December 7, 2024

Haven United Methodist Church News

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1. Christmas Family Concert - Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00pm. To benefit House of Hope, which aims to prevent and end homelessness in RI. Concert is FREE. Free-will donations accepted and appreciated for House of Hope. Featuring opera singers, Brown University String Chamber, Corner Club, Extraordinary Rendition Band, and the Community Music Project students and teachers.

2. Haven Youth Basketball - Free basketball training program. Wednesday - 5-7pm 8–14-year-olds, 7-9pm 15-17 year-olds; Thursday 7-9pm; Saturday 8am-noon. All are welcome! Join Coach Jim who is in his 60th year coaching youth in the community!!

3. Community Music Project / Haven Free Music School - Fall Semester has begun. Lessons are every Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm. If you are interested in taking FREE music lessons (violin, viola, cello, piano, clarinet, voice) OR if you play an orchestral instrument and would like to be part of our Chamber Ensemble, please contact us. Registration fee per semester: $25 per class, $50 max per family. Rehearsals for the Chamber Ensemble are on Saturdays from 12:30-2:30pm. There will be a Christmas Concert in December with additional performances in the community. If you want to use your musical gifts for the community, please join us! Haven UMC believes that music has the power to bring people together, and our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive community. To register or for information call 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com

4. Donate Classical Instruments - We are looking for violins, violas, cellos, flutes, or clarinets in all sizes. We could also use small, easily transportable keyboards. If you have any of these that you are not using, please consider donating them to the Haven Free Music School. Students are not charged for lessons or the use of their instruments and our supply of instruments has been depleted. Contact us at: havenumchurch@yahoo.com  or 401-438-4911.

5. Thrift Store - Free - All Items In Children's Room. Lots of new items!! Come browse our selection of women's and men's clothing, as well as knickknacks, household goods, linens, and more! Donations are accepted and can be brought in when we are open, or during church office hours. OPEN 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th SATURDAYS of the month from 9am-Noon.

6. Volunteer Opportunities - We are a Certifying Organization that has been granted authority to give out the President’s Volunteer Service Award to volunteers assisting with programs at Haven UMC. We are looking for volunteers to assist with the Community Music Project. The Haven Chamber Ensemble participants will be eligible for volunteer hours as well. Also, the Thrift Store is looking for people interested in helping out on Saturdays to run the store. If you are interested in any of the above, contact the Haven UMC office.

7. AA Meetings - every morning at 10:00am. Entrance is on Alice Street side of the church.

8. Do you or your group/organization need a place to hold meetings? Sporting events? Activities? Conferences? We have a variety of spaces available from small to large, including limited availability for our gym. We have an elevator and chair lift for accessibility. Contact the office for room sizes, availability, and suggested donations.

9. Hybrid Worshop - In-person or livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook every Sunday @ 9:30 am. Come join us! COVID-19 MASKS and SOCIAL DISTANCING continue are optional at your discretion. Recorded service can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@havenunitedmethodistchurch7597.  We have an elevator and chair lift for accessibility.

Haven United Methodist Church, 200 Taunton Ave., E. Providence, RI. Call 401-438-4911 or email havenumchurch@yahoo.com  for more information. Pastor's Office Hours are Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from 9am to 12pm and by appointment. Church Office hours are Monday through Wednesday from 9:30am to 4:30pm and Thursday from 9:30am to 2:30pm. Visit our website at www.havenumchurch.com

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