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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The Power of Song: Choices from the Choir

Members of the FPD Choir will talk about some of their favorite hymns before singing them with the congregation. Worship Leader: Susan Lush Worship Associate: Mary Elliff Music Leaders: Dan Loschen Susan is a member of the choir and is currently serving as the Clerk, a member of the Membership Committee, and the unofficial church … Continue reading The Power of Song: Choices from the Choir

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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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Nomination Committee
05 May
05/05/2019    
10:15 am - 11:00 am
Meeting in the second floor conference room.
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Congregational Conversation on FY2020 Budget
05 May
05/05/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the conversation about the proposed FY2020 proposed budget, led by Treasurer Sherman Zemler Wu and the Finance Committee after the Fellowship Hour. We will [...]
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Lunch Bunch
07 May
05/07/2019    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the Tuesday lunch bunch for good conversation and fellowship at the table in the First Parish kitchen.  Bring your lunch but don't be surprised [...]
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Fellowship Dinner, and Tom Cunningham Band!
10 May
05/10/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
This month's fellowship potluck dinner will be followed at 8 pm with a performance of Tom Cunningham's band! “Music in the Air” Joining us for [...]
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Youth Group meets
10 May
05/10/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Mothers Day Walk for Peace-Walk with FPD!
12 May
05/12/2019    
8:00 am - 11:30 am
Sign up for First Parish crew for Mothers Day Walk for Peace Sunday, May 12, from Town Field - Program 8am, Walk starts 8:30am The [...]
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Lunch Bunch
14 May
05/14/2019    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the Tuesday lunch bunch for good conversation and fellowship at the table in the First Parish kitchen.  Bring your lunch but don't be surprised [...]
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Finance Committee
14 May
05/14/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meets in the second floor conference room.
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2019 Annual Meeting
19 May
05/19/2019    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
At the First Parish Dorchester Annual Meeting, we will elect new members, officers, trustees, and delegates, and will approve an annual budget for FY2020, as [...]
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Lunch Bunch
21 May
05/21/2019    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the Tuesday lunch bunch for good conversation and fellowship at the table in the First Parish kitchen.  Bring your lunch but don't be surprised [...]
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Board of Trustees meeting
21 May
05/21/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meets in the second floor conference room.
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Membership Committee
23 May
05/23/2019    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Meets in Minister's Study.
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Youth Group meets
24 May
05/24/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Lunch Bunch
28 May
05/28/2019    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Join the Tuesday lunch bunch for good conversation and fellowship at the table in the First Parish kitchen.  Bring your lunch but don't be surprised [...]
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FPD members invited to march in Dot Day Parade
02 Jun
06/02/2019    
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Lower Mills
Dorchester People for Peace has invited FPD members to march in the Dorchester Day Parade on Sunday, June 2 - Line up by 12:30pm on [...]
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Events on 05/05/2019
05 May
Nomination Committee
5 May 19
05 May
Congregational Conversation on FY2020 Budget
5 May 19
Events on 05/07/2019
07 May
Lunch Bunch
7 May 19
Events on 05/10/2019
10 May
Fellowship Dinner, and Tom Cunningham Band!
10 May 19
10 May
Youth Group meets
10 May 19
Events on 05/12/2019
12 May
Mothers Day Walk for Peace-Walk with FPD!
12 May 19
Events on 05/14/2019
14 May
Lunch Bunch
14 May 19
14 May
Finance Committee
14 May 19
Events on 05/19/2019
19 May
2019 Annual Meeting
19 May 19
Events on 05/21/2019
21 May
Lunch Bunch
21 May 19
21 May
Board of Trustees meeting
21 May 19
Events on 05/23/2019
23 May
Membership Committee
23 May 19
Events on 05/24/2019
24 May
Youth Group meets
24 May 19
Events on 05/28/2019
28 May
Lunch Bunch
28 May 19
Events on 06/02/2019
02 Jun
FPD members invited to march in Dot Day Parade
2 Jun 19
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