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First Unitarian Church of Providence

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.

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  • Owning Our History
    Sunday, May 18, 10:30 amRev. Liz Lerner Maclay

    This service will be the culmination of our Owning Our History weekend, featuring guest speakers, story-tellers, and artists. Rev. Liz will reflect on what we have learned and can learn about ourselves and our future when we explore the past.

    We gather together in the Meeting … read more.

 

First Unitarian Church of Providence

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.

Meet our Minister

Rev. Elizabeth Lerner Maclay came to First Unitarian Providence in 2017 after more than 20 years in the Unitarian ministry.  Rev. Liz lives in Lincoln with her husband Tim and their very friendly flat-coated retrievers Blue and Rannoch.

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To find out more about the programs, groups, and activities First Unitarian offers for children and adults, click here

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