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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Calendar

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Personnel Committee
02 Nov
11/02/2018    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Meets in the Minister's office.
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Monthly Fellowship Dinner
09 Nov
11/09/2018    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Please bring a dish or a beverage, if you can, but come whether or not you can bring something. And bring a friend!
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Finance Committee
13 Nov
11/13/2018    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Membership Committee
15 Nov
11/15/2018    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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Youth Group
16 Nov
11/16/2018    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pizza, drums, meaningful and silly conversation, games, and faith formation.  $10 suggested donation for food costs. Youth 6th grade and up invited. Led by Katherine [...]
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Deepening the Conversation "cottage party"
18 Nov
11/18/2018    
12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sponsored by the Ministerial Search Committee Sunday, November 18, 12:30,pm in the Allen Parlor The Ministerial Search Committee continues to schedule FPD “cottage parties” to [...]
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Board of Trustees
20 Nov
11/20/2018    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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FPD Special Meeting on Financial Plan
02 Dec
12/02/2018    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
First Parish Special Meeting to vote on the financial investment plan Sunday, December 2 Our congregation voted to sell the manse property at our Annual [...]
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Events on 11/02/2018
02 Nov
Personnel Committee
2 Nov 18
Events on 11/09/2018
09 Nov
Monthly Fellowship Dinner
9 Nov 18
Events on 11/13/2018
13 Nov
Finance Committee
13 Nov 18
Events on 11/15/2018
15 Nov
Membership Committee
15 Nov 18
Events on 11/16/2018
16 Nov
Youth Group
16 Nov 18
Events on 11/18/2018
18 Nov
Deepening the Conversation "cottage party"
18 Nov 18
Events on 11/20/2018
20 Nov
Board of Trustees
20 Nov 18
Events on 12/02/2018
02 Dec
FPD Special Meeting on Financial Plan
2 Dec 18

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