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Central Church ProvidenceNo Barriers to God's LoveScripture and Sermon from our service on May 11, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture: Acts 8:26-40, Martha NielsonSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCristina Ferri, Director of Religious EducationBoeckl, Herbert. Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (20th Century)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell S...2025-05-1228 min
Central Church ProvidenceNew Found PassionScripture and Sermon from our service on May 4, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture: Acts 6:1-15, Emily MaranjianSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCristina Ferri, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Bouchardon, Edmé. Saint Stephen in Ecstasy (18th Century)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 A...2025-05-0521 min
Central Church ProvidenceResurrectionScripture and Sermon from our service on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 24:1-12, Jeff BaranSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCristina Ferri, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Currier & Ives. The Easter Cross (1869)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 A...2025-04-2129 min
Central Church ProvidenceTriumphal EntryScripture and Sermon from our service on Sunday, April 13, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 19:29-44, Alex ArnoldSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCristina Ferri, Director of Religious EducationJoin us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 ...2025-04-1422 min
Central Church ProvidenceBelievingScripture and Sermon from our service on Sunday, April 6, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 16:19-31, Janet HarrisSermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCristina Ferri, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Millais, Sir John Everett. The Rich Man and Lazarus (1864)Join us for worship...2025-04-0719 min
Central Church ProvidenceLost ThingsScripture and Sermon from our service on Sunday, March 30, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 15:1-10, Morgan JohnsonSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCristina Ferri, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Mauve, Anton. Shepherd and Sheep (c.1885-1888)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM2025-03-3124 min
Central Church ProvidenceSeeds & YeastScripture and Sermon from our service on Sunday, March 23, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 13:18-21, Jon WolstonSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Audubon, John James. Nutalls Lesser-Marsh Wren (1827-1838)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM2025-03-2422 min
Central Church ProvidenceBarns & Birds (Stockpiling & Worry)Scripture and Sermon from our service on Sunday, March 16, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 12:13-31, Jim ChapinSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Runge, Philipp Otto. Lilly (19th Century)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296...2025-03-2022 min
Central Church ProvidenceParable of the Good SamaritanTo see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 10:25-37, Jeff WallerSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationWe welcome our guest organist this morning, Michael BahmannCover Illustration: Ernst Barlach. Good Samaritan (1919)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell Street2025-03-1020 min
Central Church ProvidenceTransfigurationScripture and Sermon from our service on Sunday, March 2, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 9:28-45, Mary MarranSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Cara B. Hochhalter - Transfiguration (2019)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM2025-03-0322 min
Central Church ProvidenceForgivenessScripture and Sermon from our service on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 7:36-50, Lois WallerSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Georges de La Tour - The Penitent Magdalen (ca. 1640)Join us for worship - Sundays...2025-02-2421 min
Central Church ProvidenceConfirming HopeScripture and Sermon from our service on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 7:18-35, Claudia P. DemickSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Benjamin West, St. John (John the Baptist) (1796)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30...2025-02-1723 min
Central Church ProvidenceThe Power of WordsScripture and Sermon from our service on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 7:1-17, Patrick FaulhaberSermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Bazzi Rahib, Ilyas Basim Khuri, Jesus Heals the Centurion’s Servant (1684)Join us fo...2025-02-1024 min
Central Church ProvidenceReframing TraditionScripture and Sermon from our service on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025To see and hear the full service, go to the Central Church page on YouTube or our website at www.Centralchurch.usScripture Reading: Luke 6:1-16, Torin MathieuSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Anthony Van Dyck - Christ and the Pharisees (17th Century)Join us for worship...2025-02-0327 min
