The color! The light! This is my favorite time of the year in New England. In my neighborhood, I am lucky to be able to enjoy the changing colors and be with nature. As practitioner of sorts of Shinrin-yoku [(shinrin, “forest”) + (yoku, “bath, bathing.”), also known as forest bathing, is a practice or process of therapeutic relaxation where one spends time in a forest or natural atmosphere, focusing on sensory engagement to connect with nature.], I spend a lot of times outdoors. As the saying goes, ‘moving is medicine’, so out and about I go.
One of my favorite places to visit all through the year is Roger Williams Park. Just a mere 15 minute drive from the west side of Providence. It offers all kinds of tranquility and celebration. Recently, I recruited a few friends to join me for a walk there. The color! The light!
Some key highlights at Bell Street Chapel
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we welcomed Cynthia Roberts of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence as a special guest to speak at one of our services. We are sharing a portion of our weekly donations until October 31 with the organization. If you would like to participated, click on the donation button on our home page and be sure to add the note “RICADV Share”. Thank you!
The Bell Street Chapel Governance Board adopted a Resolution in Support of Ceasefire and End to the War in Gaza earlier this year and we have added it to our website. You can read it here.
Our annual Gratitude Potluck is taking place on November 24 right after service and we welcome all to join us. If you wish to, please drop us a message at BellStreetHTeam@gmail.com with the subject line, “Potluck”. We would love to have you join us!
Clara Hardy, our Peace & Social Justice Committee Chair, has announced our annual coat drive. If you would like to donate one that we will deliver to the collection area at the State Capitol Building at the end of November for Buy Nothing Day (11/29), please drop it off on Sundays at Bell Street Chapel (located at 5 Bell Street in Providence) between 9 am – 11 am starting 10/20 through 11/24 or email Clara at clarapvd@gmail.com to make arrangements. Thank you!
Bell Street Chapel invites you to our annual Christmas Eve service taking place on Tuesday, December 24 at 5 pm in our sanctuary. Join us for a sing along of popular holiday songs and a candlelight service as we sing Silent Night. We hope you can join us!
As 2024 races to a close, I am looking forward to some exciting updates at Bell Street Chapel in 2025. I am working with Kristi, our amazing Music Director, on a special project to have our amazing organ repaired. I am also connecting with some local community folks to see how we can bring back theatre to Eddy Hall.
In the meantime, I hope you will join us on Sundays at 10 am to learn, laugh, and connect. On the first Sunday of the month, we head downstairs to Eddy Hall for Coffee Hour. Some time to socialize and spend time with one another. Please join us!
