Category: Expired-Events

Short Book — BIG message. We invite you to dip your toe into the exciting subject of Restorative Justice by attending 4 gatherings, either in person at Guiteras House or via ZOOM, on Monday, March 2 through March 30 at 6:30pm. We will explore a process defined by Howard Zehr, based on ancient practices designed to open up constructive dialogue between conflicting parties.

Wouldn’t you like to learn something new, something as important and pertinent as a way to help find understanding and perhaps even agreement for seemingly unresolvable conflicts?

Serving the justice needs of the world is a key mission of Christianity. Here is an opportunity to learn more about how we can all contribute to it. Join us on Monday, March 2 at 6:30, either at the Guiteras House or via ZOOM. If you think you would like to join the group via ZOOM, call the office and let Barbara know so that we can be sure to email you the link invitation to the meeting.

It was a windy, chilly night. A skim of snow lay on the ground. One by one and two by two, the carolers headed toward the welcoming lights of the Tockwotton senior care facility on the bay across from Providence. Their destination? The 3rd floor, where our minister, Nancy Soukup, was recovering from an unexpected operation.

It was Wednesday, Dec 10. Four couples and a dear friend from UCC gathered by Rev. Soukup’s bedside, opened their little Christmas hymnals, and started singing. Joy to the World, O Come All Ye Faithful, O Little Town of Bethlehem. With much laughter and sharing of stories, and song after song, our love and appreciation of our minister — and our hopes for her speedy recovery — poured forth, filling the room and spilling out into the hallway for others to share.

Following the visit with Rev. Soukup, the carolers meandered through the dark night down to the end of the peninsula where their flashlights joined a phalanx of cars on the promontory behind them in beaming a “Good Night Lights” 10th Anniversary message of love to the children across the bay, high up in the hospital rooms of the Hasbro Hospital. Good Night Lights is a ministry of love created a decade ago by our congregation member Steve Brosnihan, who provides professional counseling for these young patients using his skills as an artist. During these past 10 years, the Good Night Lights program has grown to cover the sending of flashing, long-distance messages of support every night of the week from groups around the state.

Sending out light into the darkness and joyful song into the silence, we wish you all a loving Christmas celebration and a healthy and happy New Year.

Your choice of delicious cookies will be waiting for you at the church at 300 High Street in Bristol on December 20th. Come early for the best selection.

A mini-bazaar of hand-crafted hats and mittens, shawls, scarves, plus Christmas arrangements for your table will also be available for last-minute shopping.

This is the easiest way we know of to get a huge variety of yummy, home-baked cookies and crafts to delight your family and friends over the holiday. Every donation helps the church carry out its missions throughout the year. Thank you.

Make new friends while you learn more about our UCC projects.

Easy to get to — in Providence, RI. Ride share with others attending.

Contact Rev. Nancy Soukup for more details.

Tickets are selling out fast. To be sure of getting tickets to all the shows, buy a season ticket package. Call 401-253-4813 for ticket information.

Gifts, baked goods, Silent Auction, Santa!!!

Make a day of it! Gifts for everyone on your list from local craft-makers and vendors. Delicious home-baked cakes, pies, and cookies. A Silent Auction with exciting gifts and experiences at bargain prices. And a private interview and photos with Santa for children and adults alike!

See you on November 22nd at the Bristol Maritime Center by the harbor ferry landing!

To the Members of First Congregational Church:   Due to unforeseen circumstances, two of our presenters for the August 10 Congregational Meeting about the heating/cooling system in the DeWolf complex were not able to attend church. We would like to reschedule the meeting for Sunday, August 24, following the service, and we hope that you will be able to attend. We appreciate your understanding and will look forward to our discussion about this important facilities proposal at that time.   Blessings, Rev. Nancy Soukup