The First Baptist Church in America
The Birthplace of America's Religious Freedom
During November we participate in White Cross. White Cross is a program through which American Baptists provide needed supplies to diversified ministries within the mission program of American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) and...
This summer we could not send anyone to camp, but the need for time away from the city was great. So we created a weeklong experience for our youth at Canonicus. Through Canonicus Camp...
Wander along the wall and pick some tomatoes and peppers. You might also find a delicata squash or an eggplant. They are there for you please take what you need and leave the rest...
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ASAP Plant sunflower seeds. We want to plant sunflowers along the back wall of the church property. Unfortunately we have bunnies that like to eat the plants as soon as they pop through the...
On Friday, March 15, 38 members of the American Baptist Rhode Island community traveled to San Juan Puerto Rico for a week of rebuilding homes and churches and establishing friends and relationships. 5 of...
Everyone arrived at the airport on time and there were no flight delays. We had a cement mixer on the worksite. The hospital was packed with patients. There were enough pill counters for the...
Thankfully, what happens at Camp Canonicus, doesn’t stay at Camp Canonicus. Because of the support of many, we were able to send 19 young people, predominately refugees from the Congo and Eritrea, to Camp...
Along the wall, in the backyard of the church, is a small vegetable garden. We have broccoli and cauliflower, mostly eaten by rabbits, peppers, tomatoes, squash and beans. This is the third year for...
What you share is yours, what you hide is lost. There will be many opportunities for you to share your gifts and talents this summer. Please consider: Share financial resources to send refugee/immigrant youth...
In 2017, CWS distributed thousands of blankets around the world. We can be part of an even greater response in 2018. We will reach families fleeing their homes, recovering from disaster and more. Every...
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Outdoor Worship and Little Free Library Dedication
Sunday, April 21 at 11:00 am
We hope the weather will be beautiful and we can have worship and the dedication in the garden behind the Meeting House.
Grace Guiney, who designed and built the library with the help of her grandfather will be in attendance for the the dedication.
Hymn Sing
Sunday, April 28 at 11:00
We will be back inside and you get to choose the hymns we sing. Start searching out your favorites, so you're ready.
In the Garden
April 27 at 9:30 we will be cleaning the beds, trimming the pollinators and planting more, creating a trellis for the honeysuckle and planting potatoes. We have two beds to build and will fill them with soil. Plan to join the fun.
May 18 at 9:30 If we have warm days, we will plant vegetable seeds and plants and make sure everything is beautiful for Brown Graduation.
