by UPB Editor, February 12, 2025
Ash Wednesday Wednesday, March 5 7pm Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube Learn more Lenten Dinner Church Music and worship over a shared sacred meal. Thursdays, March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10 6:00-6:45pm in the Parlor Learn more Palm Sunday Sunday, April 13 11am Intergenerational Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 17 7pm Worship and Communion in the Sanctuary and on YouTube Good Friday Friday, April 18 7pm Tenebrae Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 19 9-11am in Memorial Park Easter Sunday, April… Read More
by UPB Editor, February 12, 2025
Join us for a contemplative, candlelit service over a shared meal on Thursdays during Lent (March 13, March 20, March 27, April 3, April 10) from 6:00-6:45pm in the Parlor. Dinner church is a postmodern return to an ancient worship model, just like what the early Christians did in their own homes. We’ll enjoy soup, salad, communion, art, prayer, and music. For more information, contact Anna Jeide-Detweiler at seminarian@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, February 12, 2025
On Sunday, February 23, we are welcoming “What the World Needs Now Interfaith Coalition Singers” to our worship service. A powerhouse group of singers, performers and social activists featuring Walter and Stephen Cooper (Montclairs, Authentics, Gospel Love Tones), Belle Linda Halpern (singer, story teller, educator, activist, founder of Inspiring Educators), Merle Perkins (acclaimed Boston singer, actor and founding educator and actor with Urban Improv – Rehearsal for Life), and Jenny Bonham-Carter (West of Willow, Poor People’s Campaign, Swedish School of Boston). As an ensemble, their mission is to spread love, hope, unity and togetherness, and to inspire action through the… Read More
by UPB Editor, February 12, 2025
Join with the Mental Health and Children & Youth Deepening teams on Sundays, March 9 (Sanctuary), March 16 (Lindsay Room), and March 30 (Lindsay Room) from 12:30-2pm to read and discuss Blessed Youth: Breaking the Silence about Mental Illness with Children and Teens. Through vivid and powerful storytelling, Blessed Youth removes the barriers of stigma and shame associated with mental illness in children and teens, and includes practical resources such as prayers and a guide for having age-appropriate talks with children about warning signs and how to get help for themselves and friends. Copies of Blessed Youth are available at the… Read More
by UPB Editor, February 12, 2025
It’s time for the return of a favorite United Parish tradition – Dinners for 8! These meals are a chance for us to gather and deepen our connections to one another in small groups of around 8 people. The meal dates are scheduled for Friday, March 21, Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23. If you can serve as a HOST for a Dinner for 8, please CLICK HERE to sign up. Please sign up no later than Wednesday, February 19. If you have any questions, please contact Kate H. or send an email to gathering@upbrookline.org. … Read More
by UPB Editor, February 12, 2025
Please join us for a Mardi Gras-themed pancake Coffee hour on Sunday, March 2 after worship (around 12pm) in the Chapel! Come kick off your Lenten season with fun, fellowship, and a delicious pancake brunch. Contact gathering@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, February 12, 2025
Join us for worship on Wednesday, March 5 at 7pm in the Sanctuary as we celebrate this ancient ritual to help us remember that each of us is made of finite material, inspired and animated by the breath of God. Contact Senior Pastor Kent French at kent@upbrookline.org or Associate Pastor Amy Norton-Benfield at amy@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, February 11, 2025
We’re looking for folks to sign up for our rotating liturgist schedule. Liturgists read the scripture passage or give the offering invitation. It’s only about 10 minutes of your time every 3 months, and it’ll be a huge help to our worship service. Sign up here and we’ll add you to the rotation. We will send out reminders at the beginning of the month and help you find backups if needed. Thanks! Contact the Exalting Ministry Team at exalting@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, February 11, 2025
The Gathering Team is seeking folks who can help with coffee hour before and after church one Sunday a month. It involves coming and hour early to set up, and bringing some food…baked at home or purchased, including fruit, cheese, and snacks. All can be reimbursed. After church and most folks have left, the food and dishes need to be cleared away and washed (we have a dishwasher!) It’s a great way to help that is flexible and fun! Contact gathering@upbrookline.org, or call Mary M. for more info…. Read More
