Marie was a special education teacher in South Kingstown until 2001. Marie received a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Rhode Island College and more recently her M.Div. from Andover Newton in 2005. In 2005 she was also ordained at First Baptist Church in East Greenwich as their Associate Pastor for Elder Care and Women. Marie was called as the pastor of North Foster Baptist Church in February of 2007 where she still serves. Marie is enjoying her position as Elder Care director and is thankful that ABCORI, thanks to the Home Board, can be a leader in this area.

Dir. Eldercare Ministries

Rev. Marie Carpenter
phone - 102 E-mail

PHONE

MAIL

Local 401 -294-6318
Toll Free 800- 294-6318
Specific extensions can be found below

P.O. Box 330
Exeter, RI 02822

Rev. Dr. Liliana Da Valle
phone - ext 108 E-mail

Dr. Liliana Da Valle was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she became a Christian at the age of 18. She was ordained in 1991. In 1997, Liliana became an Area Minister in the Boston, MA area. In 2003 she completed a D. Min. degree at Andover Newton Theological School and in 2007 she became the Executive Minister of the American Baptist Churches of Rhode Island. Liliana is best defined as a “people’s person.” She enjoys visiting churches, being present at times of crisis, and empowering the people of God to build God’s Vision together.

Executive Minister

Guest Services Manager, Linda Martin has been with ABCORI for 16 yrs. having first worked as Summer Camp Registrar from 1994-1998. Linda is married to Lucien Martin who works in Maintenance at Canonicus. She has 3 children and 8 grandchildren. Linda's joy in her work comes from helping people to experience the beauty, peace and tranquility of Canonicus and to encounter the God of Creation in this place.

Linda Martin
phone - 103 E-mail

Guest Services Manager

Sandy is a member of the Georgiaville Baptist Church in Smithfield, as well as one of its delegates to ABCORI. She began working at the ABCORI office in November 2007 and is currently completing an Associate Degree in Administrative Office Management at CCRI. Her love of Canonicus began when, as a child, her Grandfather gave her a campership for her birthday. As often as possible, she actively promotes ABCORI and encourages everyone to participate in our development programs, especially the Annual Gathering and American Baptist Women’s Ministries of RI.

Sandy Kelly
phone - ext. 111 E-mail

Executive Assistant

Colleen Tolhurst
phone - 110 E-mail

Administrative Assistant

Facilities Manager

Rebecca DeLuise
phone - 104 E-mail

Bookkeeper

Jim Goodwin
phone - 152 E-mail

Kitchen Supervisor

Tina started working for ABCORI in 1999 as the "Weekend Hostess". She and her family resided on the Canonicus property. She is grateful her children have grown up here. Tina's job description has grown over the years. She now serves as Canonicus' Hospitality Coordinator and she also leads guests in team building initiatives on Canonicus' low ropes course. Before ABCORI she was an educational tutor for the Narragansett Indian Tribe with a strong background in Physical Education/Fitness and She truly feels blessed to be part of the camping/conferencing ministry at Canonicus.

Tina Perry
phone - 140 E-mail

Hospitality Coordinator

Jill Paterson
phone - 106 E-mail

Office Assistant

Lucien works part time in maintenance at Canonicus. He is married to Linda the guest services manager for conferencing. Lucien enjoys working with his hands especially doing things mechanical. Lucien is a member of Phenix Baptist Church where he serves as a deacon. He is a goldsmith by trade and also enjoys creating that special piece to delight for years to come.

Lucien Martin
phone - 107 E-mail

Maintenance

Director of Administration