Founded in 1950, Christ the King Church serves thousands of families from South Kingstown and beyond. Located just off the URI campus, the church features a vibrant, active and involved congregation that works in partnership with the university. During the week the church's parking lot is used by commuting URI students, and on the weekend the church operates its Sunday schools at URI facilities.

The church also supports the Domestic Violence Resource Center and the Welcome House, offering material goods like home-made blankets and personnel to help cook in the soup kitchen.