May 17, 2026, 10 am

This Sunday we celebrate new members joining First Church and honor the covenant that unites unique individuals in community. Lisa and Rev. Mel will lead a blessing ritual using the "What's Filling Our Cup?" chalice from Religious Education Sunday back in March.

Then we will engage in the work of a self-guided, democratic community at Annual Meeting in the Meeting House. This is where the congregation elects new leaders, votes on the budget, and hears reports from the minister and lay leaders. The meeting is expected to last no more than 30 minutes, and worship will be on the short side to balance the morning.

All are welcome, but only members may vote. See details below.

Children and youth are invited to attend the service, then go to childcare activities in the Parish House during Annual Meeting.

Please join us for coffee, tea, refreshments and fellowship after Annual Meeting in the dining room of the Parish House.

Live Music at First Church

First Church and Parish in Dedham presents live music all throughout our Church Season. The schedule for the 2025/2026 church year is up and on our calendar and can also be accessed on our website. Tickets can also be purchased on the concert page.

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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

First Church and Parish in Dedham presents live music all throughout our Church Season. The schedule for the 2025/2026 church year is up and on our calendar and can also be accessed on our website. Tickets can also be purchased on the concert page.

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.