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East Greenwich
Chamber of Commerce
591 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: (401) 885-0020
Fax: (401) 885-0048
 
   

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Organizations

Art, Music & Theatre

Academy Players

The Academy Players, organized in 1955, provide quality community theatre and a place for the mutual exchange of interest and ideas among those who enjoy the art of stagecraft. The Players produce three shows annually at the Greenwich Odeum, hold workshops for members and publish a newsletter.
Memberships are available to individuals, families, senior citizens, patrons and high school students. Membership includes a ticket for every show and participation in all social events of the year. For more information write P.O. Box 282, East Greenwich, RI 02818. The Academy Hotline number is 885-6910.

Art Club

The East Greenwich Art Club is open to artists statewide. Membership includes contemporary and traditional artists as well as sculptors and specialists. Prospective members must submit three works to a jury for consideration.
The club sponsors an annual show and awards prizes to those judged best in the competition.
Meetings are held at 7:00 pm the first Tuesday of each month, except during July & August, at Harborhill Place, 159 Division Street, featuring demonstrations on various artistic methods. Visitors welcome. For information write: P.O. Box 1608, East Greenwich, RI 02818 or call Marilyn at 231-6032.

Greenwich Odeum

Located in the historic Greenwich Theater, this performing arts center is now in its 11th season. Using the concept of Total Theater, the Odeum blends a variety of the performing arts, from dance and drama to jazz and folk. Professional presentations range from the critically acclaimed National Shakespeare Company to the touring company of Forbidden Broadway, jazz greats Keiko Matusi and Nicholas Peyton and folk legends Tom Rush, Tommy Makem and Patty Larkin. Local groups like Academy Players frequently perform there.
A nonprofit corporation, the Odeum is staffed by volunteers. For information on upcoming events or to volunteer write: Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818 or call (401) 885-9119. www.greenwichodeum.org
The Chamber of Commerce at 591 Main Street is also a ticket outlet, open M-F 9:00 am - 4:00 pm.


Music on the Hill

Music on the Hill's Great Performers Series brings nationally acclaimed musicians to the intimate venue of St. Luke's Church in East Greenwich. Subscriptions and individual tickets are available for the four-concert 2005-06 series featuring pianist Jason Hardink, The Borromeo String Quartet with pianist Meng-Chieh Liu; The Lewin/Muresanu piano/violin duo, and jazz vocalist Marcelle Gauvin and her quartet. Music on the Hill also presents a juried scholarship competition for aspiring high school musicians. Concerts are Sundays at 4 p.m, For tickets, donor information, and volunteer opportunities, call (401) 398-1880. Music on the Hill is a not-for-profit organization with a volunteer Board of Directors. Mailing: P.O. Box 633, East Greenwich, RI 02818.

Daughters of the American Revolution

The General Nathanael Greene Chapter DAR was organized October 1895 and this year celebrates 112 years of continuous and active membership. The Chapter upholds and maintains the objectives of the National Society, DAR, founded in 1890 which are Historical, Educational and Patriotic.
Membership is open to any woman at least eighteen years of age, lineally descended from a man or woman who aided in the cause of American independence. Assistance is available for lineage and genealogical research.
Chapter meetings are usually held on the first Thursday of each month. For more information call Thelma Goin 821-8174, Dorothea Zuk 785-0507 or email the Chapter at http://members.cox.net/ford8/gng


East Greenwich Historic Preservation Society

The East Greenwich Historic` Preservation Society was founded in 1967 to help preserve the architectural heritage of East Greenwich, its history and customs and to encourage the preservation and restoration of buildings and sites of historic significance. Headquarters is the old Jail, built in 1795.
For information about our programs and activities, call 826-0178 or write to 110 King Street, East Greenwich. Membership is open to all.

Kentish Guards, Rhode Island Militia

The Kentish Guards, Rhode Island Militia, chartered in 1774 as an independent military company to protect Kent County, today continues to: "preserve the military traditions of our forefathers". It is dedicated to maintaining an appreciation for the past, while providing services to the state and local community. The Guards are seen annually in East Greenwich parades. Meetings are held every Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. at the Armory at the corner of Peirce and Armory www.kentishguards.org.