Central Church ProvidenceCalled to an Unordinary LifePortions of our service from Sunday, January 26th, 2025Scripture Reading: Luke 5:1-11, Warren JaggerSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Duccio di Buoninsegna, The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew (1308-1311)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us...2025-01-2741 min
Central Church ProvidenceLiberation and InclusionPortions of our service from Sunday, January 19th, 2025Scripture Reading: Luke 4:14-30, Lorraine LalliSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Mafa, Jesus. The Mission to the World (1973)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2025-01-2041 min
Central Church ProvidenceConfirmation SundayPortions of our service from Sunday, January 12th, 2025Scripture Reading: Luke 3:1-22, Ellie HopkinsChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesBaptized this morning: Brazier BrownConfirmation of:Brazier BrownHannah GorhamElizabeth HopkinsMorgan JohnsonPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Valente, Liz. Baptism of Jesus (2021)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetPr...2025-01-1343 min
Central Church ProvidenceWhat is the Church For?Portions of our service from Sunday, January 5th, 2025Scripture Reading: Luke 2:41-52, Bill ConnorsSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Ludovico Mazzolino The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus Teaching at the Temple (1524)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2025-01-0742 min
Central Church ProvidenceSimeon and AnnaPortions of our service from Sunday, December 29th, 2024Scripture Reading: Luke 2:21-38, Bill TempletonSermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Peter Paul Rubens. Presentation in the Temple (ca. 1767)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-12-3035 min
Central Church ProvidenceNothing is Impossible for GodPortions of our service from Sunday, December 22nd, 2024Scripture Reading: Luke 1:46-56, Suzie NakasianSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah Bales - DirectorPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Frank Wesley, Red Magnificat (20th Century)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-12-2338 min
Central Church ProvidenceDreams and VisionsPortions of our service from Sunday, December 15th, 2024Scripture Reading: Joel 2:12-13, 28-29, Jim ScottMeditation: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterChristmas Pageant, Susannah Bales - DirectorPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Hannah GorhamJoin us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-12-1640 min
Central Church ProvidenceInto the Lion's DenPortions of our service from Sunday, December 8th, 2024Scripture Reading: Daniel 6:6-27, Martha NielsonSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: John August. Daniel (2000)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-12-0944 min
Central Church ProvidenceSomething New on the HorizonPortions of our service from Sunday, December 1st, 2024Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Erik WohlgemuthSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Joseph Binder, Jeremiah (1956)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-12-0237 min
Central Church ProvidenceDivine CallingPortions of our service from Sunday, November 24th, 2024Scripture Reading: Isiah 6:1-8, Ann ScottSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Fresco, St. Martin Church, Nohant-Vic, France. Purification of Isaiah’s Lips (1135-1140)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-11-2544 min
Central Church ProvidenceIn the Belly of the WhalePortions of our service from Sunday, November 17th, 2024Scripture Reading: Jonah 1:1-17 Ellie HopkinsSermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Sargis Babayan, Jonah the Prophet (2010)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-11-1840 min
Central Church ProvidenceUnexpected ProvisionPortions of our service from Sunday, November 10th, 2024Scripture Reading: 1 Kings 17:1-6 Steve DeWittSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Washington Allston, Elijah in the Desert (1818)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-11-1147 min
Central Church ProvidenceGod’s Promise to DavidPortions of our service from Sunday, November 3rd, 2024Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-17, Emily MaranjianSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesWelcome new members!Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Pieter de Grebber King David in Prayer (c 1637)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us...2024-11-0444 min
Central Church ProvidenceRituals for Community LifePortions of our service from Sunday, October 27th, 2024Scripture Reading: Exodus 12:1-13, 13 :3-8, The Reverend Caroline JohnsonSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Wesley, Frank. The Hand of God is My RefugeJoin us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us...2024-10-2844 min
Central Church ProvidenceGod's Promise to AbrahamPortions of our service from Sunday, October 20th, 2024Scripture Reading: Genesis 15:1-6, Maureen WhittemoreSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Tissot, James. God's Promise to Abram (ca. 1896-1902)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-10-2144 min
