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.
Honoring our RE teachers with donations!
To honor our dedicated Religious Education teachers, First Parish Dorchester is making small donations in their honor to causes and organizations chosen by each teacher. Thank you, teachers!
Here are our teachers and links to their choices. Follow the links to see the inspiring work supported … read more.
Mothers Walk for Peace still open for contributions
We had an excellent turnout for this inspiring annual event to support the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. So far, we have raised $1045 toward our goal of $1200. It’s not too late to help us reach our goal! If you would like to donate, … read more.
Upcoming Sundays for RE
Sunday, May 20th, we will be finishing the curricula led Sunday School sessions for the year. We will have a simultaneous closing of Creating Home and Faithful Journeys, with all the folks who have taught those classes present.
On Sunday, May 27th and Sunday June … read more.
Ministerial Search Committee formed
The results are in! We are very pleased to announce that our Ministerial Search Committee will be comprised of Katherine Jenkins, Jane Lindsay, John Minahan, Susan Lush and Tom Cunningham.
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the process, and especially to all of … read more.
Congregation to vote on Ministerial Search Committee (MSC) members
FPD Members will gather this Sunday after worship to vote for up to five of the following nominees: Tom Cunningham, Marcia Hubelbank, Katherine Jenkins, Jane Lindsay, Susan Lush, Laurie Martinelli, John Minahan, and Ardis Vaughan. Absentee ballots were emailed Monday to be used by anyone … read more.
Sale of 29 High Street proposed – Vote to be held at Annual Meeting
The Finance Committee and the Board of Trustees have been exploring what income could be gained for FPD from the sale of 29 High Street, Dorchester, known as the Manse. Several competitive offers for the property have been received through Jack Conway Realtor … read more.
Join the FPD Mothers March for Peace team
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 provides funding for the great work of the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. We are hoping that FPD can provide … read more.