Kentish Guards Fife and Drum Corps

The Kentish Guards Fife & Drum Corps serves as the "field music" of the Kentish Guards Militia, attending parades, civic and military functions and fife and drum musters. As the premier fife and drum corps in Rhode Island, they have traveled extensively from Missouri and Michigan to Virginia and Vermont as well as to Switzerland. They have performed with the Black Watch Regiment at Gubernatorial Balls and in the movie "Mr. North". They are also a leading member in the company of Fifers and Drummers, an organization of 120 fellow fife and drum corps in the United States, Canada and Europe.
Men accepted as members must be at least 14 years old. Ages of current membership range up into the 70s. Instruction on fife is available, even on a beginner's level; bass drummers should be able to read music and have some experience or training; snare drummers should already have training and practice in rudimentary drumming.
For information write to 1774 Armory Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818 or call 295-5076. www.kentishguards.org


Knowles House

Owned by the Kentish Guards, the Knowles House at 100 Peirce Street, was built in the early 1850s by John T. Knowles and his wife. It is best known for the accomplishments of their son Samuel, which include serving as President of the East Greenwich Town Council for 13 years.
Although technically considered a Greek Revival building, the Knowles House has very strong influences from the Italinate style. The large monitor which caps the house was rebuilt after being destroyed in the hurricane of 1938. The second monitor was destroyed in 1990 by a fire that occurred during restoration. Today, the third monitor affords an unparalleled view as far away as Fall River, Newport and Providence. www.kentishguards.org


New England Wireless and Steam Museum

The New England Wireless and Steam Museum is a public, nonprofit (501) (C)(3) educational institution. It opened in 1964 to preserve the history of electrical and mechanical engineering, particularly spanning the period that saw the first central electric power, the airplane, practical automobile, telephone, radio, X ray, etc. It emphasizes New England's contribution to these developments. It is run by non-paid directors and volunteer. There are educational tours and annual public events such as Yankee Steam-Up.
In its large collection is an extremely rare George H. Corliss mill steam engine with a 15' flywheel. It has Hartford Connecticut's first steam electric generating plant, Providence made; and URI's first steam generating plant, made in Hope Valley. These machines are operable. It also has the oldest working radio station in the world.
The museum is on the National Register of Historic Places and has received numerous prestigious awards. Because of its volunteer staff, it is open by appointment only, except for special event days. newsm@ids.net


Sons of the American Revolution

The John Peck Rathbun Chapter of the Rhode Island Society, Sons of the American Revolution, is a patriotic, historical and educational society, dedicated to the memory of those who made the sacrifice of service during the Revolutionary War. The Society also promotes fellowship among Revolutionary War descendants. The Society is always ready to assist those who believe they have a tie to the Revolutionary War, but cannot prove it.
To qualify for membership, a man must be 18 years of age or over and a direct descendant of an ancestor who rendered service during the Revolutionary War.
Meetings are held five to six times a year, generally in East Greenwich.
For more information write: P.O. Box 24, East Greenwich, or call Robert Allen Greene at 884-7530 or 884-5929 or fax (401) 885-9370.


The Surgeon John E. Greene Society

Members of this society are descendants of Surgeon John Greene (circa 1590-1659), who followed Roger Williams to Rhode Island. Greene became one of the 12 original proprietors of Providence and founded Warwick in 1643. The Greenes had large families and intermarried with most of the early settlers of Rhode Island. Today there are thousands of Rhode Islanders unaware they are descendants of the Greenes. The Society may be able to help those who can trace their lineage back two or three generations.
Organized in 1976, the purpose of the Society is to update the Greene genealogy, printed in 1905, collect memorabilia of the Greene family, publish a newsletter, save historic Greene buildings and eventually establish a library museum.
More information is available by writing P.O. Box 24, East Greenwich, RI 02818 or by calling Robert Allen Greene at 884-7530 or 884-5929. The fax is (401) 885-9370.


