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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Congregational Conversation
08 Dec
12/08/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
There will be a report on the state of the city's interest in the FPD parking lot as a new location for the fire house.
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Finance Committee
12 Dec
12/12/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meets in Board Room
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Youth Group
13 Dec
12/13/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Community Fellowship Dinner
13 Dec
12/13/2019    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Holiday cookie special! Bring and share you special holiday cookies if the spirit moves you.
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Social Justice Circle
15 Dec
12/15/2019    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
The Social Justice Circle discussion takes places every third Sunday in the Allen Parlor. For more information, contact Myles at augercrowley@comcast.net or 617-308-5860.
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Board of Trustees
17 Dec
12/17/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meets in the Board Room
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Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association
18 Dec
12/18/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meets in the Allen Parlor
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Membership Committee
19 Dec
12/19/2019    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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Christmas Eve service
24 Dec
12/24/2019    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Youth Group
27 Dec
12/27/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Keith Kron and next Search steps
Keith Kron and next Search steps
01/03/2020    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Keith Kron, Director of the Transitions Office for the Unitarian Universalist Association, has agreed to come to First Parish Dorchester on Friday, January 3, to [...]
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Events on 12/08/2019
08 Dec
Congregational Conversation
8 Dec 19
Events on 12/12/2019
12 Dec
Finance Committee
12 Dec 19
Events on 12/13/2019
13 Dec
Youth Group
13 Dec 19
13 Dec
Community Fellowship Dinner
13 Dec 19
Events on 12/15/2019
15 Dec
Social Justice Circle
15 Dec 19
Events on 12/17/2019
17 Dec
Board of Trustees
17 Dec 19
Events on 12/18/2019
18 Dec
Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association
18 Dec 19
Events on 12/19/2019
19 Dec
Membership Committee
19 Dec 19
Events on 12/24/2019
24 Dec
Christmas Eve service
24 Dec 19
Events on 12/27/2019
27 Dec
Youth Group
27 Dec 19
Events on 01/03/2020
Keith Kron and next Search steps
Keith Kron and next Search steps
3 Jan 20

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