1 Benevolent Street
(Corner of Benefit and Benevolent)
Providence, RI 02906
401-421-7970
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Most of us think the advent of Marriage Equality has made living LGBTQ breezy and easy. We can’t imaging feeling so much shame that we would draw the shades and hide ourselves for years. And we have forgotten that suicide remains the highest cause of … read more.
Do UUs believe in sin? In the absence of a theology about hell, how do we reconcile ourselves when we miss the mark? The coming holy days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur may offer us some valuable insights about apology and resolution. All are … read more.
Rev. John Nichols, former interim minister at First U, will join us for the service. We are worshiping in person; masks are no longer required and members of the choir and congregation will be singing without them. If you cannot join us in the Meeting … read more.
Please note that Pandemic protocols have been lifted; we are worshiping in person, and masks are welcome but not required.
Our new PruComm president, Joan Richards, will talk about her hopes for First U in this new program year. Meet members of the church governing body, … read more.
Please note that pandemic protocols have been lifted. We are worshiping and singing in person, and masks are welcome but not required.
Our Homecoming service features our traditional and much-loved Water Communion. Bring some water that holds some meaning from your summer adventures. Join Rev. Roger, … read more.
The UU fifth principle says that we believe in the power of democracy. Specifically, we affirm “the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large.”
Anne Connor is an activist and a servant leader who has … read more.
Sorrel will weave together her experiences growing up in a Scottish community in Oregon, the loss of her husband last year, and the insights gained on the pilgrimage to Scotland this past spring.
Originally from Portland Oregon, Sorrel discovered First U in the mid 1980s when … read more.
We are deeply connected to some animals, and compassion and kinship guides those relationships. But modern systems have broken our connection with other animals. Here, we consider how we can reawaken our connection and widen our circle of compassion.
The Rev. Mary Margaret Earl is a … read more.
With readings in the form of questions, join Aubrey and Elwood for a provocative and evocative service of songs and queries. How do we get along with those who have different views? Do we need to examine our own intolerance? How do we spark the … read more.
On August 23, 1966, lightning struck the First U steeple. The resulting fire caused extensive damage to the steeple and the Meeting House. Over the next 2 1/2 years, Providence architect Irving B. Haynes led a team of 40 contractors, church leaders, and experts in … read more.
