The Dover Church

The Dover Church We are located at 17 Springdale Avenue in Dover, Massachusetts.

At The Dover Church, we’ve been in ongoing conversation about how we can live even more fully into our Open and Affirmin...
02/03/2026

At The Dover Church, we’ve been in ongoing conversation about how we can live even more fully into our Open and Affirming covenant with one another and with the wider community.

As part of this work, we invite you to join us for an LGBTQ+ panel discussion during coffee hour on
🗓 Sunday, February 8
⏰ 11:15 a.m.

We will be joined by four guest panelists who will share their insights and experiences. This panel is a space to bring your questions, your wonderings about what it means to be a community for everyone, how to support a loved one who may be questioning or has recently come out, how to be a better ally, and more.

We know it can feel hard to speak up or ask big questions, so we’re creating multiple ways for you to participate. Questions may be submitted anonymously in advance using the link in our weekly e‑News or here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/TDCPanelQss

There will also be opportunities to ask questions, both anonymously and out loud, during the panel.

☕ Refreshments (including empanadas!) will be provided, sponsored by the Deacon’s Outreach Ministry.

All are welcome. We hope you’ll join the conversation.

A Service of Prayer, Song, and Youthful Witness ✨February 1st, 10 AMJoin us on Sunday, February 1st for a Taizé worship ...
01/29/2026

A Service of Prayer, Song, and Youthful Witness ✨
February 1st, 10 AM

Join us on Sunday, February 1st for a Taizé worship service inspired by the summer pilgrimage our youth group took to Taizé, France alongside youth from Pilgrim Church - United Church of Christ, Sherborn, MA.

This contemplative service will be centered on quiet prayer, simple and beautiful music, and reflections from our teen pilgrims, who will share how their journey shaped their faith and deepened their connection with God. Our teens will also lead the children’s message, joyfully sharing their experience with our youngest worshipers.

Come and be renewed through stillness, song, and the voices of our young people.

We look forward to worshiping together.
If you cannot attend in person, join us online: https://thedoverchurch.org/worship/online/ 🕯️🎶🙏

Dover Church

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁Today we give thanks for God’s abundant blessings and for the gift of this loving church family. ...
11/27/2025

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁

Today we give thanks for God’s abundant blessings and for the gift of this loving church family. As we gather around our tables, may our hearts be filled with gratitude, peace, and the joy that comes from knowing we are held in God’s grace.

Wishing you and your loved ones a day filled with warmth, connection, and gratitude.

“Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1

Blessings from all of us at The Dover Church.
Dover Church

🍂 Join Us for Our Thanksgiving Agape Service! 🍂This Sunday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m., we’ll gather for a special time o...
11/20/2025

🍂 Join Us for Our Thanksgiving Agape Service! 🍂
This Sunday, November 23 at 10:00 a.m., we’ll gather for a special time of worship and fellowship at The Dover Church.

✨ What’s Happening?
Bring uncut baked sweet breads (pumpkin, apple, banana, etc.) and bunches of grapes to share. These will be placed in the sanctuary during the service and enjoyed together at coffee hour.

We’ll welcome Rebecca Gallo, Executive Director of A Place to Turn food pantry in Natick, who will share how we can support neighbors in need.

Food Pantry Donations: Please bring items to help local families, including:
✅ 2 lb bags of white rice
✅ Spaghetti & spaghetti sauce
✅ Coffee
✅ 1 lb bags of dry black beans
✅ Diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6) & baby wipes
✅ Paper grocery bags with handles
✅ Other non-perishable items

📧 If you can bake or bring grapes, email [email protected].
Let’s celebrate gratitude and generosity together! 🧡

✨ Wonder Wednesdays Are Back at The Dover Church ✨We’re thrilled to announce the return of Wonder Wednesdays, our after ...
09/04/2025

✨ Wonder Wednesdays Are Back at The Dover Church ✨
We’re thrilled to announce the return of Wonder Wednesdays, our after school faith-based program for K–5 students on Chickering & Pine Hill half days!
⏰ Time: 11:45 AM – 2:15 PM
📍 Location: The Dover Church, 17 Springdale ave, Dover MA 02030
🍽️ Lunch & snacks included!
Wonder Wednesdays is designed to make life easier for families navigating those tricky early dismissals — and to give kids a joyful, creative space to grow in faith and friendship.
Each session is packed with fun and meaning:
🎶 Music
🎨 Crafts
📖 Bible stories
⚽ Outdoor play
🧪 Science experiments
🍴 Story-themed snacks
🕰️ Adventures into the world of ancient Israel
… and so much more!
This fall’s theme is “Bible Heroes: Royalty”, running on:
📅 9/17, 10/22, 10/29, and 11/5
💰 Cost: $30/session ($120 total for Fall Semester)
📌 Full semester registration required — lessons build on each other!
🎓 Scholarships available — just ask!
We had over 30 children join us last year and can’t wait to welcome even more this fall. Whether you’re a returning family or brand new to The Dover Church, you’re welcome here.
📧 To register or ask questions, reach out to Kayla ([email protected]), or just use the link:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/WonderWednesdays
Let your kids experience the wonder this fall — while you enjoy a little midweek peace. 🌟

