Printable Calendar
Here’s a printable version of this month’s calendar of events at First Parish Dorchester.
Reminder! Annual Meeting, Sunday May 19
The 2019 First Parish Dorchester Annual Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 12:30pm. Please join us to vote on new members, officers, trustees, delegates and the budget, as well as to hear reports.
Here’s the agenda (and supporting material as it is readied)
Youth Group supports Rosie’s Place Toiletry Drive
On April 28th, the Youth Group began a food and toiletry drive for Rosie’s Place, spearheaded by Simon Fernandez-Buehrens, who has been increasingly concerned about homelessness in Boston and the world.
There will be collection boxes on the table by the base of the … read more.
Long-time Deacons Honored
During service on Sunday, April 28, two deacon’s chairs were dedicated to two long-time members and a gift by another long-time member will be acknowledged.
Rev. Tricia, Barbara Greene, and Rev. Jim Stillman
In March, the Board of Trustees voted to dedicate deacon’s chairs to Barbara Greene … read more.
New Members Welcomed
May 21 Right Hand of Fellowship Ceremony welcomes new members
On May 21, at the annual Right Hand of Fellowship ceremony, Rev. Tricia and Clerk Mary Elliff welcome new members Delip Dey, Pam Goncalves, Michelle Oyie, Bruce Dyer, Ginnette Powell, and Michelle’s daughter Katherine. Our … read more.
First Parish joins Good Friday Stations of the Cross
For several years, members of First Parish have joined their neighbors at St. Peter’s Church in the annual Good Friday Via Sacra / The Way of The Cross walk through Meetinghouse Hill and Bowdoin-Geneva.
Father Doc from St. Peters
At each of the 14 stations or … read more.
Join the Lunch Bunch!
Every Tuesday at noon, in the kitchen at First Parish
Join regulars Richard Kellaway, Bruce Shatswell, and Jim Stillman every Tuesday at noon for lively and jovial conversation that runs the gamut from history to politics to what’s happening at First Parish. Bring your own … read more.
Youth Memories-Anniversary Sunday
On Anniversary Sunday, the youth invited members of the congregation to write a memory for this community that has impacted or transformed them in some way. If someone was visiting for the first time, they were invited to share what brought them to First Parish … read more.
Youth overnight a success
A fantastic time was had by the dozen youth present. Deep community building, long conversations, games and wild hijinks abounded. It was a unanimous agreement that we should do this again some time. Many thanks to parents Katherine Jenkins and Michelle Oyie for their presence … read more.
March Pink Envelope Sunday – Mather School Farm Trip
This month’s Pink Envelope donations support the Mather School’s Fourth Grade Farm Trip. Click here for more about Pink Envelope Sundays and this month’s recipient.
