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

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

I like listening to the Bible stories with my friends. — Damek, Age 11

This place is a very warm, friendly family of believers, sharing the struggles of life, supporting each other along the way. — Melissa, Age 51

Bright! Cheery! Friendly! Great Pastor! Great music! Comforting, helpful and warm! Uplifting illuminating sermons. Our church has it all! — Bob, Age 72

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

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

This church has a warm and friendly staff and membership. It's like a second home for me. — Curt, Age 84

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

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

I found a loving and caring family when I joined the church! — John, Age 54

Missions

What People are Saying

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