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See Branches of Plymouth Brethren to explain abbreviation types (although in short: OB (& TW-P) are Halls & Chapels within the "open brethren" (although GH's (generally) maintain a separate network from the Chapels). EB/TW/TW-N are "Careful" Brethren (similar to OB Halls), and BC are (generally) independent community churches with early or indirect PB influence, and will (usually) not consider themselves "Brethren").  AA/CA refers to assemblies of African or Caribbean origin, or predominant demographic, although all ethnicities are overly welcome in any assemblies.

The above primer link expands on the abbreviations, and also contains introduction to this (and other) sheets within the overall History. There have been scores of branches with their own distinctive networks and strengths within the history of the PB, and many branches continue to flourish today, and while no assembly or gathering is identical to the others, each is thought to maintain a fervent desire for simplicity in gathering around the Lord Jesus, though practices and secondary doctrines may vary culturally and/or preferentially as autonomous (yet inter-dependent) local churches.

Assemblies are sorted geographically, and will, D.V., eventually have further history within. Red links on Brethrenpedia are presently undeveloped, and blue links contain data. Appreciate patience with our progress, and if you'd like to help, please contact any of the editing team, preferably via social media.

Eastern R.I.

Bristol County (Providence/Warwick metro)

Barrington

• Barrington Gospel Hall, RI (EB) +1889-1890; (OB) 1890-1943+
  • Barrington Centre Meeting Room (EB) +1889-1890+
  • Robt. Chapman’s home @ Ferry Lane +1926-1943+
  • c/o D.A. Greene +1889+; William Chapman, Barrington Centre +1889-1904+; Robert J. Chapman +1926-1943+;
  • In 1890, the U.S. Religious Census indicated one PB-II (OB) assembly in Bristol Co., with 20 meeting in a rented hall with capacity of 100.
  • 1926 USCoRB indicated that there were 19 in fellowship (8 men, 11 women) including 1 S.S. teacher, presiding over 18 children (for a total of 37 in 1926). The Hall met in a large room in Robert Chapman's home, paying $120 in rent and $350 was additionally spent towards the Lord's work in 1926.

• Barrington Meeting Room, RI (EB) +1889-1909; (TW) 1909-1927+
  • Barrington Meeting Room +1901-1908+
  • In 1890, the U.S. Religious Census indicated there were 11 meeting in a home in this assembly.
  • c/o D.A. Greene +1889+; William Chapman, Barrington Centre +1889+; Walter Robinson +1896-1911+; Mrs. Walter Robinson +1914-1917+; Mrs. Anna Robinson +1923-1927+;
  • also see Barrington Gospel Hall, RI

Bristol

• Hope Bible Chapel, RI (OB) 1969-1990
  • High St. 1969-1974; Wood St. 1975-1982; Leila Jean Dr. 1983-1988?
  • c/o Wesley Gardner

Newport County

Newport

• Bethany Gospel Chapel, Swansea, MA (OB) 1966-‘’’2018+’’’
  • Newport (RI) Naval Base area
  • Gardner’s Neck Rd. 1966-1971; Lindsey Ln. 1972-present
• Newport Home Assembly, RI @ Phillip Goodwin’s home (OB) 1974-1975

Central R.I.

Kent County (Providence/Warwick metro)

Warwick

• Buttonwoods Bible Chapel, RI (OB) +1904-2024+
  • Providence Assembly of Christian Brethren aka Providence Gospel Hall +1916-1956; Buttonwoods Gospel Chapel +1958-1996;

• Ives Street Gospel Hall, RI (OB) +1927+

• Warwick Believers Fellowship, RI (OB) +1985-2018+

West Warwick

• Pawtuxet Valley Bible Chapel, RI (OB) 1976-1991
  • Christian Brethren of Coventry 1976-1978

Northern R.I.

Providence County (Providence/Warwick metro)

Providence

• Providence Gospel Hall (OB)
  • see Buttonwoods Bible Chapel, RI

• Providence Meeting Room, RI (EB) 1879+
  • c/o Mrs. Mary Beynon

• Rochambeau Avenue Gospel Chapel, RI (OB) +1904/1924-1962
  • Providence Gospel Hall +1936+;
  • Main St. +1904+; Ives St. +1927+; Main St. +1936+; Rochambeau Ave. +1943-1962

• Templo Biblico Providence, RI (OB Spanish) +’’’2018+’’’

Pawtucket

• Christian Brethren of Pawtucket, RI (English OB) +1890-1976; (English & Port. OB) 1976-1981; (Portuguese OB) 1981-2025+
  • Central Falls Gospel Hall +1890-1916; Pawtucket Gospel Hall 1916-1981; Christian Brethren / Ingreja Evangelica of Pawtucket 1976-current.

Southern R.I.

Washington County

Bradford

Niantic Reservation

• Niantic Reservation Meeting Room, RI (Am. Ind. EB) +1889+
  • spelled "Nantic" in the AAB
  • c/o James McGlue
  • In 1890, the U.S. Religious Census indicated one PB-II (OB) assembly meeting in Washington Co., with 3 meeting in a home. Unknown whether the Indian meeting at the Niantic Res., or the one in Westerly.

Westerly

• Faith Bible Chapel, RI (OB) +1904-1984; (OB BC) 1984-2022+
  • Westerly Gospel Hall +1904-1960; Westerly Gospel Chapel 1960-1984;
  • 62 Main St. +1904+; 111 W. Broad St. +1922-1983; 115 Ashaway Rd. ?-present;
  • c/o Mr. Corvie, Main St. +1922+
    • employed in 1922 as a shoemaker.
  • c/o William W. Jessiman, 31 Moss St. +1927+
  • see FBC's website
  • WiS 1912-12: "Mr. Alex Livingstone had a week's meetings with us after which Dr. Martin was with us a week, and then B. Bradford followed. The ministry was much appreciated."
  • In 1890, the U.S. Religious Census indicated one PB-II (OB) assembly meeting in Washington Co., with 3 meeting in a home. Unknown whether the Indian meeting at the Niantic Res., or the one in Westerly.