Welcome Back Sunday at The Dover Church – Sept 7 @ 10 AM!Happy September! 🌻Looking for deeper connection this fall? Whet...
08/27/2025

Welcome Back Sunday at The Dover Church – Sept 7 @ 10 AM!

Happy September! 🌻
Looking for deeper connection this fall? Whether you're seeking new friendships, spiritual grounding, or a joyful place for your kids to grow in faith—you're welcome here.

🕊️ We’re an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ. That means no matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are truly welcome—just as you are.

Starting on September 7th, join us for:
✨ Worship at 10 AM
🎨 Kids programs also at 10 AM
🎶 Choir returns
☕ Coffee & treats after worship
👥 High School Youth Group at 7 PM

Let this be the year you find something more. We’d love to meet you!

📍Downtown Dover, next to Dunkin'
17, Springdale ave, Dover MA 02030
💒 The Dover Church – where faith meets everyday life.

Our Youth Have Returned from Taizé! 🙏  🇫🇷We are grateful to share that our youth group has safely returned from their pi...
07/10/2025

Our Youth Have Returned from Taizé! 🙏 🇫🇷

We are grateful to share that our youth group has safely returned from their pilgrimage to Taizé, France. It was a powerful week of prayer, reflection, community, and spiritual growth.

Thank you to everyone who held them in your thoughts and prayers throughout the journey—your support meant the world to them.

We look forward to hearing more about their experiences this fall, when we will gather for a special worship service centered around Taizé and the insights they brought back with them. Stay tuned—this will be a meaningful moment for our whole church family.

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After days of hiking through the awe-inspiring beauty of the Alps in Chamonix—pushing limits, building community, and so...
07/01/2025

After days of hiking through the awe-inspiring beauty of the Alps in Chamonix—pushing limits, building community, and soaking in God’s creation—our youth group has arrived in Taizé, France. 🌄➡️⛪

Now, surrounded by pilgrims from around the world, they’ve entered into a rhythm of simplicity, reflection, and peace... all in the middle of a heat wave! Life here looks different: shared meals, tents for shelter, and time to truly listen—for God, for each other, and for inner stillness.

Why Taizé?
Because in this quiet, communal way of life, we glimpse the unity and hope of the wider Church—a living faith shaped by presence, reconciliation, and simplicity.

🙏 Please keep our group in your prayers as they continue this journey—body, mind, and spirit.

Photos shared by Max Olmstead, thank you!
Pilgrim Church - United Church of Christ, Sherborn, MA

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06/28/2025

Hiking through the French Alps has stretched our youth group in the best ways—physically, spiritually, and as a community. Each step reminds us that faith, like a mountain trail, takes endurance… but the view is always worth it. 🌄🙏

Come along for a glimpse of how God’s creation is shaping hearts and building bonds we won’t forget.

What an incredible day of service and connection! 💛On June 13, five volunteers from The Dover Church, including Max repp...
06/20/2025

What an incredible day of service and connection! 💛

On June 13, five volunteers from The Dover Church, including Max repping his Women's Lunch Place Boston Marathon shirt, spent the afternoon preparing and serving lunch to over 175 women at WLP’s welcoming and inspiring space in Boston. We also helped distribute an additional 150 to-go meals. Under the warm guidance of Chef Mark, it was a joyful, humbling, and deeply meaningful experience.

The Women's Lunch Place is a vital daytime shelter and advocacy center serving women experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty — and we’re honored to partner with them through our Mission in Action team.

📅 Want to get involved? We still have a few volunteer spots left this summer:
➡️ 2 spots for Wednesday, July 30
➡️ 1 spot for Friday, August 22

If you’re interested in joining, please contact Peggy Cross at [email protected]. Come see the amazing work WLP does — and be part of it!

06/18/2025

Led to Ask: Grace’s Journey of Thoughtful Faith

Some questions don’t have easy answers—and that’s okay. Grace shares how our church helped her explore faith with honesty, openness, and space to grow. Her journey is a beautiful testament to thoughtful spirituality. 🌿🕊

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17 Springdale Avenue
Dover, MA
02030

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Sunday 10am - 11am

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