Advocates press Governor Raimondo to release more inmates from prison in response to pandemic
April 17, 2020

Advocates press Governor Raimondo to release more inmates from prison in response to pandemic

“It’s a public health crisis and we know it’s a ticking time bomb waiting to happen. We...

Hundreds attend online rally to convince Governor Raimondo to depopulate prisons
April 2, 2020

Hundreds attend online rally to convince Governor Raimondo to depopulate prisons

“The ACI and jails across Rhode Island are ticking time bombs for a coronavirus outbreak. Public health...

Coalition demands changes to law enforcement and imprisonment in wake of pandemic
March 20, 2020

Coalition demands changes to law enforcement and imprisonment in wake of pandemic

“From a public health perspective, it is imperative that we protect Rhode Islanders, inside and outside the...

Honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School with art and prayer
January 19, 2020

Honoring the victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School with art and prayer

This was the sixth vigil held at the First Unitarian Church of Providence since the terrible events...

Speak Up, Speak Out: Women share their abortion experiences
October 31, 2019

Speak Up, Speak Out: Women share their abortion experiences

Women from Rhode Island and across the Atlantic gathered at the First Unitarian Church of Providence on...

Rhode Island interfaith leaders decry separating families at the border
June 24, 2018

Rhode Island interfaith leaders decry separating families at the border

The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, in partnership with the Board of Rabbis of Greater Rhode...

First Unitarian Church of Providence declares itself a Sanctuary Church
October 31, 2019

First Unitarian Church of Providence declares itself a Sanctuary Church

“We will not be a petty and cruel people,” said Reverend Liz Lerner Maclay, minister of the...

Religious leaders bring ‘guns to plowshares’ to the State House
January 19, 2020

Religious leaders bring ‘guns to plowshares’ to the State House

Following the weekend services in which the religious leaders of three churches and one synagogue talked to...

First Unitarian Church of Providence seeking donations to build Sanctuary Church space
October 31, 2019

First Unitarian Church of Providence seeking donations to build Sanctuary Church space

The First Unitarian Church of Providence held a vote and decided to become a Sanctuary Church. They...

Eighth Annual Heroes of Faith Awards a snapshot of religious advocacy in Rhode Island
March 2, 2020

Eighth Annual Heroes of Faith Awards a snapshot of religious advocacy in Rhode Island

The Eighth Annual Heroes of Faith Breakfast, organized by the Rhode Island State Council of Churches (RISCC),...

First Unitarian Church of PVD awarded for their work in becoming state’s first Sanctuary Congregation
March 2, 2020

First Unitarian Church of PVD awarded for their work in becoming state’s first Sanctuary Congregation

The First Unitarian Church of Providence was presented with a Heroes of Faith Congregational Award Thursday morning...

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