Beneficent Congregational Church

About this church

Beneficent Congregational Church in Providence, Rhode Island, gathers for worship on Sundays at 10 a.m. at 300 Weybosset Street. The congregation belongs to the United Church of Christ and describes itself as one of the oldest churches in the city. Worship follows the Christian calendar, with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month, prayers drawn from a range of traditions, and a music ministry that has used hymnals, spirituals, gospel and contemporary songs. Sermons are tied to scripture and its bearing on everyday life, and services are live-streamed on YouTube, with past worship available in an archive. In bad weather or during a parking or travel ban, worship moves online, so check the website for announcements.

A Fellowship Hour follows Sunday worship, and members take part by greeting, ushering, reading lessons, singing in the choir, preparing altar flowers or helping with refreshments. Justice advocacy and community service are central to the church's public life, and the website lists partner organizations and a weekly calendar. Practical details for visitors include an on-site parking lot with two accessible spaces, free street parking on Sundays, accessible worship spaces and bathrooms, large-print bulletins, and a Braille Bible and hymnal. The church also rents meeting space, hosts weddings and offers a weekly e-newsletter and a contact form for people who want to speak with a pastor.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed October 5, 2026. Sources: Home page: worship time, address, phone · Worship page: communion, parking, accessibility · About the UCC: denomination · Ways to serve during worship

Service times

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Ministries and visitor notes

• Holy Communion — First Sunday of each month

Hours

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