History
Greenwood Community Church, Presbyterian, arose in response to wartime gasoline rationing during the Second World War. In 1942, women of the Greenwood area of Warwick organized an ecumenical, interdenominational Sunday School for area children whose families found it difficult to attend worship at their various churches due to the gasoline rationing. Worship services began later in that year and a desire for a formal church organization was very evident. On January 9, 1944, The Greenwood Christian Association was born. Members of the new church voted to affiliate with the Presbyterian Church, and in November 1944, the Greenwood Community Church, Presbyterian, was born with a charter membership of fifty-three people. The post-war building boom brought many young families to the area, and many of them joined the new church. It prospered and grew in both numbers and physical facilities. The sanctuary and east wing were completed in 1958. By the 1960's the rate of expansion of population i
Specialties
It is the sincere desire of the entire leadership and staff of the Greenwood Community Church, Presbyterian to provide the support and resources necessary to help our congregation worship. Every aspect of the church's structure and organization is designed to help us become a vibrantly worshipful community of faith in Jesus Christ. Our excellent music program, the well-cared-for and attractive church facilities, the superior Christian Education program for all ages, the quality child care provided for younger children, our diaconal ministries to the sick, bereaved and shut-in, the dedicated and generous support of Christian and humanitarian mission in Warwick and beyond, the many fellowship activities for various age and interest groups, the faithful administration of the sacraments, and the orderly and inspiring services of worship -- all are geared to help