1 Benevolent Street
(Corner of Benefit and Benevolent)
Providence, RI 02906
401-421-7970
Our buildings are handicap accessible via the parking lot on Benefit Street, and the sidewalk entrance on Benevolent Street. For more information, click here.
Sandy Hook vigil
Thursday, December 13, 7pm
Rev. Liz Lerner Maclay and Rev. Jamie Washam with artist Howie Sneider
First Unitarian is hosting our annual vigil on Thursday, December 13th, in memory of the terrible events at the elementary school in Sandy Hook, Connecticut.
At this service, we will … read more.
Hello, Everyone:
Winter came early. Were you prepared? I was not prepared for the amount of snow that fell nor the below normal-temperatures on the days surrounding Thanksgiving. I have come to expect the unexpected when it comes to New England winters. This year I was … read more.
Peace is joy at rest. Joy is peace on its feet.
– Anne Lamott
This season can be one of hope as well as a challenging time for children, youth, and adults struggling to live healthy, happy lives while being tuned in to the pain, … read more.
I spent the holiday with my family, and an unexpected highlight of our days were some walks in the woods near the cottage where we stayed. There’s never anyone else there, so the dogs run off-leash, tearing up and down the path. One day … read more.
Gratitude begins in our hearts and then dovetails into behavior. It almost always makes you willing to be of service, which is where the joy resides. It means that you are willing to stop being such a jerk. When you are aware of … read more.
Hello, Everyone:
The intense week of Love Beyond Belief™ activities is over. I want to thank all who attended for your active participation and for making this a successful program. I also want to thank the staff, Beth Armstrong, the many volunteers, and the food preparers. … read more.
Our November theme, of course, is gratitude. To tell the truth, gratitude is one of those experiences I struggle with, mostly because when it comes authentically, it floods me and fills me and I’m right where I should be. But other times – usually when … read more.
Happy Fall! This is my favorite season and October my favorite month. There is still daylight after work. I enjoy the palette of colors on my walks in the woods. The water is still warm for swimming and kayaking; the air is cooler, perfect … read more.
Throughout the years, fall seems to catch me by surprise. By that I mean, the atmosphere seems to switch suddenly, from warmer, longer days to cooler and darker ones, with leaves and acorns carpeting our paths. I do realize that this seasonal change can … read more.
Well, it’s the fall finally – the days are crisp, the nights are cool, the trees are beginning to turn. There’s so much good stuff ahead and I can’t wait to get to it. And there’s so much to do that I just want … read more.
