Rhode Island State Council of Churches
@riscouncil.bsky.social
We are advocates for the voiceless, resourcing our community to do the work of justice, love, and peace.
"It is in this light that the veneration of Mr. Kirk is problematic. Public saints, secular or otherwise, serve to unite, and it is clear, in both the style and content of his rhetoric, that Mr. Kirk’s aim was domination and supremacy..."
Saintly Speech — Rhode Island State Council of Churches
The conversation around Mr. Kirk’s public stature has become confused. While his murder is clearly a moral evil, his public veneration is unwarranted.
www.councilofchurchesri.org
September 26, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"It is in this light that the veneration of Mr. Kirk is problematic. Public saints, secular or otherwise, serve to unite, and it is clear, in both the style and content of his rhetoric, that Mr. Kirk’s aim was domination and supremacy..."
Join us on March 22nd as we lead efforts to end Christian Nationalism in RI and beyond.
www.councilofchurchesri.org/christiannat...
www.councilofchurchesri.org/christiannat...
March 5, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Join us on March 22nd as we lead efforts to end Christian Nationalism in RI and beyond.
www.councilofchurchesri.org/christiannat...
www.councilofchurchesri.org/christiannat...
We’re proud to join a multifaith coalition and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection in opposition to the federal government's rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations
policy.
Read our press release below:
tinyurl.com/2n5hh2s4
policy.
Read our press release below:
tinyurl.com/2n5hh2s4
February 11, 2025 at 5:58 PM
We’re proud to join a multifaith coalition and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection in opposition to the federal government's rescission of ICE’s sensitive locations
policy.
Read our press release below:
tinyurl.com/2n5hh2s4
policy.
Read our press release below:
tinyurl.com/2n5hh2s4
"Patinkin failed to uphold one of the pillars of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics which calls on journalists – including columnists – to 'MINIMIZE HARM' and treat 'sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect.'"
Philip Eil: A response to Mark Patinkin’s disgraceful ProJo column
"The column is so self-evidently bad that criticism almost feels redundant. But it was published, and so I feel compelled to publish a response."
open.substack.com
February 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
"Patinkin failed to uphold one of the pillars of the Society of Professional Journalists’ Code of Ethics which calls on journalists – including columnists – to 'MINIMIZE HARM' and treat 'sources, subjects, colleagues and members of the public as human beings deserving of respect.'"
Reposted by Rhode Island State Council of Churches
Thank you @riscouncil.bsky.social and for hosting a very informative workshop on freedom to read in Rhode Island and inviting us to join. Looking forward to more collaboration!
February 3, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Thank you @riscouncil.bsky.social and for hosting a very informative workshop on freedom to read in Rhode Island and inviting us to join. Looking forward to more collaboration!
Know Your Rights
January 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Know Your Rights
With an increase in far-right Christian Nationalism in Rhode Island and beyond, now, more than ever, we must stand up and support our libraries and librarians.
Advocacy Training Event: Freedom to Read — Rhode Island State Council of Churches
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.
www.councilofchurchesri.org
January 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
With an increase in far-right Christian Nationalism in Rhode Island and beyond, now, more than ever, we must stand up and support our libraries and librarians.
This Sunday we are asking Rhode Island's faith communities to call on Governor Dan McKee to take immediate action to support our unhoused siblings.
Click below to download our Faith in Action toolkit.
Click below to download our Faith in Action toolkit.
Initiatives — Rhode Island State Council of Churches
www.councilofchurchesri.org
January 9, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This Sunday we are asking Rhode Island's faith communities to call on Governor Dan McKee to take immediate action to support our unhoused siblings.
Click below to download our Faith in Action toolkit.
Click below to download our Faith in Action toolkit.
"We ask Governor McKee to declare homelessness a public health crisis and to instruct the Department of Housing to release long-overdue contract payments so that service providers can release shelter beds and open warming centers.
It does not have to be this way."
It does not have to be this way."
Friend, Call to Action! Homelessness Public Health Crisis -
Email from Rhode Island State Council of Churches 640+ Unhoused People waiting for shelter... Homelessness Public Health Crisis January 4, 2025 www.councilofchurchesri.org Latest Newsletter: January 2
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January 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
"We ask Governor McKee to declare homelessness a public health crisis and to instruct the Department of Housing to release long-overdue contract payments so that service providers can release shelter beds and open warming centers.
It does not have to be this way."
It does not have to be this way."
Grateful for the work of our partner #heartsforsocialjustice!
Hearts for Social Justice: Methodists host their 3rd Annual Prayer Walk at RI State House
“A prayer for all of our unsheltered friends across the State and that Governor McKee will have an open heart and mind to ensure every Rhode Islander has a place to call home.”
steveahlquist.substack.com
January 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Grateful for the work of our partner #heartsforsocialjustice!
Faith leaders from around the state will gather to reaffirm that we have a moral obligation to fight poverty and inequality.
Vigil @ 2pm on 1/7/25 at the RI State House Rotunda.
More info:
www.councilofchurchesri.org/events/17th-...
Vigil @ 2pm on 1/7/25 at the RI State House Rotunda.
More info:
www.councilofchurchesri.org/events/17th-...
17th Annual RI Interfaith Poverty Vigil — Rhode Island State Council of Churches
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 .
www.councilofchurchesri.org
January 2, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Faith leaders from around the state will gather to reaffirm that we have a moral obligation to fight poverty and inequality.
Vigil @ 2pm on 1/7/25 at the RI State House Rotunda.
More info:
www.councilofchurchesri.org/events/17th-...
Vigil @ 2pm on 1/7/25 at the RI State House Rotunda.
More info:
www.councilofchurchesri.org/events/17th-...
Come and join Hearts for Social Justice on 1/1/25 as we lift up in prayer the work of the State House and the work that directly impacts the most vulnerable among us.
We’ll gather at the north side of the State House by noon and then make our way praying and singing around the building.
We’ll gather at the north side of the State House by noon and then make our way praying and singing around the building.
Third Annual Prayer Walk — Rhode Island State Council of Churches
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.
www.councilofchurchesri.org
December 30, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Come and join Hearts for Social Justice on 1/1/25 as we lift up in prayer the work of the State House and the work that directly impacts the most vulnerable among us.
We’ll gather at the north side of the State House by noon and then make our way praying and singing around the building.
We’ll gather at the north side of the State House by noon and then make our way praying and singing around the building.
Register to join our virtual seminar: onrealm.org/RIStateCounc...
December 11, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Register to join our virtual seminar: onrealm.org/RIStateCounc...
Help us thank @repgabeamo.bsky.social for his opposition to H.R. 9495, legislation with chilling implications for non-profits. Visit our website (www.councilofchurchesri.org/advocacy) to find out how you can take action in your community of faith.
Initiatives — Rhode Island State Council of Churches
www.councilofchurchesri.org
November 22, 2024 at 6:19 PM
Help us thank @repgabeamo.bsky.social for his opposition to H.R. 9495, legislation with chilling implications for non-profits. Visit our website (www.councilofchurchesri.org/advocacy) to find out how you can take action in your community of faith.