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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Finance Committee meeting
09 Apr
04/09/2019    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Community Fellowship Dinner: Talking About Health
12 Apr
04/12/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Please Attend April’s Community Fellowship Dinner Friday April 12, 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall -  the 2nd Friday of the Month, following [...]
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Youth Group meets
12 Apr
04/12/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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Board of Trustees meeting
16 Apr
04/16/2019    
12:00 am
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Youth Group meets
19 Apr
04/19/2019    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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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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Events on 04/09/2019
09 Apr
Finance Committee meeting
9 Apr 19
Events on 04/12/2019
12 Apr
Community Fellowship Dinner: Talking About Health
12 Apr 19
12 Apr
Youth Group meets
12 Apr 19
Events on 04/16/2019
16 Apr
Board of Trustees meeting
16 Apr 19
Events on 04/19/2019
19 Apr
Youth Group meets
19 Apr 19
Events on 05/05/2019
05 May
Nomination Committee
5 May 19
05 May
Congregational Conversation on FY2020 Budget
5 May 19

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