St. Mary's Episcopal Church is a Christian worship community that blends the traditional and the innovative. The church is rich in history with the cornerstone being laid in 1847. Located on the church's 90 acres is the Gibbs House, the rectory, the parish house, the churchyard and St. Mary's Episcopal Church.
First Baptist Church of East Greenwich is a warm and welcoming congregation that worships according to the American Baptist tradition. The congregation meets in a beautiful, late Victorian building in downtown East Greenwich. The Church is known in town for its very popular May Breakfast, a celebration of spring and good eats.
The Baptists are the oldest Christian denomination in continuous existence in East Greenwich. First Baptist Church regularly collaborates with other local religious organizations to provide food and care for those in need. The Church is also active beyond East Greenwich, sending a group from the parish on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic every other year.
This historic church has its roots in the Puritan and Pilgrim churches of New England. It's located in the Rumford section of East Providence and the current church building was constructed in 1810. Newman hosts a food bank with five other churches in East Providence. Senior minister is S.C. Campbell Lovett.
The Santa Maria Di Prata Society is a Catholic banquet hall that caters to private functions. A lounge and bocce court on the premsis are open to members of the society.
More than 200 years after its founding, the EGUMC took a big step when it decided to leave its Main Street location and build a new church on South County Trail. The congregation moved into its new space in 2007 and continues to grow and thrive.
The EGUMC is a congregation of "seekers, doubters and believers" brought together to follow Jesus Christ.
The parish has made a tradition of annual mission trips to John's Island in South Carolina as well as regular outreach efforts closer to home. In addition, it offers a number of small groups for education and fellowship.
Located in the Rumford area of East Providence, the Church of the Epiphany is an Episcopal church. The church has a community garden and sells pumpkins before Halloween.
Goddard Memorial Park is a 450-plus acre park located on Ives Road in Warwick. The park welcomes thousands of visitors each year and features natural, beautiful areas including spacious lawns, a nine-hole golf course, an equestrian show area, 18 miles of bridle trails, 355 picnic tables, 11 game fields and a new performing arts center. The center can be used for all types of occasions, including weddings, concerts, picnics and special events. The park allows residents to enjoy all types of activities including swimming, sports, hiking, golfing, skating and much more. Check the website for details on the park or call to reserve an area.
Greenwich Bay Sailing Association is an East Greenwich-based sailing camp for children ages 7 to 17. Programs are offered for full or half days for two-, four- and eight-week durations. Classes are organized according to the experience level of participants.
St. Luke's Episcopal Church is a large, vibrant parish with a long history. Founded in 1834, today the church features two services on Sunday, as well as morning prayer Tuesday through Thursday, and a healing service on Tuesday.
St. Luke's is known for its excellent music program. In addition to an adult choir and a handbell choir, the church has two children's choirs and is affiliated with the Royal School of Church Music.
There is a full church school, including the Journey to Adulthood program for teenagers. Every other year, a class makes a mission trip to the Dominican Republic.
In recent years, the church increased its adult offerings to include a men's group, a book group and a film group, among other offerings.
The church itself dates back to 1875 and it contains many beautiful stained glass windows and a bell tower. The distinctive steeple is part of the skyline of East Greenwich.
The Portsmouth United Methodist Church was founded in 1793 along East Main Road. The church is visible by its white steeple. The church shares its location with the Portsmouth Nursery School, which is located in the back.
The East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is an association that promotes and enhances the development of merchants and professionals within their membership base in East Greenwich. Chamber members may enjoy the benefits of group insurance rates, networking through events, economic development seminars and promotional materials such as mailing labels. The Chamber of Commerce also serves as a resource for visitors or families that are relocating to the area, providing a directory of its members in the community, maps and walking tours.
