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GBIO Updates

GREATER BOSTON INTERFAITH ORGANIZATION United Parish is proud to be a member of the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization. Through GBIO, we gather with thousands of other like-minded people of faith across our region, committed to seeking justice together. This year we wrapped up our Housing Justice Campaign, which led to a substantial increase in funding for the states struggling public housing system. These funds will help improve the dilapidated housing stock for thousands of our friends and neighbors who reside in public housing. With the conclusion of the campaign, GBIO is now entering a time of listening and discerning what… Read More

Intergenerational Advent Wreath Workshop

Join us for our annual Advent Wreath Workshop after worship on Sunday, November 24 (around 12:15pm) in the Chapel! All ages are welcome to join us for Advent wreath-making, fellowship, and merriment! For more information, contact the Children and Youth Deepening Team at cydeepening@upbrookline.org…. Read More

United Parish Family Christmas

On Saturday, December 7 from 3-5pm, we will gather in the Parlor and Choir Room for music, cookies, cocoa and crafts for all ages. Then, the party will shift to the front lawn where we will trim a tree and offer warm drinks and caroling to people passing by. Come share in the spirit of this season. If you would like to contribute to the event, please feel free to bring your favorite holiday cookies to share. Please contact the Gathering Team at gathering@upbrookline.org or the Children and Youth Deepening Team at cydeepening@upbrookline.org for more information…. Read More

Parents of Young Children Fall Gathering 

Parents of Young Children Fall Gathering  When: Saturday, Nov. 16th, 3pm – 4:30pm Where: @ United Parish, Parlor (Parents), Nursery (Kids) What else: Fall-themed treats and CHILDCARE PROVIDED !!! If you are a parent of young children, you are invited to a time of connecting, building community, and spiritual nourishment. We’ll take some time to fill our cups (with hot cider and friendship.) Please Register here so Anna can plan for food and childcare. Treats and childcare provided. Feel free to bring snacks to share if you would like to. Contact Anna at seminarian@upbrookline.org…. Read More

Volunteers Needed to Green the Sanctuary – November 24 after worship!

 “People, look east. The time is near of the crowning of the year. Make your house fair as you are able, Trim the hearth and set the table. People, look east and sing today: Love, the guest, is on the way.”   Every Advent as the days grow shorter and colder, we prepare ourselves for the new beginning that comes each year at Christmas, when we celebrate the birth of Christ. One of the ways we traditionally prepare is to make our indoor spaces more beautiful with evergreen garlands, wreaths, poinsettias, candles, and light. Can you help us prepare the United Parish sanctuary for the Season… Read More

Fall All-Parish Meeting

Join us on Sunday, November 17, immediately following worship in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. The All-Parish Meeting is open to EVERYONE – whether you’re a long-time member of United Parish or you’ve just recently started attending worship. This is a chance for our whole congregation to come together. Come as we share and celebrate how God is working in our church. A full agenda and materials will be emailed in advance of the meeting. A light lunch will be provided. The Nursery will be open for childcare. We look forward to seeing you there! Contact Moderator Stefan Reed at… Read More

20s/30s Friendsgiving

The 20s/30s group will be having a Friendsgiving on Friday, November 15 from 7-9pm in the Parlor. 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 for more information…. Read More

Growing Grandparents – November 13

The Growing Grandparents Group invites you to join a Zoom gathering on Wednesday, November 13 at 10am. We will have a check-in with one another and a discussion focusing on “What/Where is Home?” Anne A. will be our convener. Please join us if you can! Growing Grandparents meets monthly – usually by Zoom – and is a place for active grandparents to share our experiences, read and discuss books and have fun together during this special time of life (no grandchildren required!). For more information, contact growinggrandparents@upbrookline.org…. Read More

Hearts and Hands Work Day – November 10

Please join us on Sunday, November 10 at 12:30pm in the Choir Room to sew labels on prayer shawls, fill some canvas bags and other activities. No specific skills are needed. A light lunch will be served. Contact heartsandhands@upbrookline.org…. Read More

Coat Boston and The Holiday Shop

Please consider donating new, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, sports equipment, books and toys to children in Boston’s under-served neighborhoods. Deadline is December 8. Please click here to shop Coat Boston’s Amazon wish list and have the coats shipped directly to their offices. Please indicate that you are from United Parish in Brookline on your Amazon note. Learn more at coatboston.org or contact info@coatboston.org…. Read More