Newman Church

Where Worship Inspires

Sunday Morning Worship at 10:00 a.m.

Our regular Sunday morning worship is held in person in the sanctuary, and is livestreamed.

During the school year, Christian education classes for children happen on Sunday mornings. Parents and children begin in worship together, and after 10-15 minutes, children are invited to head to Church School classrooms with their teachers.

The adult choir under the direction of Geoffrey Greene is a joy-filled feature of worship from September to June.

After worship, everyone is invited to a time of coffee and conversation in the church’s Memorial Hall. It’s a wonderful time to meet new people, catch up with friends, and build community!

Watch a Recent Service

Order of Worship

Holy Week Schedule 2026

Where Faith Meets Music

January 2026: the Newman Church Choir collaborated with gospel choir RPM Voices of RI for a concert honoring Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Where History Meets Future

October 2023: members of the Pokanoket Tribe gather with members of Newman Church to dedicate a Sowams Heritage Area Marker at the Newman Cemetery

Where Disciples Travel Together

Learning “The Way” of Jesus together

Meaningful Worship

Together with God

Daily Prayer

Seeking inside oneself

Sacred Wisdom

Learning traditions

Generous Giving

Outward love

Selfless Service

Faith in action

Spiritual Friendship

Beloved community

Recent Sermons

Sermon

“Be Kind, Rewind”

Scripture: John 12:12-27 We might say that Jesus was “out of sorts” when he arrived in Jerusalem for the final time. He was “out of sorts” because he knew that the chief religious authorities have decided they are going to attempt to have him killed. As he says to his disciples, “unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground…

by Sam Lovett March 30, 2026

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Signs of the Season

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Bulletin Board

2026 Racial Equity Community Scholarship Application

Newman Congregational Church, UCC PO BOX 4764 Rumford, RI 02916 Our Racial Equity Team is pleased to offer its 6th annual scholarship offering financial aid to BIPOC students living in southern New England (CT, MA & RI) who are in post-high school courses of study. The Racial Equity Scholarship is…

by newmanucc1643 March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

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FAQs

Can anyone attend Sunday worship at Newman Church? I’m not sure how to attend this church for the first time.

Yes, everyone is welcome! Come and see. Even if you’ve never been to church before, that’s okay.

A greeter at the front door of the church will welcome you and give you an order of worship booklet. You can continue into the sanctuary and find a seat in the pews where you feel most comfortable. Your worship bulletin and the minister’s words at the beginning of the service at 10am will tell you everything you need to know.

If you have particular questions about sanctuary accesibility, please call the church office, 401.434.4742, for specific information about how we can help welcome you best.

Do you perform weddings, baptisms, and memorial services?

Newman Church is a community church that prides itself on accompanying people and families during major life moments, losses, and celebrations. We would enjoy talking with you about special worship services to honor the major moments in your life. Please call 401.434.4742 for more information.

I am having a hard time with something. How can the church help?

Life brings struggles — losses, illness, addiction, desperation, and questions of meaning or purpose. We believe that no one should face these struggles alone. Our minister is not a therapist or doctor, but is pastorally trained to offer a listening ear and spiritual accompaniment to those who need support.

Please reach out to newmanucc1643@gmail.com to set up a meeting, or call the church office at 401.434.4742.