Good times celebrating a sweet milestone in the Cranston small community.
Afghan Nowruz Celebration
Last weekend many Afghan families, individuals and people from several churches gathered in our sanctuary space to celebrate Afghan New Years, or Nowruz, a cultural holiday that corresponds with the arrival of spring. Kids ran around and played games, and many of us had a festive time full of rich conversation, getting to know people in the Afghan community more deeply.
Preperation Gathering
To posture our hearts towards Jesus and to pray for revival in our region, we had a preperation gathering. Pastor Scott spoke a message on revival and guests from His Providence Church, Sanctuary Church, and Impact Center led everybody in worship, which lasted for three hours.
Winter Ren Church Meal!
Instead of a traditional morning service, the whole Ren community gathered for a grand potluck and great conversation. Throughout the space we scattered art + prayer stations based on the theme of loving God, neighbor, and one another.
Making meals for Upper South residents and homeless community
CityLove’s neighborhood grocery outreach got ready for delivering meal kits to neighbors in Upper South Providence, and the homeless community outreach prepared hot soup and sandwiches for people hanging out in the Trinity Square area.
Small community makes brunch
During the Southside/Westside small community, the kitchen filled with delicious cooking and great community! Afterwards people shared with one another what they’ve been learning from God through Bible-reading and life experience.
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Christmas Decorating Party
Getting the church building all decorated for advent and Christmas season!
Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner 2022
Had a beautiful time putting on a Thanksgiving banquet at the Salvation Army last weekend! We loved meeting everyone who came to the feast. Thankful for all who helped to put this meal together.
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Fall small communities
The College Hill small community met together for campfires and potlucks this fall.
Cafe Hour Launch
Preparing for the first Cafe Hour, a monthly free space for hot drinks and conversation. This November, Cora made a homemade potato soup.
Fall CityLove Groceries
The CityLove team delivered 20 grocery bags to neighbors in the Upper South.
Baptism Sunday 2022
We had our first combined baptism service with the Potter’s House who started sharing the same building as us. Six people from Ren and 11 people from the Potter’s House got baptized! Afterwards the Potter’s House made street tacos for a community meal outdoors.
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Mural at the Salvation Army
The CityLove mission team and numerous volunteers painted a mural behind the Salvation Army in Trinity Square. Designed and directed by Katherine Gosnell, the mural is titled, “On Earth as It Is in Heaven.” Its plant life imagery is a symbol for flourishing in the Southside neighborhood, with the stars as a symbol for God weaving through the fabric of urban life to help it flourish.
This was one of many beautification projects featured in Trinity Square Together’s bi-annual Care for the Square.
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Colin McNulty visits Wednesday Refresh
Special guest and Ren friend Colin McNulty spent time with us during the prayer gathering and shared a little about his ministry at InternationalHouse of Prayer (Kansas City).
College Student Lunch
Loved spending time and eating good food with all the college and grad students who came to Ren this past Sunday!
CityLove Groceries brings fall produce
The CityLove team putting together an arrangement of fresh produce that will be delivered to neighbors by foot in the neighborhood behind the Ren building.
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