Author: Marisa Albini

January 2025 Share the Plate

January Share the Plate is The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness. The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness works collaboratively with advocates, providers, and faith-based organizations to create and advance lasting solutions to prevent and end homelessness, providing a range of services and support to help people and coalition partners to navigate the complex housing … Continue reading January 2025 Share the Plate

November 2025 Share the Plate

Rhode Island Alliance of Braver Angels – the November Share the Plate Recipient Braver Angels is America’s largest and fastest-growing non-partisan organization, bringing liberals and conservatives together for real debate and braver conflict resolution. Their mission is to introduce citizens to the Braver Angels’ process of depolarization and civil discourse. The goal is not to … Continue reading November 2025 Share the Plate

Religious Exploration & Education Materials

Welcome Westminster RE Teachers and Other Volunteers With Youth! MANDATORY BACKGROUND CHECKS & CODE OF ETHICS AGREEMENT If you are volunteering to work with Westminster children and youth in any capacity (including mentors, drivers, teachers, etc.) and have NOT filled out a Westminster Unitarian background check consent form in the past two years (or are unsure when you … Continue reading Religious Exploration & Education Materials

Share the Plate September 2024

September Share the Plate The Sharing Locker The Sharing Locker is one of Westminster’s outreach projects and has been in operation since February 2010. Westminster reaches out to anyone in Washington or Kent County as well as Cranston residents who are experiencing a need for assistance by offering household goods, a seasonal farmer’s market, and/or … Continue reading Share the Plate September 2024

Order of Service

Order of Service- 1-26-2025 10:00 AMTell Me A StoryLed by Rev. Deborah BennettWorship Partner:  Al JeffriesLay Pastoral Care Associate:  Kamila BarzykowskiUshers: Renee BucklinCoffee Angels:  Book ClubPianist: Nonetta ShatakhtsianTech Hosts: Lance Collins   Prelude: Welcome: Al Jeffries   Chalice Lighting:  Introduction to Service:  Opening Hymn:  Unison AffirmationLove is the spirit of this churchAnd service our missionThis is … Continue reading Order of Service

Order of Service – December 24, 2023

  Order of Service 12-24-2023 8:00 PM “Christmas Eve: Candlelight, Carols, and Lessons” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry and Jeannette Bessinger Worship Partner:  Christine Ariel Readers: Kristin Lehoullier, Bob Walker and Deb Weaver Coffee Angels:  Jan and John Searles Ushers: Sandra Norris and Mort White Pianist:  Nonetta Shatakhtsian Choir Members: Tech Host:  Liz Cox (Roper) … Continue reading Order of Service – December 24, 2023

Order of Service 4-2-23

Order of Service 4-2-2023 “Choosing Liberation” Led by Rev. Eric Cherry Worship Partner: Rev. DL Helfer Pianist: Nonetta Shatakhtsian Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Kamila Barzykowski, Coffee Angels: Westminster Board of Trustees Tech Host: Jolanda Walter Chimes Welcome and Announcements Chalice Lighting Prelude Fantasia by G.Ph. Telemann Opening Words Opening Hymn #51 – Lady of the Season’s … Continue reading Order of Service 4-2-23