Supporting Missionaries
This year we want to take our support of missionaries to another level and have decided to form a group who will work together to learn about the missionary of the month, pray for the missionary and think about fresh ways to be a blessing to the missionary.
Read MoreRENkids Volunteer Training Meeting Recap
RENkids held the first of our quarterly trainings for volunteers the night of Thursday, February 1st. Becky Pracht, a longtime Ren member, is very knowledgeable and experienced in Behavior and Classroom Management with children and did some teaching and sharing on this topic.
Read MoreNew Service Times (February 2018)
Over the last week the ministers, staff and elders have been reviewing the service time surveys and trying to decide what is best.
Read MoreBible Journaling
The Wednesday morning women's bible study has been reading through the Bible using the Read Scripture app and incorporating creativity through Bible journaling (creating art on bible pages or in a separate journal). It has been beautiful to see how people visualize God's word and enjoy the creative process together.
Here's a sampling of what they've created:
Read MoreChristmas Decorating 2017 Recap
We had a great time decorating the Ren Church space for the Christmas season - thanks to everyone who joined in!





New wall art in the Valley
Our newly renovated downstairs kids area, the Valley, received some beautiful art installations by talented Ren artist Christine, AKA The Hipster Housewife.
Read MoreHeart: Citywide Worship Event
We partnering with Pastor Andrew Mook of Sanctuary and a few other local pastors to hold prayer and worship gatherings. The first one for 2018 will be Sunday January 14th at 6pm at Gloria Dei Church. This is the church Sanctuary rents at 15 Hayes St right across from the Providence Place Mall next to the Vets Auditorium. All are welcome.
Welcome back College Students
A huge welcome to everyone coming back to Providence for college.
Read MorePardon our appearance
You'll notice over the next month or so that we’ll be making several improvements to the building that we’ve wanted to do for some time.
Read MoreTeen Challenge and Community Meal
This Sunday will be a very special day that you don't want to miss. Teen Challenge will be with us, followed by a community meal.
Read MoreRescue Mission
On Saturday, July 1st at 11-4pm, the Providence Rescue Mission is doing an outreach at Bucklin Park located where the Westside and Southside converge. They will be providing a free barbecue for the neighborhood and games for the kids.
Read MoreCore Gathering
At Ren, we call our membership community “Core”. Those who are part of the Core are those who are devoted to Ren Church by being present, serving, giving, forgiving and inviting others. Core members are far from perfect (I'm one), but they are serious about building the church together for the glory of Christ.
Read MoreJoel and Adrienne
As most of you know, each month we are highlighting a different local or global missionary.
Read MoreCommunity Meal
Right after service again this Sunday, we will have another community meal. It'll be simple with just pizza and salad. The purpose of doing these is primarily to extend our time together and give us a chance to get to know one another better.
Read MoreCity Farm: This Saturday
Below are the details for the opportunity to serve our neighborhood this Saturday.
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