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The Reporter November 2020
Church News & Events Rehoboth Congregational Church to kickoff 300th Year of Service and Celebration
The Rehoboth Congregational Church is pleased to announce the kickoff of the 300th Year of Service and Celebration to honor the establishment of the Second Precinct of Rehoboth on November 29, 1721. We have much to be thankful for and we hope the community will join in the 300th Year of Celebration as we honor, educate, celebrate and share the history and service of the Rehoboth Congregational Church. On November 29th, 2020 we will reveal the 300th Logo and Banner at the Church as we begin this religious, historical and fun filled year. The Town of Rehoboth was founded 1643 when the Reverend Samuel Newman established the settlement and erected the first meeting house at the Newman Congregational Church location on the east bank of the Ten Mile River, and called the town “Rehoboth” (Genesis 26:22). As the town expanded, many of the descendants of the early settlers moved east of the Palmer River, some distance from Newman Congregational Church. Wanting to worship regularly, they petitioned the General Court in Boston to have the town divided into two precincts for the support of the ministry. The Pastor, Reverend David Turner, and ten founding members of the new congregation completed the meeting house and the Palmer River Church on Lake Street was organized on November 29, 1721. The original meeting house of the new congregation was later replaced with the Yellow Meeting House located at the current Rehoboth Village Cemetery. Church growth necessitated the building of the Rehoboth Congregational Church at the current location on Bay State Road in the Village. There will be opportunities for all ages to participate in activities and we look forward to a fruitful year of joy, service and celebration.
now more than ever, we need a little
Christmas [in the Village]
Rehoboth Congregational
CHURCH
BAZAAR
WE ARE TAKING THINGS ONLINE THIS YEAR SO WE CAN ALL ENJOY OUR BELOVED TRADITION IN A SAFE AND DISTANCED WAY! NOV. 6TH - DRIVE-THRU TURKEY SUPPER NOV. 14TH - DRIVE-THRU LUNCHEON & BAKE SHOPPE SAMPLER ONLINE SILENT AUCTION & BAZAAR SHOPS OPEN NOV. 16TH … and more! visit our website to start shopping:
RCCBAZAAR.ORG
25th Annual Mission Bazaar at Newman Congregational Church, UCC
Rumford, RI – This year, Newman Congregational Church, UCC will host their 25th Annual Mission Bazaar online, with many of the same items for sale you have come to expect from past bazaars. All proceeds are donated to various charities. Last year’s profits were dispersed to the following: Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, MS, Bread of Life Food Pantry in Rumford, the Haiti mission, and CrossRoadsRI’s Women’s Shelter. Amongst the items for sale, you will find ornaments, a variety of crafts, baked goods, and cookies. There will be decorated fresh balsam wreaths, beautiful gift baskets, hand knit items, quilted items, fleece scarves, handmade crafts, and jewelry. You can access the secure shopping site at newmanucc.org/ministries/ missions beginning November 14, and extending until November 30. Payment options include Visa, Master Card and Discover Card. All shopping will be done online this year. All purchases must be picked up at Newman Church’s parking lot on Saturday, December 5, between 10 AM and 2 PM. Drive up and your purchases will be brought out to you. Please bring confirmation of your order (email sent, either printed or on your phone), or an id. Newman UCC is an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and extends this invitation to one and all, living out the example of Jesus’ extravagant welcome. Newman Congregational Church, United Church of Christ is located at 100 Newman Avenue, Rumford, RI 02916 - on the corner of Newman and Pawtucket Avenues. For more information, call 401-434-4742.
