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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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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Potluck Dinner
08 Jun
06/08/2018    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Please join us for our June potluck dinner. Bring a dish or a beverage and bring a friend!
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Labyrinth field trip for RE families
09 Jun
06/09/2018    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Invitation to a Labyrinth Field Trip, from Lucas Gonzalez Milliken, Director of Religious Education  In Religious Education, we have been exploring labyrinths and their meditative [...]
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Choir practice
10 Jun
06/10/2018    
9:00 am - 10:30 am
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Full-time or less than full-time Minister?
10 Jun
06/10/2018    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
A congregational conversation on the amount of professional ministry in the next settled minister will be held on Sunday , June 10, in the Allen [...]
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Choir practice
17 Jun
06/17/2018    
10:30 am
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Lay Preacher Training
23 Jun
06/23/2018    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Rev. Tricia will lead a training workshop for this summer's lay preachers.
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Farewell to the Manse
30 Jun
06/30/2018    
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Rev. Tricia will offer a time to say goodbye to the soon-to-be-sold Manse on Saturday, June 30th at 10am. All welcome to this opportunity for reflection and [...]
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Events on 06/03/2018
03 Jun
Workshop: Song Leading with Matt Meyer
3 Jun 18
Events on 06/08/2018
08 Jun
Potluck Dinner
8 Jun 18
Events on 06/09/2018
09 Jun
Labyrinth field trip for RE families
9 Jun 18
Events on 06/10/2018
10 Jun
Choir practice
10 Jun 18
10 Jun
Full-time or less than full-time Minister?
10 Jun 18
Events on 06/17/2018
17 Jun
Choir practice
17 Jun 18
Events on 06/23/2018
23 Jun
Lay Preacher Training
23 Jun 18
Events on 06/30/2018
30 Jun
Farewell to the Manse
30 Jun 18

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