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The First Congregational Church, UCC of Dudley, also known as Dudley Hill Church, dates back to the incorporation of the town of Dudley in 1732. During that time, a town could only be incorporated if a church were established. The first meeting house, known today as the Carter house and standing at the intersection of Dudley-Oxford and Ramshorn Roads, served as a meeting place for both worship and town meetings for a few years, until a second meeting house was built on land donated by Nipmuc Indian John Pegan at the top of Dudley Hill. In 1824, the meeting house was dismantled, the wood from which was used to construct a white clapboard church on the same site. This church stood only 66 years before it was consumed by fire in 1890. Later that same year, the present day church was constructed in the same location, as a gift by Hezekiah Conant, a local scientist, inventor and philanthropist. Its tower houses one of Hezekiah's unique clocks, a clock which continues to keep time today. In 1989, under the direction of Rev. Stehr, an addition, the Stehr wing, was built onto the north side of the church, This wing houses Sunday School classrooms, the Dartt-Davis Pastor's Study, the Eaton Music Room (combined music room and library), Penniman Parlor and the church office. On November 19, 2006, after almost 2 years of open discussions, forums, and intensive soul searching under the guidance of Rev. John White, the Church voted to become Open and Affirming, meaning that ALL are welcome to our church as they are, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender identification, economic status, political stance, etc. We welcome any who care to join us on our faith journey to becoming the children God has created us to be. Then in 2008-2009, the church tower underwent a significant restoration project, to ensure that it will remain standing for the next 100 years. As the First Congregational Church, UCC of Dudley, we seek to provide opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, to encourage education, discipline, fellowship and social concern, to be a beacon of hope to all the world around us and to spread the word of God, as we continue our journey on the Way of Jesus.

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20/06/2019

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19/05/2019

Children’s Sunday was a success! Thank you to Sue Mix, the Sunday school teachers, christian education committee, Sunday school children and parents. We look forward to another great school year beginning in September as we jump back into Sunday School classes on September 8. Jesus said: "Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Mark 10:14 (NRSV)

12/05/2019

Youth Group Sunday!! #truecolors #happymothersday

12/05/2019

The youth showed their beautiful, true colors leading worship today! Awesome Job! Happy Mother’s Day!! 💕🌹💐

12/05/2019

Sr youth fellowship with the choir singing True Colors

11/05/2019

The Boston Children’s Blood Mobile is here until 2:00 p, come on down to the UCC and donate blood today! Walk-ins welcome. Pancake Breakfast ends at noon today! Hurry down!

01/05/2019

Saturday, May 4th is the Annual LBS Rummage sale... come on down for some great deals - you won’t regret it! 👗👔👖🧥🥼🥿👠🥾👟

26/04/2019

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21/04/2019

7 AM service

21/04/2019

Easter Blessings!

21/04/2019

Sunrise Service- Happy Easter!

07/04/2019

Donating blood is the easiest way to save a child’s life!

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