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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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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Monthly Potluck Dinner
08 Feb
02/08/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Youth Group
08 Feb
02/08/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Nominating Committee
10 Feb
02/10/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The committee will meet in the Board room.
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Finance Committee meeting
12 Feb
02/12/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Personnel Committee
19 Feb
02/19/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Meets in Minister's Study.
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Board of Trustees meeting
19 Feb
02/19/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Membership Committee
21 Feb
02/21/2019    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Meets in Minister's Study.
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Youth Group
22 Feb
02/22/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Pizza, drums, meaningful and silly conversation, games, and faith formation. Youth 6th grade and up invited. Led by Katherine Jenkins and Lucas Gonzalez Milliken.
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Youth Group rescheduled from Feb 22
01 Mar
03/01/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Events on 02/03/2019
03 Feb
Hospitality Committee
3 Feb 19
Events on 02/08/2019
08 Feb
Monthly Potluck Dinner
8 Feb 19
08 Feb
Youth Group
8 Feb 19
Events on 02/10/2019
10 Feb
Nominating Committee
10 Feb 19
Events on 02/12/2019
12 Feb
Finance Committee meeting
12 Feb 19
Events on 02/19/2019
19 Feb
Personnel Committee
19 Feb 19
19 Feb
Board of Trustees meeting
19 Feb 19
Events on 02/21/2019
21 Feb
Membership Committee
21 Feb 19
Events on 02/22/2019
22 Feb
Youth Group
22 Feb 19
Events on 03/01/2019
01 Mar
Youth Group rescheduled from Feb 22
1 Mar 19

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