366 Warwick Neck Ave in Warwick officially launched as the Haven, a gathering space for the wider Warwick community and for churches coming together. We offered the space to God with a special worship concert with musicians from His Providence Church.
Pebbles & Stones Training
Kathleen and Raina, trainers of the Pebbles and Stones curriculum, visited us to share how to use their intergenerational model for our Sunday neighborhood gatherings. An absolute gift to our community!
College Hill Neighborhood Gathering circles up in the school courtyard.
First neighborhood gatherings of the new Sunday Schedule
The five neighborhood gatherings of the Sunday hybrid model officially launched on Mother’s Day! Kids and grown-ups worshipped God together, followed by listening prayer, journaling, and praying for one another in little groups.
Not to mention potlucks all around! Southside Neighborhood Gathering brings out a taco bar.
Planting flowers
Volunteering for Trinity Square Together’s beautification day, Care for the Square! One project was planting flowers at Crossroads courtyard and the Ren flower boxes.
Community fun on a rainy day
The Ren community gathered for an all-church community meal at the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, eating tacos from Potter’s House friends and having a good time!
Read MoreNew murals!
Ren murals get a new look this spring! These compositions express the longing for Christ’s new creation to be fully realized (2 Corinithians 4).
Read MoreEaster Sunday 2023
Easter celebration for our risen King!
Birthday party!
Good times celebrating a sweet milestone in the Cranston small community.
Afghan Nowruz Celebration
Last weekend many Afghan families, individuals and people from several churches gathered in our sanctuary space to celebrate Afghan New Years, or Nowruz, a cultural holiday that corresponds with the arrival of spring. Kids ran around and played games, and many of us had a festive time full of rich conversation, getting to know people in the Afghan community more deeply.
Preperation Gathering
To posture our hearts towards Jesus and to pray for revival in our region, we had a preperation gathering. Pastor Scott spoke a message on revival and guests from His Providence Church, Sanctuary Church, and Impact Center led everybody in worship, which lasted for three hours.
Winter Ren Church Meal!
Instead of a traditional morning service, the whole Ren community gathered for a grand potluck and great conversation. Throughout the space we scattered art + prayer stations based on the theme of loving God, neighbor, and one another.
Making meals for Upper South residents and homeless community
CityLove’s neighborhood grocery outreach got ready for delivering meal kits to neighbors in Upper South Providence, and the homeless community outreach prepared hot soup and sandwiches for people hanging out in the Trinity Square area.
Small community makes brunch
During the Southside/Westside small community, the kitchen filled with delicious cooking and great community! Afterwards people shared with one another what they’ve been learning from God through Bible-reading and life experience.
Read MoreChristmas Decorating Party
Getting the church building all decorated for advent and Christmas season!
Salvation Army Thanksgiving Dinner 2022
Had a beautiful time putting on a Thanksgiving banquet at the Salvation Army last weekend! We loved meeting everyone who came to the feast. Thankful for all who helped to put this meal together.
Read MoreFall small communities
The College Hill small community met together for campfires and potlucks this fall.
