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First Parish in Needham
Unitarian Universalist

Mailing Address:
23 Dedham Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
office: 781-444-0823

Temporary Office Address: 60 Kendrick St.
Suite 101, Needham, MA

Minister: Rev. John Buehrens

 

 

All Programs continue during Building Renovation

First Parish in Needham strives to be a vibrant, open, inclusive congregation in which all are free to explore and grow spiritually and intellectually in a supportive and socially responsible community through inspirational worship, music and celebrations, religious education for all ages, social action outreach, opportunities for reflection, intergenerational and social activities.

Upcoming Sundays

 

Sunday, May 4, 2008
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Worship starts at 10:15 a.m.
First Unitarian Society of Newton
1326 Washington St., West Newton

THE TRANSFORMATION OF EDUCATION
The Channing School Project
The Rev. John Buehrens, preaching

 
 

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Worship starts at 9:00 a.m.
Temple Beth Shalom
670 Highland Ave., Needham

FAITH OF OUR MOTHERS
A Sermon for Mother's Day
The Rev. John Buehrens, preaching
 

Sunday, May 18, 2008

Worship starts at 9:00 a.m.
Temple Beth Shalom


Finding Our Services

Directions

Carter Memorial Carter Memorial United Methodist Church
800 Highland Ave. (next to the Heights Post Office)
Dedham UU

First Church and Parish
680 High Street, Dedham (near the Court House)
Kendrick Street Kendrick Street
60 Kendrick Street, Suite 101
Temple Beth Shalom Temple Beth Shalom
697 Highland Ave (at intersection of Webster St)
YMCA YMCA
Great Plain Ave., Needham

Building for Our Future

NEW PHOTOS OF CONSTRUCTION!
First Parish is engaged in a $3 million project to renovate, expand, and update its facilities. Construction is scheduled to begin in July, 2007, and to last for twelve months.

Roof Facade Design for Renovation

 

Other Events:

Book Club

Sunday book club meets June 1st at 7:30. The book for discussion is God Gre Tired of Us by John Bul Dau.

Daytime Book Club: Meets Friday May 9, 11:30 am. The book this month is Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult

The Pentagon Papers

Beacon Press, and Today's Middle East. A 5 week course let by Rev. Ed Lane. Tuesdays, 7:30 pm, First Church in Dedham, April 1, 15, 22, 29 & May 6.

TRANSCENDENTALIST CONCORD: A guided tour

Sunday May 18, 1 pm to 4 pm You must sign up in advance because tour space is limited at the Old Manse! We will visit Old North Bridge, Old Manse, Sleep Hollow Cemetary, and First Parish in Concord. Sign up by calling the office.

ANNUAL MEETING MAY 18TH 7:00 pm, First Baptist Church

New to Unitarian Universalism

Sunday May 18th 10:30-12:30 Lucas Hergert, Intern Minister will lead this course. If you are new or a longtime member and would like to deepen your understanding, this course is for you.

 

Calendar of Daily Events

May day celebration at First Parish in Needham