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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Wrestling With Water

This morning, we reconnect with the community, remembering our commitment to one another, to our neighbors, and to our city and to the world. It reminds us of our interconnectedness, the importance of community, and embodies our hope for the future. In our tradition, the Water Communion marks this return. Please bring a small quantity … Continue reading Wrestling With Water

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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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Love Your Block cleanup at FPD
05 May
05/05/2018    
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Mather School and Christ the King join us for inside and outside work. The city provides rakes, bags, gloves, etc., but bring garden tools [...]
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Talk to a Lay Leader
06 May
05/06/2018    
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
First Parish Dorchester
Members of the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee will be available during Fellowship Hour on May 6 and 13 to answer questions about the [...]
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Fellowship Potluck Dinner
11 May
05/11/2018    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  Join us for a spring Fellowship Potluck Dinner for our monthly gathering. Bring a dish, a dessert, something to drink, and be sure to [...]
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First Parish Dorchester Gala - Dance the Night Away!
12 May
05/12/2018    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
First Parish Dorchester
Join us for our annual Gala event on Saturday, May 12, this year in a new community dance format welcoming to old and new alike. [...]
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Mother's March for Peace
13 May
05/13/2018    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Please join the First Parish Dorchester team for this year's Mother's Day Walk for Peace on Sunday, May 13. This annual event raises awareness and [...]
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Talk to a Lay Leader
13 May
05/13/2018    
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
First Parish Dorchester
Members of the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee will be available during Fellowship Hour on May 6 and 13 to answer questions about the [...]
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Choir practice
20 May
05/20/2018    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Annual Meeting
20 May
05/20/2018    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
The Annual Meeting of First Parish Dorchester will be held this Sunday after services. All members are urged to attend to vote on matters of [...]
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Workshop: Song Leading with Matt Meyer
03 Jun
06/03/2018    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Singing together is a core spiritual practice for Unitarian Universalist worship and is also a powerful tool for justice work. We'll share some best practices [...]
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Events on 05/05/2018
05 May
Love Your Block cleanup at FPD
5 May 18
Events on 05/06/2018
06 May
Talk to a Lay Leader
6 May 18
Dorchester
Events on 05/11/2018
11 May
Fellowship Potluck Dinner
11 May 18
Events on 05/12/2018
12 May
First Parish Dorchester Gala - Dance the Night Away!
12 May 18
Dorchester
Events on 05/13/2018
13 May
Mother's March for Peace
13 May 18
13 May
Talk to a Lay Leader
13 May 18
Dorchester
Events on 05/20/2018
20 May
Choir practice
20 May 18
20 May
Annual Meeting
20 May 18
Events on 06/03/2018
03 Jun
Workshop: Song Leading with Matt Meyer
3 Jun 18

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