Welcome to
The First Universalist Church
Christ will Conquer
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Always welcoming new friends
All are welcome to join us Sunday mornings for morning prayer at 10:30 AM.
The First Universalist Church is located in the heart of downtown Providence, Rhode Island. We believe through Christ there is salvation for all. In these turbulent times, we offer a Christian, ecumenically-minded church home that is securely anchored in the Gospel. We are open to all the Lord's people, dedicated to building up the Body of Christ in the city named for God's Providence.
What to expect on Sundays
Not your Average Universalist Church
At First Universalist, no one is expected to understand everything right away. Learning a new worship structure takes a few tries. We offer many resources to help you feel at home and follow along - no questions asked. Participation is encouraged but not mandatory. Connecting with God and taking the time to focus on yourself in a world that gets busier and busier is our main goal for all who want to worship with us.
We strive to be a friendly and welcoming Church home for anyone whether they are:
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Looking for a New Church Home
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Is curious about what we do as Universalists
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Searching for a community that is friendly and inviting
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On a faith journey and/or learning about how Christianity comes in many different styles of worship
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Anyone who is looking for some light amidst a dark place
On Sundays, we follow the Order for Morning Prayer. While it sometimes may feel a little old school, it follows a predictable structure every week with a few updates to fit in with a more modern audience. The Church Bulletin guides you through the service telling you everything you need to know and where to find it.
We use Bibles, Hymnals and our prayerbook. We hear readings from the Old and New Testament, Psalms ( said together) and the Gospels. The Pastor's sermon is based on these readings, providing some context to connect it to issues that modern Christians now face ( you many even spot some jokes or three). We also recite the Lord's Prayer and the Winchester Profession of faith weekly as a way to reaffirm our Baptism.
Singing is encouraged! You won't be alone since we have a wonderful Organist accompanying us for all our singing needs. Along with our hymns we also have a small amount of sung responses and moments of celebration like singing the Gloria Patri, the Magnificat, or the Doxology:
"Praise God for whom all blessings flow".
Upcoming Events
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Mother's Day Service w/ Coffee Hour
10:30 AM
12:00 AM
250 Washington Street, Providence
17
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Sunday Worship w/ Morning Prayer
10:30 AM
12:00 AM
250 Washington Street, Providence
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Community Coffeehouse
"A Brewed Awakening" Live Music Event
7:30 PM
9:00 PM
250 Washington Street, Providence
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Pentecost Sunday Worship w/ Morning Prayer
10:30 AM
12:00 AM
250 Washington Street, Providence