CSBC Family and Friends 'News'...
Thoughts, Reflections and Accomplishments of our church family

• June 3-5, 2011 - Greater Fellowship Spring Session 2011
  The Greater Fellowship Baptist Association of Rhode Island & Vicinity 5th Annual Session was hosted by Ebenezer Baptist Church, Providence RI on June 3-5, 20ll. There were classes for Sunday school teachers, Ushers, the Music Ministry and Laity (other ministries). Presentations were given about high school requirements and college, and domestic violence prevention (a needed ministry in our churches, as many church members have or are being abused). Healing is needed and all the presentations were powerful
  Notes: By Deacon H. Metts, Congdon Street Baptist Church .

• September 26, 2009
  "The place where time stood still" a newspaper article featuring our own Deacon Al Green written by Joe Kernan for the Warwick Beacon.
  Warwick poet and schoolteacher, Al Green has started a memorial scholarship fund in his older brother's name for the benefit of Sea Island kids who need help with tuition. He hopes to supplement the fund with sales of his poetry anthology titled "The Struggle for Peace of a Gullah Mind". Congratulations, Deacon Green from your church family at Congdon Street Baptist.

• September 6-11, 2009
  National Baptist Convention Report 2009
  Deacon Harold & Deaconess Dayus Metts represented Congdon Street Baptist Church at the annual meeting of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. in Memphis, Tennessee September 6-11, 2009. Deacon & Deaconess Metts had a blessed and spirit filled time at the convention.

• May 30, 2009
  190th Anniversary Purpose Statement was written and read by Lillian Woodard at the Gospel Brunch Celebration for the 190th Anniversary of Congdon Street Baptist Church.
  The event which was held at Venus De Milo, Swansea, MA showcased the past, present and future of our church focusing on our music. On this occassion we featured our Gospel Chorus; our children participated playing solo's on violin and piano; our Men's Chorus; and the musical talents of several other churches were also present.
  A wonderful blessed time was had by all!
  

• June 17 -24, 2008
  In June 2008 Congdon Street Baptist Church went on it's first Historic Black College/University Tour. Our tour of historically black colleges in Washington , DC , Atlanta , Georgia , and Tuskegee , Alabama was a resounding success. This was the first opportunity that many of our youths had to visit Howard, Tuskegee , Clark , and Emory Universities , and Morehouse and Spellman Colleges . They were fascinated with Atlanta ’s metropolitan vastness, southern hospitality, economic development, cultural richness, and sheer beauty; they fell in love with Atlanta . Our youths worked very hard to raise funds for this trip, which cultivated their dedication, discipline, and teamwork to accomplish an important goal. I am very proud of our youth. (Rev. Dr. David D. Mitchell - Senior Pastor)
  Click the link that follows to read the daily journal of the: 2008 HBCU Tour prepared by Deacon Dennis Price;
  And you can view the audio-video Windows Media presentation of: CSBC Historical Black Universities & Colleges Tour.

• February 16, 2006
  Our own Maria Smith was honored by the "Points of Light Foundation" for her volunteer work with the Brown University Swearer Center for Public Service, Elmhurst Extended Care Center, Brown Fox Point Early Child Care Center, and the Volunteer Center of Rhode Island.
  Click on the link that follows to view and download a printable copy of the article:"Points of Light Foundation" award for Maria Smith. Visit the “Points of Light” web site to learn more about volunteer work opportunities in your town.
  It is with great love and many thanks that we say "Congratulations" Maria from your church family at Congdon Street Baptist.

• May 6, 2006
  Chuck Harris and Charlotte Patterson were wed at Congdon Street Baptist Church. It is with great pleasure that they share this photo montage of their wedding day with their church family. Click on the link to view "Chuck and Charlotte Harris Wedding Pictures" set to music.

• January 29, 2006
  Our own Honor Woodard Jr. who has been a deacon at Congdon Street Baptist Church for over 20 years, celebrated his 60 Birthday with the Reverand, Deacons and his family at Davenports in East Providence, RI. Click on the link to share photos of this special birthday: Deacon Honor Woodard Jr. 60 Years Young

• November 7, 2005
  Warwick sophomore Allyson Green scored the game's only goal
  Warwick's title proves to be a sweet treat as The Hurricanes defeat Woonsocket for the Division II championship ...

• October 15, 2005
  Deacon Metts Reflections - Million More Movement March
  The bus was filled with Muslim and Christian, young and old, black and some white, men and women, and rival teens ...

• September 12, 2005
  Rev. DiPina Katrina Log
  "Into the Eye of Katrina" A rolling log by Toni DiPina, Andover Newton Theological School (ANTS) student ...

• July 1, 2005
  Rev. Dr. Dennis E. Norris Retires
  Our organist Linnear H. Horne was on the search committee that was lead by God to find Rev. Norris in 1966. At Rev. Norris’ retirement party, Mrs. Horne reflected on the accomplishments ...

• June 30, 2005
  Congdon Street Baptist Church Reaches Out
  an article by Maria Angelina Smith Staff Writer- Providence American Newspaper June 30, 2005. Last Saturday June 25th, the Congdon Street Baptist Church Got Jesus? Outreach Ministry held its first community event ...

• April 13, 1994
  Firefighter achieves rank of captain, a minority first *Honor Woodard Jr. was one of three firefighters who were promoted during a City Hall ceremony yesterday
  First, and most important, he became the first member of a minority group ever promoted to the rank of captain in the Fire Department. ...

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