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Lenten Discernment Class

JOIN US FOR A LENTEN DISCERNMENT CLASS ON SUNDAY EVENINGS STARTING FEB. 18   WHO DO YOU SAY I AM? – What would you say if Jesus asked you this, as he did to his disciples? When Jesus posed this question to Peter, he wasn’t asking for a theological dissertation or a public opinion survey. Rather, he wanted Peter to reflect upon how he was going to live his life and how his beliefs about God and Jesus impacted those choices. This question — who is Jesus and the Holy Spirit to you and why does it matter — remains… Read More

GBIO Update February 2, 2024

THANK YOU to all those who attended the In-District Meeting with Sen. Creem and Reps. Vitolo, Balser, Khan and Peisch this past Monday evening at Union Church in Waban. There were 230 in attendance from 18 worship congregations and a few affiliated organizations active in housing and services to returning citizens, including 25 of us from the United Parish! Throughout all of the IDM’s held around greater Boston, the support from elected officials has been very positive overall, as was the case with our IDM on Monday. GBIO is showing our state elected officials our strength, as we advocate for action by the Legislature on… Read More

Morning Meditation Taking a Break

Please note, Morning Meditation is taking a hiatus and will not be meeting until further notice. Contact adultdeepening@upbrookline.org…. Read More

Lenten Dinner Church 2024

Join us for a contemplative, candlelit service over a shared meal on Thursdays during Lent (February 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21) from 6:00-6:45pm in the Parlor. Doors open at 5:45pm. Dinner church is a postmodern return to an ancient worship model, just like what the early Christians did in their own homes. We’ll enjoy soup, salad, communion, art, prayer, and music. We need your help! We are looking for volunteers to help with setup, reading during the service, providing soup, and cleanup. Click HERE to sign up. For more information, contact Associate Pastor Amy Norton at amy@upbrookline.org…. Read More

Ash Wednesday Worship 2024

Join us for worship on Wednesday, February 14 at 7pm in the Chapel as we celebrate this ancient ritual to help us remember that each of us is made of finite material, inspired and animated by the breath of God. Contact Senior Pastor Kent French at kent@upbrookline.org or Associate Pastor Amy Norton at amy@upbrookline.org…. Read More

Dinners for Eight Hosts Wanted

We are planning our Winter Dinners for 8 meals on March 1, 2, and 3. These dinners are a chance for us to gather and deepen our connections with one another in small groups of around 8 people. If you are interested in hosting a meal at your home or at the church or have questions about this event, please reach out to gathering@upbrookline.org. Sign-ups for the meals will be coming soon…. Read More