Pie fans recently gathered at The First Congregational Church for its annual "Best Pie In Town" contest. The Rev. Helen Nablo is pastor of this Protestant church.
In the House of Prayer Lutheran Church members come together to celebrate their faith and God's grace. Founded in 1964, the church has adult, youth and children's choirs for the musically inclined. Services include a Saturday evening service at 4:30pm and a Sunday morning service at 9:30am. Coffee fellowship and Sunday School follow at 10:45am. The newly constructed church was completed in 2000 and now welcomes more than 150 local Hingham families to worship.
The family of members of Temple Beth Abraham welcomes newcomers who are interested in learning about Jewish traditions and faith. Members can go to services throughout the week, make new friends at a fellowship event or experience the religious school's family programming. Visit the website for more information on the many activities that are coming up; events are added regularly.
First Church of Dedham-Unitarian was founded in 1638, right after Dedham was established. Today, Rev. Rali Weaver leads an active congregation with a variety of activities including a theater group, support for gay rights, green initiatives, and fundraising through an Amazon affiliate program.
One of the town's Orthodox Jewish congregations, Young Israel of Sharon has about 200 member families and is growing by about 10 percent annually, according to its website. Rabbi Dr. Meir Sendor is the shul's spiritual leader.
Father Noble Scheepers leads this congregation in a setting with oak pews, stained glass windows, an organ and a real bell that calls worshippers to prayer. A complete program of education for children is an important part of this institution's schedule.
This abbey's history dates back to 1954, when its parent abbey, the Benet Lake Abbey in Wisconsin, founded it. Apartments for the elderly were established in 1980 in Hingham and in 2001, the Abbey Center opened and now serves the South Shore with social, educational and cultural events. Named after a medieval monastery in England, Glastonbury Abbey hosts lecture series and retreats and conducts adult education programs in scripture. The grounds are beautifully kept and the Abbey Center itself is tucked into the woods.
The Fellowship Bible Church is a non-denominational Christian church that has been active in the community since 1843. It offers a welcoming spiritual community for the whole family. Worship services are held on Sunday mornings at 10am. Nursery care and youth activities are available for children during the service. The church has ministries for children, teens and adults as well as community groups and prayer groups.
The Hope Church is led by Pastor Phil Andrade. The church hosts men's small group sessions at 7pm on Mondays and Bible study at 9 a.m. on Thursdays. The church members are becoming known as "the people who serve people," says Pastor Phil Andrade, who has been at the church since 1997. Members volunteer to support the community, he says. "We really believe what God says in the Scriptures, and that's kind of the pathway for our lives," Andrade says.
South Walpole United Methodist Church is led by Rev. Sarah Mount Eleownoni, who has served several other congregations in the past. The church hosts regular Sunday services.
The Church of Emmanuel has a rich community history. For more than a century the church has been dedicated to seeking answers to today's most important questions and challenges. The church facility includes the Underground and the Common Ground Cafe. The Underground serves a full breakfast menu, and church members enjoy a broadcast of the Sunday service on large screens. The Common Ground Cafe serves pastries and speciality coffee before and after the Sunday service. Sunday worship service begins at 10am.
Our Lady of Sorrows is a Roman Catholic church located on Cottage Street next to the Cottage Street School. The Rev. Scott A. Euvrard leads the church, according to the Archdiocese of Boston's website.
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church is a religious institution serving Dedham and the surrounding areas. The church offers weekly prayer services and provides a safe and welcoming environment for patrons to worship. Some programs and activities offered include youth activities, music programs, choir, church school, religious education and community outreach. It also offers a food pantry, as well as nursery care for services. Check its website for a schedule of upcoming events or for details on programs or prayer services.
Although few Catholics lived in Dedham in its early years, the steadily growing population gave rise to a small congregation that eventually established a full-fledged church in 1857. Today, Reverend William T. Kelly leads a robust institution in an imposing edifice with a full schedule of liturgical, educational and social activities.
Since 1998, East Gate Christian Fellowship has worked to heal those who are feeling lost, in pain, oppressed or confused. The church focuses on helping people to form and sustain their relationship with Jesus Christ. Sunday worship services are held at 10am. Founder Lou Badolato and his wife Gwen also run Kingdom Life Ministries at 127 North St.
The Islamic Academy of New England aims to provide a top quality level of education while simultaneously integrating myriad aspects of Islam in its teaching programs. The Academy looks to teach children lifelong lessons that they will tkae with them long after their formal education is over. A weekly Friday newsletter e-mailed home keeps parents aware of happenings at the Academy.