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Rhode Island State Council of Churches

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We are advocates for the voiceless, resourcing our community to do the work of justice, love, and peace.

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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A powerful and moving Pride message from the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gh7b...
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Dear LGBTQ+ Community | Dear Rhode Island Church, Entry 4
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
As people of faith, we understand that all are created in the image of God. The diversity of humanity reflects the joyful, creative energy of the Divine. Check out Rhode Island’s faith communities that are celebrating Pride 2026!
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Rhode Island Faith Communities Celebrate Pride 2026 — Rhode Island State Council of Churches
Rhode Island’s faith communities celebrate Pride 2026!
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
"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..."
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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.
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Join us on March 22nd as we lead efforts to end Christian Nationalism in RI and beyond. www.councilofchurchesri.org/christiannat...
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
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
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 10/02/2025
"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.'"
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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."
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Rhode Island Authors Against Book Bans @aabbri.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
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!
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 27/01/2025
Know Your Rights
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
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.
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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.
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 09/01/2025
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.
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Initiatives — Rhode Island State Council of Churches
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
"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."
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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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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Grateful for the work of our partner #heartsforsocialjustice!
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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.”
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
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-...
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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 .
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
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.
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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.
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Register to join our virtual seminar: onrealm.org/RIStateCounc...
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Rhode Island State Council of Churches @riscouncil.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
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.
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Initiatives — Rhode Island State Council of Churches
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