Folk Coffee House with the Moore Brothers
September 28, 2009
On Thursday, October 15, at 7:00p.m., Bell Street is fortunate to be hosting The Moore Brothers, two folk singers from San Francisco who will be stopping in Providence on their first tour up the east coast. This is also a benefit concert for the Bell Street disability access fund. The Moore Brothers’ sounds are reminiscent of the Beatles, Neil Young, the Grateful Dead and the Everly Brothers and have been well reviewed and received on the west coast. Come out and show them some east coast/Bell Street hospitality as they make their debut east coast tour. Enjoy these two talented musicians, and help the disability access fund at the same time. Check out their music and videos on their websites at www.themoorebros.com or www.myspace.com/themoorebros. Tickets are $10.
New UU Classes
September 28, 2009
We are thrilled to see so many new faces - individuals, couples, and families - on Sunday mornings. Many of you have expressed an interest in learning more about Bell Street Chapel and Unitarian Universalism in general, and about the process of becoming members of Bell Street Chapel. In order to answer your questions,. Previously, this program has been offered as a series of four classes, but we have condensed it into two to make it easier for those interested. New U.U. classes are designed for people who are new to Bell Street Chapel and are considering becoming members. These classes help us get to know each other by exploring our individual spiritual journeys. We will also discuss the history of Unitarian Universalism and Bell Street Chapel and explore what it means to be a member of Bell Street. Classes begin at 11:30 a.m. and run for approximately 90 minutes. Child care will be available. A sign-up sheet will be available in Eddy Hall. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Richard Corso by e-mail at richardcorso at gmail.com.
March for Marriage Equality - Saturday, Oct. 17
September 28, 2009
Come out and MARCH to the State House for Marriage Equality on October 17th. Every town in Rhode Island will be represented. March with your neighbors, or local organization. Our New England sister states will all join us in our call to action. The time is NOW to send a clear message to our state legislators that MARRIAGE EQUALITY must be the law in Rhode Island. Don’t miss this great day of solidarity and action….and fun. We will gather at Burnside Park (opposite Kennedy Plaza) at 10:00 AM. The march to the State House will begin at 11:00 AM, followed by Rally for Marriage Equality on the south steps of the RI State House at 1:00 PM.After the rally, at 4:00 PM, there will be a Marriage Equality Reception at Downcity Diner, 50 Weybosset Street, followed by other fun events. For more information, visit:
QUESTIONS
September 28, 2009
| October 25, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
Rev. José Ballester
In a recent article it was postulated that our faith can be understood through three questions. We will explore and expand those
questions.
EQUALITY
September 28, 2009
| October 18, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
Audrey Greene
A celebration of the struggle for gay rights in words and song.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
September 28, 2009
| October 11, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
Rev. José Ballester
discovered that they are Unitarian Universalist. Our Association is working to help grow our faith by deepening the faith of our current
members and awakening the faith of those who should be our members.
TRAGEDIES AND MIRACLES: LESSONS LEARNED IN THE TRENCHES
September 28, 2009
| October 4, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
| 10:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
Rev. Mary Margaret Earl
Rev. Mary Margaret and other Bell Street Chapel members reflect on what they have learned in their work facing poverty, mental illness, addictions and injustice.
The Prodigal Son
September 10, 2009
| September 27, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
Ray Perreault
Franz Kafka wrote, “All these parables really set out to say merely that the incomprehensible is incomprehensible, and we know that already.” That may be, but we can glean the Universalist idea in at least one of them.
Sacred Covenants
September 10, 2009
| September 20, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
Rev. José Ballester & The Behavioral Covenant Development Subcommittee
With civility in society in decline, congregations need to declare a higher standard of behavior for themselves. We will explore our covenantal society, what covenants are, and why they matter. There will be an information session held by the subcommittee in Eddy Hall after coffee hour for all those who are interested in learning about the process we’re undertaking to draft a behavioral covenant.
Water Ceremony
September 10, 2009
| September 13, 2009 | ||
| 10:00 am | to | 11:00 am |
Rev. José Ballester
Each September we begin the new Church year by sharing a part of ourselves by bringing water gathered from our various travels. This is a time of connecting with each other and with the greater world around us. Please remember to bring your water and your stories.