WORRIED ABOUT FOOD OR KNOW OF SOMEONE WHO COULD USE SOME HELP?

We understand that not everyone who needs food can access a food bank because of the distance or limited hours and days they are open. In a Sakonnet Times article about our Thanksgiving Baskets, it was mentioned that we had started working on our next project—a place where neighbors can share with and receive from each other. That led to requests for more information from congregants and neighbors, along with offers of time and money. The Trustees and a leader of our ACTS Thrift Store joined the discussion. Other churches shared how they are doing similar work. This past Sunday morning, those entering through the north entrance might have noticed the results: The Amicable Cares - Kindness Cabinet.

 

On Sunday, January 18th, during worship, we will accept single-item donations. This initial stock of items for the Cabinet will be blessed. After that, the Kindness Cabinet will be open at any time for items to be received or taken as needed. If you have ideas on how to best advertise this resource to our neighbors, please call and leave a message on our church office phone. Click here for more information.

 

In addition to our Amicable Cares – Kindness Cabinet there are other Community Food Pantries in the area to make sure all our neighbors have the food they need to be healthy and active. Food pantries provide an abundance of food to the people of Southeastern Massachusetts.​ Click on this link for more Food Resources.

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DO YOU LOVE TO SING? 

Join us for the Once in a While Choir on February 8, 2026, at 9AM!

This is an especially good opportunity to try singing with the choir with a commitment of just one Sunday morning. All ages and abilities are welcome to lend your voice! We will meet at 9:00 am and put together a piece together that we will sing during church that same day. For this first meeting we will sing “Goodness Of God.” You can listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0FBb6hnwTo

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PEACEFUL NEIGHBOR: AN ECUMENICAL LENTEN BOOK GROUP

Wednesdays during Lent, 5:30-6:30PM

Rev. Maddie (Amicable UCC) and Rev. K (Holy Trinity Episcopal) will be hosting an ecumenical book group for the season of Lent. More details to follow, but here’s the invitation to search out our book, Peaceful Neighbor by Michael G. Long, from your local library or your favorite independent bookstore!
If purchasing or procuring a book is cost-prohibitive, please contact your pastor and we will facilitate a book for you.

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BECOME A SUNDAY MORNING GREETER

Greeting friends and new faces at our sanctuary doors at the start of Sunday morning worship is an incredibly important role you can volunteer for as a member or friend of Amicable. Our United Church of Christ conference has studied church practices over many years and concluded that a person visiting a church for the first time typically decides in the first 30 seconds of being in the building whether they will come back again. Ensuring they are acknowledged, warmly welcomed, and made to feel comfortable are integral to this conclusion leaning toward “yes!” at Amicable. There is a rotating list of Greeters that would love to see more volunteers added to the ranks. If volunteering for this role interests you, please reach out to Kristen Zeiser (Kristen.zeiser@gmail.com).

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INCLEMENT WEATHER AND OTHER EVENT CANCELLATION PROCEDURE

In the event of severe weather or a church/event cancellation you will be notified at least 12 hours before the event by email. This message will also be posted on our webpage and Facebook page. If you do not have access to electronic correspondence, you can call the office at 401.624.4611 where a closing message will be available on our office greeting. Please share this info with others who don’t have electronic access to email.

 

WEEKLY FLOWERS FOR THE SANCTUARY

We are accepting flower donations for our weekly services. Please check with Bobi Zeiser for more information and to sign up. Donate to celebrate an occasion or to remember a loved one. We have dates open in 2026! Reserve your Sunday now!

Please contact Bobi Zeiser or email the office at office@amicablechurch.org if you can help! Thanks~

 

ACTS – IS OPEN!

Stop by to shop or just for a visit every Thursday and Saturday from 10 to 2! Lots of deals, smiles, and great company!

If you would like to donate items or your time… stop by! We would love to have them/you~~~~

 

COFFEE HOUR ASSISTANCE

Can you host (arrive early to make coffee, bring/set out treats, clean up) or help at an upcoming coffee hour? We are in need of hosts and donations of treats for our Sunday Coffee Hours in the Upper Hall after Sunday worship services and would be very grateful for your help. For more information visit: www.amicablechurch.org/hospitality-service or sign up anytime on the signup sheet in the Upper Hall.

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AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

Rhode Island Al-Anon Family Groups. Al-Anon is a worldwide fellowship of those who feel their lives have been deeply affected by someone else's drinking. Many who come to Al-Anon are in despair, feeling hopeless, unable to believe that things can ever change. We want our lives to be different, but nothing we have done has brought about change. We want and need help. To find out more about Al-Anon and decide if it is for you visit: https://www.riafg.org

 

MEMBER CELEBRATIONS

Birthdays

Cooper Mello

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Anniversaries

Sheila & Hank Gediman

 

THE NEXT WEEK AT AMICABLE (Monday - Saturday) – January 31 - February 7:

(Check our website www.amicablechurch.org/calendar-ongoing-events)