Dec
1
Tue
Worship Committee
Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Dec
3
Thu
Urban Greens Food Co-op’s Cooperative Council @ Columbus Theater
Dec 3 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Bell Street partner, Urban Greens Food Co-op’s Cooperative Council is delighted to announce that we will be unveiling the future site of the retail grocery store at the Columbus Theater, 6:30-8:30 on December 3rd! The event will entail food, drink, music, special guests, and celebration from 6:30pm-8:30pm, with the formal announcement/speaking program and Q&A taking place at 7:00pm.

“Just Mercy” Book Group Meeting
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Peg Boyle & Phil Smith will be leading a discussion group on the book Just Mercy. Join this group to talk about social justice and reflect on a book rated one of the best of the year!

The group will meet 7-9p in the Parish house on:  December 3, December 17, January 7

Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

What is the one commonality of people on death row? If the victim is white, the perpetrator is 11 times more likely to be condemned to die than if the victim is black. When Stevenson was a 23-year-old Harvard law student, he started an internship in Georgia where his first assignment was to deliver a message to a man living on death row. This assignment became his calling: representing the innocent, the inadequately defended, the children, the domestic abuse survivors, the mentally ill—the imprisoned. This fast-paced book reads like a John Grisham novel. One of those profiled, Walter, was at a barbecue with over 100 people at the time of the murder he was accused of, and spent more than six years on death row. The stories include those of children, teens, and adults who have been in the system since they were teens. This is a title for the many young adults who have a parent or loved one in the prison system and the many others who are interested in social justice, the law, and the death penalty. A standout choice.—Amy Cheney, Alameda County Library, Juvenile Hall, CA

Dec
6
Sun
Pathway to Membership
Dec 6 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Pathway to Membership Class. Are you a newcomer or visitor to Bell Street? Are you looking to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and Bell Street Chapel? Join this group for newcomers! Meet others who are new to Bell Street and have the opportunity to ask Rev. Weis your questions. If you are interested, please let Rev. Weis know (mweis@uuma.org).

Dec
10
Thu
Memorial Vigil for Gun Violence @ Second Free Will Baptist
Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm

Memorial Vigil for Gun Violence Second Free Will Baptist, 75 Chester Avenue, Providence. This event will honor the lives of those lost to gun violence here in Rhode Island. Rev. Weis will be part of the event, and Bell Streeters are encouraged to wear your Standing on the Side of Love t-shirts (available for purchase during coffee hour).

Dec
13
Sun
Pathway to Membership
Dec 13 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Pathway to Membership Class. Are you a newcomer or visitor to Bell Street? Are you looking to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and Bell Street Chapel? Join this group for newcomers! Meet others who are new to Bell Street and have the opportunity to ask Rev. Weis your questions. If you are interested, please let Rev. Weis know (mweis@uuma.org).

Dec
17
Thu
“Just Mercy” Book Group Meeting
Dec 17 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Peg Boyle & Phil Smith will be leading a discussion group on the book Just Mercy. Join this group to talk about social justice and reflect on a book rated one of the best of the year!

The group will meet 7-9p in the Parish house on:  December 3, December 17, January 7

Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

What is the one commonality of people on death row? If the victim is white, the perpetrator is 11 times more likely to be condemned to die than if the victim is black. When Stevenson was a 23-year-old Harvard law student, he started an internship in Georgia where his first assignment was to deliver a message to a man living on death row. This assignment became his calling: representing the innocent, the inadequately defended, the children, the domestic abuse survivors, the mentally ill—the imprisoned. This fast-paced book reads like a John Grisham novel. One of those profiled, Walter, was at a barbecue with over 100 people at the time of the murder he was accused of, and spent more than six years on death row. The stories include those of children, teens, and adults who have been in the system since they were teens. This is a title for the many young adults who have a parent or loved one in the prison system and the many others who are interested in social justice, the law, and the death penalty. A standout choice.—Amy Cheney, Alameda County Library, Juvenile Hall, CA

Jan
5
Tue
Worship Committee
Jan 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Jan
7
Thu
“Just Mercy” Book Group Meeting
Jan 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Peg Boyle & Phil Smith will be leading a discussion group on the book Just Mercy. Join this group to talk about social justice and reflect on a book rated one of the best of the year!

The group will meet 7-9p in the Parish house on:  December 3, December 17, January 7

Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson

What is the one commonality of people on death row? If the victim is white, the perpetrator is 11 times more likely to be condemned to die than if the victim is black. When Stevenson was a 23-year-old Harvard law student, he started an internship in Georgia where his first assignment was to deliver a message to a man living on death row. This assignment became his calling: representing the innocent, the inadequately defended, the children, the domestic abuse survivors, the mentally ill—the imprisoned. This fast-paced book reads like a John Grisham novel. One of those profiled, Walter, was at a barbecue with over 100 people at the time of the murder he was accused of, and spent more than six years on death row. The stories include those of children, teens, and adults who have been in the system since they were teens. This is a title for the many young adults who have a parent or loved one in the prison system and the many others who are interested in social justice, the law, and the death penalty. A standout choice.—Amy Cheney, Alameda County Library, Juvenile Hall, CA

Jan
14
Thu
Pub Theology @ Pizza J
Jan 14 @ 6:00 pm

Thursday, January  14th @ 6pm: Pub Theology @ Pizza J

Join other young adults (ages 18-40) for good food, good drinks, and good conversation.

Optional RSVP on Facebook here 

Jan
15
Fri
Providence Bruins Game @ Dunkin Donuts Center
Jan 15 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Providence Bruins are hosting Bell Street Chapel again this year! January 15th @ 7:05p, the Providence Bruins face off with Albany for a night of fun and laughs.  Tickets are $20 per person. All kids will receive a free hat, free popcorn and free soda!  All are welcome. Friends, Family and Co-workers … anyone! Deadline to purchase tickets is January 3rd, 2016! JOIN US

We will meet for dinner around 5:00p, at Luxe Burger Bar (5 Memorial Blvd, Providence, RI 02903). We will make reservations, so be sure to let us know that you’ll be joining us.
Bell Street Chapel

Jan
17
Sun
Parish Council Meeting
Jan 17 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm