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We hope these stories and resources are an inspiration to you, your church, and your neighborhood. Thanks for reading!
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Convention Evensong
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Friday, November 1, at 6:00 pm Evensong is to be followed by a light reception in the parish hall. All members of your congregation are welcome to attend, and you do not need to RSVP. Each church in the Central, West Bay and Blackstone Deaneries is asked to bring one appetizer which does not need heating. Each church in the East Bay, Aquidneck and Narragansett Deaneries is asked to bring a finger-food dessert. Convention Business Session Saturday, November 2 Doors will open at 7:30 am for check-in and breakfast. Eucharist and the call to order will start promptly at 9:00 am. Get full information about Convention here, including late registrations and convention packets for delegates and clergy.
We look forward to our time together!
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Turning a challenge into an opportunity
It can be a challenge to worship out of doors, as Church Beyond the Walls well knows. This emerging ministry in Downtown Providence seeks to build Christian community where physical and spiritual hungers are fed together on the streets.
The Rev. Edmund Harris reports that "one of our biggest worship challenges comes from the ambient noise in and around the park. Between the car engines, sirens, music emanating from the skating rink, cell phones and chatter, it can be darn near impossible to hear the service."
Recently, though, this challenge turned into a powerful opportunity to proclaim the Gospel. Here's what happened.
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Spreading the word: Church is here for you
On a gorgeous Saturday afternoon in late September, thousands gathered in Roger Williams Memorial Park in the heart of Providence for the eleventh annual Rhode Island Rally4Recovery.
Part of National Recovery Month, the event served as a celebration of those in long-term recovery from addiction or mental health disorders. It offered inspiration and support to those who may be wrestling with their own or a loved one's addictions. And it spread the message that people can -- and do -- recover from substance abuse and mental health disorders.
What is the role of faith in helping people beat addiction? What, practically, can churches do? Find out more here.
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Two parishes welcome new rectors
Heartfelt congratulations go to two priests-in-charge who have been officially installed as rectors of their parishes after several years of exciting growth and joyful ministry. On September 14, Redeemer, Providence, celebrated with the Rev. Patrick Campbell (above). More photos here. And on October 5, Holy Trinity in Tiverton welcomed the Rev. John Higginbotham (below) to his new role. More photos here.
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