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Name of Site First Church and Parish Dedham
Dedham, MA
Address 670 High Street
670 High Street
Dedham, MA 02026  
Phone 781-326-7463 
Fax  
Website http://dedhamuu.org 
Site E-mail Address firstchurch@dedhamuu.org 
Size of Congregation 115 
Supervisor Name Rev. Rali M. Weaver 
Supervisor Phone 617-459-5979 
Supervisor E-mail raliweaver@dedhamuu.org 
Informational Contact Name Rali Weaver 
Informational Contact Phone 617-459-5979 
Informational Contact E-mail raliweaver@dedhamuu.org 
Focus Pastoral Ministry, Community Involvement 
Fulltime/Parttime Part Time 
Compensation 1,360 
Other Benefits  
Number of Months 10 
Start Date/End Date 9/1/25  6/13/27 
Site Description The First Church and Parish in Dedham was founded as a Puritan Church in 1638. The historical Dedham Decision in 1818 made us Unitarian. We are an active, small, growing congregation striving to be a progressive and liberal welcoming voice in our town. We are actively helping migrants to our community and working to dismantle racism within our town. Dedham would offer many opportunities for preaching and community activism to a developing minister. 
Job Description Half-time UU Ministerial Intern Will preach and assist with worship one to two times per month Assist with Religious education (UU Explorers Program) Teach Adult Religious Education Participate in Parish Committee Meetings Monthly Help facilitate Staff Meetings Work collaboratively with the Music Director and UUEP Director Participate and take an active leadership role in Community groups. Complete whatever goals the intern has. 
Site Accessibility Wheel chair, sight, hearing and nerrodivergence 
Application Procedure email raliweaver@dedhamuu.org 
Additional Notes We are a welcoming and collaborative UU Congregation. Striving to be a liberal progressive voice in our community.  
Application Deadline 5/15/24 
Selection Date 6/1/24