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Welcome to Church

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WHO WE ARE

Sanctuary Church is a family following the way of Jesus in Providence, Rhode Island. We seek to walk by faith, be known by love, and be a voice of hope for our region. Like all followers of Jesus, we are called to demonstrate and announce the good news that God is renewing all things in and through Christ. We don’t do this perfectly. But we believe in a God who loves us exactly where we are and loves us too much to leave us there.

WHAT WE BELIEVE ABOUT CHURCH

Whether you’re a follower of Jesus, someone who is searching, or someone who is fed up with religion, you are welcome here. We believe church should be an open, challenging, and safe place to serve, be still, ask questions, wrestle with the Bible, and be honest. A church is a community learning what it means to follow Jesus. At its best, the church is a compelling force for good in the world, serving, sacrificing, and loving what God loves. It should be marked by grace, trusting a God who loves us exactly where we are and loves us far too much to let us stay there. And it should be centered on the good news, the gospel of Jesus.

We’d Love to connect

If you would like to know more about how to get involved with Sanctuary, fill out this brief contact form, and we will reach out to you with more information.

CONNECT WITH US
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Sundays

We understand that coming to a new place can be intimidating. Please know that our community is full of people who are all over the map. All are truly welcome.

  • Our team will be there to greet you (or you can just sneak right by them and find a seat). 
There is usually free coffee in the upstairs lobby.



    Our gathering will begin a few minutes after 10am and runs between 75-90min. Be sure to visit the Next Steps Bar after the service for more

  • If you are a new visitor or have physical limitations, we invite you to park in the small lot adjacent to the church! All others can park for free in the covered parking garage across the street; be sure to grab a Sanctuary parking pass from the Next Steps Bar.

  • Follow the signs for KidCity Check-In as soon as you walk in the door. We have programming for nursery through 5th grade. Our kids (minus nursery) participate in our opening worship time and are then invited to head down to their classrooms during the sermon and response time. 

You can check in your kids as early as 9:45am.

    For more information on KidCity click here

Get Involved

There are a number of ways to get involved with what’s happening at Sanctuary

  • Welcome to Sanctuary is a one-off course that introduces you to our story, what we believe, and our rhythms of life as a church family. We would love to meet you and help you get connected into life with Sanctuary. We offer this course after our Sunday gathering a few times a month.

  • is an eight-week dinner series designed for atheists, agnostics, seekers, and skeptics to explore faith and spirituality in a setting that is thoughtful, respectful, and genuinely welcoming.

    It’s a simple space for good food, honest questions, and meaningful conversation.

    If someone in your life is curious or searching, Alpha may be that next step.

    REGISTER HERE

  • is an eight-week dinner-course designed to lay the foundations of what it means to follow Jesus. Think of it as a glossary for your discipleship where we lay out what Christians believe. It’s best suited for those who are just beginning the journey, or those who feel they need a refresher on the essentials.

    REGISTER HERE

  • is a 6 week dinner course that is offered 2-3 times a year and serves a couple of different purposes; It serves as a discipleship/spiritual formation course where you will learn more about our church’s Way of Life and how you build a life centered around Jesus. It also Is your pathway to joining a HomeChurch

    REGISTER HERE

  • HomeChurches are the way we gather during the week around the table to be the people of Jesus in our city. We eat together, practice the way of Jesus together, pray for one another, and share life together. It is in these ordinary rhythms of life that we become more like Jesus.

    JOIN A HOMECHURCH

  • We want to serve our city and our church family well. There are many opportunities to serve both on Sundays and throughout the week. We are a family and like a family we all must pitch in. Discover all the ways you can care for others.

Gatherings & Spaces

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PRETEENS
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WOMEN
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MEN
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PRAYER ROOMS
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CITY GATHERINGS
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LOVE PVD
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LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, LORD. Repeat them in our day, in our time make them known.

HABAKKUK 3:2

What We Believe

+ the centrality of the word of God, trusting the Bible as the authoritative and life-shaping rule for faith, doctrine, and conduct.

+ the necessity of the new birth, believing that personal faith in Jesus Christ is essential for salvation and a life transformed by grace.

+ the commitment to the whole mission of the church, both demonstrating and announcing the gospel of Jesus.

+ the church as a fellowship of believers, where all are welcomed, nurtured, and held together in Christ’s love.

+ a conscious dependence on the Holy Spirit, recognizing the Spirit’s work in guiding, empowering, and uniting the church.

+ the reality of freedom in Christ, believing that Christ frees us to be united in what matters most and gracious in what matters less.

Affirmations

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We hold to the historic teachings of Christian orthodoxy as articulated in the Apostles Creed and the Nicene Creed. Below is our statement of belief

STATEMENT OF BELIEFS