March 29, 2024

Newman UCC focuses on Racial Justice for Lenten Season

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Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ began 2020 with an intentional focus on Racial Justice. This work will continue to be highlighted during the Lenten Season in both our shared worship experiences and Lenten Book discussions.

The Lenten Worship Series will explore the dynamic comparisons between Jesus’ betrayal, arrest, crucifixion and death upon the cross to that of the experiences lived by African Americans for centuries. Using James H. Cone’s book; The Cross and the Lynching Tree, Lent will be a time of deep reflection, opportunity for personal and corporate repentance and potential spiritual awakening that will leave us changed.

Make plans to join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30am beginning March 1.

Our Lenten Discussion Series will be an intense exploration into Bryan Stevenson’s book; Just Mercy. Together we will explore the parallels between the work of the Equal Justice Initiative and the ongoing call to us all as Jesus Followers to love our neighbor.

The Discussion Series meets each Sunday afternoon from 12:30-2:00 beginning on March 1.

All are welcome to participate in either opportunity.

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. Please contact Rev. Timoth Sylvia at 401-434-4742 x11 with any questions or for more information.

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