1 Benevolent Street
(Corner of Benefit and Benevolent)
Providence, RI 02906
401-421-7970
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Holly Dobbs has been a member of First Unitarian Providence since 2008. An Alexander Technique teacher and massage therapist, she has been putting hands-on professionally for over 15 years. Being “licensed to touch” has given her a unique perspective to share.
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Phil Gruppuso practiced pediatric endocrinology for 30 years, during which time he was also a physician-scientist and medical educator. At present in semi-retirement, he spends most of his time as a woodworker and musician. Phil carved the podium and chalice stands in our Meeting House.
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Cynthia Roberts has been affiliated with First Unitarian for the past 20 years and formally joined as a member about 10 years ago. She has served on the Spiritual Pathways Team as a teacher and committee member and on Prudential Committee as the liaison to … read more.
This service was presented by members of the Sanctuary Steering Committee, who through their combined experience have been members of First Unitarian for over 100 years.
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Alison Green is a lifelong UU and has been a member of First Unitarian for about five years. She loves making things with string, singing and playing music, and hanging out with her delightful partner.
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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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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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How do you find your way, and how do you follow The Way? Claude will talk about his search for a spiritual path throughout his life, describing particular challenges and successes.
Claude LeBoeuf has been a member of First Unitarian for two years. He’s also a … read more.
John and his wife Nancy have been members of First Unitarian for around 30 years. John considers himself to be truly blessed to be married to the love of my life and to live on a street named Hope in our fittingly named sanctuary city … read more.
