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20s/30s has two (that's right, two!) events in the works.
 
First, we have a reservation for trivia at Cityside Tavern in Brighton on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:30pm.  Bring your random factual knowledge that isn't really useful but you've been waiting for an excuse to show off!  Please let me know if you'll be there because if enough people are interested, I will make another reservation.
 
Second, we will be volunteering at the Prison Book Program (PBP) on Saturday, April 18 from 1-4pm.  
 
PBP's mission "is to support people in prison by sending them free books and reading materials that meet their specific needs and interests."  They do this through "a highly engaging volunteer experience that connects people inside and outside of the American prison system."  Volunteers are encouraged to bring books to donate books to PBP, so we will coordinate bringing book donations with us when we go.  Even if you aren't able to volunteer, you can still donate!  Be thinking of books you are ready and willing to part with.  We are signed up to bring 10 volunteers, so let me know if you are able to come!  PBP is located in Quincy, so I will send more details to the group closer to the date to coordinate rides.
 
As always, let me know if you have any questions or ideas for what you want 20s/30s to look like!


Contact Emmalee at 2030vision@upbrookline.org.
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            [post_content] => Singing in choir is among the most mentally, physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually beneficial activities we humans can engage in. Singing with others is rooted in ceremony and ritual, and the "choir" as we know it began in the church where folks come looking for inspiration, connection, and healing.

The Chancel Choir provides music for United Parish's worship services throughout the year, singing everything from classical works with orchestra to a cappella arrangements of Spirituals. They are a wonderful and truly welcoming group of singing people of all ages, including seasoned professionals, first-time choir members, and everything in between!

Rehearsals are Thursdays from 7-9pm in the Choir Room!

If you are interested and want to give it a try, please contact Minister of Music Susan DeSelms at susan@upbrookline.org.

We need your voice!


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            [post_content] => Join us for the third evening of the Jazz Sanctuary series with bassist, vocalist, and composer Devon Gates, one of 2024’s "Up and Comers of the Year" (The New York City Jazz Record). Gates brings her distinctive blend of jazz, chamber, and soul influences to United Parish in Brookline for an intimate, interdisciplinary evening of original music, storytelling, and movement on Saturday, January 24 at 7pm in the Sanctuary.

Based in Brooklyn, NY and originally from Atlanta, Devon Gates has emerged as a powerful creative voice on the contemporary jazz scene. A graduate of Harvard University and Berklee College of Music, she has collaborated with artists including Terri Lyne Carrington, Vijay Iyer, Jen Shyu, and Nicole Mitchell, and has performed at leading venues and festivals such as The Jazz Gallery, Monterey Jazz Festival, Winter JazzFest, and the Kennedy Center.

Most recently, Gates is featured on bass and vocals on Terri Lyne Carrington’s Grammy-nominated release We Insist 2025, a tribute to the landmark Abbey Lincoln and Max Roach album.

For this special Jazz Sanctuary performance, Gates reunites with frequent Boston-based collaborators guitarist Matt Greenwood and dancer Simon Montalvo, alongside special guests. Together, they create a deeply personal and immersive experience that blurs the lines between sound, movement, and narrative.
Performers
Devon Gates – Bass, Vocals
Matt Greenwood – Guitar
Simon Montalvo – Dance

plus Special Guests
About Jazz Sanctuary
Hosted in the breathtaking High Victorian Gothic setting of United Parish, Jazz Sanctuary is more than a concert series — it is a gathering of community through music and art. By attending, you are helping to revitalize the church’s historic performance spaces, preserving them as a hub for culture and connection in Brookline for generations to come.
Tickets
General Admission (Advance $20 | At the Door $30)
Student Admission (Advance $10 | At the Door $20)

Buy Tickets


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