by UPB Editor, May 30, 2024
Have you ever had a germ of an idea but didn’t know where to go with it? Have you ever thought, as so many have over the years at United Parish, it’s time for me to help out some way? We need support of interested folks in some of the Ministry Teams. You would join a few other like-minded folks to share ideas and give back in some way. The Adult Deepening Team needs some folks who would like to talk about some ongoing classes and perhaps some single lectures or films for this summer and next year. The Gathering… Read More
by UPB Editor, May 22, 2024
To show our gratitude for our dedicated church school teachers, the Children and Youth Deepening Team is hosting a Teacher Appreciation Breakfast at 9:45am on Sunday, June 2, in Room 204 up on the church school floor. All are welcome to share their appreciation by sending thank you notes, contributing a breakfast dish, or stopping by to thank the teachers from 9:45am to 10:45am. Contact cydeepening@upbrookline.org with any questions. … Read More
by UPB Editor, May 16, 2024
The Accessibility sub-group of the church’s UPLIFT team (United Parish Leading into Future Transformation) would like to extend an open invitation for input from parishioners who identify as having any type of disability or impairment. Specifically, what are some changes, modifications, or accommodations that would make church more accessible for you, or improve your church experience in light of your disability or disabilities? We’d love to hear from a wide variety of people, including but not limited to those with physical disabilities, sight and/or hearing impairments, mental health issues, intellectual and/or learning disabilities, and individuals with autism and/or ADHD (or… Read More
by UPB Editor, May 16, 2024
Do you love United Parish and all the great things we do? Do you love taking photos with your phone or a camera? We need you! The Communications Ministry Team is looking for a few folks to help us with new photos for the website, social media, and newsletters. We know that time is tight, so you don’t even have to join our team! We just want your photos to share! If this is something you’re interested in, please email communications@upbrookline.org to learn more…. Read More
by UPB Editor, May 16, 2024
Now that our spring outing is behind us, it’s time to start figuring out our summer activities! In that vein, please fill out the Google Form here to let us know when you will be in town and what activities would interest you! Please don’t hesitate to contact Meagan M. at 2030vision@upbrookline.org if you have any questions…. Read More
by UPB Editor, May 16, 2024
Signing UP for an Exciting New Opportunity As we continue to listen and find new ways to answer our call to connect and serve within and outside of our United Parish walls, we are excited to share a new opportunity with you. After thoughtful deliberation with Council and the Gathering team, we will not host the Strawberry Festival this year, but will instead reinvigorate and strengthen our engagement with Brookline Porchfest, which will be held on September 28. Learn more at https://www.brooklineporchfest.org/bands/. Partnering with Brookline Porchfest serves our church’s vision, deepens our community impact, and supports our need for more… Read More
by UPB Editor, May 16, 2024
Many thanks to the 20 people who participated in last Sunday’s Walk for Hunger! The flowers and trees along the route were beautiful and hopefully some new acquaintances were made. We raised a total of $10,220 including the matching donation from Missions Giving. Thanks to the many faithful contributors and our Mission Giving Team for challenging us. Contact Beverly B. at walkforhunger@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, May 16, 2024
The Human Relations Ministry Team (Kate B., Lauren, D., Ben M. and Mark M.) invites you to provide feedback about members of our valued staff. Your input will help the staff and the Human Relations Ministry Team better understand what is going well, what might be strengthened, what new directions are unfolding, and what might no longer be necessary or essential to our life together. Your responses will be held in confidence – they will be shared only with the staff member, their leader and members of the Human Relations Ministry Team. Responses are due June 15. To provide feedback,… Read More
by UPB Editor, May 08, 2024
This Sunday May 12th, 2024 we will be holding a service on the topic of Mental Health, and how we can help our congregation become more welcoming and inclusive of those who struggle with mental health challenges. On behalf of the Mental Health Committee, we invite you to fill out this anonymous survey about how you feel we can make improvements in this area based on your personal experiences. At the end we will ask if you give permission for us to share your anonymous response during our service to give examples of ways we can grow and improve. Please… Read More
by UPB Editor, May 02, 2024
The big day is this Sunday! We have about 15 walkers signed up, but we know there are more who will meet with us in the church parking lot at 8:30 am on Sunday. We will take a picture of the group, dedicate our Walk, and take the MBTA Green Line (please bring $2.40 or your Charlie Card; children under 12 – no fare) to the Boylston stop for the Boston Common. Anyone registered can collect a button and t-shirt. We will also get a United Parish Team sign. If you do not see us, gather at the balloon arch. … Read More
