We will be having a potluck style 20s/30s Friendsgiving on Sunday, November 23 at 6:00pm in the parlor at United Parish. Use the link here to sign up to bring a dish. Let me know if you plan on joining and please reach out if you have any questions! Contact Emmalee at 2030vision@upbrookline.org…. Read More
We are so grateful for a generous donation from Brookline Booksmith. We love Brookline retailers supporting local community efforts like Thrifty Threads and had a great time meeting the bookstore leadership team! Also- calling all big shopping bags! Sweaters and coats are selling like crazy. Big purchases need big bags. Bring us your bags and they will help a shopper leave with their new treasure. If you get Amazon boxes with the brown wrapping paper, bring that too. We need to cushion some more delicate purchases. Contact thriftythreads@upbrookline.org…. Read More
Please consider donating new, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, sports equipment, books, and toys to children in Boston’s underserved neighborhoods. Please visit https://www.coatboston.org/donate to shop Coat Boston’s wish list and have the items shipped directly to their offices. You can also drop off donations at Hancock United Church of Christ in Lexington. Deadline is Sunday, December 7. Contact info@coatboston.org…. Read More
Members of Council, the Strategy Team, UPLIFT, staff and others will be meeting on Saturday, November 8 from 9:30am-2pm at Saint Cecilia Parish in Boston for a leadership retreat. They will spend time engaging about the transformation planning happening at our church. This meeting will be an important touch-point, and critical for presenting and validating our strategy to allow us to move forward with the confidence that we are aligned in our vision for our future planning. They are excited to report out on this discussion at the All Parish meeting on November 23. For more information, contact Stefan Reed at moderator@upbrookline.org…. Read More
Join us on Sunday, October 26 in the Parlor for an evening of music, food and fellowship with other parents and their teens. Teens are invited to join Minister of Music Susan DeSelms before the dinner at 6pm in the Parlor for some casual music-making together! At 6:30pm, we’ll all share a meal, play some games, and make new connections/friendships! This event is just for teens (anyone who will turn 13 during this school year and up) and their parents/caregivers. RSVP to Associate Pastor Amy Norton-Benfield at amy@upbrookline.org…. Read More
United Parish in Brookline GBIO Newsletter Just as the seasons are changing outside our windows, so is our work with GBIO preparing to enter a new stage. We are gearing up for a winter Listening Campaign, where we will be meeting in January and February in small groups of 8-10, called “House Meetings”, to share our stories and concerns about the issues on our minds. It is these stories, from the 50 to 60 GBIO congregations that will inform GBIO’s decision this coming spring about our next campaigns. Throughout its 40 years, GBIO has based its campaigns on stories collected… Read More
Hearts and Hands has had a busy year! We will be hosting a Fall Workday on Sunday, November 9 to help us restock the care bags we give to the United Parish community in times of need. All are welcome! We will meet at 12:30pm in the Choir Room, and a light lunch will be served. Contact heartsandhands@upbrookline.org…. Read More
It’s Pumpkin time! Children and youth of all ages are invited to join us in the Chapel after worship on Sunday, October 26 to make jack-o’-lanterns together. Bring your own pumpkin, and we’ll provide stickers, paint markers, carving supplies, and pizza! Children and youth are invited to wear their Halloween costumes. For more information, contact the Children and Youth Deepening Ministry Team at cydeepening@upbrookline.org…. Read More
Saturday, October 25 at 7pm in Somerville! Snacks and games will be provided but definitely bring your favorites to share with the group! Contact 2030vision@upbrookline.org…. Read More
We are opening our doors for our beloved annual tradition of hosting a community thanksgiving meal downstairs in Willett Hall on Thursday, November 27 at 1pm for up to 160 people. Volunteer: Please CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer. Please sign up for volunteer shifts by Sunday, November 16. If you’d like to help with publicity in the weeks before by hanging flyers around town, please contact thanksgiving@upbrookline.org. We’re also looking for volunteers to polish the silverware. In addition, we are looking for team captains and folks to join our core planning team. If you’re interested in a leadership… Read More