Printable Calendar
Here’s a printable version of this month’s calendar of events at First Parish Dorchester.
News
Parking Lot Update
There was a second Congregational Conversation on January 19
for parishioners to share their perspectives on the future of our Parish Street
parking lot. The Boston Mayor’s Office
has renewed their interest in purchasing the ½ acre graveled parking lot. Their
plan is to build a new fire station … read more.
FPD to host early voting Feb 27
For the first time, Boston will provide early voting for the March 3 presidential primary and First Parish will host the February 27 Dorchester voting site. Any Boston voter can vote at any early-voting site, so encourage your friends and neighbors to come up to … read more.
Minister Search news
January 22, 2019
The Trustees voted to proceed with hiring a Contract Minister, with the intent that this be open to a Settled Minister position. The Contract Minister job will begin summer 2020. A Contract Ministerial Search Committee will guide the process. For more details … read more.
Christmas Eve Service
Peter Gilmartin and Julie Simmons mount our seasonal sign for our Christmas Eve service of song and lessons.
And wreaths donated by Jim Stillman grace our front doors and the door at 10 Parish Street.
Check out the Gala photos!
Did you miss the November 2 Gala or just want to relive the evening?
Hat tip to Myles Crowley for documenting the festivities, which honored District Attorney Rachael Rollins, provided an evening of music, friendship, and tasty food, and raised money for First Parish.
2019 Gala Recap and Thanks!
Board Chair Ardis Vaughan, D.A. Rachael Rollins, Interim Sr. Minister Rev. Terry Sweetser
The Trustees want to
thank Myles Crowley and his Gala committee: Jenn Cartee, Mary Elliff, Laura
Maltby, Laurie Martinelli for a wonderful evening on Saturday, November 2 at
First Parish. It was a great event: the … read more.
FPD to Honduras with Habitat for Humanity
Chris Gray and Laura Maltby with Habitat this summer
Travel to Honduras with First Parish Dorchester and Habitat for Humanity
Informational Meeting, Sunday, November 17, 12:30-1:30pm
Members and friends of First Parish Dorchester will have the opportunity to travel to Honduras with Habitat for Humanity next August 1 … read more.
RE Covenant for 2019-20
As part of the 2019-2020 First Parish year, all the Religious Education participants have created a covenant to guide them this year. See here for details of the RE covenant.
Rachael Rollins to be honored by First Parish Dorchester
First Parish Dorchester, the oldest congregation in what is now the City of Boston, will honor Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins with a Meetinghouse Award for Service to the Community. The award will be presented to Ms. Rollins by Ardis Vaughan, Chair of the … read more.