Liz Lerner Maclay

Faith and community leaders unveil alternatives to violence at Billy Taylor Park

“We recognize that as a community, we are one. And when we are one, all of us hurt,” said Reverend Howard Jenkins Jr. “But also we recognize that we are very familiar with the persons that are oppressors in the...

Young gun violence prevention advocates stage Valentines Not Violence: A Rally for Our Loved Ones
February 14, 2020

Young gun violence prevention advocates stage Valentines Not Violence: A Rally for Our Loved Ones

“The media loves a story. CNN can run segments for a week or two on a mass...
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...
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...
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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