Smithfield Ave Congregational Church

05/25/2026

05/02/2026

After closing the church and the final paperwork we found out that there were miss calculations. The additional funds that were found we were able to give to a wonderful organization called Enzo’s Escorts. They are the ones that es**rt kids to their final round of treatment. For more information please watch the videos we have linked below. That final check was delivered last night.

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04/30/2026

It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of our long-time friend John "Jack" Thornhill. He was the brother of long time member Barbara Thornhill and son to the late long time members John and Mary Thornhill.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, and will continue on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Road (Rt. 122), Cumberland. A prayer
service will be held at 11:00 AM, followed by burial at Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland.

CUMBERLAND John G. Jack Thornhill Jr., 83, of Cumberland, passed away on April 24, 2026. He was the loving husband of Donna Faidell, with whom he shared 42 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Central Falls, Rhode Island, Jack was the son of the late John G. Thornhill and Mary

04/24/2026

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our long-time friend, Dr. Victor Profughi, who faithfully offered his time and talents in service to others. He passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 22.

We ask that you keep Dr. Profughi’s family and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers, that they may find comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 27, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Tucker-Quinn Funeral Home in Smithfield. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 28, at 10:00 a.m., also at Tucker-Quinn Funeral Home.

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04/05/2026

We hope everyone has a wonderful Easter. Hallelujah! He is Risen. He is risen indeed!!

01/05/2026

As we start 2026 we are finally able to announce that as of 12/30/2025 we have officially closed out the church with the state of RI.

What does this mean? This means that the entity of Smithfield Avenue Congregational Church is no longer in existence.

However, this does not mean that this is the end of this Church. We will still post things on this page and turn it into more of a legacy page where we will share pictures and encourage you to share your memories of the church.

Thank you to all those that had a hand in closing the church before the end of 2025 as this was something that we had set as a goal at the beginning of last year.

12/22/2025

This Sunday - the 4th Sunday of Advent - a little more of our church is now being loved by a whole new Church. Some of our Chrismon ornaments were given to Slatersville Congregational Church last year as they are the only Church around that has a Chrismon Tree. This Sunday after lots of TLC our topper was lovingly placed on top of their tree to be loved by a new congregation.