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We are open for Worship at 10 am. We are also streaming our services online. Click links below for more information and to RSVP for in-person worship.
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Welcome to The Dover Church!
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Why Church?

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Make a Joyful Noise!

Music is a big part of our life together
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A New England Congregational Church in the United Church of Christ
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The Dover Church | A New England Congregational Church in the United Church of Christ

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Welcome to 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 Church that welcomes absolutely everyone, no matter where you are on life’s journey. No exceptions.

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Doing Ministries in New Ways

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. We also encourage you to check out the rest of our website to learn more about The Dover Church.

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Weekly Worship Services
Please Join us for Weekly Worship! Every week we will have our Sunday Services both in-person and streaming online. Both services will be available at 10:00 am. We would love to have anyone who wants to join our community so please feel free to join our services or reach out through social media pages!
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Join us for Virtual and In-Person Worship
10:00 AM on Sundays

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Check us out through Social Media!
Facebook. Instagram. Youtube.

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Recording Resources
Click link below for Recording Instruction Video, Music, Guide Tracks and Upload Folder

Recording Resources 

New To The Dover Church?

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.  We have members from Dover and many surrounding towns such as: Dedham, Medfield, Natick, Needham, Sherborn, Wellesley, and Westwood to name a few.

Rev. Dr. Max Olmstead preaching at The Dover Church

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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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Nov
28
Sunday Worship
10:00PM - 11:00PM
Nov
29
Prayer Chapel Group
12:30PM - 1:00PM
Nov
30
Bible Study
5:00PM - 6:00PM
Nov
30
Chapel Bell Choir
6:00PM - 7:30PM
Dec
1
Month at a Glance
12:15AM - 12:15AM
Dec
1
Prayer Chapel Group
12:30PM - 1:00PM

Latest News

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Christine Hogan wearing Hogwarts scarf
Halloween Concert and Carnival

On Saturday, October 30th please join us, The Dover Church, for our third annual Halloween Concert at 4 PM where music of Harry Potter will be performed by organist Christine Hogan.

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Donations for CityReach
Clothing Drive for common cathedral

This November, a group of The Dover Church’s high school and confirmation class youth will be heading to Boston Common to learn about homelessness and distribute clothing and food to those in need as part of common cathedral's CityReach program. 

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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.