Our congregation draws from the neighborhoods of Providence, as well as from North Providence, Cranston, Warwick, the East Bay, southern Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Our active membership is about evenly divided among those under 18, 18-35, 36-55, 56-65, and over 65 years. We are about half of European and half of African descent. We strive to be Christ’s body as a worshiping community and through our work in the world, mindful of our call to use our many and varied gifts.
In addition to our many outreach activities, we host a Hispanic Lutheran Church, La Iglesia Lutherana, and the City Meal Site that prepares 144 meals for the unhoused or food insecure in central Providence each Tuesday afternoon. Meals are prepared between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m. with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. for an hour of service. The balance of the meals are delivered to Providence Rescue Mission, housing for low-income families, and other locations that count on CMS for their Tuesday dinner.