Varnum Continentals

Founded in 1907, the Varnum Continentals are a patriotic, military and social organization to "perpetuate the customs, uniform and traditions of the American Revolution" and to encourage patriotism.
The organization, which marches in local parades, meets at the Varnum Armory at 8:00 pm on the second Monday of each month with the exception of July and August.
For more information call 884-4110 or write to 6 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818.


Varnum House Museum

Located at 57 Peirce Street, the Varnum House Museum is the Town's most outstanding link to its colonial heritage.
The eight- room mansion was built in 1773 by James Mitchell Varnum, one of the founders of the Kentish Guards. From its perch on the crest above Main Street, overlooking Narragansett Bay, the colonial home provided Varnum and his wife Patty with lavish accommodations and a headquarters for entertainment. Generals Lafayette and Sullivan were frequent visitors.
The Varnum Continentals bought the house in 1939, with the idea of creating an historical museum. The Museum boasts eight large fireplaces, a restored kitchen, period furniture and a wealth of colonial items donated by residents of the town and state. Handsome outdoor gardens are used for wedding receptions and the house serves as the meeting place for several organizations.
During June, July and August the Museum is open from 10-4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $2.00. For special appointments call 884-1776 or write 1776 Revolution Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818. Membership in the museum is open to the public.

Varnum Memorial Armory and Military Museum

The Varnum Memorial Armory at 6 Main Street was built in 1913. The lower level museum is a must-see for the history buff. Uniforms and armaments from the Revolution through Vietnam are displayed in a building that reflects the medieval element in the 19th century picturesque architecture. Tours are available by appointment. For information call 884-4110 or write to 6 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818.


Business, Civic, Religious & Social Organizations


AARP

IRS / AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly. Free tax assistance for the elderly and low income individuals is available from the first week in February until April 15th on each Tuesday at Centreville Bank, 495 Main Street. Volunteers are trained by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Rhode Island Tax Division. We also train interested volunteers. For more information on additional sites for this free tax service or classes to become a TCE volunteer, please call 884-8654.


American Association of University Women (A.A.U.W.)

The Warwick-West-Bay Branch of AAUW welcomes any woman or man with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college.
Their goals include continuing education and information on timely topics as well as support of the arts and involvement in the community and pertinent legislation.
From September through May meetings are held at 7:00 pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Doctor's Auditorium of Kent Hospital.

American Legion

The American Legion is a veteran's organization chartered by the United States Congress. Local Post 15, located at 1016 Main Street, sponsors Girls and Boys State, social welfare and athletic programs for children, fund drives for scholarships and provides rehabilitation services to veterans and their families. It is also responsible for the Town's celebration of Memorial Day and Veteran's Day.
Meetings are held the first Monday of every month. For more information cll 884-9865 or write P.O. Box 181, East Greenwich, RI 02818.

Animal Protection League

The East Greenwich Animal Protection League, Inc. (EGAPL) is a nonprofit organization of volunteers concerned with the rescue and humane treatment of animals. It is the animal shelter for the town, which has no animal pound. The League houses animals available for adoption at the Greenwich Bay Animal Hospital 5732 Post Road, and runs "Adopt-a-Pet" open houses there on Sundays from 10:30a.m. to 1:00p.m.
With a budget of $125,000 a year and only $25,000 of that provided by the town, the League conducts various fundraising events throughout the year to offset the costs of medical care, spaying/neutering and housing of the animals until adopted. The organization is staffed totally by volunteers, and monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday at 7:00p.m. in Conference Room B of the E.G. Town Hall. New volunteers are welcome!
For more information, call 885-1159 or write to P.O. Box 184, East Greenwich, RI 02818. The website is www.egapl.com, and the e-mail address is eganimals@cox.net.


Christian Women's Club

The West Bay Christian Women's Club is a non-denominational women's club that meets for lunch every second Thursday from 12:00 - 2:00 pm at the Quonset "O" Club in North Kingstown. A special feature of interest to women is presented at each meeting. A free nursery is available. All are welcome. For reservations or more information call 884-6656.


