Welcome to First Parish Church Dorchester!

First Parish Church in Dorchester is a caring community and Unitarian Universalist Congregation. We seek to make a place for all ages to experience and celebrate community, to teach and learn from each other through lay-led services, and to actively work for a more just and equitable future. Whoever you are, no matter where you come from, know that you are welcome here. We’re gathering in person at the Meetinghouse and also by Zoom every Sunday at 11am (10am in July/August).  Click here to learn more!  

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Who We Are

Who We Are

First Parish Dorchester is a spiritual home for all those who seek theological and cultural diversity, fellowship, justice and service. We are Unitarian Universalist and Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Humanist, Jewish, Muslim, Pagan, atheist and agnostic, believers in God, and more. We welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your hopes. Join us on this extraordinary adventure of faith. Click to learn more!

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Children and Families

Children and Families

First Parish Dorchester offers a volunteer-led Faith Formation Program for children and youth. Our Sunday School connects with Unitarian Universalist themes and church services, creating a cohesive spiritual experience. We use Soul Matters from September through June for inspiration. Childcare is available for ages 0-4, while children in grades K-5 join Sunday School after the Time For All Ages.

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Join Us Sundays at 11AM

Join Us Sundays at 11AM

We are a lay-led congregation, meaning services and spiritual leadership are provided by community members rather than a designated minister. This reflects our commitment to shared ministry, where all members participate in roles such as worship leading, pastoral care, social justice work, and other community activities.

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Community potluck dinner with BPD Commissioner William Gross
11 Jan
01/11/2019    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
First Parish Dorchester is pleased to announce that Boston Police Commissioner William Gross will be attending our monthly Community Dinner on January 11, 2019. We [...]
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FPD Board of Trustees meeting
15 Jan
01/15/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month in the second floor Board Room.
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Membership Committee meeting
17 Jan
01/17/2019    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Membership Committee meets in the Minister's Study.  
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Personnel Committee meeting
18 Jan
01/18/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
The Personnel Committee meets in the Minister's Study.
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Ceremony to replace Black Lives Matter banner planned
20 Jan
01/20/2019    
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
Sunday, January 20, after the service There will be a brief ceremony to install a new Black Lives Matter banner after the Sunday, January 20 [...]
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Justice Ministry meeting
20 Jan
01/20/2019    
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
During fellowship hour on January 20, a table will be reserved for all those who are interested in FPD's justice ministry. What do we care [...]
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Hospitality Committee
03 Feb
02/03/2019    
10:25 am - 11:00 am
Committee meets Sunday, February 3, 10:25 am, before the service
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Events on 01/11/2019
11 Jan
Community potluck dinner with BPD Commissioner William Gross
11 Jan 19
Events on 01/15/2019
15 Jan
FPD Board of Trustees meeting
15 Jan 19
Events on 01/17/2019
17 Jan
Membership Committee meeting
17 Jan 19
Events on 01/18/2019
18 Jan
Personnel Committee meeting
18 Jan 19
Events on 01/20/2019
20 Jan
Ceremony to replace Black Lives Matter banner planned
20 Jan 19
20 Jan
Justice Ministry meeting
20 Jan 19
Events on 02/03/2019
03 Feb
Hospitality Committee
3 Feb 19

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