May 28 Pentecost Sunday Worship

May 21 Sunday Worship

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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.

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.

Worship with Woodridge

Recorded worship services are posted for viewing above. 

Accompanying bulletin(s) may be viewed here:  

May 28 Worship

Look for updates here or ask to be added to our email list to receive direct notices which include links to view services, and other news.

We welcome you to Sunday worship in the sanctuary at 10 am, with appropriate precautions (see our In Person Worship page for more information).

 
What’s Happening at Woodridge
 

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

 

Another way to grow deeper as a faithful community:   “Show Who You Really Are”

Our church is for “real” people. Bring your true self, including your joys, your sorrows, your fears, your strengths and your weaknesses. God loves you as you are. Don’t hide your struggles, failures or problems.

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 4 – Communion and Confirmation Sunday

 

Thursday afternoon Grief Support Group open to the public

This gathering is for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. The group will meet from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in the Woodridge Conference Room. Please use the Jackson Road entrance. 

The group starts Thursday, June 1 and will meet June 8, 15, and 22. The group will not meet June 29 or July 6, but will resume on July 13 and meet July 20, 27, and August 3.

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. The eight session group is open to the public.

 

Adult Education series continues Monday, June 5 @ 7 pm … 6 weeks looking at “who was Paul and what were his primary teachings?”  
 
The class begins at 7 pm and ends at 8:15 pm each Monday night.  We use Zoom.
The theme for the 6 weeks of classes for May and June will be:  “Who was Paul and what were his primary teachings?”  During Lent we focused on the teachings of Jesus and now we will turn to the teachings of Paul as found in his New Testament letters.  We will also begin each class with a brief devotion using a Psalm for reflection and centering ourselves on God.  
Our schedule will be:  May 8, 15, and 22 (off for Memorial Day weekend); June 5, 12, and 19; with an end of the year session to wrap up for the summer months on June 26.