Cindy-Wood Garden Club

The Cindy-Wood Garden Club is a member of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs with the objectives of gardening education, encouragement of home and community beautification, promoting better horticultural practices, supporting all forms of conservation and related community service activities.
The Club planted and maintains a perennial and butterfly garden at the Old Jail in East Greenwich, where many Club meetings are held. The garden is recognized as an historic garden by the National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Members meet the third Tuesday of the month from September through June. Programs include garden planning, horticultural speakers and field trips to various gardens in Rhode Island and Southern New England. The Club's community service activities include making and providing Holiday decorations for area nursing homes, the annual contribution of new books for the gardening section of the East Greenwich Free Library and collecting holiday gifts for a local family through the East Greenwich Housing Authority. The Club has supported the London Bridge Child Care Center, participating in horticultural activities with the children and planting a tree on the Center's grounds. The Club also participates in the annual Arbor Day celebration by planting a tree in a public setting.
For further information on the Club, including membership information, contact either Club Co-President; Judy Godwin at 885-1806, judy.godwin@cox.net or Margo Hyde at 884-7133, mash.ri@verizon.com.


Democratic Town Committee

The East Greenwich Democratic Town Committee was organized to further the goals of the local Democratic Party. The Committee sponsors guest speakers and programs to increase knowledge of events at local and state levels.

Eastern Star

The purpose of the Order of Eastern Star is to inspire members to think and act in good character, while living lives of truth, charity, loyalty and kindness. These qualities are brought forth through charitable deeds, mutual support and cheerful companionship.
Funds are raised annually within the membership for numerous projects, such as: Shriner's Hospitals for Crippled Children, Cancer Research, Arthritis Fund, Heart Fund, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, etc.
Eastern Star is the largest Fraternal organization in the world to which both men and women may belong. Women over the age of 18, with Masonic Affiliations and Master Masons may apply for membership.
Adah Chapter # 15 is the local Eastern Start Chapter, which meets at 7:30 pm every third Monday at the Westminster Unitarian Church, 119 Kenyon Avenue.
For more information contact Crystal C. Bradshaw at 885-5704.


East Greenwich Citizens Who Care

This nonprofit organization was formed in 1983. The goal is to build a strong network of parents and citizens to construct resources to combat drug and alcohol use in teenagers, to build self-esteem and to promote wellness.
To accomplish this several things are needed:
1. Educate parents about the symptoms and effects of substance abuse and the laws governing such abuse.
2. Support school curricula that will provide early drug education, decision-making skills and build self-esteem.
3. Encourage parents to follow uniform guidelines regarding parties, curfews, etc.
4. Initiate a total community effort to address the problem and promote wellness.
5. Provide activities for teens.
6. Be a supportive resource for parents to help find appropriate agencies and information when they suspect substance abuse in their children or are dealing with other health/wellness issues.
New members are always welcome. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the
month. For more information call 884-9272 or 885-2824 or write P.O. Box 1146, East Greenwich, RI 02818.

East Greenwich Leisure Learning

East Greenwich Leisure Learning offers education, entertainment and socializing for adults of all ages. Membership is open to all interested adults, regardless of residency. However total membership is limited by space capacity (171).

The annual program consists of 2 separate 6 week series. A spring series of six consecutive Thursday meetings, beginning in April, and a second six week series beginning in October. Each series features 12 different speakers (2 per day) covering a great variety of topics, with a Q. and A. period following. Morning sessions run from 10:30 to 11:45. Afternoon sessions are from 12:45 until 2:00 pm. Lunch is “brown bag”, (beverage not provided). Programs are held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Parish House on Peirce Street. For more information call 884-8313. Cost of each series is $13.00


East Greenwich-Warwick Garden Club

The East Greenwich - Warwick Garden Club is a member of the Rhode Island Federation of Garden Clubs. It is dedicated to stimulating interest in gardening, civic improvement, community involvement and the conservation of natural resources.
The club has a long and proud history, having recently celebrated its 75th anniversary with a Gala Tea at the Sprague Mansion in Cranston.
Meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the New England Wireless and Steam Museum on Frenchtown Road in East Greenwich. Programs include speakers, demonstrations, field trips and workshops. New members and guests are cordially invited. For more information please call Mimi West, President at 886-5461.

