1st, we hosted a Rapid Response Training w the Deportation Defense Network & Lawyers’ Committee, teaching community members how to take action if ICE/CBP shows up in our neighborhoods. 250+ folks were in attendance at the training, which took place @ Bell Street Chapel in PVD, RI.

Bell Street Chapel will conduct this Sunday’s semi-annual meeting online-only via our Zoom account. Full details including Zoom link and Semi Annual meeting documents are at our blog: bellstreetchapel.org/february-8-2...

We had internet issues this morning so Zoom streaming didn't start til about 10:15am. We're back online so come join us!

All are welcome to join us this Sunday at 10am for our Easter Service. We will be debuting our newly restored organ! Celebrate Spring and renewal with our congregation. We are in Federal Hill at 5 Bell Street, Providence 🐣🐰💐

When authoritarianism rises, when rights are stripped away, when the fabric of society frays—what is the point of tending to small things? What is the point of spiritual care when fascism gains ground? #SpiritualCare #HealingInHardTimes #SacredWork #CareIsResistance #WholeHolyWorthy #FaithInAction

Come together! Bring your neighbors and friends! Community gathering is how we will fight and fortify ourselves in the days to come.

THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE.

From the American Library Association: 72% of demands to censor books in school and public libraries come from small groups of people. Most people are against censorship

If you didn't know, that's our Sanctuary in the background, where Mayor Smiley and Council President Miller held the community meeting. We were fortunate to host our neighbors for this important and informative event.

When folks show up, either inside the State House or outside, in volunteer calls or organizing meetings, it is the people power that can move mountains. Thank you to all who do any of it. This week we watched two resolutions get passed for black maternal health and supporting the #LGBTQ community.

Talked to someone who lives in Texas - 5 figure donor to DNC. Said they hadn’t heard about the doctor from Brown being disappeared. Talk to your friends in other states. Not everyone is as plugged in as you reading this right now. Spread the word. Spread reputable news. Connect the dots.

We will be sharing the offertory for the month of April with The Autism Project, in honor #AutismAwarenessMonth. This Rhode Island organization supports, educates and advocates for individuals on the autism spectrum. More info at our blog: bellstreetchapel.org/autismprojec...

The most important thing we can do right now is repost ALL of these types of videos & pictures. Post signs, post chants - all of it. Spread it on every single social media platform, including Elmo's Place. Overwhelm the algorithms.

Amazing footage of today's march and rally in Providence. People came out around the state and the country in support of democracy, education, Social Security, due process, & respect and love. ❤️

Aerial view of today's #HandsOff2025 protest in PVD by @conormcd.bsky.social

#Possibilities ☀️ #NewWeek #SundayVibe 🌸 #MondayMotivaton

What are you going to do? #unitarianuniversalism #uucwf #unitarianvalues #resist #revolution #uufaith

As was mentioned during Announcements at this past Sunday's service, Indivisible RI is hosting this event this coming Saturday, April 5 at 12pm at Hope High School in Providence. The march ends at the Kennedy Plaza/Burnside Park. See the link in the post for more details and for contact information.

Grateful for UUs and UUA President Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, who joined national faith leaders in D.C. today to urge Congress to act for the common good. In heartbreaking times, we draw strength from shared values and moral courage.

🌟Today is Trans Day of Visibility 🌟 Rev. Juniper Meadows reminds us: trans joy is righteous resistance. Your presence is a gift—to follow hearts, live dreams, and never settle for shame. Today, we honor the brilliance, courage, and love of trans people. #TransJoyIsSacred #TDOV #UU