Master clock magicians have cleaned and repaired our magnificent grandfather clock and it is ticking and chiming up a storm in the Allen Parlor. The father and son team of Andrew and Keith Olson report that the clock was made by “William Bond and Sons, Boston”. The dial was signed “Daniel Pratt’s son, Boston”. Andrew … Continue reading Grandfather Clock sings again
The Trustees made an offer of a one-year contract to Rev. Terry Sweetser, a seasoned UUA minister, to come to First Parish Dorchester as Interim Minister. Rev. Sweetser has accepted and will start on August 1. He recently completed an interim ministry at the Salem UUA congregation, and previously at the Wellesley Hills UUA congregation. … Continue reading Welcome to Rev. Terry Sweetser!
We’ll be reading How to be Less Stupid about Race by Crystal Fleming every Sunday in July, 11:30-12:30 (during coffee hour). Check out the book from the BPL or support a local black business by participating in a 25% off bulk order from Frugal Bookstore in Dudley Square (deadline this Saturday 6/29). We’ll be discussing … Continue reading Come join the Social Justice Circle for our upcoming Book Club
Ministerial Search Progress This summer will be a busy time for our ministerial search at First Parish Dorchester. The Trustees voted to have a blended Search Committee to continue the process of identifying and recommending ministerial candidates that Jane Lindsay, Katherine Jenkins Djom, Tom Cunningham, Susan Lush and John Minahan completed over the past year. … Continue reading Minister Search and Interim Minister Updates
Who has a Skill? Buildings and Grounds committee is to expand! Do you paint, clean, putter? Talk to Julie Simmons or Patty Hart if you have the time or talent. And here’s Patty puttying…Someone hold that ladder!
Following an inspirational service with the theme “On Flows the River” for her final service as Interim Minister on June 9, Rev. Tricia was feted at a farewell luncheon and program in the Parish Hall. Heartfelt remarks from Richard Kellaway, Eleanor Grady, Myles Crowley, Samantha Tan, and Julie Thompson recounted the effects on them and … Continue reading Gratitude Luncheon for Rev. Tricia
9 youth and 3 adults helped serve a meal at Rosie’s Place on Sunday, June 16th. The experience culminated a Goods Drive started by Simon Fernandez-Buehrens, and was a project undertaken by the entire church community. Simon and the youth brought 5 full boxes of food and toiletries that were collected by church members and … Continue reading Youth serve at Rosie’s Place
Many thanks to our dedicated RE teachers!As a token of our appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our RE teachers, FPD is making small donations to organizations selected by them: Florence Forbush: Haley HouseAsher Wingard: Trans LifelineChris Gray: Dana Farber InstituteTricia Brennan: BIJANNoël Currier: Audubon SocietySusan Lush, Mary Grady, Doug Shaheen, Samantha Tan, Mary Fernandez-Buehrens, Michelle Oyie, … Continue reading To honor our RE teachers…
In “Dancing Through the Decades”, the BalletRox students will strut their stuff to swing, rock, disco, Broadway, and more! The kindergarten and first graders from the Mather School who practice all year in the Parish Hall with the BalletRox program will dance a public performance at the Mather School on Wednesday, June 12, at 9:30pm. … Continue reading BalletRox performs at Mather School – June 12