East Greenwich Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge # 19

The East Greenwich FOP welcomes all adult residents and business people of EG who are citizens in good standing.
Through donations, this non-profit organization supports many local groups such as Special Olympics, the N.E. Jr. Marine Corps and various police and fire related scholarships and memorial funds. The FOP also strives for better community relations and community service.
Meetings are held from September to May on the last Tuesday of each month at the Varnum Armory at 7:00 pm. New members are always welcome. The East Greenwich FOP are members of the National and state FDOP. For more information call 886-8655.


Golden Ages Club

Golden Ages club meetings are held at 1:00 p.m. in Swift Gym in East Greenwich on the first and third Wednesday of the month. No meetings are held in July or August. Special luncheons begin at noon. The club is extremely active, sponsoring bus tours, theatre parties, entertainment and coffee hours with refreshments.
Membership is open to persons 55 and older living in East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick, Coventry and North Kingstown. For information call Jo DeVoll at 884-0196

Greenwich Bay Women's Club

Greenwich Bay Women's Club, a civic organization based in East Greenwich, is committed to community service through monetary distributions and "in-kind" donations. Our two primary fundraisers are the Novemberfest Craft Show in the fall and Clown Town in the Spring. All proceeds are donated to charitable organizations. Scholarships are also awarded based on the applicant's community service.
We welcome women from the East Greenwich, North Kingstown and Warwick area to join our club. For more information regarding membership, please call Heidi Kevorkian at 885-8586 or Tara Cardi at 885-9798..

Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Located at 900 Main Street, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a family fraternity, striving to make the world a better place in which to live.
Our motto is Friendship, Love and Truth. Our objective is to improve and elevate the character of mankind. The creed is to relieve the distress, visit the sick, bury the dead and educate the orphans.
The meetings of Odd Fellows are held on the first and third Wednesdays and the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. The meetings of Rebeccas are held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month. For information call 295-8103 or 884-1661.


Italo-American Women's Club

Meetings are held the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Rocky Hill Grange Hall, 1340 South County Trail. The Club objectives are: fostering a better understanding between women of Italian descent and all other nationalities, to preserve the Italian heritage and to help sponsor community functions. For more information call Lucy Greene at 884-8736.


League of Women Voters of West Bay

The League is a non-partisan organization that promotes political responsibility and participation in government. The League consistently provides voter registration, voter information and citizen education, encouraging full public participation in government at all levels. Positions on issues and governmental policies are taken only after study and consensus. Any citizen, male or female, 18 years or older may become a member.
League members have served on local boards, commissions, councils and school committees. It has advocated low-cost housing, improved child care, mental health care, public awareness of and participation in sound management of our natural resources and for more responsive and responsible government at all levels.
For more information call League President Bobbi Frank at 295-7084 or write to P.O. Box 1534, East Greenwich, RI 02818.


Lions Club

The East Greenwich Lions Club, a chapter of Lions International, is composed of men and women over 21 years old who are dedicated to community service. As sight conservation is one of the major activities of the club, they provide eye-screening services, help local citizens with financial aid for their visual impairment needs and provide glasses for the needy. The Lions have a used Eyeglass Collection Box at the East Greenwich Post Office to which over 10,000 pairs of eyeglasses have been donated during the last seven years.
The Lions also financially support "Camp Mauchatea" an overnight summer camp for visually impaired children under the age of 18, and the R.I. Lions Children with Cancer Fund.
Lions are active with local community support projects for those in need, giving assistance through food baskets during the holidays and donations to the Community Food Bank.
The club sponsors the annual Hill and Harbour 5K Road Race, a premier road race held in East Greenwich for over 18 years and an annual Camp Mauchatea Golf Tournament each summer.
The club encourages persons over 21 to join our chapter and give a few hours of time each month to help those in the community in need. Meetings are held monthly from September through May. For more information or for meeting information contact Dr. Steven M. Basler 884-8919 or write to P.O. Box 623, East Greenwich, RI 02818.


