1 Benevolent Street
(Corner of Benefit and Benevolent)
Providence, RI 02906
401-421-7970
Our buildings are handicap accessible via the parking lot on Benefit Street, and the sidewalk entrance on Benevolent Street. For more information, click here.
Join Rev. Liz, Rev. Roger, DRE Mandy, and some of our awesome singers as we celebrate the many definitions of family and meet 3 different families from our congregation. This Multi-Gen service is open to the entire First U community. There will be no Spiritual … read more.
Join us as we celebrate our Partner Church in Romania. Members of the Partner Church committee will join Rev. Roger and Rev. Kelemen Scabolcs in this special time of worship.
This service is for the entire First U community and will feature stories of extraordinary service in light of the example set by Dr. King. All are invited to join us in person at 10:30 am. If you cannot be with us in the Meeting … 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Sunday is our annual celebration of our relationship with our partner church in Transylvania. Rev. Roger and members of the Partner Church committee will help make this relationship come alive with stories and song. Join us at 10:30 on our YouTube channel.
