Category: News

Welcome to Rev. Elizabeth Carrier-Ladd!

Rev. Elizabeth Carrier-Ladd to join First Parish DorchesterThe Board of Trustees, on the enthusiastic recommendation of the Hiring Committee, Pam Goncalves, Myles Crowley and Mary Fernandez-Buehrens, voted unanimously to hire Revered Elizabeth Carrier-Ladd to be the minister of First Parish Dorchester. Reverend Elizabeth will start August 1, 2020 with a one-year contract that can be … Continue reading Welcome to Rev. Elizabeth Carrier-Ladd!

Interested in becoming a member of First Parish Dorchester?

Classes on Sunday, March 1, 15, and 22, 12:30-1:30pm Come learn 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 three classes for those interested in learning more about First Parish and the meaning of membership. These will … Continue reading Interested in becoming a member of First Parish Dorchester?

Community Concert “ Lift Every Voice – Black Spirituals”

Tamra Grace Jones, Soprano, Jacob Hiser, PianoSaturday, February 29th at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuaryTalk Back Session and Refreshments following in the Allen Parlor Tamra Grace Jones is a Boston-based soprano who performs with the Boston Lyric Opera, Connecticut Lyric Opera, Opera51, OperaHub, and the Carlisle Chamber Orchestra. She and her husband are members of … Continue reading Community Concert “ Lift Every Voice – Black Spirituals”

New Member Classes

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 our free … Continue reading New Member Classes

FPD to Host Early Primary Voting on February 27

City of Boston early voting for Massachusetts presidential primaryFirst Parish Dorchester –  Parish HallThursday, February 27, noon-8pmFor 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 Boston voter can vote at any early-voting site, so encourage … Continue reading FPD to Host Early Primary Voting on February 27

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 to replace the existing station.  FPD … Continue reading Parking Lot Update

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 see here.

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.