Narragansett Bay Quilter's Association

This state-wide group is open to anyone interested in quilts and quilt making. The purpose is to revive the art of quilting and provide an opportunity for learning and sharing of ideas. They sponsor a show every two years.
Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month from September to May (with the exception of December) at the Masonic Temple, 75 Division Street in East Greenwich. For membership information write: P.O. Box 614, East Greenwich, RI 02818.


New Neighbors Club

A not-for-profit social organization whose purpose is to aid new residents in becoming acquainted with the community and their new neighborhood. Meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month (September through November and January through May) at Christ Church at the corner of Post Road and Cedar Avenue (a.k.a Main Street).. The meeting time is 9:30-11:00 am. The December and June meetings are held at a different time and location. Membership is open to all new residents of the East Greenwich - Cowesett area. For more information contact our membership vice-presidents, Linda DePeri at 398-2607 or Cheryl Andreson at 398-2702.


Republican Town Committee

The purpose of the Republican Town Committee is to promote good government and elect Republican candidates for local town offices. Membership is open to all Republicans of voting age.
For information write Scott Cassidy, 63 Hyland Avenue, East Greenwich.


Rocky Hill Grange

Rocky Hill Grange is a community service family organization serving the town of East Greenwich, located on 1340 South County Trail (Route 2). The Grange holds regular meetings on the first or third Thursdays of each month starting at 7:30 pm. The Grange Hall is handicapped accessible.
Rocky Hill Grange has had the following groups that have been renting the Hall for the last 15-20 years. Monday & Thursday nights – Tia Chi – Ray McKenna 884-8864. The Key Dog Club meets every Tuesday - for information call Dottie at 556-3318. Fourth Thursday night of the month – RI Contractors – Judy – 828-7097. The Presbyterian Unitarian Church meets every Sunday. For information call Arthur at 739-1699. Second Sunday of the month – Lil Rhody Model A Club – Pat Howard 294-2268 and Domenic Mosca Jr. 295-5323. For private rentals on Friday nights call 738-3407. In April and May the Telephone Company rents the hall for distribution of Providence phone books.
For information about the hall contact Nancy Sheldon, 3070 West Shore Road, Apt. J1, Warwick, RI 02886.

 


Rotary Club

Rotary is an organization of business and professional leaders, men and women, who are concerned with community service, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, working towards world peace and understanding, and who enjoy the fellowship generated through such service.
The Club promotes and is involved in may charitable and civic projects, provides for over 40 charitable organizations, gives scholarships worth $17,500 to East Greenwich students and provides to the community, free of charge, the East Greenwich telephone directory.
The club is part of Rotary International, which consists of more than 32,000 clubs in 162 countries.
Meetings are held each Wednesday at 12:15 pm at the Potowomut Golf Club. For more information write P.O. Box 222, East Greenwich or call 885-4650.

Sunshine Society

The East Greenwich Branch of the International Sunshine Society is a philanthropic organization which loans needed hospital equipment to town residents. Members also provide nursing homes with favors for the holidays, make cancer dressings and sponsor other community service projects.
Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at noon in the First Baptist Church Parish House on Peirce Street.
For more information call 885-1432.


Veterans of Foreign Wars

The Robert L. Hoover Memorial Post 8018, Veterans of Foreign Wars, meets at the Post Home, 2608 South County Trail, at 7:30 pm on the second Monday of each month. Qualified new members are welcome to attend.

Christ Church
Evangelical Covenant

Christ Church worships at 1025 Main Street at the corner of Post Road and Cedar Ave. in East Greenwich. Christ Church seeks to be a place where anyone can "Come as you are!" and learn what it means to love God and love others in community, authentic worship, relevant teaching and compassionate outreach.
There are six worship opportunities each week.
Three identical worship services are offered Sunday mornings at 8:30, 10:00 and 11:30am, with Nursery and Christian education classes for all ages during services and throughout the week. (Check website or call the office for specific times.)
Sanctuary is Sunday night, now offering identical services at 5:00 and 7:00pm. Sanctuary is a service designed for the emerging generation, experiencing worship through scripture, music, spoken word and the creative arts.
Tuesday evening worship, 7pm, a service of worship, Communion and prayer for personal needs.
XL Student Ministries offers programs for Junior and Senior high. Deeper is the large group and discussion night Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm.
Christ Church is home for the Rhode Island Christian Singles, the ALPHA Course (a basic introduction to the Christian faith), and Family Care Ministries, offering marriage enrichment, parenting classes, addiction recovery and practical help for those experiencing the pain of loss through death, divorce or financial struggles.
For more information about these and other ministries, call 884-8632 or visit the website at www.Christchurchec.org

