Beneficent Congregational Church

Ongoing Programs & Groups

Adult Bible Study | Academy Lecture Series | Book/Video Group | Women's Guild

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Adult Bible Study

Ongoing biblical studies before morning worship, from 9:00 to 9:50.The study group is led by Harl Ryder.

The Academy is an adult study series held each fall and spring on Wednesday evenings.

This past Lent, Beneficent Church offered a Spring Academy for five Wednesdays in Lent with the following offerings:

5:00 - 5:50pm Tai Chi Class
6:00 - 6:50pm Supper
6:50 - 7:00pm Worship: Scripture, Prayer & Hymn Singing
7:10 - 8:30pm Class - The Practice of Forgiveness

A class in the spiritual practice of forgiveness. Forgiveness is an empowering and liberating process through which we can find relief from burdensome emotional baggage and healing for our relationships. In this five- week class, we will learn a concrete, step-by-step process for uncovering an injury, understanding its nature, and deciding for forgiveness.

Feb 24: Introduction: What forgiveness is and is not.
Mar 3: Uncovering
Mar 10: Understanding
Mar 17: Decision Phase and Deepening the Decision to Forgive
Mar 24: Special Service of Healing

The Beneficent Book & Video Club gathers on the third Monday of each month to share food, perspectives on current book titles and view film adaptations.

The group's next meeting is tentativley scheduled for June 21st at 9:30 a.m.

Everyone is invited to these periodic gatherings throughout the church year. Meetings are generally held at noon on the first Friday of each month and include a catered lunch followed by a program.

The Women's Guild last met on May 7th for their annual spring luncheon. David Schwartz, of Schwartz Tree & Landscape, was the special guest, sharing stories and photos of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly", based on images of flowers, trees and landscapes he has photographed while out and about working.

The Guild will be on haitus for the summer. Check back for details on their autumn gathering.

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Beneficent Congregational Church *seeks to be* *a wellspring of* *Christian faith* *for a* *diverse people* *and a* *voice for justice,* *in the heart* *of the City* *of Providence.* *Located in* *Downcity Providence* *300 Weybosset* *at the* *intersection of* *Empire, Broad* *and Chestnut*	Ongoing Programs & Groups Adult Bible Study \| Academy Lecture Series \| Book/Video Group \| Women's Guild Adult Bible Study Ongoing biblical studies before morning worship, from 9:00 to 9:50.The study group is led by Harl Ryder. Beneficent Academy The Academy is an adult study series held each fall and spring on Wednesday evenings. This past Lent, Beneficent Church offered a Spring Academy for five Wednesdays in Lent with the following offerings: 5:00 - 5:50pm Tai Chi Class 6:00 - 6:50pm Supper 6:50 - 7:00pm Worship: Scripture, Prayer & Hymn Singing 7:10 - 8:30pm Class - The Practice of Forgiveness About "The Practice of Forgiveness" A class in the spiritual practice of forgiveness. Forgiveness is an empowering and liberating process through which we can find relief from burdensome emotional baggage and healing for our relationships. In this five- week class, we will learn a concrete, step-by-step process for uncovering an injury, understanding its nature, and deciding for forgiveness. Feb 24: Introduction: What forgiveness is and is not. Mar 3: Uncovering Mar 10: Understanding Mar 17: Decision Phase and Deepening the Decision to Forgive Mar 24: Special Service of Healing Women's Guild Book/Film Club The Beneficent Book & Video Club gathers on the third Monday of each month to share food, perspectives on current book titles and view film adaptations. The group's next meeting is tentativley scheduled for June 21st at 9:30 a.m. Women's Guild Everyone is invited to these periodic gatherings throughout the church year. Meetings are generally held at noon on the first Friday of each month and include a catered lunch followed by a program. The Women's Guild last met on May 7th for their annual spring luncheon. David Schwartz, of Schwartz Tree & Landscape, was the special guest, sharing stories and photos of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly", based on images of flowers, trees and landscapes he has photographed while out and about working. The Guild will be on haitus for the summer. Check back for details on their autumn gathering.