January 25, 2026

This Sunday as we continue our January theme of practicing resistance,

we welcome guest minister Rev. Danielle Di Bona to our pulpit.

Rev. Danielle shares, "The way Jesus lived his life is a model for

Unitarian Universalists, and we can be Jesus followers without being Christian." Read on for more about Rev. Danielle.

The Reverend Danielle Di Bona has served Unitarian Universalism

for over 30 years, and is the 2018 recipient of the Award for Distinguished Service to the Cause of Unitarian Universalism, and the 2004 recipient of

The Melvin Hoover "Beloved Community Award" for outstanding service to Communities of Color in Unitarian Universalism.

Rev. Di Bona received an Honorary Dr of Divinity Degree from
Meadville Lombard Theological School in 2020, and was named

Emerita Chaplain of DRUUMM in 2025. She served for 25 years as a

hospice and hospital palliative medicine chaplain. Danielle is trying out retirement for the third time.

This Sunday, we will be sharing our plate with

DRUUMM (Diverse and Revolutionary Unitarian Universalist Multicultural Ministries) to support BIPOC folks in their UU communities

Children and Youth will start in the Meeting House and then proceed to a Cool Deed in the Parish House.

After service on Sunday, please join us in the dining room of the

Parish House for refreshments and fellowship.

Due to the weather forecast, First Church and Parish in Dedham will be closed on Sunday, January 25th.

You can join in on Zoom coffee hour at 11 am at the button below