by UPB Editor, October 13, 2022
Instead of our usual in-person community Thanksgiving meal, we are once again excited to partner with the Brookline Food Pantry to support their efforts in providing groceries to members of the community. This is an opportunity to strengthen our relationship with the Brookline Food Pantry and provide food to our neighbors in need. Free meal kits will be available for pickup during the week of Thanksgiving. These meal kits will include the raw ingredients to make an entire Thanksgiving dinner at home. We are not providing pre-cooked meals. Recipients will need to cook for themselves. Meal kits do not include… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 13, 2022
After careful and prayerful consideration, the Stretching into Justice Team wants to advise the United Parish Community that United Parish will not be hosting the Community-wide Thanksgiving Dinner this year. Simply put, we do not have the leadership or bandwidth to organize a sit-down dinner for roughly 200 people. Nor have we been successful in finding someone within the congregation to take on this substantial leadership role. It became clear that the role played by our former tenant, Catering to You, was very significant. They had loaned us various items including large pots and place settings which we would have… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 12, 2022
So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially those who are of the household of faith. Galatians 6:10 After more than 12 years of service to members of the United Parish congregation, the Hearts and Hands Ministry team is in need of ideas and suggestions on how we can best update our program and successfully engage more people as care givers and as “users”. As an active group of volunteers we appreciate this opportunity to get to know others in the congregation better while taking on tasks that suit our individual schedules and interests…. Read More
by UPB Editor, October 05, 2022
The fall series will start with a building tour on October 23. Join us after worship in the Marion Street Lobby (outside the church office) for a tour of the building (about 30 minutes) and to learn a little more about our ministries and where they take place. October 30 from 12:30-2pm will be a Learning Class in the Choir Room: Learn more about United Parish, our beliefs, the benefits/responsibilities of membership, and our governance structure. November 6 from 12:30-2pm will be a Sharing Class in the Parlor: Share our faith stories and get to know one another a little… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 21, 2022
This autumn, our worship will follow along with our Church School curriculum, Seeking God Together. Here are the themes and some of our guest speakers. September 25 Making Time, Daniel 6:1-23, 8pm — Erev Rosh Hoshana worship at Temple Shir Tikva, Wayland October 2 Honoring our Bodies, Psalm 139:13-16; 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 Guest Speaker: The Reverend Carrington Moore, Executive Director, common cathedral, a partner ministry October 9(theme and scripture TBD), afternoon visit to common cathedral October 16 Making Room, Matthew 6:16-18; Acts 13:1-3; 14:21-28 Guest Speaker: Lisa Weinstock, Host for Refugees October 23 Marveling (Psalm 104) October 30 Saying Thanks (Luke 17:11-19; Colossians 3:14-17) November 6 Crying Out,… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 21, 2022
Wills and Wishes Workshops – A series for ALL ages! 3 Sundays in October, 12:15-1:45pm in the Parlor Workshop Topics: October 2: Everybody’s Talking About the End of Life (Or They Should Be!) October 16: Deciding and Documenting Medical Care October 30: Wills, Funerals, and Leaving a United Parish Legacy Join us to hear from experts, share resources, and discuss: Planning for emergencies and end of life. Legal documents we should have in place no matter our age or circumstances. Preparing for the decisions that need to be made now, for later. AND A WHOLE LOT MORE! Expert presenters will… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 15, 2022
We are pleased to be participating in the Brookline Police Department’s Safe Place Initiative. You can find the new sticker on the Marion Street door. The program enhances public education regarding the reporting of hate crimes. This program is for ALL hate crimes which include: race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, mental, physical, or sensory disabilities, homelessness, marital status, political ideology, age, or parental status. This program helps say to victims: “You will be heard, you will be treated with care, dignity and respect from the business you enter to find help in,… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 01, 2022
We are sad to report that on Thursday, August 25, 2022 someone burned and destroyed the Transgender pride flag on our front lawn. We have reported this to Brookline Police. Each Sunday, we affirm on our worship order that: We at the United Parish in Brookline believe that all people are made in the image of God and embrace and cherish every person and every kind of family. Jesus Christ welcomed everyone; we seek to follow his example in our own life and worship, by extending God’s love and grace abundantly and equally to everyone. We affirm and welcome all… Read More
by UPB Editor, February 23, 2022
February 23, 2022 Full to the Brim: An Expansive Lent – Adult Deepening Opportunities for Lent The season of Lent is a time to find new and creative ways to grow in faith and one’s relationship with God and others. As we emerge from winter and the restraints of the pandemic, we hope you consider joining one or more of these Lenten Adult Deepening opportunities, as well as the ongoing Weekly Bible Study on Sunday mornings at 10am. Living into Lent Spiritual Practices Workshop – Sunday, March 13 (rescheduled from March 6) from 4-5:30pm on Zoom: Adam S. will facilitate an… Read More
by UPB Editor, June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021 – 5:31pm The United Parish in Brookline is grateful to announce a new ministry partnership with the Brookline Food Pantry (BFP). Starting August 1, we will serve as the central location for the Food Pantry. This is an exciting new chapter in the lives of both organizations. For 37 years, the Brookline Food Pantry has been a mainstay of alleviating food insecurity in Brookline. It began as a ministry of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and in 2014 became its own non-profit. Volunteers come from all over Brookline. Need has expanded steadily over the years, leading to secondary… Read More
