Printable October 2018 Calendar
Here’s a printable version of the October 2018 calendar of events at First Parish Dorchester: October 2018 Calendar
Category: News
Kingsley dedication of RE rooms
On Sunday, September 16,we re-dedicated the RE rooms in honor of Lowell and Charlotte Kingsley, who gave so much time and love to First Parish over many decades, especially to the children of First Parish. The new carpeting and fresh paint were made possible by a generous gift from the Kingsley family. Left … Continue reading Kingsley dedication of RE rooms
Lessons from Blueberry Bushes
They do not bear as much fruit if they grow by themselves. For a blueberry bush to really produce fruit, it needs to be near another blueberry bush. It can produce fruit by itself, but you probably won’t get as much fruit. They tend to do better if the blueberry bush they … Continue reading Lessons from Blueberry Bushes
RE gears up!
This Sunday kicks off our Sunday School! We will be planting the blueberry bush that was watered in the Water Communion service last Sunday, trusting that it will grow and be cared for as we grow and care for each other. (So kids should be prepared to get dirty!) After we plant the bush, we … Continue reading RE gears up!
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 29: Myles Crowley August 5: Jen Johnson August 12: Tom … Continue reading Summer Service Lineup – 10 am
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; and Emily Lichtenstein and Susan Lush, co-secretaries
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 by our teachers and if you feel like contributing … Continue reading Honoring our RE teachers with donations!
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, click here.
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 3rd, we will spend our Sunday School time together creating a … Continue reading Upcoming Sundays for RE