This was my first time going to Bell Street Chapel. The people are very welcoming and friendly…read more They care deeply about peace and justice. They have a choir, a social justice team, amongst other great opportunities. They share joys and sorrows, music, poetry, and other thought provoking writings. All are truly welcome in this religion and I think that's really beautiful.

I have attended for many years and am so proud not only to say that I am a UU but that I belong to…read morea great chapel that does its' best to serve it's community....what more could you ask for?

When I first moved to Providence, I didn't know a single person in the city. I started attending…read moreSacred City Church in January 2025, and from the moment I walked through the doors, I was welcomed in and truly felt like I belonged. The people here are genuinely kind, intentional, and eager to know you. One of the things I love most about this church is that the preaching and services are accessible to everyone, whether you've been walking with Christ for decades, you're a brand-new believer, or you're simply curious about Christianity and looking for answers. The gospel is preached faithfully, and there's a clear passion for God's Word. Sacred City Church also places a huge emphasis on community. It's incredibly easy to get connected through community groups and serving opportunities, and you'll quickly find yourself surrounded by people who genuinely care for one another and want to help each other grow in their faith. If you're looking for a church in Providence that is rooted in Scripture, passionate about Jesus, and committed to building authentic community, I can't recommend Sacred City Church enough. It has truly become family to me, and I'm so grateful that the Lord led me here!

Sacred City Church is a wonderful place to find true community and biblical teaching! I'd recommend…read morethis church to anyone in Providence who is looking for a church home or is seeking to learn more about God and His love.

Father Battey has taken over Saint John Paul since my first review. Father Battey is a young Priest…read morewith great sermons. He is very involved and has generated interest among the congregation to be involved. This evening after Mass, there was a international food fair in the lower level. His Easter Vigil this year was spiritual and educational.

Of the four large, early churches in Providence, this, designed and built by John Holden Greene, is…read morethe most reworked. In 2012, the Diocese closed the Cathedral due to a dwindling congregation and growing maintenance needs. Still, the building is a favorite of historical walking tours and architectural tours for its impressive tower and building. The main church (which replaced a smaller wood-frame structure on the site since 1722) by John Holden Greene married the established formula of nave fronted by an entrance stair tower. A chapel, now used as a library, by Richard Upjohn, fronting on Church Street to the south, was added in 1856. I walk by this beautiful church many times during my morning walks and it is still well kept. The grounds are manicured and the outside walls and facade are in good condition.

The service was very nice. We were greeted. The people were friendly. It was a real welcoming…read morecommunity. If I lived there it would be the church I went to all the timing, but we were just passing through town.

We checked out a number of local churches when we moved into town and this was really the only…read morewelcoming and growing congregation. The people are great and like a second family, the services are dynamic and engaging and the kids love their Sunday school. Church and "Exciting" are usually contradictions in terms, yet I have to say it is an exciting place to be. In a country that more and more seems to not be, Providence Presbyterian is - all-inclusive, multi-racial, multi-ethnic. Come check it out this Sunday.

A beautiful church built it 1872 with some of the best stained-glass windows of that time. A…read morediverse congregation with a fine choir and worship in the Episcopal tradition. All are welcome.

Vibrant Episcopal congregation Family-friendly…read moreStrong community outreach Completely independent of one's faith, I'll write on the community aspects of St. David's On The Hill, as well as one perspective on attending regular Sunday services. Clearly, finding the right church home for oneself or one's family is deeply personal and not to be accomplished by reading an online review. That said, I hope this can serve as some context for those who'd consider St. David's. My wife and I were regular attendees of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Providence for many years prior to having a family and moving into the suburbs. For some time, we attended church irregularly, and our needs changed with our young children. Intermittently, we tried St. David's and enjoyed it, but didn't really "stick." In 2012, it came to our knowledge that the Cathedral of St. John was closing down, which effectively closed one door behind us, even as we were making the decision to make a more concerted effort to get back to church regularly. At about the same time, our older son had begun a local Cub Scouts program, held weekly on the premises of St. David's, so it was fortuitous timing. Given that, we committed to give St. David's on the Hill a shot. The parish is active, busy with events and ways to get involved. Longtime members who joined the congregation in the 1960s and '70s as the church first opened its doors remain, and have raised their families through the church; their children (and children's children) remain involved. Other families and attendees have joined over time as well - overall, congregation members are friendly and inviting, and were happy to get to know us when we arrived. Services (usually at 8am and 10am on Sundays, with a recent addition of a "Mass On The Grass" outdoors on seasonable summer Saturday evenings at 5:30) are structured, well-paced, and uplifting. Coffee hour is well-attended and a good chance to catch up with fellow attendees. There are Bible study and book groups, as well as other affinity gatherings and activity groups. A strong link exists between St. David's and many local service organizations, charities, and outreach programs. Members are very giving of their time, talent, and resources. The Sunday school program is staffed and organized ably, and children benefit from programs made for them to begin the morning, and then join their parents in time for the end of the service (the 10am Sunday service appears to be the best-attended for families with children). Of note was that it appeared we had arrived at a time when St. David's was emerging from a decision to not merge with another parish, primarily considered at the time for sake of finances. After deliberation, it appeared that whatever questions remained about the parish's viability going forward were essentially answered, and there was confidence St. David's on the Hill could remain a thriving congregation independently. Part of that assurance no doubt had to do with Pastor Peter Lane - we find him to be exceptionally warm, welcoming, engaging, and dynamic - the kind of person you want leading your congregation in prayer, discussion, stewardship, and introspection. Vestry members appear knowledgeable and capable in their guidance of the church's business. Additionally, Bishop Nick Knisely has just been elected Bishop of the Diocese of Rhode Island, which brings its own air of newness and promise to the parish and region. Especially as many parishes are facing difficult times managing themselves, St. David's on the Hill is in a position of strength. Importantly, that strength is derived from its wealth of good people and activity. I feel fortunate to have found it and joined its community.

Olney Street Baptist Church is NOT a Controlling Church but a Caring, Kind and Giving Church that…read morewelcomes Everyone! The Food Pantry recently gave Seventy Five Food Baskets to those in need for Thanksgiving and distributes Food Baskets to over Sixty families every Three Months. Over One Hundred and Twenty Back Packs were given out to the Young People on Billy Taylor Day. They contribute Clothes and Beauty products to Shelters. Sunday Service has Excellent Sermons, Beautiful Singing, Children's Church and LOVE for ALL.

This is a very controlling church that answers only to a particular Freemason Lodge. It seems like…read morea church until you discover their real worship experience happens at "the lodge" and any money you give will be funneled into that lodge. They are also really quite mean. Try somewhere else.