
How to End Christian Nationalism
Christian nationalism is a cultural framework that idealizes and advocates a fusion of Christianity with American civic life. But the "Christian" in Christian Nationalism is more about identity than religion and it carries with it assumptions about nativism, white supremacy, authoritarianism, patriarchy, and militarism.

Organize, Empower, Make Change
Join clergy and laity for a training and organizing day to empower action on behalf of those impacted by changes in law and administration.

Freedom to Read Press Conference
On Thursday, March 6th at 3:00 pm in the Statehouse Library, the Freedom to Read Coalition will be holding a press conference. The Rhode Island State Council of Churches is a central member of the coalition and we are committed to supporting the “Freedom to Read Bill” that protects libraries, librarians, and teachers from harassment.
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Darrell West Lecture on Religion and Politics 2025 — CANCELED
The Darrell West Lecture Series on Religion and Politics brings internationally known experts to Central Congregational Church to provide an open forum on the intersection between religion and politics.

Facing Poverty in Good Faith
Clergy from a variety of religious traditions will gather for a panel discussion followed by real conversations among people of different faiths about facing poverty.

Governing Board Meeting
The Governing Board of the Rhode Island State Council of Churches meets from 6:00 till 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024.

Advocacy Training Event: Freedom to Read
Rhode Island libraries and public schools have a cherished legacy of being inclusive and unencumbered by sectarian ideology.
We need your help to ensure that the legacy continues.

Praying, Preaching, and Peacemaking
This event is for clergy, parish/congregational leaders, and lay preachers who are seeking to develop the skills to preach peacemaking from the pulpit and beyond.

MLK Birthday Party
The Racial Equity Team of Newman Congregational UCC will be hosting a free, family fun event with food, dancing, and storytelling on Sunday, January 12th, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.

17th Annual RI Interfaith Poverty Vigil
Faith leaders from around the state will gather alongside advocacy organizations, community groups, and elected officials to reaffirm that we have a moral obligation to fight poverty and inequality.

Third Annual Prayer Walk
Come and join Hearts for Social Justice as we lift up in prayer the work of the State House, especially the work that directly impacts the most vulnerable among us.

Governing Board Annual Meeting
The Governing Board of the Rhode Island State Council of Churches meets from 6:00 till 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024.

Christian Nationalism: A Rhode Island Response and the Legacy of Roger Williams
Christian Nationalism: A Rhode Island Response and the Legacy of Roger Williams is an online seminar designed to introduce the problem and develop a response situated in the very best of our religious traditions.

Mental Health First Aid: Adults
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence based course that gives non-behavioral health specialists the skills to help someone who is in emotional crisis.

Community Teach-in: Gun Violence Prevention
Join us as we learn about legislative efforts to reduce gun violence in Rhode Island. The teach-in will also include an opportunity to discuss and reflect on the theme of putting our faith into action, as well as provide practical tools for how to contact your local representatives and get involved in the work at the State House.

Heroes of Faith
Our annual breakfast celebration is a time for us to gather and recognize the important work that people of faith across Rhode Island have accomplished to advance our mission of justice, love, and peace.

Exploring Autism: A Deep Dive
This session is designed to help faith leaders develop skills to understand, work with, and better include autistic parishioners in their congregations and ministries.

Mental Health First Aid: Youth
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence based course that gives non-behavioral health specialists the skills to help someone who is in emotional crisis.

Dining, Death, and Dialogue
Dining, Death, and Dialogue provides an opportunity to break through the discomfort of talking about death by creating a setting where there are no wrong answers, no off-limit answers, and no judgment about differing beliefs.

Fall Festival
Join Warwick Central Baptist Church as they host their annual Fall Festival from noon to 4 pm on Saturday, September 28th!

Governing Board Meeting
The Governing Board of the Rhode Island State Council of Churches meets from 6:00 till 7:30 pm on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024.

Mental Health First Aid: Adults
Mental Health First Aid is an evidence based course that gives non-behavioral health specialists the skills to help someone who is in emotional crisis.

2024 Justice Summit: Politics as an Act of Faith
This day-long program will equip local church leaders, both lay and clergy, to engage with politics as people of faith.

National Faith HIV Awareness Day
Join us for a presentation from AIDS Project Rhode Island as we learn about the history of HIV in America (particularly in Rhode Island), and how the events of the 80’s cemented the stigma we continue to face today in this work.

Celebrate Juneteenth!
Join Shepherd of the Valley UMC as they commemorate the final notification to enslaved persons in the United States that they had been freed from the bonds of slavery!

Gun Violence Prevention Meet-up
Join us as we learn about the proposed Assault Weapons Ban (H7217) and write letters to our local representatives.

Gun Violence Prevention Press Conference
Join us as religious leaders across the state of Rhode Island gather at the State House to advocate for passage of an Assault Weapons Ban and Safe Storage bill.

Let Justice Roll
Newman Congregational Church presents, Let Justice Roll, an original cantata by Mark Miller celebrating the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.


16th Annual Interfaith Poverty Vigil
Join faith leaders, advocates, and community members as we come together to announce our 2024 legislative priorities focused on reducing poverty in Rhode Island.
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