Baptist

The First Baptist Church is a welcoming community of faith that enjoys being together in worship and in a wide variety of study and fellowship opportunities. Among these opportunities are: a dynamic Sunday School, youth programs, service projects, Bible Studies and the Fellowship Café - an after worship fellowship gathering. There is also an extensive spiritual ministry for older adults.
Affiliated with the American Baptist Churches, USA, First Baptist is a living expression of the historic Baptist Tradition of "soul freedom", where a variety of biblical understandings are valued and shared. Worship is focused on biblical preaching with a contemporary application and enhanced by a variety of musical expressions. Firsdt Baptist is located at the corner of Peirce ande Montrose streets. Worship and anouncements begin at 9:40 a.m. Sunday School also begins at 9:40 am For more informtion please call 884-2322. The Interim Pastor is Rev. Harry E. Bronkar

The Frenchtown Baptist Church is dedicated to bringing glory to God by encouraging the saved and evangelizing the lost. “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened>” Mathew 7:6-8 (NIV) We are located at 1359 Frenchtown Road, East Greenwich, 1 mile west of Route 2. We meet for Sunday morning bible Classes (Preschool-Adult) from 9:00 –10:00, followed by Sunday Morning Worship, starting at 10:30. Worship and prayer meetings re also held Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Bible Studies for men and women, and youth groups meet at various times throughout the week. AWANA, a time of bible learning and fun for children in preschool through meeting or study. We look forward to getting to kow you. Pastor Emmanuel Bautista, office@frenchtownchurch.org or fbc4jc@verizon.net , or online www.frenchtownchurch.org
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Episcopal

"To worship and serve God and to reflect and pass on the light of Christ"
At. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, all are welcome to help fulfill the current mission of this church, founded in 1834 and going strong in the 21st century! Located at the corner of Church and Peirce Streets, Sunday services are at 8 and 10am. Tuesday Healing Service is at 12 noon and Wednesday Eucharist is at 7am. A Centering Prayer Group meets on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm.
Our Church School program on Sunday features a nursery which welcomes children at both the 8 and 10am services. The church school classes for grades 3-6 meet at 9am. Younger children from preschool through 2nd grade meet at 10am. Our program for teens, Journey to Adulthood, includes three youth groups from grades 7-12 which meet at 9am. All church school classes listed here are on Sunday mornings.
St. Luke's also offers a music program featuring Angel Choir for ages 4-6, St. Cecilia Choir for ages 7-13, St. Nicholas Choir for ages 14-16 and Canterbury Choir for anyone 16 and older! The Jubilate Ringers are a handbell choir who perform frequently in the community. The music program is associated with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) and offers this comprehensive achievement program for all choirs. Our choirs participate in traditional English Evensong, Hymn Festivals, concerts, youth cantatas and Sunday worship.
St. Luke's is also home to many community outreach groups, including the East Greenwich Senior Services, The Music School of the RI Philharmonic, Music on the Hill Concert Series and numerous recovery and support groups.
The Rector is the Rev. R. Craig Burlington and the Curate is The Rev. Dennis Burcco. For more information on any of the worship services or programs listed above, call (401)844-4116. Please visit us online at www.StLukesEGRI.org .

Lutheran

First Ev. Lutheran Church is located at 124 Division St., on the corner of Division and Brayton Streets. Saturday evening Worship is at 5:00 pm and Sunday morning Worship Services are at 8 am and 9 am. Holy Communion is celebrated at all services. Nursery care is available at our 9 am service, Sunday School begins at 10:15 am. Confirmation Class, Adult Bible Studies, Youth, Adult and Bell Choirs are available. "Clothed In Christ" a community thrift outlet is located in our Parish House. Rev. Linda R. Forsberg, Pastor; Rev. Carl Bloomquist, Assistant Pastor; Philip Martorella, Minister of Music; Brad Logan, Choir Director. For more information call the church office located at 118 Division St. 401-884-5572, fax 401-884-3922 or visit our website at firstlutheraneg.org.