Central Church ProvidenceWho Do We Choose to Be?Portions of our service from Sunday, October 13th, 2024Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:13-25, 4:4-7, Martha NielsenSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Window of Parish Church of St. Andrew, Sutton in the Isle, United Kingdom. Gentleness, A Fruit of the Spirit.Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI...2024-10-1645 min
Central Church ProvidenceWe Are FamilyPortions of our service from Sunday, October 6th, 2024Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:25-28, 4:4-7, Cheryl SpaceSermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Anonymous, Sudanese mural. Jesus Welcomes All (21st Century)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-10-0737 min
Central Church ProvidenceWho Leads Us?Portions of our service from Sunday, September 29th, 2024Scripture Reading: Galatians 3:1-9, R. Kelly SheridanSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Superville, David Humbert de. Abraham with Staff, Looking UpwardJoin us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-09-3034 min
Central Church ProvidenceWho's in? Who's out?Portions of our service from Sunday, September 22nd, 2024Scripture Reading: Galatians 2:16-21, Martha NeilsonSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Vasconcellos, Josefina de. Christus Victor (1961)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-09-2441 min
Central Church ProvidenceWhat is in the Way?Portions of our service from Sunday, September 15th, 2024Scripture Reading: Galatians 1:6-12, Suzie NakasianSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: van Rijn, Rembrandt. The Apostle Paul (c. 1657)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-09-1644 min
Central Church ProvidenceYou Are Unique. You Are EssentialPortions of our service from Sunday, September 8th, 2024Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, Frances MunroSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: van Wijk, Famke. Heaven Holds a Sense of Wonder (2011)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-09-0943 min
Central Church ProvidenceWhat is the Church For?Portions of our service from Sunday, September 1st, 2024Scripture Reading: Acts 2:42-47, May GrantSermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationCover Illustration: Leighton, Fredric. David (1865)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-09-0339 min
Central Church ProvidenceA Fall from GracePortions of our service from Sunday, August 25, 2024Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-15, Joyce WolfeSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Moment, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationJoin us this Sunday at 10 AM for worship (Summer Schedule)Cover Illustration: Leighton, Fredric. David (1865)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960...2024-08-2649 min
Central Church ProvidenceFaithful and ImproperPortions of our service from Sunday, August 18, 2024Scripture Reading: 2 Samuel 6:12-21, Nancy CallisonSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterChildren’s Time, Susannah BalesPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterThe Rev. Caroline Johnson, Guest MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationJoin us this Sunday at 10 AM for worship (Summer Schedule)Cover Illustration: Salviati, Francesco. David with the Ark of the CovenantJoin us for worship - Sundays at...2024-08-1951 min
Central Church ProvidenceUnwilling EnemiesPortions of our service from Sunday, August 11, 2024Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 24:1-11, Janet HarrisSermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterChildren’s Time, The Reverend Caroline W. JohnsonPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterThe Rev. Caroline Johnson, Guest MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationJoin us this Sunday at 10 AM for worship (Summer Schedule)Cover Illustration: de Poorter, Willem. Saul and David in the Cave of En...2024-08-1239 minCentral Church ProvidenceThe Power of MusicPortions of our service from Sunday, August 4, 2024Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 16:14-23, Caroline HunterSermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterChildren’s Time, Reid CooperPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistJoin us this Sunday at 10 AM for worship (Summer Schedule)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us...2024-08-0637 min
Central Church ProvidenceBlessed to Step Beyond TraditionPortions of our service from Sunday, July 28th, 2024Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 17:28-37, Jennifer SimmonsSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistJoin us this Sunday at 10 AM for worship (Summer Schedule)Cover Illustration: Eugene-Emmanuel Violet-le-Duc David and Goliath (ca. 1840)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch...2024-07-2957 minCentral Church ProvidenceAnointing the UnexpectedPortions of our service from Sunday, July 21st, 2024Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Liz ViallSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistJoin us this Sunday at 10 AM for worship (Summer Schedule)Cover Illustration: Samuel van Hoogstraten, Samuel Anointing David (17th century)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 2024-07-2247 min
