Lew Finfer will reflect on the pivotal events of Boston’s school desegregation and busing crisis (1974–1978) and their lasting impact on the city. Marking the 50th anniversary, he will discuss the Black community’s long fight for educational equity, the federal court decision that mandated busing, and the resistance it met. He will also share the … Continue reading Busing, Redlining & the Push for Educational Equity

Let’s take a look at the value of tradition in religion, and the healthy tension involved in keeping it balanced with seeking new forms, creative expressions, and original experience. Our tradition grounds us, gives us roots, so we can fly. Worship Leader: Jane ThickstunWorship Associate: Michelle OyieMusic Leaders: Dr. Ana Sorina Popa & The FPD … Continue reading Roots

This service will be a reflection of a very interesting journey and a blessed witness to the power of Community and the strength of so many in the struggle for justice, safety and change. Worship Leader: Robert MacEachern Worship Associate: Douglas ShaheenMusic Leaders: Dan Loschen & The FPD Choir  Robert J. MacEachern is a  3rd generation Dorchester resident and a Proud … Continue reading Activism as an Expression of Faith