The name of the shop came from the Patriots who fought for freedom from the British. The Shop was started in 1991 after the church had repurchased the Parish House.

Manger, Mr. Thomas Sears, runs the shop with charm and affinity. On Thursdays through Saturdays, you will find other staff members who will be delighted to help you in a purchase: Jim Wells, A. Curtis LaFrance, Carl Beckman, Carol Neil and Joan Stickley.

The shop operates through sales of donations and consignments. Just about anything can be accepted for consignments, from records to clothes to china. As of January 1, 2005, The Patriot Shop will no longer accept consignments. Previously, consignors received 70% of the sale, the remaining 30% went to the shop for operating expenses and donations to the church's offertory. If you wish to bring in donations, it's best if you can call Thomas first.

To find out more, please call the church and ask for Mr. Thomas Sears (401) 849-2238 or you can email him, but he's kind of old-fashioned in that he may not check it but on a weekly basis.