Our 4th UU Principle guides us to a free and responsible search for truth and meaning. With the world in what feels like a constant state of upheaval, and the news-cycle almost impossible to fully keep up with, discerning where we can place our trust is a challenge. Our 4th UU Principle guides us to … Continue reading In ____ We Trust
Our BLM banner was first dedicated in June 2016, and disappeared in December 2018.We rededicated our new banner on January 27, 2019 with the followsing words: “We seek to grow in becoming an intentionally and pro-actively anti-racist faith community through reflection and action, listening and learning, especially listening to and learning from the people of … Continue reading Black Lives Matter banner rededicated
Our friends at the Dorchester-based Conservatory Lab School filled the sanctuary to perform their Winter Concert on Saturday, January 26, entertaining families and friends with their joyful music. Watch for future symphony players and jazz artists whenever you attend a CLS concert!
Dear First Parish Folks: Winter has arrived! After consulting with staff and leadership the plan for tomorrow is to be open for worship per usual but to have a simpler, informal service in the Allen Parlor. The service originally planned for this Sunday and the rededication of the new Black Lives Matter banner will happen … Continue reading Update on Sunday worship at First Parish
Boston Police Commissioner William Gross joined First Parish on January 11 for our monthly potluck dinner. William Gross is Boston’s first African American Commissioner and he started his career on the force in Dorchester. Over 75 FPD members, friends and neighbors, (including his mother Deanna) enjoyed a spaghetti dinner and conversation. Commissioner Gross talked about … Continue reading Big turnout to meet Commissioner Gross
The Eastern Service Workers Association held their 2018 annual holiday party in the Parish Hall.
January 11, 2019, 6-8 PM – Parish Hall First Parish Dorchester is pleased to announce that Boston Police Commissioner William Gross will be attending our monthly Community Dinner on January 11, 2019. We invite neighbors to join us for the pot luck dinner. Please bring something to share or just come and enjoy an evening … Continue reading Community potluck dinner with BPD Commissioner William Gross
The First Parish membership met on Sunday, December 2, 2018 and voted to approve the Motion to create a financial plan for the church’s endowment. The plan was developed by our Treasurer, Sherman Zemler -Wu and recommended by the Finance Committee and Trustees. There was also a thoughtful discussion of how the endowment will be … Continue reading Financial Plan Approved
Congratulations First Parish, we raised $416.00 in November for the Greater Lawrence Disaster Relief Fund. Over 7,000 residents in areas of Andover, Lawrence and North Andover have been without gas service and heat since the September 13 Columbia Gas explosions. In December we raised over $200 for Found in Translation, which trains immigrants to act … Continue reading Pink Envelope Sunday Update
First Parish Special Meeting to vote on the financial investment plan Sunday, December 2 Our congregation voted to sell the manse property at our Annual Meeting in May. There will be a Special Meeting of the Congregation on Sunday, December 2, 2018 for our membership to vote on a financial investment plan to responsibly manage … Continue reading FPD Special Meeting on Financial Plan
