We are the dreams of our ancestors. Those who we are directly descended from in family or in tradition. Those who have influenced us with their words and deeds. As we gather to remember those who have died that continue to impact our lives, let us also be mindful of the ways in which we … Continue reading Ancestor’s Dreams
With so many disparate voices demanding our attention ALL the time, it is almost impossible to decide who or what to listen to. Yet there is a still, small voice within each of us that can offer wisdom and guidance. How do we pay attention to and follow that voice? Lucas Gonzalez Milliken preaching. All … Continue reading The Voice
What could be possible if we listened more deeply to one another? If we were able to truly feel each other? What might change in our hearts, in our lives and in our world if we opened ourselves to deep empathy? This service will stretch us out of our comfort zones and ask us to … Continue reading I Feel You
What messages from deep within us might we miss in the rush of our lives? Or in the ways we numb ourselves? How do we create enough space and enough silence to hear our deepest yearning? How do we answer what is always calling?
As Unitarian Universalists, we boldly strive for a different world. We seek to create a country where justice is real and where people have a voice for change. We know that the country we live in continues to be very different from that ideal. On the brink of a very important election in our history, … Continue reading It is Time Now
Commitments require constant renewal. What does it look like to renew our commitments on the small scale and on the global scale? How do we cultivate forgiveness and accountability in our communities?
How can we find renewal each day? How can we take advantage of the cleansing and healing power of each breath? What does it mean to bring wonder and joy to each day when the world is literally and figuratively on fire? Here is the video of this service. Email admin@firstparishdorchester.org for Zoom information to join.
To start this new year, we will communally add our own water into a single vessel. As our waters mingle, so do our gifts and beauty to create something greater in this vibrant religious community. The water we create together is used to bless new life in our congregations. Please come to the church during … Continue reading Water Heal Me – 11am
September 6th – “What are we working FOR” – As we move into the next church year, we might be overwhelmed by the amount of work there is to do. And yet we know that we are moving towards depth, love and community in our work. How can we align our work with our growth, … Continue reading Summer Services – 10am
There are three pieces we say in every service at FPD, that begin with some familiar lines:We welcome you, whoever you are…Love is the doctrine of this church/home…We will keep a place for you wherever you may go…. What do we mean, truly, when we recite those words? How do they inform our identities and … Continue reading Whoever You Are