Central Church ProvidenceWelcoming the UnexpectedPortions of our service from Sunday, July 14th, 2024Scripture Reading: Matthew 19:13-15, Nancy GageSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterJoin us next Sunday at 10 AM for worship (Summer Schedule)Rev. Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Johnson, William H. Come Unto Me, Little Children (ca. 1944)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331...2024-07-1651 min
Central Church ProvidenceHearing With Our HeartsPortions of our service from Sunday, July 7th, 2024Scripture Reading: Mark 7:24-30, Robert GriffithSermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterSusannah Bales, Director of Religious EducationRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistJoin us for summer worship at 10AM each SundayCover Illustration: Hochhalter, Cara B. Even the Dogs (2019)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 ...2024-07-0846 min
Central Church ProvidenceFaithful to the Wrong ThingPortions of our service from Sunday, June 30th, 2024Scripture Reading:Acts 9:1-9, Mary MarranSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterGuest Minister: The Reverend Caroline JohnsonPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistWe welcome our guest organist, Laura Brion, today as Patrick Aiken attends the National Convention of the American Guild of Organists in San Francisco.Cover Illustration: Cover Illustration: Hans Bock the Elder. Conversion of Saul (1582)Worship at 10AM (Summer...2024-07-0143 min
Central Church ProvidenceThis Is a Day of New BeginningsPortions of our service from Sunday, June 23rd, 2024Scripture Reading: Acts 10:9-15, Martha NielsenSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterGuest Minister: The Reverend Caroline JohnsonPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Stained glass, Church of Saint Peter, Nottingham, United Kingdom. Peter’s Vision (19th Century)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-06-2444 min
Central Church ProvidenceCan God Change?Portions of our service from Sunday, June 16th, 2024Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:7-14, Paul ArmstrongSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistChildren’s Time, Reid CooperCover Illustration: Nebbia, Cesare. Moses and Other Figures (1570-1580)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-06-1753 min
Central Church ProvidenceThe Parable of the BuilderPortions of our service from Sunday, June 9th, 2024Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:24-27, Ellie Hopkins Children’s Choir Musical (Very hard to hear, we will do a better job with audio next time!)Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistChildren’s Time, Reid CooperCover Illustration: Luyken, Jan. The House on the Rock (1720)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www...2024-06-1040 min
Central Church ProvidenceListening for God’s VoicePortions of our service from Sunday, June 2nd, 2024Scripture Reading: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, Beth Cotter Sermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistChildren’s Time, Reid CooperCover Illustration: Verschaeren, Jean Antoine. Samuel at the Service of EliJoin us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-06-0341 min
Central Church ProvidenceBeginning AgainPortions of our service from Sunday, May 26th, 2024Scripture Reading: John 3:1-17, Tracy Baran Sermon: The Rev. Patrick FaulhaberPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Binder, Joseph. Nicodemus (1962)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-05-2741 min
Central Church ProvidenceThe Spirit of TruthPortions of our service from Sunday, May 19th, 2024Scripture Reading: John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15, Martha NielsenSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: de Lairesse, Gerard. The PentecostJoin us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-05-2047 min
Central Church ProvidenceBeing SentPortions of our service from Sunday, May 12th, 2024Scripture Reading: John 17:6-9 Jim ScottSermon: The Reverend Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterDr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterThe Rev. Caroline Johnson, Guest MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Edward von Steinle. Christ Walking with the Disciples (1862)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-05-1341 min
Central Church ProvidenceAbiding In LovePortions of our service from Sunday, May 5th, 2024Scripture Reading: John 15:9-17 Lucy HannaSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: van Rijin, Rembrandt. Christ Preaching (ca. 1649)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-05-0649 min
Central Church ProvidenceRemembering the SourcePortions of our service from Sunday, April 28th, 2024Scripture Reading: John 15:1-8 Mark McLaughlinSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterThe Rev. Caroline Johnson, Guest MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Deakin, Edwin. Grapes Against White Wall (1883)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-04-2948 min
