Beneficent Congregational Church, United Church of Christ

A 21st century church with
old-fashioned hospitality

Our church may date to the 1700s, but the only thing old-fashioned about us is our hospitality. At Beneficent, all are welcome AND all have a role in doing that welcoming.

Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday

Our service held on January 15th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a HUGE success! All these lovely pictures are provided with much thanks to Erin X. Smithers. Click the picture to view more! »»

Miles of smiles

Our Sunday School is growing but there’s always room for new faces.

Join us Sunday mornings for a time to learn about God’s love, make new friends, and grow together as part of a church family.

Community partner

Beneficent partners with a variety of community groups, including RPM Voices of Rhode Island. This summer RPM once again held a week-long gospel workshop at Beneficent, in preparation for “Musical Roots of Hope and Freedom: African American Choral Music”, their July 10 Gospel Music Brunch & Concert event.
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We show our pride

Beneficent — an Open and Affirming congregation — began the tradition a decade ago of holding an interfaith worship service during Pride Week each June. We continue to host this special gathering for the LGBT community and their supporters, with the most recent service held on Sunday, June 12.
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