St. Mary of the Bay Parish, 645 Main St, Warren, RI 02885, US

The Presbyterian (USA) church is identified in Barrington most widely, perhaps, for its Japanese-modern style. Its sanctuary, function room and offices surround a garden courtyard on three sides. The entire structure harmonizes with the land around it. But the Rev. Patrick Notley and the small, family-oriented congregation describe themselves in a statement of purpose as a "gathering of God's people who are learning how to love one another and share our faith with others" and "to love and serve God joyfully and to love others as Christ has loved us." Check out its weekly blog, At the Table. A Senior Lunch Bunch gathers at noon on Tuesdays once a month.