by UPB Editor, January 14, 2025
The time has come for us to debrief about the various deepening activities we held this fall (centering time at the retreat, election-eve song vigil, etc), and do some planning for the winter and spring! To that end, please join me for another evening of food, faith, and calendar-ing, as we plot out the next few months and listen for where the Holy Spirit is calling us to deepen together. Please extend this invitation to anyone else who you think may be interested. When: 6:30-8:30pm Wednesday, January 29 Where: United Parish Parlor What: Light dinner provided, additional snacks to share are encouraged Why: Because we are committed… Read More
by UPB Editor, January 08, 2025
For our Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday act of service, all ages are invited to gather in the Parlor at 9:45am on Sunday, January 19 to make 120 bagged lunches for our outdoor urban ministry partner, common cathedral. We will bless the lunches in our morning worship, and depart around 11:30am to serve at common cathedral (rain, snow, or shine!) If you’d like to contribute supplies, please sign up here by the end of the day on Wednesday January 15. There is no RSVP needed to attend the sandwich-making or the common cathedral service itself! Children 5th grade and… Read More
by UPB Editor, December 31, 2024
Thrifty Threads sent out some of our final donations for 2024. We estimated sharing approximately 12.8 tons of clothing with our partner charities. In addition we have given musical instruments, and children’s books. We have purchased new diapers, socks and underwear for the groups we serve as well. This new year we are starting a Saturday knitting group to create hats. Experienced and new knitters welcome- just bring your positive energy. Let TT know of your interest and we can circle you in to this great practice of knitting and giving. Contact thriftythreads@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, December 31, 2024
Many of us have fond memories of going to sleep-away church camp when we were young. In order to make this available to ALL of our Church School students aged 7-16, the Baptist Church in Brookline is offering full scholarships ($825) to Camp Grotonwood this July and August. For more information, visit grotonwood.org. Register before January 31 for the early bird special. Get with a friend and register for a fun week at camp! We hope that lifelong friendships will be made this summer. Please see Barbara L. or Donna T. for more information…. Read More
by UPB Editor, December 31, 2024
Are you new to United Parish? We are offering a short “Exploring Membership” class series: Sunday, January 12: An introductory tour of the building after worship, to help you get your bearings in our maze-like space and learn more about the programs and activities that happen here. We’ll meet in the lobby outside the church office at 12:30pm and Kent will lead the tour. Class 1: “Learning”. January 26 12:30-2pm, in the Parlor. RSVP HERE In this class, you will have a chance to learn more about United Parish, our history and beliefs, the benefits/responsibilities of membership, and our governance structure;… Read More
by UPB Editor, December 31, 2024
Year-End Wrap Up: Our Impact 2024 I just want to congratulate everyone on the tremendous impact that you have had on our community and beyond this year. We had an amazing year as a store and it is all thanks to you and your hard work. I know there are days when the store can be overwhelming or frustrating, but please know that your impact is real and is amazing. Thank-you all! While we cannot possibly quantify the lives we touch just by being an open and welcoming community store, we have been trying to quantify some of the other… Read More
by UPB Editor, December 30, 2024
We’ll be having our 3rd annual “Christmas Isn’t Over” Party on Saturday, January 18 at 6pm in the Parlor with a potluck and Yankee Swap. Please RSVP for the party here. Please sign up to bring food for the potluck meal here. 20/30 Vision is a group for adults in their twenties and thirties who come together to deepen their faith through Bible study, community service, social justice activities, fellowship and fun. Contact 2030vision@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, December 20, 2024
This Sunday, we’re trying a new way of telling the Christmas story together in worship, and we need your help! As part of our worship service this Sunday, December 22 at 11am in the Sanctuary we’ll be creating a giant, church-wide nativity scene! We’re inviting each person to bring something to lend to the scene: a stuffed animal, a Lego person, a figure from a household nativity set, a clothes-pin doll, a sheep ornament, you-name-it! We’ll need items to represent shepherds, animals, angels, magi, more animals, babies Jesus (like ‘attorneys general’), Marys and Josephs and more! Nothing is too big, too small,… Read More
by UPB Editor, December 20, 2024
Dear Members and Friends of United Parish, As we draw nearer to the end of 2024, I am (characteristically) overwhelmed with gratitude for all that you do for United Parish. Your generous contributions of time, talent, and treasure are a true blessing to our community, helping us to spread hope and joy throughout the year. For those of you who might have an interest in sharing a gift before the end of the tax year, I wanted to take a moment to share some information about various available giving options: Tax-Deductible Contributions: If you itemize your deductions, please… Read More
by UPB Editor, December 10, 2024
When: Sunday, January 26 at 6:30pm Where: United Parish Parlor What: An evening of food and fellowship with other parents and their teens. We’ll share a meal, play some conversation games, and make new connections/friendships! Why: Because God loves us, and wants us to have a night off from cooking that doesn’t eat into the household budget (and wants us to deepen our relationships with one another through shared mealtimes). Who: This event is just for teens (anyone who will turn 13 during this school year and up) and their parents/caregivers. We may be able to provide childcare and dinner for younger siblings, with enough advanced notice…. Read More
