First Parish Church in Dorchester
Unitarian Universalist

Voices of a Liberal Faith - Unitarian Universalists

QUOTED:

“If we can learn to see every person as having a role in the ongoing work of creation then we will build an economic system where all people and all labor are valued and adequately compensated.” – Rev. Art Lavoie, sermon: “Bread and Roses,” Feb. 5, 2012

Upcoming worship services and events:

Join us for worship service this Sunday at 11:00 AM, followed by coffee hour. Please enter the side entrance of the building at 10 Parish Street. Parking is available on the surrounding streets and on our un-paved lot next to the fire station.

Feb. 19: Consider the Myra Factor - Colleen Squires
The New England Patriots began their season with the emotional loss of their beloved Myra Kraft. Regardless of who wins the Superbowl, the Patriots will have had a winning season. How do we take tragedy or loss and come together to have a winning season?

Feb. 26: Who Sits At Your Table? - Rev. Arthur Lavoie
Many Biblical scholars have written about Jesus' practice of sharing a meal with people from different levels of society. How do our eating practices reflect who we welcome into our lives?

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

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Last modified 02/13/12

KIDS MAKING A DIFFERENCE

The children and youth of First Parish have developed an international service project this year through a relationship with the Organization of Support to the Development of the Plateau Central in Haiti. Read more.

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.

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/

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.