ministires/racial-justice. You may also contact Pastor Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 ext. 11 with questions or to add your name to an upcoming discussion.
Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.
Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742.
Haven United Methodist Church News
1. Haven Free Music School - Second semester began January 29, 2022. If you are interested in taking free violin lessons, contact our office for an application or with questions. Once the application is received, your name will be placed on a wait list. 2. Haven Youth Basketball - Open to anyone in the community! Ages 8-12 practice from 5:00 to 6:30pm; Ages 13-14 practice from 6:30 to 8:00pm; Ages 15-17 practice from 8:00 to 9:30pm. Call if you have any questions. 3. Volunteer Opportunities - We are a Certifying Organization that has been granted authority to give out the President’s Volunteer Service Award to volunteers assisting with programs at Haven UMC. Currently, we are looking for volunteers to assist the teacher of the Free Music School with young violin students in regards to form, technique, and method. The Haven Chamber Orchestra participants will be eligible for volunteer hours as well. Also, the Thrift
Seekonk Congregational Church In Person Sunday Services
Seekonk Congregational Church UCC is open for in-person services every Sunday at 9:30 AM in the Sanctuary at 600 Fall River Avenue, Seekonk, MA. Advance registration is suggested but you can also attend if not pre-registered and register at the door. Masks are required. You can find the link on our facebook page. Please come if you feel comfortable, all are welcome. We will continue to provide a weekly virtual service at Seekonk Congregational Church YouTube.
• SCC-UCC will hold 2 services on Ash Wednesday. March 2, 2022 at Noon and 7 PM. Please check out our Facebook page to register or you could register at the door. • SCC-UCC will hold a takeout Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on Saturday March 12, 2022. Our order form will be on our
Facebook page at the beginning of March. • SCC-UCC will hold Lenten Seminars on Thursday March 24 and March 31 at 6:30 in the Hall, all are welcome. The description of all Seminars will be on our Facebook page at the beginning of March.
If you have any questions on the above, please email Donna. euell@gmail.com
