Smithfield Friends

06/11/2026

We thank Greg Duhamel and Jonelle, from Friends of Oak Hill Cemetery in Woonsocket, who recently placed a wreath at three Revolutionary War veteran graves in the Friends Cemetery at 108 Smithfield Rd, Woonsocket. They are pictured at James Brayton's grave.

Friends of Oak Hill Cemetery ordered wreaths from Wreaths Across America to place at most of the Revolutionary War veteran graves in Woonsocket to commemorate the nation's 250th Anniversary.

James was a freed slave and Revolutionary War veteran. The house he built was on Great Rd across the street from Lapre Road. There's a new house on the lot now but the old foundation is still in the backyard. https://www.facebook.com/northsmithfieldheritage/posts/in-honor-of-womens-history-month-here-is-an-article-from-october-2020-newsletter/592504709588293/

05/24/2026

Join Smithfield Friends for a very special semi-programmed worship service, "The Light Within Us," on June 7 at 10:30 am. We're also excited to have Friends from Rhode Island and Massachusetts join us for Southeast Quarterly Meeting that day. All are welcome!

05/08/2026

Three cheers for our volunteers! We are so grateful to Friends and friends who have helped with recent improvements to our historic meetinghouse. We thank Dave Zielinski, Glenn Dusablon, Rich Keene, and Jeff Keene for their help to paint the basement stairs and gathering room this week! And we also thank Ron Belliveau for installing new heating pipe insulation at the meetinghouse and his son Jared for replacing a split water pipe insulation the basement bathroom. Thank you for generously donating your time and talents to Smithfield Friends!

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

The meetinghouse was truly alive today! We thank Rev. Natalia, Ron Belliveau, and Aaron Frechette for a fabulous service, and National Park Service Ranger Allison Horrocks for an awesome presentation about Union Village patriots during the American Revolution! We also wish Natalia a very happy birthday!

04/16/2026

Special Service and Historical Lecture this Sunday, April 19, 2026

Hello Friends,
We are looking forward to seeing everyone this Sunday, April 19 at 10:30 am for semi-programmed worship celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. The attached flyer has all the details. Reverend Natalia, Ron, and Aaron will have a very special musical program.
After Meeting there will be a special historical lecture at 1 pm.
Please join us!