Roman Catholic

Our Lady of Mercy Parish, founded in 1867, is located on Fourth Avenue. The weekend Mass schedule is Saturday afternoon at 5:00 and Sunday morning at 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30. Children's Liturgy of the Word (ages 3-7) is celebrated during the 9:00 am Mass each week. Weekday Mass is celebrated Monday-Friday at 7:30 am and Saturday at 8:30 am. The schedule for Holy Days and special services is listed in the weekly bulletin. For information on parish programs call 884-4968. Reverend John W. Lolio is Pastor.
Our Lady of Mercy parish operates Our Lady of Mercy School for children in grades k-8 and New Discoveries Early Childhood Center for children ages 4-5. For information call 884-1618. Sr. Jeanne Barry, RSM is Principal.
Our Lady of Mercy Religious Education Coordinators are Mrs. Denise Blanco and Sr. Rose Iapaola, M.P.F. For information call 884-1061.
Outreach Service Director is Mr. Jerome Shears. For information call 884-4410.

Jewish

Temple Am David - Member Congregation of United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism USCJ, is located at 40 Gardiner Street in nearby Warwick Richard E. Perlman Spiritual Leader / Education Director. Call the Temple office 463-7944 or visit our website www.templeamdavid.org. Temple Am David is a full service Conservative Synagogue, offering programs for all ages.


Temple Torat Yisrael is a full service Conservative Temple currently located at 330 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02905. They have recently puchased land on MIddle Road in East Greenwich and will be offering Religious and Educational Services on that site. For more information please contact the synagogue in Cranston at 785-1800. Rabbi Amy Levin and Cantor Katy Claussen can also be reched at that number. The religious and educational director, Ronni guttin, can be reched at 785-1890.



Temple Sinai is a reform Synagogue in Cranston, located at 30 Hagen Avenue. For information please call the Temple office at 401-942-8350. Rabbi Peter Stein and Cantor Remmie Brown can also be reached at that number. temple Sinai has a welcoming and diverse membership, an award winning religious school with Hebrew beginning in the third grade, monthly Tot Shabbat Services, adult education classes, JCC affiliated pre-school, social action, speakers, choir and more. www.templesinairi.org

 

Chabad of West Bay-Chai Center...3871 Post Road, Wasrwick, RI 02886.   Chabad's objective is to reach out and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for Jews to explore and experience their heritge in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment.   Chabad of West Bay provides the community with Holiday events, Camp Gan Issrael for both summer and winter vactions and educational programs for all ages.  Rabbi Yossi Laufer  401-447-8424    rabbilaufer@netzero.net

 

UNITED METHODIST

The East Greenwich United Methodist Church is located at 214 Main Street. We have two different worship services each Sunday. Both services are held in the sanctuary. Our 8:30 A.M. service is a traditional service, featuring the Chancel Choir. At 10:00 A.M. we have a contemporary worship service. Our Praise Choir, "Heaven Sent," leads worship under the leadership of Kim Wertz, our Director of Music. Children are invited to attend Sunday School in Colby Hall after the Children's Moment with Carol Reale, our Director of Christian Education. Childcare for infants and toddlers is also available downstairs.
Adult Bible Studies and classes meet on Sundays at 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Other classes are offered through the year. Junior and Senior High youth groups, adult and youth choirs meet weekly.
The parish sponsors the Barbara M. Tufts Cooperative Pre-school, now in its 37th year. (Call Janet Joyce at 885-2132.)
For further information call 884-4221. Reverend Dr. William C. Trench, Senior Pastor.


Westminster Unitarian Church

Westminster Unitarian Church is located at 119 Kenyon Avenue (at the corner of First Avenue). Regular and adult worship is held each Sunday from September through May at 9:00 and 11:00 am. Nursery care is available at both services and a religious education program is available during the 9:00 am service. During the summer informal services are held at 9:30 am.

 
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