1 Benevolent Street
(Corner of Benefit and Benevolent)
Providence, RI 02906
401-421-7970
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The saga of Light and Dark battling for New Hope continues. The Light may return, but what of Hope? Our Winter Solstice service is for everyone and includes activities for all ages. Join us for this last service before Christmas.
“Nikkommo, a gift of thanksgiving.” Traditionally Indigenous people celebrate 13 Thanksgivings, one for each new moon, giving thanks for the gifts of Nukhasaukee (Mother Earth). Nikommo is the last Thanksgiving of the Autumn Season.
Lorén Spears, Narragansett, the Executive Director of Tomaquag Museum, will share the … read more.
As the light fades we wonder: What needs to be born in and about us? We are worshiping in the Meeting House, without masks. If you cannot be with us in person, click here to tune into our YouTube channel at 10:30.
The world is spinning. Our lives often feel caught up in a personal, social, and political whirlwind. The earth groans, injustice abounds, life speeds up and we feel an urgency to make a difference–yet how do we engage from a place of centeredness? How do … read more.
On this day of giving thanks, do we say the one thing we are grateful for? Read our gratitude journals? Or figure out how best to pay it forward? All good thoughts and we will explore them on this day of family and fellowship. We … read more.
After a ministerial career with congregations in Burlington, IA, Fitchburg, MA, and Montclair, NJ (where he retired Emeritus in 2015), Rev. Charles Blustein Ortman came to First U to serve as Interim Minister. He and his wife, Judy, decided that this would be their new … read more.
How do we live as UUs in a racist world? How do we create a Beloved Community? Do we need additional guidance? Join us as we look at where we’ve been and where our hearts lead us, with compassion, trust, and hope. All are welcome. … read more.
What would you imagine dying has to teach us about living? Is it helpful to say “Live each day as if it were your last…” or is this just a worn out cliche? There is perhaps nothing more captivating to our imaginations and our fears … read more.
Peter will address the overload effect that many of us experience in the face of extremely turbulent times and with more shocks to the system lying directly ahead of us in respect to climate change and political convulsions. Peter will explore how the practice of radical nonviolence … read more.
Instruments of Peace. Most of us know well the peace of wild things—or not-so-wild pets. At this Multi-Gen service, with our furry friends in tow, we will celebrate this St. Francis day with our annual Blessing of the Animals. Be sure to bring a pet … read more.
