Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry Exhibition to Visit Rhode Island

Newman Church, UCC, in partnership with the Rhode Island State Council of Churches, are excited to announce the arrival of an exhibition of quilts created by the Sacred Ally Quilt Ministry from Jaffrey, New Hampshire. This exhibition, born out of the murder of George Floyd, explores the pain and marks of racism in our country.

Opening of the exhibition will take place on Saturday, May 20th at 10am with opening remarks and a Racial Equity Storytime. At 11am, avid quilter Joan Potter will lead a discussion and demonstration about political quilts. At 1pm, Felipe Agudelo and Venson Jordan will lead a discussion titled: Why the Lives of Black Lives Matter: A Discussion about Care, Humanity, and Race. The exhibit will close at 4pm.

On Sunday, May 21st, we welcome the community to join us for our weekly worship service at 10am followed by coffee and conversation in the garden. At 12pm, the exhibition will reopen to the public with music performed by Geoffrey Greene. We will close our weekend with a ceremony at 2:30pm. The exhibit will close at 4pm.

For more information please contact our Minister for Faith Formation Christy Wynveen at newmanucc.ce@gmail.com 

Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome.

Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 For more information, contact Christy Wynveen at newmanucc.ce@gmail.com