First Parish Bedford UU

Neither adults nor children are required to become baptized when joining the Unitarian Universalist church.

For infants, young adopted children, and young children whose families have joined our congregation we offer child dedication services. These celebrations occur regularly throughout the year as part of our weekly services and involve having the parents bring their children to the front of the sanctuary at an appointed time. Child dedication ceremonies include an announcement of the child’s given name and pledging by the parents and the congregation to lead and nurture the child’s spiritual life as he or she grows.  As a community event, child dedications are designed to give families the opportunity to introduce themselves, while allowing the people of the congregation to know a new young life in their midst.

To find out more and schedule a date for your child’s dedication ceremony, call the church office (781/275-7994) and talk with the Administrator.

For more information on joining the church as a teenager or adult, please see Joining Unitarian Universalism or the New Members section.