Welcome to Woodridge Congregational United Church of Christ
As a caring and welcoming community, using the Bible as a resource and the teachings of Jesus as our guide, we joyfully welcome everyone into our Christian community, regardless of race, ethnicity, class, age, mental status, family structure, physical or mental ability, religious background or theological perspective, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.
As Christian disciples, we invite all to share in the life, leadership, ministry, worship, sacraments, blessings and joys of our congregation.
All Are Welcome
Each and every Sunday at Woodridge, we begin with an affirmation that we are an Open and Affirming congregation, which means that we welcome you, in the fullness of who you are, which means no matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. At Woodridge, we covenant to make room in our hearts and in our community for all people and to allow their identities, their passions, their questions and their perspectives, to deepen and expand our understanding of what it is to follow Christ in the world today. That is the welcome that all of us need, that is the welcome that I pray you will find here at Woodridge…it is the kind of welcome that refuses to stand in way of God’s extravagant welcome and abundant love.
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Plan Your First Visit
We meet every Sunday from 10 am to 11 am
We are located at 546 Budlong Road in Cranston, RI. Parking is available in the lot below our Parish Hall or across Woodridge Road in the lot behind Seven Stars Bakery. You can enter our building via the two sets of red doors under the A-frame entrance to our Sanctuary (look for the large wooden cross on our building). You will find greeters at the door ready to welcome you and get you settled. Grab a bulletin (adult and child versions available), a worship bag if you’re visiting with children, and take a seat in our comfortable pews, wherever feels right to you.
Wear what makes you feel most comfortable and most yourself. Our fashions range from suit and tie to shorts and t-shirts.
If you are visiting with children, they will be invited up to the front to sit with Pastor Aidan during the Children’s Message — an age appropriate lesson themed around our focus scripture for the morning. From September to mid-May, children will then leave worship for our service project/mission based Sunday School program led by background-checked and compassionate adult members of our church. If you would prefer to have your children remain with you for worship, that is wonderful. There is also a temperature-controlled nursery available for our littlest ones with toys, books, and comfortable chairs.
Enjoy! We hope that our worship will open you to be renewed, affirmed that you are a beloved child of God, and inspired for living a life that is abundant and meaningful.
CHECK OUT ONE OF OUR RECENT SERVICES TO GET A SENSE OF WORSHIP AT WOODRIDGE
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Food Pantry volunteering – Second Saturday mornings – contact the church office if you would like to help out
An outdoor collection box for the Cranston Interfaith Food Pantry is located at the outside entrance at 30 Jackson Road, Cranston – bring your donations anytime
Thursday afternoon Grief Support Group is open to the public
This gathering is for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
The group meets 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the Woodridge Conference Room. Please use the Jackson Road entrance to the upper level of the Parish House building.
For many people, a grief support group makes the process a little easier by building connections with others who are also grieving. A grief support group can have a positive impact on mental health. Studies show that these groups help to reduce depressive symptoms in people who have lost a loved one.
The group is facilitated by Rev. Burton Bagby-Grose, M.Div., Bereavement and Volunteer Coordinator for the VNA of Care New England.
Quilty Pleasures Quilt Guild has resumed meeting on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month 6-9pm. All experiences WELCOME. For questions contact: RPloettner@Gmail.com.
Worship at Woodridge
Parking & Directions:
Woodridge is located across Reservoir Avenue and just north of the Garden City Shopping Center, near Harmony Masonic Lodge, Seven Stars Bakery and Chelo’s Restaurant on Reservoir Ave. (R.I. Route 2).
GPS: 546 Budlong Road (sanctuary), or 30 Jackson Road (office) Cranston, RI
Parking is available in the lot between Jackson and Woodridge Roads and across Woodridge Road from the sanctuary entrances (behind Chelo’s Restaurant; please do not park behind Seven Stars Bakery), as well as on surrounding streets.
Accessible rest rooms are located in both the sanctuary and Parish House buildings.
The Parish House includes Fellowship Hall, Sunday School class rooms and offices.