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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

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

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

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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12:00 AM - Printable October 2018 Calendar

7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting

12:30 PM - Beyond Categorical Thinking

12:00 AM - Board of Trustees meeting

6:00 PM - Youth Group field trip

10:15 AM - Become a greeter

6:00 PM - Membership Committee

10:00 AM - Hospitality & Fellowship Committee

5:30 PM - Personnel Committee

Printable October 2018 Calendar

01 Oct

10/01/2018

12:00 am

All events

Here's a printable version of the October 2018 calendar of events at First Parish Dorchester: October 2018 Calendar

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Finance Committee Meeting

09 Oct

10/09/2018

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Committee Meetings

The First Parish Dorchester Finance Committee meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the board room.

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Beyond Categorical Thinking

14 Oct

10/14/2018

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Committee Meetings
Learning

The Ministerial Search Committee invites friends and members of the congregation to a special workshop on Sunday, October 14, following the service, entitled "Beyond Categorical Thinking." [...]

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Board of Trustees meeting

16 Oct

10/16/2018

12:00 am - 9:00 pm

The First Parish Dorchester Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month in the board room.

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Youth Group field trip

19 Oct

10/19/2018

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Dudley Cafe

Learning

The youth group will attend a presentation of "Personal Storytelling for Social Change this Friday evening at the Dudley Café, 15 Warren Street, Roxbury. More [...]

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Become a greeter

21 Oct

10/21/2018

10:15 am - 10:45 am