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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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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Youth Group
07 Dec
12/07/2018    
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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Finance Committee
11 Dec
12/11/2018    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Cottage Party Invitation to You!
12 Dec
12/12/2018    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
John and Emily's house
  The Ministerial Search Committee cordially invites members of the FPD community to the latest in a series of "cottage parties” so that we may: [...]
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Monthly Potluck Fellowship Dinner
14 Dec
12/14/2018    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Please join us for our monthly shared potluck dinner. Bring a dish or a beverage if you can, and share in the warmth of an [...]
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Prospective New Members Session with Interim Minister
16 Dec
12/16/2018    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Anyone interested in exploring membership at First Parish Dorchester is invited to a casual conversation with the Interim Minister Tricia Brennan. We will meet in [...]
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Board of Trustees
18 Dec
12/18/2018    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Youth Group - date change!
20 Dec
12/20/2018    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Because of some scheduling/travel conflicts, we are planning on having youth group this Thursday, Dec 20th, from 5:30 - 8:00(ish) as opposed to our usual Friday. As [...]
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Memebership Committee Meeting
20 Dec
12/20/2018    
7:00 pm
Meets in the Minister's Study
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Events on 12/02/2018
02 Dec
FPD Special Meeting on Financial Plan
2 Dec 18
Events on 12/07/2018
07 Dec
Youth Group
7 Dec 18
Events on 12/11/2018
11 Dec
Finance Committee
11 Dec 18
Events on 12/12/2018
12 Dec
Cottage Party Invitation to You!
12 Dec 18
Dorchester
Events on 12/14/2018
14 Dec
Monthly Potluck Fellowship Dinner
14 Dec 18
Events on 12/16/2018
16 Dec
Prospective New Members Session with Interim Minister
16 Dec 18
Events on 12/18/2018
18 Dec
Board of Trustees
18 Dec 18
Events on 12/20/2018
20 Dec
Youth Group - date change!
20 Dec 18
20 Dec
Memebership Committee Meeting
20 Dec 18

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