1 Benevolent Street
(Corner of Benefit and Benevolent)
Providence, RI 02906
401-421-7970
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“No one can convince me we aren’t gluttons for our doom” goes the line from the great Indigo Girls song “Prince of Darkness.” This morning we’ll look at what that can really mean, as we explore the seduction and shame associated with addictive behaviors. Focusing … read more.
It’s time for our annual, multigenerational worship service where we honor and share the animals who share our homes, lives, and families. All pets are welcome! Last year, we had cats and dogs, fish and lizards, even a chicken! So come one, come all – … read more.
Following on last year’s joyful experience together, we will again celebrate the season with story, song, and craft. Moving through our spaces as well as the morning, we’ll sing, share, and use all our senses as we enter this time of year when nature offers … read more.
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‘Peace! The perfect word, is sounding, like a universal hymn’ – what a great line of verse – and how it keeps going – ‘under oceans, over … read more.
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“Woyaya. We are going, heaven knows where we are going but we know we will. And we’ll get there, heaven knows how we will get there, but … read more.
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Hannukah is observed fairly simply, as you may remember from the song Fred and I sang this time last year. Along with the songs for the holiday like those we’ve been singing this morning, we have latkes – potato pancakes; we have dreidels – … read more.
It’s not always easy to feel grateful these days, truly thankful. But it is possible, no matter what. Our multigenerational service this morning will celebrate the goodness we can hold onto and lift up – for ourselves, for each other, especially now.
This is … read more.
A Sermon by Rev. Liz Lerner Maclay
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Lately I’ve been thinking that Rhode … read more.
A homily by Rev. Liz Lerner Maclay
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I spoke yesterday with a woman in mourning; … read more.
Our late Christmas Eve service will be full of candlelight atmosphere, marvelous music, beloved carols, festal readings, and Christmas spirit. All are welcome to this traditional celebration of song and story, darkness and light, reminding us that even in the coldest, hardest times, hope arrives … read more.
