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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My journey to relearn how to pray. Worship Leader: Rob HerbisonWorship Associate: Jennifer 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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Finance Committee by Zoom
11 Aug
08/11/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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1630 Band plays in the churchyard
1630 Band plays in the churchyard
08/14/2020    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Every other Friday evening starting around 7:00pm, playing blues, jazz, spirituals and rock. Please wear a face mask and enjoy the music in this beautiful [...]
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Book Group - First Zoom meeting
Book Group - First Zoom meeting
08/17/2020    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
"An Indigenous People's History of the US for Young People" Mondays this summer, 10am Readers and thinkers of all ages are invited to join First [...]
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Board of Trustees by Zoom
18 Aug
08/18/2020    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Movies in the Churchyard - "I Am Not Your Negro"
21 Aug
08/21/2020    
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
2016 documentary film directed by Raoul Peck, based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript Remember This House. Narrated by actor Samuel L. Jackson, the film explores [...]
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Events on 08/11/2020
11 Aug
Finance Committee by Zoom
11 Aug 20
Events on 08/14/2020
1630 Band plays in the churchyard
1630 Band plays in the churchyard
14 Aug 20
Events on 08/17/2020
Book Group - First Zoom meeting
Book Group - First Zoom meeting
17 Aug 20
Events on 08/18/2020
18 Aug
Board of Trustees by Zoom
18 Aug 20
Events on 08/21/2020
21 Aug
Movies in the Churchyard - "I Am Not Your Negro"
21 Aug 20

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