Central Church ProvidenceOf Shepherds and SheepPortions of our service from Sunday, April 21st, 2024Scripture Reading Psalm 23, John 10:11-18 The Rev. Caroline JohnsonSpecial Guest Sheep: James SilverthornSermon: Dr. Claudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterThe Rev. Caroline Johnson, Guest MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Gilpin, Sawrey. Shepherd with Sheep (1760)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-04-2235 min
Central Church ProvidenceHope When All Seems LostPortions of our service from Sunday, April 14th, 2024Hope When All Seems LostScripture Reading Luke 24:36-48, Suzie NakasianSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior Minister Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: de Loutherbourg, Philip James. Christ Appearing to the Disciples at Emmaus (1797)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-04-1541 min
Central Church ProvidenceEaster Lessons & CarolsPortions of our service from Sunday, April 7th, 2024FIRST LESSON John 20:1-18 Gretchen YealySECOND LESSON John 20:19-29 Bill ConnorsTHIRD LESSON John 21:15–18 Torin MathieuFOURTH LESSON Luke 24:45–53 Bill IulianoFIFTH LESSON 1 Peter 1:3–9 Mark McLaughlinCommunionPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistJoin us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-04-0829 min
Central Church ProvidenceWhat if it’s All True?Portions of our service from Easter Sunday, March 31st, 2024Scripture Reading Mark 16:1-8, Reid TempleSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior Minister Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistJoin us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-04-0137 min
Central Church ProvidenceRallying for the KingdomPortions of our Palm Sunday service - March 24th, 2024Scripture Reading Mark 11:1-11 - Martha NielsenMoment for Mission - One Great Hour of Sharing, Carole McLaughlin Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Luca Giordano, Resurrection (ca. 1665)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-03-2537 min
Central Church ProvidencePlanting Seeds of HopePortions of our service from Sunday, March 17th, 2024Scripture Reading John 12:20-33, Laurel McLaughlinSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior Minister Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Pacific Press Publishing Company. The Sower Went Forth to Sow (1900)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-03-1839 min
Central Church ProvidenceThe Generosity of GodScripture Reading: John 3:14-21, David MossSermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior Minister Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Henry Ossawa Tanner. Study for Nicodemus Visiting Jesus (1899)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-03-1136 min
Central Church ProvidenceWhat Makes a ChurchPortions of our service from Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 Scripture Reading John 2:13-22 Bill Iuliano Sermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior Minister Stewardship Moment: Lucy HannaGuest Organist: Michael BahmannThanks to the Rev. Caroline JohnsonPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration:Jernberg, August. Christ Driving the Moneychangers out of the Temple (1857)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-03-0438 min
Central Church ProvidenceIntent vs. ImpactPortions of our service from Sunday, February 25th, 2024Scripture Reading Mark 8:27-38 Caroline Considine Sermon: Patrick Faulhaber, Senior Minister Stewardship Moment: Caroline Hunter BenedictionPatrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Urlaub, Georg Anton. The Temptation of Christ (c. 1755-1756) Mention: ‘Städel Museum, Frankfurt am Main’Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.cent...2024-02-2635 min
Central Church ProvidenceYou Are Not AloneReverend Patrick Faulhaber's sermon, pastoral prayer and benediction from our service on Sunday, February 18th, 2024.Cover Illustration: Rivière, Briton. The Temptation in the Wilderness (1898)Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistJoin us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-02-1923 min
Central Church ProvidenceGod is So Much Bigger Than Our BoxesReverend Patrick Faulhaber's sermon and pastoral prayer from our service on Sunday, February 11th, 2024.Cover Illustration: Theophanes the Greek. Transfiguration of Jesus (1408)Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistJoin us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-02-1223 min
Central Church ProvidenceLiving Distraction FreeSermon from Sunday, February 4th, 2024Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Degrain, Antonio Muñoz. Jesús en el Tiberíades (1909)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-02-0525 min
Central Church ProvidenceTangible AuthoritySermon from Sunday, January 28th, 2024Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Amoêdo, Rodolpho. Study for “Jesus in Capernaum” (1885)Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-01-2917 min
Central Church ProvidenceCentering Lives of ObscuritySermon from Sunday, January 21st 2024Patrick Faulhaber, Senior MinisterClaudia P. Demick, Associate MinisterRebecca L. Spencer, Minister EmeritaPatrick Aiken, Choirmaster and OrganistCover Illustration: Harris, Jones & Co. Jesus Calling Fishermen (1905) Join us for worship - Sundays at 10:30 AM296 Angell StreetProvidence, RI 02906401-331-1960 www.centralchurch.us2024-01-2218 min