About Second Church in Dorchester
Second Church in Dorchester is a Church of the nazarene in Boston, Massachusetts located at 44 Moultrie St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124. As of April 2026, Second Church in Dorchester holds a 4.8-star rating across 23 Google reviews. The Second Church in Dorchester parish office answers at (617) 825-2797.
Welcome to Second Church in Dorchester, a Church of the Nazarene. We are located in the historic neighborhood of Codman Square, Dorchester, named after Dr. John Codman, the first pastor of Second Church. We are a vibrant, growing church in the middle of an urban community in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, offering many opportunities for involvement through worship, education, missions and outreach ministries. Our people are from diverse backgrounds and offer a rich resource for our society.
We hope you will come and find a place you can call home, a place to spark your interest, inspire your involvement, and fulfill your yearning for spiritual nourishment."
Second Church of Dorchester
Second Church of Dorchester is a Church of the Nazarene in the historic Codman Square District of Dorchester in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1804 the church was founded as the Dorchester Meeting House Company by members from the First Parish Church of Dorchester.
When does Second Church in Dorchester hold services?
Second Church in Dorchester publishes the following weekly hours: Wednesday 12–4 PM, Thursday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, Friday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10 AM–12:30 PM, 6–8 PM, Monday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, Tuesday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM. All times are local to Dorchester, MA.
- Wednesday
- 12–4 PM
- Thursday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Friday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- 10 AM–12:30 PM, 6–8 PM
- Monday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
- Tuesday
- 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
Where is Second Church in Dorchester located?
Second Church in Dorchester is located at 44 Moultrie St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124. The building sits at coordinates 42.29085, -71.07086, placing it in Dorchester, MA 02124.
Location is approximate — drawn from the public street address.
Nearby places drawn from OpenStreetMap, Apr 24, 2026.
The neighborhood around Second Church in Dorchester
The ZIP code 02124 area around Second Church in Dorchester is home to 55,336 residents with a median household income of $72,189 and a median age of 36.3 years, according to the US Census Bureau's 2022 American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 five-year estimates.
What to expect at a service at Second Church in Dorchester
Churches of the Nazarene are in the Wesleyan–holiness tradition, emphasizing a transformed life and accessible worship.
- About an hour: contemporary and traditional music, Scripture, a teaching sermon, and occasional Communion.
- Communion is open. Dress is casual.
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Your Sunday at Second Church in Dorchester
Second Church in Dorchester by the numbers
Questions and answers about Second Church in Dorchester
- What denomination is Second Church in Dorchester?
- This parish is part of the Church of the Nazarene tradition.
- What are the service times at Second Church in Dorchester?
- Published hours: Wednesday 12–4 PM, Thursday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, Friday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, Saturday Closed, Sunday 10 AM–12:30 PM, 6–8 PM, Monday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM, Tuesday 10:30 AM–2:30 PM
- What is the phone number for Second Church in Dorchester?
- You can reach the parish at (617) 825-2797.
- Where is Second Church in Dorchester located?
- The parish is located at 44 Moultrie St, Dorchester Center, MA 02124.
- How do visitors rate Second Church in Dorchester?
- 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 23 Google reviews.
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