MISSION COMMITTEE

The Mission Committee seeks to provide concrete ways for the members of our congregation to respond to God’s love in Christ through ministry and service in His name to the world beyond our own church.

Specifically, the Mission Committee:

Seeks ways to enhance and develop congregational awareness of the work of specifically Christian ministry beyond the walls of the Church at home and worldwide, both PC(USA) General Mission endeavors and those not related to our denomination.
Plans and supervises separate mission appeals and special mission offerings as authorized by Session.
Sets guidelines and standards in evaluating and selecting mission projects and causes for support by the church, in keeping with the overall mission of our church.

Some of our Supported Missions

The Village Common of Rhode Island is a non-profit, volunteer-driven membership organization that aims to support older adults who wish to age in their home via a network of local villages - communities of mutual support - in Rhode Island.

The Warwick Village Common Book and Movie Club meets at Greenwood Church on the 2nd Friday of each month (except July and August) from 10 am-noon. Email warwick@villagecommonri.org or call (401) 228-8683 for more information

Westbay Marketplace - Members of Greenwood Church are encouraged to bring a minimum of two (or more) non-perishable food items to worship each Sunday. Our donations are delivered weekly to Westbay Marketplace, the third-largest food pantry in Rhode Island. Our weekly donations make a meaningful difference in the lives of our food-insecure neighbors, and help to build healthier, more food-secure communities for all.

ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) is an inter-denominational Christian organization whose vision is "to honor God by empowering the undernourished with sustainable hunger solutions.” Located on a “demonstration farm” in North Fort Myers, FL, ECHO is guided by a passion for “honoring God and a clear vision for returning dignity to farmers and caring for creation.” (https://echonet.org/)

Friends of Forman Christian College is dedicated to supporting the high-quality educational mission of Forman Christian College to develop informed, ethical, and responsible citizens of Pakistan who exemplify the FCC motto, “By love serve one another.". Forman Christian College empowers young women in a part of the world where they are too often marginalized and supports students of all faiths to learn in a place of peace, educational excellence, interfaith dialogue, harmony, and hope. (info@friendsofforman.org)

Project Mercy is an Ethiopian ministry committed and faithful to God’s call to empower people in communities through improved education, rural health, nutrition, infrastructure, and economic empowerment.

(https://www.projectmercy.org/)

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship has been a vital presence on hundreds of college campuses for over 75 years, courageously proclaiming Jesus as Lord and Savior, engaging in discipleship around Scripture, and loving people of every ethnicity and culture. We support Kathy Cooper, who focuses on ministry with faculty at universities/colleges in Rhode Island.

(https://intervarsity.org/our-ministry)

Habitat for Humanity of West Bay and Northern, RI Inc.

Habitat for Humanity has seen that a home is the foundation on which we all build our lives. Its vision is a world where everyone has a decent, safe, and affordable place to call home.

Habitat for Humanity builds, repairs, and finances safe, affordable homes around the world, working alongside the individuals and families who purchase them.

Greenwood Church has developed a strong relationship with Habitat for Humanity of West Bay and Northern RI, Inc. In addition to supporting Habitat for Humanity by providing volunteers and lunches for volunteers, the organization also holds its Board of Directors meetings at Greenwood Church every other month. For more information visit: https://www.habitatriwestbay.org/

Philanthropic and Educational Organization (P.E.O.)

P.E.O. is a sisterhood of women who motivate, educate, and celebrate one another. With over half a million members across the United States and Canada, P.E.O. is dedicated to helping women achieve their educational goals.

P.E.O. meetings are held year-round at Greenwood Community Church, according to the scheduled meeting calendar. For more information, visit the P.E.O. International website and click on the “Interested in Membership” link