The Thomas Street Stairs
Bad news: Some time in the small hours of Saturday morning, someone hit the steps on the Thomas St side of the church with their car. Good news: The driver was not seriously injured....
Yearly Archive: 2016
Send Lucas to High School
Lucas is 18 years old and a recent refugee of Congo, Africa. He arrived in America with his two brothers, ages 14 and 16, in April 2016. Lucas has spent the last nine years...
Hurricane Matthew Relief Efforts
We have all been watching the incredible damage left in the wake of Matthew and some of us are bracing for Matthew’s arrival yet this weekend, here in the Southeast. International Ministries, ABC-USA is...
Rally Day, September 11, 2016
Sunday, September 11 marked the beginning of the new Church School year. We began the morning with a biblical scavenger hunt for all ages. After worship we had pizza, a bounce house and the...
An Update from RI Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty
2016 Legislative Outcomes At the Fighting Poverty with Faith vigil, we announced our legislative priorities for 2016. Many of you worked hard to educate others and advocate for these key policy proposals. There were...
A Weekend with the Ugandan Children’s Choir
The children in the Ugandan Kids Choir bring a message of hope—sharing the power of God’s love through traditional music and dance. As they tour the US, they delight audiences with their high-energy performances...
Struggling with the Orlando Massacre…
A Message from ABCORI Executive Minister, Rev. Dr. Tom Wiles All of us were shocked when we learned of the tragic shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, FL, last Sunday. The statistics are...
Last Sunday at First (May 15, 2016)
Sunday, May 15 was Pentecost Sunday. Happy Birthday to the Church. The day began with a discussion on the struggle for marriage equality in Rhode Island led by Dawn Euer and Ken Fish. The...
One Great Hour of Sharing
It is time again for the One Great Hour of Sharing special offering. By the grace of God, we are given the opportunity to share our gifts and resources with our brothers and sisters...
Installation of Rev. Jamie Washam
Sunday, May 1 was the official installation of Jamie Washam as our 37th settled minister. When the pastoral search committee began their work, they contacted former pastors for recommendations. Rev. Kate Jacobs (Pastor #33)...
