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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Re-Imagining the Corrections System

“Reforming” the prison-industrial complex is not enough; we have to re-imagine a correctional system that is truly correctional and which honors and dignifies the incarcerated. Worship Leader: Charlie Buttrey For 38 years, Charlie Buttrey practiced law in Vermont and New Hampshire, primarily representing indigent criminal defendants. Last spring, he earned a Master’s Degree in Theological … Continue reading Re-Imagining the Corrections System

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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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02 Feb
02/02/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Parish Dorchester
Whether you are joining us in person in the Sanctuary or in spirit from wherever you may be, we welcome you, whoever you are, whatever [...]
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FPD Service
09 Feb
02/09/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Parish Dorchester
Whether you are joining us in person in the Sanctuary or in spirit from wherever you may be, we welcome you, whoever you are, whatever [...]
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FPD Service
16 Feb
02/16/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Parish Dorchester
Whether you are joining us in person in the Sanctuary or in spirit from wherever you may be, we welcome you, whoever you are, whatever [...]
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FPD Service
23 Feb
02/23/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Parish Dorchester
Whether you are joining us in person in the Sanctuary or in spirit from wherever you may be, we welcome you, whoever you are, whatever [...]
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FPD Service
02 Mar
03/02/2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
First Parish Dorchester
Whether you are joining us in person in the Sanctuary or in spirit from wherever you may be, we welcome you, whoever you are, whatever [...]
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