Regular Sunday Services are at 11 am in person and by Zoom

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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.

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Children and Families

Children and Families

We are continuing to offer opportunities for our young people to connect in a nurturing spiritual community, and exploring what that looks like during this time. All are invited to a virtual Sunday School session at noon.

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December 22, 2021 - Shadows

December 22, 2021 – Shadows

Yesterday was the Solstice. As I said on Sunday, this is the time we mark the ever so slow return of the sun. When we sit in the dark and celebrate its gifts. And a wonderful time to do what many of our earth-centered siblings might call Shadow Work.

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    Early Voting for Presidential Primary
    27 Feb
    02/27/2020    
    12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    FPD hosts a Dorchester early voting site for the March 3 presidential primary in the Parish Hall
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    Lunch Bunch
    28 Feb
    02/28/2020    
    12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
    Join the Lunch Bunch each Friday for good conversation and shared food!
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    Youth Group
    28 Feb
    02/28/2020    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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    Lift Every Voice Concert
    29 Feb
    02/29/2020    
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
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    New Member Class: Basics of our Free Faith
    01 Mar
    03/01/2020    
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    ….and your questions answered. Join Rev. Terry and others from the congregation to find out more about our religion.    
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    OWL at Arlington Street
    01 Mar
    03/01/2020    
    1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
    Arlington Street Church
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    Finance Committee
    12 Mar
    03/12/2020    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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    Youth Group
    13 Mar
    03/13/2020    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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    Community Dinner
    13 Mar
    03/13/2020    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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    New Member Class: FPD, Past Present, and Future
    15 Mar
    03/15/2020    
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    Rev. Terry with Church historian Susan Lush.    
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    Social Justice Circle
    15 Mar
    03/15/2020    
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
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    Board of Trustees
    17 Mar
    03/17/2020    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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    Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association
    18 Mar
    03/18/2020    
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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    Membership Committee
    19 Mar
    03/19/2020    
    6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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    Youth Group
    27 Mar
    03/27/2020    
    5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
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    New Member Class: Being Part of Us
    29 Mar
    03/29/2020    
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    Being part of Us: Membership Responsibilities and Joys At First Parish Dorchester, we ask members to take seriously their responsibilities as members. Rev. Terry and [...]
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    Early Voting for Presidential Primary
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    Youth Group
    28 Feb 20
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    29 Feb
    Lift Every Voice Concert
    29 Feb 20
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    New Member Class: Basics of our Free Faith
    1 Mar 20
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    OWL at Arlington Street
    1 Mar 20
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    Finance Committee
    12 Mar 20
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    13 Mar
    Youth Group
    13 Mar 20
    13 Mar
    Community Dinner
    13 Mar 20
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    15 Mar
    New Member Class: FPD, Past Present, and Future
    15 Mar 20
    15 Mar
    Social Justice Circle
    15 Mar 20
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    17 Mar
    Board of Trustees
    17 Mar 20
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    Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association
    18 Mar 20
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    Membership Committee
    19 Mar 20
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    Youth Group
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    New Member Class: Being Part of Us
    29 Mar 20

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