Preparing for the first Cafe Hour, a monthly free space for hot drinks and conversation. This November, Cora made a homemade potato soup.
Fall CityLove Groceries
The CityLove team delivered 20 grocery bags to neighbors in the Upper South.
Baptism Sunday 2022
We had our first combined baptism service with the Potter’s House who started sharing the same building as us. Six people from Ren and 11 people from the Potter’s House got baptized! Afterwards the Potter’s House made street tacos for a community meal outdoors.
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Mural at the Salvation Army
The CityLove mission team and numerous volunteers painted a mural behind the Salvation Army in Trinity Square. Designed and directed by Katherine Gosnell, the mural is titled, “On Earth as It Is in Heaven.” Its plant life imagery is a symbol for flourishing in the Southside neighborhood, with the stars as a symbol for God weaving through the fabric of urban life to help it flourish.
This was one of many beautification projects featured in Trinity Square Together’s bi-annual Care for the Square.
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Colin McNulty visits Wednesday Refresh
Special guest and Ren friend Colin McNulty spent time with us during the prayer gathering and shared a little about his ministry at InternationalHouse of Prayer (Kansas City).
College Student Lunch
Loved spending time and eating good food with all the college and grad students who came to Ren this past Sunday!
CityLove Groceries brings fall produce
The CityLove team putting together an arrangement of fresh produce that will be delivered to neighbors by foot in the neighborhood behind the Ren building.
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Small Communities
Small communities are underway at Ren! Here the Southside+West End small community has a taco potluck in Dexter Park.
Trinity Square Block Party 2022
Renaissance Church participated in Trinity Square Together’s annual block party this year. We had sooo much fun playing games with the kids and loved meeting all the neighbors who chatted with us at the booth too. Thanks for a great time South Providence, and thanks to all the volunteers who helped to make the day awesome!
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Ren Community Meal
Taco time! Ren community spent the Sunday gathering with a summer meal.
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REN Church Outing on Memorial Day
We had so much fun at Riverside Park on Memorial Day! Got together as a whole church for games, food, and conversation.
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CityLove Groceries
In 2021 Ren volunteers helped distribute groceries to about a dozen neighbors every month. In November we additionally gave Thanksgiving-themed produce and baking ingredients for nine refugee families through the Refugee Dream Center. Thank you to all volunteers!
Community Sunday + Baptisms
What a beautiful Community Sunday! Congrats to all who chose to be baptized. Many of us watching have prayed for you and have seen you transform—we are ROUTING for you and want to endure with you in following Jesus.
Afterwards we got in groups for fun discussions and then headed to the cafe for Knead doughnuts, drinks, and more, served by the youth group.
Care for the Square 2021
We spent a good bit of time in the Southside neighborhood this October—here are some highlights of beautifying Hayward Street at Care for the Square.
Trinity Square Block Party 2021
Ren Church got involved once again at the block party, helping with games, prizes, and holding a booth outdoors. Thanks to everyone who came out to set up, serve, and create a fun environment for the kids!
Life Celebration of Derek Truesdale
In May we held a memorial service to remember Derek’s life. Derek meant a lot to people at Ren and the surrounding community. Many remember his warm greeting at the front door of Ren, his hard-working, generous spirit. Pastor Scott, Asa Sohn, Ellie Goldberg, and best friend Marc Williams shared a few memories, and attendees could write down their own of Derek to be put in a memory book for his family. It was a special service remembering our friend who made many feel valued, important and protected. We miss you, Derek.
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