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First Church and Parish - Dedham
A UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION - Gathered In 1638
Sunday, January 19, 2025
10 am in the Meeting House at 680 High Street, Dedham
The New Assumptions
Rev. Dr. Ken Reeves will preach
On January 29, 1858, after the Supreme Court had delivered
a setback to the abolition of slavery, Theodore Parker offered optimism to his fellow abolitionists: “I do not pretend to understand the moral universe; the arc is a long one, my eye reaches but little ways; I cannot calculate the curve and complete the figure by the experience of sight; I can divine it by conscience. And from what I see I am sure it bends towards justice.” Five years later, President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Eight years later, the 13th Amendment abolished slavery. Despite current setbacks, the universe is still bending toward justice. This sermon can’t explain why, but does look at how the universe bends toward justice.
There will be a social hour from 11 am-12 pm in the Parish House.
All are invited to come by and enjoy a cup of coffee, tea,
some food and fellowship
First Church and Parish in Dedham presents live music all throughout our Church Season. Our Friday Folk Coffeehouse series takes place the third Friday of each month in our Parish House while our Jazz and Classical Concert series take place in our Meetinghouse. Click "Learn More" to see our entire schedule of events, to learn about our performers, and to buy tickets.
Live Music at First Church
Fourth Friday Families Night Out
Families Night Out events will take place monthly on the Fourth Friday!
Join us for kids' activities and a parent's night out 6-8pm in the Parish House on the Fourth Friday of each month at First Church and Parish in Dedham.
Email firstchurch@dedhamuu.org for more details.
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.
Our UU Principles
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