- 1886 Planted by Protestant Missionary Manuel Ricardo Martin. Rev. James P. Root
agent of Rhode Island Bible Society.
"Gospel Mission" 34 Link St., Prov., RI 02906
- 1891 Central Congregational Church assumed responsibility for the mission.
- 1905 As a Mission of Central Congregational Church it was opened for services.
- 1915 - 1938 As the "Portuguese Chapel" with the first Pastor, Rev. Marian Jones
- 1950 Under the Pastorate of Rev. Asa J. Davis, with Independence from Central
Congregation it because "The Sheldon Street Congregational Church"
- 1967 The Church merged with Union Baptist Church and became "Sheldon Street
Church." UCC/ABC
