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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Spring Gardening!
Spring Gardening!
04/03/2021    
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Work day in the yard: Saturday, April 3, 8am-12/1pm Spring Gardening! Volunteers needed to help hang the new Black Lives Matter banner; clean-up in the [...]
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Easter Festivities on the Lawn
04 Apr
04/04/2021    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
This Sunday, April 4th, from 1-3:00 pm, we will have an Easter Festival on the Lawn of First Parish Dorchester. There will be 8 stations [...]
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Widening the Circle of Concern study group
Widening the Circle of Concern study group
04/06/2021    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Over the last several years, the Commission of Institutional Change of the Unitarian Universalist Association has taken a hard look at the ways in which [...]
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Finance Committee meeting
13 Apr
04/13/2021    
7:00 pm
Virtual by the regular First Parish Zoom account
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Board of Trustees Meeting
20 Apr
04/20/2021    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Virtual by the regular First Parish Zoom account First Parish Board agendas and meeting minutes are available here.
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Finance Committee budget meeting
26 Apr
04/26/2021    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Defunding the police mtg
28 Apr
04/28/2021    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
https://zoom.us/j/4438056805 Join fellow members of FPD to support community efforts for a safer and more equitable neighborhood, city and world.
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Events on 04/03/2021
Spring Gardening!
Spring Gardening!
3 Apr 21
Events on 04/04/2021
04 Apr
Easter Festivities on the Lawn
4 Apr 21
Events on 04/06/2021
Widening the Circle of Concern study group
Widening the Circle of Concern study group
6 Apr 21
Events on 04/13/2021
13 Apr
Finance Committee meeting
13 Apr 21
Events on 04/20/2021
20 Apr
Board of Trustees Meeting
20 Apr 21
Events on 04/26/2021
26 Apr
Finance Committee budget meeting
26 Apr 21
Events on 04/28/2021
28 Apr
Defunding the police mtg
28 Apr 21

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