The Sun Still Rises


Dorchester is a community that has a long history of activism and solving problems, characteristics that will be helpful as we face difficult times.

Worship Leader: Bill Walczak
Worship Associate: Michelle Oyie
Music Leaders: Dan Loschen & The FPD Choir
Guest Musician: Anne Hooper-Webb

Bill Walczak was the founding president and CEO of the Codman Square Health Center, a major factor in the regeneration of Boston’s Codman Square community. He is currently retired from regular employment and writes columns for The Dorchester Reporter. Bill also serves as chair of the Board of Trustees at Bunker Hill Community College, chairs the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, and is an active leader in numerous organizations dedicated to education, healthcare, and community development.


“We welcome you, whoever you are, whatever tradition, gender, race, class, sexual identity, ability, or age you represent. May you grow in the ways of respect, service, and wholeness. And through all your days may you know that you are loved.“

We are a lay-led congregation, meaning services and spiritual leadership are provided by community members rather than a designated minister. This reflects our commitment to shared ministry, where all members participate in roles such as worship leading, pastoral care, social justice work, and other community activities.

🛜 Join us at Meetinghouse Hill every Sunday at 11AM either in person in the Sanctuary or in spirit from wherever you may be using this Worship Link: https://zoom.us/j/4438056805.

👪 Family-Friendly Services: Families, we cherish your presence. Bring your children and let them be part of our Worship Service until the Time for All Ages concludes. Following that, they can join their Sunday School teachers. Nursery care is available starting at 10:30 AM each week.

☕ Social Hour: Following the service, we invite you to join us in the Parish Hall for a cozy community coffee hour, offering a chance for fellowship and lively conversation. We hope to see you there!

🎧 Accessibility: To enhance your experience, we offer child and sensory-friendly fidgets and noise-canceling headphones.

Did you miss last week’s Service? Past recordings can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/FPDpast-services