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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“Never Heard of It”

Where do new UU’s come from? How did you find your way to this place we make sacred? How do we share our faith tradition with others when proselytizing is not a part of our mission? What are our challenges in sharing our shared tradition? Worship Leader: Turner BridgeforthWorship Associate: Jen JohnsonMusic Leaders: Dan Loschen

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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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Metta Meditation
04 Mar
03/04/2018    
9:45 am - 8:15 pm
The class will meet in Rev. Tricia's office, 2nd floor over the Parish Street entrance. This spiritual practice has many benefits. Ages 10 and up [...]
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Monthly Fellowship Dinner
09 Mar
03/09/2018    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Monthly Potluck Fellowship Dinner -- Friday, March 9, 5:30-7:30 pm Join us for an evening of fellowship and good food. Bring a dish, a dessert, [...]
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The First Church Dorchester, it past, present and future
14 Mar
03/14/2018    
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
In this class, we will (briefly) look at the congregation’s 378 years of history, explore the present moment, and consider its future. Designed especially for [...]
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Choir Practice
18 Mar
03/18/2018    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Tuning up our voices for Anniversary Sunday!
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Anniversay Sunday Potluck Luncheon
18 Mar
03/18/2018    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
  Our fellowship hour on Anniversary Sunday, March 18, will be a special potluck luncheon celebrating our 388th anniversary. Please consider contributing to the feast [...]
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Choir practice
25 Mar
03/25/2018    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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The Meaning of Membership: Responsibilities and Joys
25 Mar
03/25/2018    
12:45 pm - 2:00 pm
At First Parish Dorchester, we ask members to take seriously their responsibilities as members of this institution, even as we believe that membership in a [...]
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Events on 03/04/2018
04 Mar
Metta Meditation
4 Mar 18
Events on 03/09/2018
09 Mar
Monthly Fellowship Dinner
9 Mar 18
Events on 03/14/2018
14 Mar
The First Church Dorchester, it past, present and future
14 Mar 18
Events on 03/18/2018
18 Mar
Choir Practice
18 Mar 18
18 Mar
Anniversay Sunday Potluck Luncheon
18 Mar 18
Events on 03/25/2018
25 Mar
Choir practice
25 Mar 18
25 Mar
The Meaning of Membership: Responsibilities and Joys
25 Mar 18

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