Printable November 2018 Calendar
Here’s a printable version of the November 2018 calendar of events at First Parish Dorchester:
Grieving for Tree of Life
First Parish Dorchester grieves with the families and loved ones of the eleven members of the Tree of Life Synagogue killed in an anti-semitic attack on October 27th. We share the statement of Susan Frederick-Gray, the President of the UUA:
We grieve with those who are … read more.
Pink Envelopes support Minister’s Help Fund
THANK YOU! The first Pink Envelope Sunday to support the Ministers Help Fund raised $714! Thanks to your generosity more people in need will receive assistance in times of financial hardship and stress. The Interim Minister and Board have selected the Greater Lawrence Disaster Relief … read more.
Printable October 2018 Calendar
Here’s a printable version of the October 2018 calendar of events at First Parish Dorchester:
Kingsley dedication of RE rooms
On Sunday, September 16,we re-dedicated the RE rooms in honor of Lowell and Charlotte Kingsley, who gave so much time and love to First Parish over many decades, especially to the children of First Parish. The new carpeting and fresh … read more.
Lessons from Blueberry Bushes
They do not bear as much fruit if they grow by themselves. For a blueberry bush to really produce fruit, it needs to be near another blueberry bush. It can produce fruit by itself, but you probably won’t get … read more.
RE gears up!
This Sunday kicks off our Sunday School!
We will be planting the blueberry bush that was watered in the Water Communion service last Sunday, trusting that it will grow and be cared for as we grow and care for each other. (So kids should be prepared … read more.
FPD rallies for Together & Free
A portion of the FPD contingent that showed up on June 30th at the Boston Common to join with thousands to declare that Families Belong together! From Boston to the border.
Summer Service Lineup – 10 am
Many thanks to all FPD members who have agreed to lead worship during the summer months, continuing the First Parish tradition of lay worship leaders in the summer:
July 1: Melissa Nussbaum Freeman
July 8: Bruce Shatswell
July 15: Chris Montani
July 22: Kit Binns
July … read more.
Board of Trustees Officers Elected
The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that at its June 19th meeting, it elected Ardis Vaughan, chair; Julie Simmons and Marcia Hubelbank, co-vice-chairs; and Melissa Wender, secretary; all are effective July 1st.
Many thanks to our retiring officers Myles Crowley, chair; Julia Thompson, vice-chair; … read more.
