by UPB Editor, November 05, 2024
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
by UPB Editor, November 04, 2024
“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
by UPB Editor, October 31, 2024
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
by UPB Editor, October 31, 2024
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
by UPB Editor, October 31, 2024
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
by UPB Editor, October 31, 2024
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
by UPB Editor, October 29, 2024
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
by UPB Editor, October 22, 2024
United Parish in Brookline Missions Giving Thank you United Parish for giving $56,342 in FY 2024 to help people and causes locally, nationally and internationally! Please see the attached breakdown of specific gifts. Funds come from three sources: Interest from the United Parish church endowment Roughly 10% of all pledges to United Parish goes to Missions Giving and other philanthropic efforts Specific offerings in church services Missions Giving also supplements, matches, doubles or triples the amounts raised by congregants involved in church-sponsored initiatives, such as the Negro Spiritual Royalties Project, and Walk for Hunger. Thank you to the beautiful, vibrant… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 17, 2024
**UPDATE as of 11/26/24: Thank you for your interest! The dinner is FULL. Sign-ups have closed. We are no longer accepting reservations.** Since 1981, United Parish has opened our doors to the community for Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day at 1pm. This time is for those who may be new to the Boston area or those who want to share a meal with the community or those who may need a bit of help in providing Thanksgiving for themselves or their family. And for all those in between, all are truly welcome at the United Parish table. … Read More
by UPB Editor, October 17, 2024
Pre-Election Vigil: Singing Together for Justice and Peace Join us for an evening service of song and prayer on Monday, November 4 at 6:45pm in the Chapel to ground ourselves in God’s love and justice ahead of the anxiety and uncertainty of Election Day. Contact Associate Pastor Amy Norton at amy@upbrookline.org and Minister of Music Susan DeSelms at susan@upbrookline.org. Election Night Prayer Service Join us for an evening prayer service to gather in loving community as we await the results of the election on Tuesday, November 5 at 7pm on Zoom. RSVP HERE. The Zoom link will be automatically sent… Read More
