Interested in First Parish
Dorchester?
Great! Come learn more about this
congregation that is long on history, relevant in the present, and eager to
welcome you.
Rev. Terry and members of the
congregation will offer 3 sessions for those interested in learning more
about First Parish.
Sunday, March 1, 12:30-1:30 – Basics of … read more.
City of Boston early voting for Massachusetts presidential primary
First Parish Dorchester – Parish Hall
Thursday, February 27, noon-8pm
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 that day. Any … read more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
