First Church and Parish - Dedham

October 11, 2026, 10 am​​​

"Courage to Witness the Untold Story"

 

Our service this Sunday will be held in the Dining Room of the Parish House. This is something the Worship Committee suggested we try on holiday weekends when there's an opportunity for more direct small group interaction. The choir will meet in the Dining Room at the usual time before the service.

 

Last week, we explored listening courageously, and Lisa challenged us to be inspired by our "listening leaves" from the Time for All Ages to listen more deeply this week. Please try and bring your leaf back with you this Sunday. We want to know what you heard when you listened more deeply.

 

This Sunday, in honor of Indigenous People who have preserved stories amidst efforts to erase them, and spoken up to say, "we are still here," we'll celebrate the courage in bringing forth stories that are harder to tell. Care for younger children will be available during this all-ages service.

 

Next week (October 18) is our annual Blessing of the Animals service. Set a reminder and start thinking now about a photo, drawing, special object, or other representation of an animal who's special to you. We'll gather these items on our chancel table (you can get it back after), and we'll honor beloved pets we've said goodbye to in the past year.

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Please join us after service in the Parish House dining room for

coffee, tea, refreshments and fellowship.