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The Dover Church | A New England Congregational Church in the United Church of Christ

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Sunday School at The Dover Church

Welcome to The Dover Church

A welcoming community of faith and service in Dover, Massachusetts since 1762. We are an Open and Affirming Congregation. No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here.

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Doing Ministries in New Ways

We are not closed. We are doing ministries and mission in new ways. You will find everything you need to know about the ongoing ministries of the church on this page.

Current Sunday Information

The Dover Church
Join us this Sunday, September 27, 2020 for worship either from home at 9 AM with our livetream service or In-Person at 10 AM in our Taylor Garden. This Sunday we will read the story of Jesus's transfiguration, and think about what that mountain-top moment of awe and holiness has to say to us today, when so many of the ways we celebrate, gather, and connect with God haven't been available to us. In the days of social distancing and closed church buildings, where do we have to go to find ourselves on holy ground?
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Worship Continues in New Ways

While we are not gathering together on Sunday mornings, you can watch our worship service live-streaming or recorded . 

Worship From Home at 9:00 AM

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Worship In The Garden at 10:00 AM

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The Church Buildings are Closed but Ministries and Missions continue.

We will continue to follow the Governor’s guidelines on public health.

Recorded Services, Music, and Meditation Practices

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Anti-Racism Alliance Group

Meets every other Wednesday at 4:00 PM.

Contact Max for Meeting ID.

Welcome to The Dover Church…and we really mean it. YOU are Well – Come. Whoever you are, whatever your life is like, wherever you come from, whenever you feel the urge, we really want you to feel welcome here. That’s what we are all about. The Dover Church is an Open and Affirming Church that welcomes absolutely everyone, no matter where you are on life’s journey. No exceptions.

Rev. Dr. Max Olmstead preaching at The Dover Church

Watch our latest sermons

At the center of worship is the sermon, a 10-15 minute reflection by our pastor on where God’s love and longing for us intersects with our lives, community, time, celebrations and sorrows.

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Upcoming Events

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Sep
24
Prayer Chapel Group
12:30PM - 12:30PM
Sep
24
Tea and Check In
3:00PM - 4:00PM
Sep
25
Prayer Chapel Group
12:30PM - 12:30PM
Sep
27
Worship From Home Sundays at 9:00 AM
9:00AM - 10:00AM
Sep
27
Worship In The Garden at 10:00 AM
10:00AM - 11:00AM
Sep
27
High School Youth Group
7:00PM - 8:30PM

Latest News

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Max blessing a dog in Taylor garden.
Blessing of the Animals - October 3, 2020

This year, The Dover Church will again give thanks for the blessing of our pets and animal friends, as a way to commemorate the life of St. Francis of Assisi, and to celebrate the unconditional love of our pets.

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Rev. Dr. C. Maxwell Olmstead
A Message From The Pastor

Dear Friends,

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I'm New

Your First Visit Here’s some of what you might like to know before walking up the front stairs.
Families with Children Families with Children are at the center of our community of faith.
Meet Our Pastor Our pastor seeks to help people find words for their faith, making God accessible, practical, applicable and personal.

Worship & Music

Worship Every Sunday morning we gather to worship God with song, prayer, reflection and community.
Sermons The sermon is a reflection on where God’s love for us intersects with our selves, our community, our celebrations and sorrows.
Music If you love to sing or play an instrument, we have a place for you.

Community Life

Children & Youth From nursery school through high school, we have opportunities for young people to learn and grow, do good and share God’s love.
Adult Programs The Dover Church is about growing friendships and connecting with neighbors.
Serving Others Our Serving Others Ministries are always evolving to match our gifts with the needs of our neighbors.

About

Who We Are We are an open and affirming, United Church of Christ church since 1762.
Ministers & Staff We are blessed to have a warmhearted and professional staff to help us lead and manage our ministries and missions.
Contact, Directions & Parking You can’t join us if you can’t find us. Click here to learn how to call, email, text, walk or drive to us.