• Welcome to the First Unitarian Church of Providence,
    where love guides us.
  • We're a 300-year-old congregation housed in a magnificent 200-year-old Meeting House.
  • First U welcomes you as you are -- gay or straight, young or old, rich or poor, black, brown or white.
  • We offer children and youth a spiritual pathways program rooted in love and compassion.
  • Whatever your spiritual practice or religion, we invite you to search for meaning with us.
 
Next Service

Rev. Dr. Robert Schacht, in his own words

As First U continues to celebrate our 300th anniversary, this is part of a series in which we look back at the long-serving ministers of the 20th century. Sandy Schacht will present a sermon that was written by his father, Rev. Dr. Robert Schacht, Minister … read more.

Who We Are

Who We Are

We are diverse in faith, ethnicity, history, and spirituality. We are a community dedicated to love and justice.

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What We Are Doing

What We Are Doing

Racial justice. Food Pantry. Immigrant justice. Gun reform. Climate change. Women’s reproductive rights. Join us to make a positive difference here in Rhode Island and beyond.

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