Unexpected changes, events lead our lives in different ways. How we accept, deal and challenge these changes requires a sense of joy.

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The idea of covenant is a complex one, yet is simplistic in it essence. It is promise, yet embodies a commitment that will and can last forever and a day. Join me to question, reveal and resolve what covenants are ours at TVUUC..

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Sankofa is an African word from the Akan tribe in Ghana. The literal translation of the word and the symbol is “it is not taboo to fetch what is at risk of being left behind.”.
The past year was difficult, yet strong, valuable lessons were constantly … read more.

The foster care/adoption agencies are overwhelmed because a child can be orphaned, removed, or abandoned for many reasons. Parents can die because of diseases and war, poverty, and hunger. Accidents are another reason of becoming an orphan. Over 415,000 children are in the foster care … read more.

There are many words we can use to communicate an insidious miasma that threatens to smother our soul.  Words such as “downcast,”  “brokenhearted,” “troubled,” “miserable,” “despairing,” and “mourning,” among others avoidthe word “Depression”. Throughout history there are a number of stories of people who have struggled and … read more.

“The letter killeth,” wrote the apostle Paul, “but the spirit giveth life.” Did you know that the Reverend Jametta Alston was a lawyer and president of the Rhode Island Bar Association before she decided to go into the ministry? This Sunday she will share how … read more.

Peace in the Home. There are many definitions of home. Where do we go to find serenity, rest, contentment or safety? The place is not always where we reside. Domestic Violence has risen to 42% while other crimes have significantly decreased. Domestic Violence is a … read more.