1 Benevolent Street
(Corner of Benefit and Benevolent)
Providence, RI 02906
401-421-7970
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Ministry – the giving of care to another, the giving of time and soul to what calls us – is one of the greatest privileges we can receive and … read more.
Victoria will relate the true story of a Jewish mother who saved her children by taking them across the Nazi occupied territories and the brave people who helped them. Through the story of saving and sparing lives, we will reflect on our own personal journeys … read more.
Is touch an important part of a spiritual life? How can we navigate the rocky shoals of physical contact and personal boundaries while maintaining authentic connection, warmth, and welcome? Holly will investigate the ethics of touch in regard to the first and second UU principles.
Holly … read more.
The long-held approach to the care of children with problems relating to their sex development involved the arbitrary assignment of sex, appearance-altering surgery, and the keeping of secrets from children and their parents. During the past 20 years, a patient advocacy movement has brought about … read more.
How is thy spirit? How have you experienced the divine in the past week? How is your social justice/self care going? Cynthia will speak about what she has learned about herself and her spiritual journey by participating in weekly accountability phone calls with a Star … read more.
Join the Sanctuary Steering Committee and hear what they learned through the trials and tribulations of building a sanctuary space at the First Unitarian Church of Providence.
This service will be presented by several members of the Sanctuary Steering Committee, who through their combined experience have … read more.
In this service we will explore some of the down sides of perfectionism, particularly how it can inhibit us from action and creativity. The desire to get things just right can cause paralysis. We do nothing rather than doing something imperfectly.
Alison Green is a lifelong … read more.
Rex LeBeau lives in Newport and attends Channing Memorial Church. A lifelong and sixth-generation Unitarian Universalist, they lead Channing’s LGBTQ+/Allies group, Interweave. Rex draws the comic “Transosaurus Rex” for Options Magazine, and in their spare time they enjoy dancing in their inflatable T-rex costume for … read more.
Josh joined First Unitarian last year. He seeks moments of magic in the rushing rapids of the daily muddle. He lives with his lovely family in Pawtucket.
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First of all, … read more.
Kim Noble lives and works in Providence and has been attending First Unitarian regularly for a few years. She appreciates the chance to lead the service today.
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Today we’re going … read more.
