October 18, 2026, 10 am

Blessing of the Animals

Join us to celebrate and bless the animals that companion us in this world, whether they live in our homes or simply exist on the planet.

Please bring a photo, drawing, special object, or other representation of an animal who's special to you to share at service on Sunday.

We'll gather these items on our chancel table to bless, and we'll honor beloved pets who are with us in memory. After our blessing, children will have classes while adults further contemplate the spiritual meaning of companionship.

Please join us in person or by Zoom in the dining room of the Parish House for coffee, tea, refreshments and fellowship after service.

Live Music at First Church

First Church and Parish in Dedham presents live music all throughout our Church Season. The schedule for the 2026/2027 church year is up! You may purchase tickets for our next featured event to the right and will find a complete list of all upcoming events and tickets by clicking “Learn More” below.

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Our Seven Principles

Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. We live out these Principles within a “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality, drawn from sources as diverse as science, poetry, scripture, and personal experience.

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First Church and Parish - Dedham

Worship on Sundays at 10 am

Live Music at First Church

Our Seven Principles

Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. We live out these Principles within a “living tradition” of wisdom and spirituality, drawn from sources as diverse as science, poetry, scripture, and personal experience.