Community Partners
After two years of being displaced, we were very happy to be introduced to First Parish, who opened their doors to us. Currently, two of our choirs made up of 76 students attend rehearsals at First Parish each week. The church works toward staying relevant and active in a community that has experienced much change in the last few decades. The Boston Children’s Chorus loves being a part of the First Parish community…
–Ben Hires, Director of Programs, Boston Children’s Chorus, February 2013
At First Parish Dorchester, we are committed to Radical Hospitality—a proactive and inclusive approach to welcoming and supporting others, creating a nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Our Meetinghouse serves as a crucial venue for numerous fundraisers and local support activities, helping groups that might otherwise struggle to find affordable space. These partnerships reflect our dedication to creating a nurturing environment where people can enrich their spirituality, cultivate relationships, and promote service to others.
Our Partners
We work with a range of organizations that align with our values and goals. Some of our key partners include:
Alternatives for Community and Environment
The Boston Alliance of Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Youth (BAGLY)
Cape Verdean Community Uniting Neighbors in Developing Ourselves (CVC UNIDO)
Christ the King Dorchester
Dorchester Community Food Coop
Dorchester Historical Society
Dorchester People for Peace
DotHouse Health
Eastern Service Workers Association (ESWA)
Fields Corner Main Street
Louis D. Brown Peace Institute
Mather Elementary School
Meetinghouse Hill Civic Association
New England Region Narcotics Anonymous (NERNA)
Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry (UUUM)
Vietnamese American Initiative for Development (Viet-AID)
Our Commitment
Through these partnerships, we strive to live out our Radical Hospitality by addressing community needs and supporting initiatives that foster social justice. Our involvement helps bridge gaps between diverse communities and contributes to the collective well-being of Dorchester.
Get Involved
We invite you to explore our partnerships and find ways to get involved. Whether through volunteering or other forms of engagement, your support strengthens our community and furthers our mission of Radical Hospitality.