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.
Application Period Open for Baptist Fund of Rhode Island Grants
Applications for the second round of 2024 grants from the Baptist Fund of Rhode Island will be accepted through October 1.
New Ministry Initiatives
ABCORI churches are invited to apply for a grant of up to $2,500 to explore new programs or ministries that serve their members and their communities. The grant is intended as seed money and cannot be used to fund the initiative in subsequent years. The grant cannot be used for maintenance, building repairs, or general operating expenses. To apply, go to https://forms.office.com/r/XRejRYXy4x.
Pastor's Continuing Education
Active pastors of ABCORI churches are invited to apply for a grant of up to $500 to support an educational or professional development opportunity that can help them learn new skills or explore new ideas so they can better shepherd their congregations. To apply, go to: https://forms.office.com/r/whv5e1HLL6.
Applications for the second round of 2024 grants from the Baptist Fund of Rhode Island will be accepted through October 1.
New Ministry Initiatives
ABCORI churches are invited to apply for a grant of up to $2,500 to explore new programs or ministries that serve their members and their communities. The grant is intended as seed money and cannot be used to fund the initiative in subsequent years. The grant cannot be used for maintenance, building repairs, or general operating expenses. To apply, go to https://forms.office.com/r/XRejRYXy4x.
Pastor's Continuing Education
Active pastors of ABCORI churches are invited to apply for a grant of up to $500 to support an educational or professional development opportunity that can help them learn new skills or explore new ideas so they can better shepherd their congregations. To apply, go to: https://forms.office.com/r/whv5e1HLL6.
Board of Ministries Makes Presentation at Sharing Sessions
During two recent sessions, members of ABCORI's Board of Ministries shared a presentation about ABCORI's financial situation; the use of Canonicus Camp and Conference Center; the insurance-related complication; where the various factors have led; and where things currently stand. (Click here to read the presentation.)
During two recent sessions, members of ABCORI's Board of Ministries shared a presentation about ABCORI's financial situation; the use of Canonicus Camp and Conference Center; the insurance-related complication; where the various factors have led; and where things currently stand. (Click here to read the presentation.)
Board 0f Ministries Makes Decision About ABCORI Property
Making a difficult decision that will have significant impact is never to be taken lightly nor approached casually. That is why the ABCORI Board of Ministries devoted several years to serious discussion, prayerful reflection, and careful review of extensive financial data, two special task force reports, related information from a variety of other sources, and ABCORI’s challenging insurance situation before making a decision about the future of ABCORI’s property.
On July 9, the Board of Ministries voted unanimously to begin the process of selling ABCORI’s Canonicus Camp and Conference Center in its entirety.
The sale of the property will generate funds to expand the ministries and programs ABCORI provides for its member churches and their pastors, as well as to develop new ministry opportunities.
The details of the sale are yet to be determined. Possibilities include seeking a buyer(s) who would develop all or portions of the property for new uses and/or selling some or all of the property for conservation.
The board’s Executive Committee is to gather specific information about those possibilities. The full board then will discuss and vote on the specifics of the sale once that information is available.
The attached background information may provide a helpful context for understanding the ABCORI Board of Ministries’ decision. (Click here for the background information.)
Making a difficult decision that will have significant impact is never to be taken lightly nor approached casually. That is why the ABCORI Board of Ministries devoted several years to serious discussion, prayerful reflection, and careful review of extensive financial data, two special task force reports, related information from a variety of other sources, and ABCORI’s challenging insurance situation before making a decision about the future of ABCORI’s property.
On July 9, the Board of Ministries voted unanimously to begin the process of selling ABCORI’s Canonicus Camp and Conference Center in its entirety.
The sale of the property will generate funds to expand the ministries and programs ABCORI provides for its member churches and their pastors, as well as to develop new ministry opportunities.
The details of the sale are yet to be determined. Possibilities include seeking a buyer(s) who would develop all or portions of the property for new uses and/or selling some or all of the property for conservation.
The board’s Executive Committee is to gather specific information about those possibilities. The full board then will discuss and vote on the specifics of the sale once that information is available.
The attached background information may provide a helpful context for understanding the ABCORI Board of Ministries’ decision. (Click here for the background information.)
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]
