First Parish Church in Dorchester
Unitarian Universalist

More than a building

Welcome to First Parish Church in Dorchester, our Unitarian Universalist religious community. We welcome you, whoever you are, whatever tradition, gender, race, class, sexual identity, ability or age you represent. May you grow in the ways of respect, service, and wholeness. And through all your days may you know that you are loved.

Upcoming worship services and events:

Join us for worship service this Sunday at 11:00 AM, followed by coffee hour

Worship moves to Parish Hall
Again this year we will close the sanctuary/meetinghouse for the winter and move the services to the Parish Hall. Join us as we make this shift to save on heating costs and to practice our 7th UU Principle,"Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part" by conserving energy. Please enter from the Parish Street side of the building, as the church yard gates and front entrance on Winter Street will be closed.

Jan.  29: A Cloud of Witnesses- Rev. Arthur Lavoie
We are surrounded by "A Cloud of Witnesses," the legacy of those who have preceded us as members of this church. Today we honor those whose gifts of silver have made it possible for us to carry their legacy into the future.

This Week in Religious Education
This week in RE, our children will be in the classroom learning about trust and faith. The Primary class will learn about how trust and faith can help us when we feel sad, worried, or scared. The Intermediate class will explore different ways of expressing faith, and think about how developing trust in something greater than yourself can help guide you through life. The Youth class will learn a bit about the history of our Unitarian Universalist faith, and think about the different things in which they themselves have chosen to put their faith.

Feb. 3, 6pm: Fab Friday
On the first Friday of the month, we gather for a pot-luck supper and game night. All ages are welcome.

Feb.  5: Bread and Roses - Rev. Arthur Lavoie
We are honoring the 100th anniversary of the garment workers strike in Lawrence, MA by looking at issues in the lives of immigrant women and finding that we still have a long way to go in order for people to be treated with dignity and respect.

Feb. 12: Longing for . . . God - Rev. Arthur Lavoie
There are those who say that from the moment of birth our lives seek to return to the womb, or to the great source of life. We often feel disconnected from our very selves at different times in our lives. What is it that we long for?

Feb. 12, 1pm: Congregational Conversation
The focus of this conversation will be on worship.

Ongoing: Committee on Ministry
Read a report from this church committee.

Religious Education
First Parish offers a parent-run Religious Education program for children and childcare for infants and toddlers. Read more.

Send us an email for more information.

Last modified 01/27/12

MEETINGHOUSE RESTORATION
PROJECT NEWS

An auction of the historic silver collection from First Parish was held on Friday, January 20 at Sotheby’s in New York. Proceeds of the sale will help fund the Meetinghouse Restoration Project and the mission the church in Dorchester. Rev. Art Lavoie, minister, and two church leaders were included in a video about the sale.
http://www.sothebys.com/

WINTER FOOD & CLOTHING DRIVE
Our annual winter food drive is a great act of service and generosity to the local community. Everything that we donate is given to the Dotwell food pantry located at Dorchester House. Look for great sales in the grocery stores and stock up on items that some needy family can appreciate. Warm winter outerwear is also welcome.

FAB FRIDAY! FEB. 3, 6PM

On the first Friday of the month, we gather for a pot-luck supper and game night. All ages are welcome.