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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Finance Committee
10 Oct
10/10/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Finance Committee meets in the Memorial Board room
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Community Potluck Dinner
11 Oct
10/11/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The First Parish community potluck dinner is Friday, October 11. If you can, bring a dish to add to what our volunteer organizers provide.
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Youth Group overnight
11 Oct
10/11/2019 - 10/12/2019    
5:30 pm - 11:30 am
The Youth Group will have its fall overnight, joining the Community Potluck supper and then exploring the monthly theme of Belonging, as well as doing [...]
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Board of Trustees
16 Oct
10/16/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Board of Trustees meets in the Memorial Board room.
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Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association
16 Oct
10/16/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association's monthly meeting is in the FPD Parish Hall.
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Membership Committee
17 Oct
10/17/2019    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Dorchester Open Studios
19 Oct
10/19/2019 - 10/20/2019    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
First Parish Dorchester
FPD  hosts Open Studios in the Parish Hall on both Saturday and Sunday.
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Gala planning
22 Oct
10/22/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Youth Group
25 Oct
10/25/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Cottage Conversation on Minister Search
27 Oct
10/27/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
After Sunday Worship on October 27, please accept an invitation to join the Search Committee in the Allen Parlor for a Cottage Conversation focused on [...]
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Gala planning
29 Oct
10/29/2019    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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First Parish Gala
02 Nov
11/02/2019    
7:00 pm - 11:30 pm
This year's Gala will honor District Attorney Rachael Rollins.
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Events on 10/10/2019
10 Oct
Finance Committee
10 Oct 19
Events on 10/11/2019
11 Oct
Community Potluck Dinner
11 Oct 19
11 Oct
Youth Group overnight
11 Oct 19
Events on 10/16/2019
16 Oct
Board of Trustees
16 Oct 19
16 Oct
Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association
16 Oct 19
Events on 10/17/2019
17 Oct
Membership Committee
17 Oct 19
Events on 10/19/2019
19 Oct
Dorchester Open Studios
19 Oct 19
Dorchester
Events on 10/22/2019
22 Oct
Gala planning
22 Oct 19
Events on 10/25/2019
25 Oct
Youth Group
25 Oct 19
Events on 10/27/2019
27 Oct
Cottage Conversation on Minister Search
27 Oct 19
Events on 10/29/2019
29 Oct
Gala planning
29 Oct 19
Events on 11/02/2019
02 Nov
First Parish Gala
2 Nov 19

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