Welcome to the website of American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island. We are an association of 67 autonomous American Baptist congregations that have joined together to engage in God’s mission within our communities, our state, and beyond.
ABCORI has a long history of shared ministry and association. Some of our churches trace their cooperative ministries all the way back to the Warren Association which was established in 1767. Our churches value a call to ministry that is unique to their own communities, as well as the shared fellowship and encouragement that is available in their association together.
Update on Plans for ABCORI Business Meetings
Moving forward sometimes requires changing paths. Given the current challenges ABCORI faces, it seems wise to do that.
ABCORI’s original plans were to hold a special business meeting on January 11 and then host an annual gathering weekend, including the 2025 annual business meeting, on February 28 and March 1.
As has been announced, ABCORI’s Board of Ministries decided to postpone the special business meeting after receiving communications from an attorney representing a group of individuals who have questions related to the board’s decision regarding Canonicus Camp and Conference Center and the special business meeting.
The decision took into consideration the advice of ABCORI’s legal counsel and the desire to facilitate a productive meeting. The hope was that a postponement would allow sufficient time to evaluate and potentially respond to the group’s requests in advance of the meeting.
Rather than attempting to move forward with the full schedule of workshops, fellowship opportunities, and worship experiences being planned for the annual gathering weekend, the Board of Ministries has affirmed the wisdom of changing paths.
The new way forward will involve two business meetings. The special business meeting—called for by the number of ABCORI-related churches required by ABCORI’s by-laws—will be scheduled as soon as possible after the legal issue surrounding it is resolved. ABCORI’s 2025 annual business meeting then will be scheduled afterwards. More information about both meetings will be provided as soon as it is available.
A separate gathering—which will include workshops, fellowship, and worship—will be planned sometime after Easter. This gathering will help kick off a celebration of ABCORI’s 200th anniversary.
Information about both business meetings and the spring gathering will be provided as soon as available through Connections and this website, as well as through communications directly to member churches.
Moving forward sometimes requires changing paths. Given the current challenges ABCORI faces, it seems wise to do that.
ABCORI’s original plans were to hold a special business meeting on January 11 and then host an annual gathering weekend, including the 2025 annual business meeting, on February 28 and March 1.
As has been announced, ABCORI’s Board of Ministries decided to postpone the special business meeting after receiving communications from an attorney representing a group of individuals who have questions related to the board’s decision regarding Canonicus Camp and Conference Center and the special business meeting.
The decision took into consideration the advice of ABCORI’s legal counsel and the desire to facilitate a productive meeting. The hope was that a postponement would allow sufficient time to evaluate and potentially respond to the group’s requests in advance of the meeting.
Rather than attempting to move forward with the full schedule of workshops, fellowship opportunities, and worship experiences being planned for the annual gathering weekend, the Board of Ministries has affirmed the wisdom of changing paths.
The new way forward will involve two business meetings. The special business meeting—called for by the number of ABCORI-related churches required by ABCORI’s by-laws—will be scheduled as soon as possible after the legal issue surrounding it is resolved. ABCORI’s 2025 annual business meeting then will be scheduled afterwards. More information about both meetings will be provided as soon as it is available.
A separate gathering—which will include workshops, fellowship, and worship—will be planned sometime after Easter. This gathering will help kick off a celebration of ABCORI’s 200th anniversary.
Information about both business meetings and the spring gathering will be provided as soon as available through Connections and this website, as well as through communications directly to member churches.
American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island
54 Exeter Road
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 294-6318
[email protected]
54 Exeter Road
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 294-6318
[email protected]
