by UPB Editor, February 08, 2024
This season, Thrifty Threads is partnering with The Cinderella Project to make young ladies’ princess dreams a reality! The Cinderella Project is a nonprofit organization that provides formal gowns and dresses to girls and women for prom, weddings, and other special occasions. From now until March 5, we are collecting formal dresses, shoes and accessories of all sizes. Currently, The Cinderella Project is most in need of plus size gowns, but all sizes are graciously accepted. Let your friends, family, and neighbors know about this magical opportunity to give back and make a difference in the lives of others!… Read More
by UPB Editor, February 07, 2024
Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 14 7pm Worship in the Chapel Learn more Lenten Discernment Class Sundays, February 25, March 3, 10, 17 5:30-8pm in the Parlor Sunday, March 24, 12:30pm in the Parlor Learn more Lenten Dinner Church Music and worship over a shared sacred meal. Thursdays, February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21 5:45pm Doors open in the Parlor 6:00-6:45pm Worship Learn more Palm Sunday Sunday, March 24 11am Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube Maundy Thursday Thursday, March 28 7pm Worship and Communion in the Sanctuary and on YouTube Good Friday Friday, March 29 7pm Tenebrae Worship… Read More
by UPB Editor, February 05, 2024
It’s time to sign up for the return of a favorite United Parish tradition – Dinners for 8! These dinners 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 1, Saturday, March 2, and Sunday, March 3. Daytime and evening gatherings are offered. All are welcome to attend—newcomers, long-time members, and friends of all ages! Sign up to attend a meal: If you would like to sign up to attend a meal, please click on THIS LINK to indicate your availability and other important information. The last day for signups will be Wednesday, February 21. If… Read More
by UPB Editor, February 05, 2024
JOIN US FOR A LENTEN DISCERNMENT CLASS ON SUNDAY EVENINGS STARTING FEB. 18 WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? – What would you say if Jesus asked you this, as he did to his disciples? When Jesus posed this question to Peter, he wasn’t asking for a theological dissertation or a public opinion survey. Rather, he wanted Peter to reflect upon how he was going to live his life and how his beliefs about God and Jesus impacted those choices. This question — who is Jesus and the Holy Spirit to you and why does it matter — remains… Read More
by UPB Editor, February 02, 2024
THANK YOU to all those who attended the In-District Meeting with Sen. Creem and Reps. Vitolo, Balser, Khan and Peisch this past Monday evening at Union Church in Waban. There were 230 in attendance from 18 worship congregations and a few affiliated organizations active in housing and services to returning citizens, including 25 of us from the United Parish! Throughout all of the IDM’s held around greater Boston, the support from elected officials has been very positive overall, as was the case with our IDM on Monday. GBIO is showing our state elected officials our strength, as we advocate for action by the Legislature on… Read More
by UPB Editor, February 01, 2024
Please note, Morning Meditation is taking a hiatus and will not be meeting until further notice. Contact adultdeepening@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, February 01, 2024
Join us for a contemplative, candlelit service over a shared meal on Thursdays during Lent (February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21) from 6:00-6:45pm in the Parlor. Doors open at 5:45pm. 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. We need your help! We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, reading during the service, providing soup, and cleanup. Click HERE to sign up. For more information, contact Associate Pastor Amy Norton at amy@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, February 01, 2024
Join us for worship on Wednesday, February 14 at 7pm in the Chapel 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 at amy@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, February 01, 2024
We are planning our Winter Dinners for 8 meals on March 1, 2, and 3. These dinners are a chance for us to gather and deepen our connections with one another in small groups of around 8 people. If you are interested in hosting a meal at your home or at the church or have questions about this event, please reach out to gathering@upbrookline.org. Sign-ups for the meals will be coming soon…. Read More
by UPB Editor, January 29, 2024
The big GBIO event on housing justice this Monday evening, with State Sen. Cynthia Creem (representing Brookline, Newton, Wellesley) and the four reps in her district is happening this Monday evening! We have nearly 250 people registered, with 31 of them from United Parish! You can still register by clicking on this link — it takes about 45 seconds: https://secure.everyaction.com/3gkeTi2zoU-720eO2qZlzg2 Here are the details: Location: Union Church Waban, 14 Collins Road in Newton (right at the Waban stop on the MBTA Green Line, D branch) Time: Monday, January 29 — 6:30 to 8pm. We will be asking these elected officials to support… Read More
