Author: Marisa Albini

OOS 3-27-22

OOS 3-27-22 Renewing Faith: Question Box Sermon Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras  Thank you to our volunteers. Worship Partner: Tracey Wysor; Usher: Sandy Norris; and our Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Sue Bollens Welcome and Announcements Chalice Lighting by Judith L Quarles Prelude:  Sunset by M. A. Labolida Opening Words by Yuval Noah Harari Opening Hymn:  … Continue reading OOS 3-27-22

OOS 3-20-22

OOS- 3-20-22 “That Was Then, This Is Now” Led by Amy Abel Thank you to our Worship Partner: George Johnson; our Tech Host: Tracey Wysor: and our Lay Pastoral Care Associate: Kamila Barzykowski. Welcome and Announcements Chalice Lighting Prelude: Gentle Sunshine by K. Rebecca  Opening Words: #442 We Bid You Welcome Opening Hymn:  #361 Enter … Continue reading OOS 3-20-22

OOS 3-13-22

OOS 3-13-22 “All That We Dream” Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras Thank you to our Worship Partner: Renee Bucklin and our Usher: Amy Abel. Welcome and Announcements Chalice Lighting by Rev. Dr. Rebekah A. Savage Prelude: Lautenkonzert by A. Vivaldi Opening Words by Shari Woodbury (adapted) Opening Hymn: #1020 Woyaya Unison Affirmation Love is the … Continue reading OOS 3-13-22

OOS 3-6-22

OOS 3-06-22 Led by Rev. Ellen Quaadgras Thank you to our worship volunteers. Worship Partner: Linda Hevenor Lay Pastoral Care Associate:  Kamila Barzykowsk Usher: Al Jeffries Chalice Lighting by Rev. Suzelle Lynch Prelude: L’Invermo by A. Vivaldi Opening Words by Rev. Dr. Rebekah A. Savage (adapted) Opening Hymn:  #108 My life flows On In Endless … Continue reading OOS 3-6-22

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

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

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

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

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

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

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