Venues/Rooms

United Parish in Brookline has several meeting spaces that are available for use by external organizations or individuals.

Through our building usage, we seek to be a resource to the community around us by housing events for local community groups and businesses. A building usage fee is charged, which supports the operating budget of the church.

Our location in Coolidge Corner in Brookline provides ready access to numerous restaurants and shopping, and offers the convenience of public transportation.

Spaces range in capacity from 12 to 300 people and can be used for office space, concerts, rehearsals, receptions, parties, weddings, summer camps, afterschool programs, meditation and yoga classes, and more.

Please Note:

Please make all requests a minimum of three weeks prior to requested date.
For questions, contact buildinguse@upbrookline.org.
We will tell you about availability for a date on the phone or by email. However, we will give quotes only after the full form is filled out.

Building usage will be put on our calendar after a signed contract and a deposit are received.
All building users must have a liability insurance policy indemnifying the church.
The United Parish in Brookline proudly holds status in each of our three denominations as a welcoming and affirming (ABC), reconciling (UMC) and open and affirming (UCC) congregation. This means that we affirm both the ordination and covenantal loving relationships of all LGBTQIA+ people. We require that anyone holding an event on our premises respect and honor this position, help us maintain our building and grounds as a welcoming space for all LGBTQIA+ people, and refrain from any anti-LGBTQIA+, homophobic, racist, sexist or xenophobic rhetoric or behavior.

Request a Space:

Click HERE to fill out the Building Usage Request Form.

Room & Space Options

Sanctuary

First floor
Worship space
8,800 square feet
Capacity: 300 people
Uses: worship (includes weddings and funerals), performances, lectures, choir rehearsals
Accessible
6′ Steinway Grand Piano
3 industrial air purifiers

Chapel

First floor, directly off of the Sanctuary
Worship space
935 square feet
Capacity: 70 comfortably seated in rows of chairs, 100 standing
Uses: worship (includes small weddings and funerals), lectures, receptions, rehearsals, meetings
6′ Baldwin Grand Piano
Accessible

Willett Hall

Lower Level
Multi-purpose function hall
Floor is 3,404 square feet. Stage is 976 square feet
Capacity: 200 people
Uses: receptions, dinners, lectures, music rehearsals and performances,
theater productions, labyrinth
Piano
Not wheelchair accessible

Kitchen

Lower level
Industrial kitchen
1,080 square feet
Capacity: 25 people
Uses: caterers, meals, parties, receptions
Sink, fridge, oven, stove, dishwasher
Not wheelchair accessible

Choir Room

First floor
Music room
1,061 square feet
Capacity: 70 people
Uses: music rehearsals, group meetings
Piano
Accessible

Parlor

First floor
Multi-purpose room
1,161 square feet
Capacity: 70 people
Uses: group meetings, dinner parties, receptions, recitals, classes, rehearsals, meditation classes, yoga classes
A small kitchenette is located just off this room with fridge, dishwasher, oven, stove, microwave
6′ Grand Piano
Air purifiers
Accessible

Kitchenette

First floor
Small kitchen off of the Parlor and Choir Room
Capacity: 5 people
Uses: prep for meals and receptions
Fridge/freezer, dishwasher, oven, stove, microwave
Accessible

Lindsay Room

First Floor
Small meeting room
185 square feet
Capacity: 20 people
Uses: small group meetings, music lessons, meditation classes, green room for performers, bridal party gathering space for a wedding
Accessible

Deepening Room (Currently Not Available for Rent)

First Floor
Small conference room
185 square feet
Capacity: 20 people
Uses: small group meetings, rehearsals, green room for performers
Whiteboard, TV, air conditioner
Accessible

Room 200

Second Floor
Small classroom
336 square feet
Capacity: 20 people
Uses: small group meetings, rehearsals, children’s activities
Chalkboard, children’s furniture
Not wheelchair accessible

Room 201

Second Floor
Medium-sized classroom
528 square feet
Capacity: 30-40 people
Uses: group meetings, rehearsals, children’s activities
2 Chalkboards
Not wheelchair accessible

Room 202 (Currently Not Available for Rent)

Second Floor
Medium-sized classroom
418 square feet
Capacity: 30-35 people
Uses: group meetings, rehearsals, children’s activities
Chalkboard
Not wheelchair accessible

Room 204

Second Floor
Large classroom
882 Square Feet
Capacity: 50 people
Uses: group meetings, rehearsals, children’s activities
Piano, TV, 2 chalkboards
Not wheelchair accessible

Room 205

Second Floor
Small classroom
315 square feet
Capacity: 20 people
Uses: small group meetings, rehearsals, children’s activities
Chalkboard, TV, couches
Not wheelchair accessible

Room 207

- Second Floor
Small classroom
380 square feet
Capacity: 12 people
Uses: small group meetings
Chalkboard, bulletin board
Not wheelchair accessible

Room 209

Second Floor
Small classroom
285 square feet
Capacity: 20 people
Uses: small group meetings, rehearsals, children’s activities
Chalkboard, couches
Not wheelchair accessible

Front Lawn

Located on Harvard Street
Capacity: 75-100 people
Uses: outdoor activities, picnics, lawn games, performances, worship services, children’s activities, festivals
Rainbow chairs
Accessible

Memorial Park

Playground and Memorial Garden
Uses: outdoor gatherings, picnics, games, children’s activities, worship services, birthday parties
Capacity: 50 people
Availability: evenings after 6pm and weekends
Benches, picnic table
Accessible