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

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

I most appreciate the closeness of everyone in our church. It's like one big family. — Rebecca, Age 18

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

I like that when Sunday School is over we go have something to eat. — Matt, Age 12

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

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 like coloring with my friends during Sunday School. — Violet, Age 7

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 have been a part of this church as a child and now as an adult. It's has always been a fun, welcoming, and very special place at each stage of my life. — Laura, Age 34

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

Missions

What People are Saying

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