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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Is This The Road I am On? Confessions of a Nervous Traveler

This summer has carried us in many directions—some across great distances, some only in imagination, and some simply into moments of rest. Now we gather again, bringing with us the gifts of our journeys and the joy of returning to this community. The roads we travel are not only about places on a map. They … Continue reading Is This The Road I am On? Confessions of a Nervous Traveler

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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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We Have a Future Community Fun Day
We Have a Future Community Fun Day
06/15/2024    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
First Parish Dorchester
On Saturday, June 15th, from 2-5PM, join I Have a Future on the FPD Lawn for a lively cook-out-style fundraising event with live music, food, [...]
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11th Annual Celebration of Grassroots Organizing in Boston
11th Annual Celebration of Grassroots Organizing in Boston
06/29/2024    
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on June 29th to support Resist, one of our partner organizations for the 11th Annual Celebration of Grassroots Organizing, a lobster picnic 🦞and [...]
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Events on 06/15/2024
We Have a Future Community Fun Day
We Have a Future Community Fun Day
15 Jun 24
Dorchester
Events on 06/29/2024
11th Annual Celebration of Grassroots Organizing in Boston
11th Annual Celebration of Grassroots Organizing in Boston
29 Jun 24

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