1 Benevolent Street
(Corner of Benefit and Benevolent)
Providence, RI 02906
401-421-7970
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Rev. Liz will share “Reflections on a Pilgrimage,” after the 10-day Scotland hiking pilgrimage with 12 members of the church. Listen to some stories of how the trip inspired the hikers, and what the other ‘pilgrims’ learned about Rev. Liz’s sabbatical plans. If you cannot … read more.
Many say good judgement is necessary for a good life. But what do we make of our judgement toward other people—especially those different from us? Is this still a good thing? And what of kindness? Whose is it to judge and just what is a … read more.
Join us for this Mothers’ Day service during which we will celebrate our youth. The Coming of Age class, along with their mentors, will share moments of their faith development. And our graduating youth will ‘bridge’ to their next place within our congregation. Come meet … read more.
Get ready for an uplifting service of message and music. We will be joined by our friends of the Bethel AME church and the multi-voice choir will be directed by David Smith, Executive Director of Worship at All Souls Church in Tulsa, OK. Please note … read more.
Continuing with our April theme of Salvation, this service will give us the opportunity to reflect on accessibility at First U. Does everyone have equitable access to our facilities? Are we doing enough to anticipate the needs of those with differing abilities? Join Rev. Liz … read more.
Join Rev. Liz, DRE Cathy, Rev. Roger, Interim Music Director Jeff, and Interim Youth Music Director Kristi as the entire First U family gathers to celebrate Easter Sunday. This service will feature lots of special music of many genres (including SoulSongs) and time periods, with … read more.
Join us as we celebrate the First U community and all of the ways we have stayed connected – against the odds! This is the official kick-off day for our 2022-2023 Commitment Drive, and you won’t want to miss this service of inspiration and shared … read more.
The topic for this Sunday harkens back to early Judaism to consider what sanctuary is, where we find it, and how, even, we carry it with us.
Rev DL Helfer is non-binary, and in general avoids boxes which traps them into “this” or “that.” Instead, they … read more.
As we continue to explore the history of First U as part of the celebration of our 300th anniversary, Rev. Liz reflects on what we have been learning about First U and race in Providence and Rhode Island. Our History Committee has hired a researcher … read more.
Longer days, warmer weather, brighter sun, and renewed creation are just some of the things we associate with Spring. These days, we also have constantly shifting realities and new and rejuvenated activity. Join us for a lively service about what’s new and what’s on the … read more.
