Missions

We share the abundance that we have in many ways. The following are some of the mission activities the congregation contribute to in time, talent and treasure on a regular basis:

Aquidneck Island Missions

AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) – Host 4 nights a week
East Bay Community Action Programs offering shelter, prescription assistance, and heating assistance
Family-to-Family Assistance
Handy Dandy Food Drive
Homeless Hotline for Newport
Lucy’s Hearth shelter for women and children
Martin Luther King Center
Pay-It-Forward Activities
Salvation Army General Fund
Seamen’s Church Institute
Soup Kitchens – Emmanuel Church, Newport Congregational Church, Salvation Army, St. Mary’s Church, United Congregational Church
The Nativity of Christ Puppet Show
Turning Around Ministries
Visiting Nurses Association of Newport & Bristol County Hospice
Women’s Resource Center
Youth Mission

Rhode Island Missions

Eleanor Slater Hospital
Rhode Island Community Food Bank
RI Conference of the UCC Wider Missions
Veterans Home in Bristol

National and International Missions

Christmas Fund – Veterans of the Cross
Church World Service – “Blankets of Hope” and “Tools of Hope”
Haiti Mission
Heifer Project International
Homeland Mission

What People are Saying

Our church is very special. While we are a community of worshipers, we are also a community of friends and family. Anyone is welcome to join our family and that is a beautiful thing. — Noah, Age 16

I am grateful for the many opportunities to be of service to others. — Jack, Age 78

We have had 17 moves. Every time we came back to Newport we were welcomed as though we had never been away. — Debby, Age 79

We love this church because of the loving and family atmosphere. The children's program is the best - our children look forward to coming to church. — Lisa

As part of this congregation, I appreciate our pastor and teacher, Rev. Joe Tripp.... — Mary, Age 59

The kindest compilation of friends and family reside within our community. I've made some of my best friends here and joining the church is the best decision I've ever made. — Noah, 16

I appreciate the strong sense of community that is always inclusive and welcoming. — Elaine, Age 57

The trucks in the nursery are fun to play with. — Kevin, Age 6

I love that everyone is always welcoming and always listens. — Mia, Age 18

I like how everybody at church knows everyone and everybody is friendly even to those they don't know, no matter what. — Mackenzie, Age 15

Missions

What People are Saying

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