First Parish and Church, Unitarian-Universalist - Dedham, MA
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The Dedham First Parish and Church, located along High Street and faces a small green, is a Unitarian-Universalist assembly that has roots back to the settlement of Dedham in 1638.
Waymark Code: WMDPAX
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 02/09/2012
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In Dedham, along High Street, is the Dedham First Parish and Church, a Unitarian-Universalist Church that has roots all the way back to the settlement of Dedham in 1638.
When Dedham was settled, the first church was established at this location. The present structure has portions that date back to 1762, but most of the structure dates back to the mid-1800s. In 1818, as with many churches in New England, the congregation became so polarized over religious views that it split. The First Parish and Church became a Unitarian Church, while the rest of the assembly became the Congregational Church and built a church across the street. Relations were so poor between the two churches that the entrance was rotated from facing the street to facing the small green. In 1878, the 250th Anniversary of the congregation was held, which included several services held with the Allin Congregational Church, and there have been events held between the two churches recently.
The church is a classic white wood-clapboard church, with a clock and short steeple at the front of the building. The front entrance includes two doors.
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1762
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Unitarian-Universalist
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 10:00 AM
Street address of Church:
670 High Street
Dedham, MA United States of America
02026
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
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