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Howard Thurman (1899-1981), Dean of Marsh Chapel and professor at Boston University School of Theology, is considered by many as the theologian of the Civil Rights Movement. He wrote: When

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Missions Giving Christmas Market 2025

The ninth annual Christmas Market will take place Saturday, December 6 through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Make a gift and/or tell your friends and family that you’ve made gifts in

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Upcoming Events

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            [post_content] => Would you like to share your concerns about injustices in our country and in your own communities, and to find ways of turning these concerns into collective action to make a difference? Our GBIO (Greater Boston Interfaith Organization) Core Team is inviting you to participate in one of our House Meetings, which will be small groups where we can share our stories and concerns.

PLEASE SAVE THE DATE -- Sunday, January 25 from 12:30-2pm in the Parlor. You can register on THIS FORM.

All of GBIO’s 56 congregations will be hosting their own house meetings, and the common issues raised in these meetings will help inform GBIO’s next campaign starting in the spring of 2026.  In the past, these house meetings have launched GBIO into successful campaigns in health care, affordable housing, and opportunities for persons returning from incarceration.
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            [post_content] => MLK Day of Service 

Join us for our annual Sunday morning of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, January 18 at 9:45am in the Parlor. All ages are invited to gather to make sandwiches and assemble over 120 bagged lunches for common cathedral, an outdoor church that serves the unhoused community and has been worshipping rain, snow, or shine for over 30 years! We'll depart from United Parish at 11:30am to bring the lunches over to Boston Common and help serve lunch and celebrate worship with common cathedral. Contact Associate Pastor Amy Norton-Benfield at amy@upbrookline.org for more information.
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            [post_content] => SUGGESTIONS FROM YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TEAM, TO COPE IN A CHALLENGING TIME

As we embrace the Christmas season and the sacred time of Advent, we are reminded of the hope and light that this season brings. As Isaiah 9:6 tells us, "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given," and with that gift comes a message of peace and renewal. In the same spirit, we at the Mental Health Network encourage you to find moments of calm and to care for your mental and emotional well-being during this meaningful time.

We recognize that the holiday season can bring a mix of emotions—joy, reflection, and sometimes even challenges. It's important to remember that it's okay to seek rest and support, just as we celebrate the coming of the Prince of Peace who brings comfort to our hearts and joy to our souls. Here are some resources to help in this potentially challenging time.

Positive Actions to Prevent the Holiday Blues

Managing Holiday Blues & Mental Health

Caring for Yourself During the Holidays
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