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Healing Miracles

This Epiphany Season (January 6-February 17) we are following the ministry of Jesus as told in the Gospel of John, alongside our Church School curriculum. Last week I noted in

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Dinners for 8 Hosts

Once again, it's time for a favorite United Parish tradition - Dinners for 8! These meals are a chance for us to gather and deepen our connections to one another

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Upcoming Events

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"Fat Sunday" Mardi Gras-themed Pancake Coffee Hour

Sunday, February 15

12pm in the Parlor



Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 18

7pm Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube

Learn more

 

Lenten Dinner Church

Music and worship over a shared sacred meal.

Thursdays, February 26, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26

6:00-6:45pm in the Parlor

Learn more

 

Palm Sunday

Sunday, March 29

11am Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube

12pm Hot Cross Buns at Coffee Hour

 

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, March 2

7pm Worship and Communion in the Sanctuary and on YouTube



Good Friday

Friday, April 3

7pm Tenebrae Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube

 

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 4

9-11am in Memorial Park



Easter 

Sunday, April 5

9:30-10am Children’s Church in the Sanctuary

9:30-10:45am Easter Potluck Breakfast in the Parlor

10:45am Prelude in the Sanctuary and on YouTube

11am Festival Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube
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During Lent (February 18-April 2), we will launch prayer groups: weekly gatherings of four or more members to help strengthen our faith, our connection to God and to one another. We will have a required introductory session offered with two time options:
  • Sunday, February 15 in person after church
  • Tuesday, February 17 at 7 pm by Zoom
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Join this class series to learn more about our history, values, and governance, explore what it means to become a member at United Parish, and get a tour of our maze-like building!
 
Sunday, February 22, 12:30pm: Building tour (meet in the Marion lobby) 
 
Sunday, March 1, 12:30pm in the Parlor : "Learning" class - learn about us! RSVP HERE 
 
Sunday, March 15, 12:30pm in the Church Office: "Sharing" class - help us learn about you! RSVP HERE 
 
Questions? Contact Associate Pastor Amy Norton-Benfield at amy@upbrookline.org.
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Lent and Holy Week 2026

"Fat Sunday" Mardi Gras-themed Pancake Coffee Hour Sunday, February 15 12pm in the Parlor Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 18 7pm Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube Learn more Lenten... Read More

Lenten Prayer Groups

Are you looking for a way to ground yourself spiritually in fellowship with other United Parish members? Would you like to try a new spiritual experiment at United Parish? During... Read More

Newcomer Classes

Join this class series to learn more about our history, values, and governance, explore what it means to become a member at United Parish, and get a tour of our... Read More