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Our History
 

 1947 - Survey of the Hoxsie area to establish a Mission of the Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island

 

1948 -  May 2nd, first service of the new Congregation of St. Mark’s Church in the Community Hall.

 

1949 -  Gift of land on West Shore Road, Hoxsie

 

1950 -  December 10th, first service in the completed basement foundation.

 

1953 -  Plans for the superstructure.

 

1955 -  Easter, work begins on enlarged Church.

 

1956 -  October, Dedication and occupancy of the new Church.

 

1965 - Recognized as independent parish.

 

1965 - The Rev. Thomas Gardner installed as Rector.

 

1968 - Rev. Thomas Gardner relocated, search begins for new Rector.

 

1969 - The Rev. Kenneth Franklin installed as Rector.

 

1970 - Youth ministries formed & parish activities expanded.

 

1990 - Youth choir formed.

 

1998 - Celebration of 50th anniversary of St. Mark’s Church of Warwick.

 

2001 - The Rev. Kenneth Franklin retires.

 

2001 - Profile and search committee formed for Rector replacement.

 

2003 - The Rev. George H. Warren appointed as Priest-in-charge for a period of two years.

 

2005 - The Rev. George H. Warren installed as Rector.

 

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St Mark's Church *111 West Shore Road * Warwick * RI * 02889