There are several churches in Rhode Island are not only brilliant in beauty, but also possess extensive and multi-layered histories. Many churches found in Little Rhody date back centuries and represent several religious denominations and diverse communities. Rhode Island is known historically as a state with a strong and early commitment to religious freedom and diversity among the colonies, and this is shown best through the beautiful old churches that still operate today.
1. Barrington Congregational Church
The original congregation responsible for building this church dates back to the mid 1600s. The white church that stands today has been in place since the 1800s and is a beautiful piece of history.
2. St. Ann's Church, Woonsocket
St Ann's Church was a former Roman Catholic church in the diocese of Providence. It now serves as a historic cultural center.
3. William Ellery Channing Church, Newport
This beautiful church is named after the previous foremost Unitarian preacher of the early 1800s.
4. Trinity Church, Newport
This historic parish church stands tall in Newport and is so worth visiting!
5. Emmanuel Church, Newport
This church also found in Newport has close connections to Trinity Church and is a historic Episcopal church.
6. Grace Church, Providence
Grace Church is a massive and beautiful building to behold in Providence.
7. Shiloh Church, Newport
This historic African American Baptist church was also a former school house.
8. The First Baptist Meeting House, Providence
This historically rich meeting house was the First Baptist Church established in the United States. It dates back to the 1700s.
9. Old Narragansett Church, North Kingstown
This building is believed to be the oldest Episcopal church in the nation and is found in the charming village of Wickford in North Kingstown.
10. First Unitarian Church, Providence
The First Unitarian Church in Providence is a gorgeous building with tons of community events happening throughout the year.
11. Beneficent Congregational Church, Providence
The dome at Beneficent Congregational Church is a breathtaking site.
12. St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Providence
St. Joseph's is a historic Catholic church within the diocese of Providence. It is found on Hope Street.
13. St. John the Baptist Church, Pawtucket
This historic Roman Catholic church is found on Slater Street in Pawtucket.
14. Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence
Trinity United Methodist is a breathtaking church stands brilliantly on Broad Street in Providence.
15. Church of the Holy Cross, Middletown
This small Episcopal Church is found in beautiful Middletown.
Interested to learn more about the magnificent houses of worship in Rhode Island? Check out our recent feature on Rhode Island's own Touro Synagogue, the nation's oldest synagogue found in beautiful Newport!
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