by UPB Editor, April 24, 2025
GREATER BOSTON INTERFAITH ORGANIZATION (GBIO) UPDATES With the conclusion of the Housing Justice Campaign, the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization is currently in a period of power and relationship building. That means we are focusing on training leaders, building new connections, and expanding our power base while we seek to advocate for our values with other faith communities in the Boston area. We are also conducting a “Keep the Promise” initiative to ensure that the commitments to fund public housing made last year are actually kept. Please reach out to gbio@upbrookline.org if you would like to attend an upcoming training, meet a… Read More
by UPB Editor, April 24, 2025
The Growing Grandparents Group will meet on Wednesday, May 14 at 10am on Zoom. We will continue discussing the book How We Learn to Be Brave, Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Episcopal Bishop of Washington D.C., Mariann Edgar Budde. We hope to share our own journeys in learning to be brave; in particular, how failure and persistence have affected these journeys. Contact growinggrandparents@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 24, 2025
As a way to celebrate the close of Anna’s internship with us (May 11), we are collecting a love offering to bless her during this special time. If you would like to contribute, please note that this offering is a personal gift to Anna and is not tax-deductible. Contributions will go directly to her, and no tax receipt will be issued for this offering. Thank you for joining us in celebrating this joyous occasion as we wish her well in her next adventure! Contact Treasurer Tyler Smith at treasurer@upbrookline.org with any questions…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 24, 2025
The 20s/30s group is going to deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum on Saturday, May 17. We’ll meet at deCordova at 10:30am, and get lunch after the museum. RSVP here. 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…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 24, 2025
Join the United Parish Mental Health Team in supporting the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Saturday, May 17 at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common. Registration begins at 9am; Opening Ceremony is at 11am; Walk begins at 12pm. Register to walk with Team United Parish here. Donations welcome! For more information, visit namimass.org/nami-walks-massachusetts…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 24, 2025
We’re very excited about our new accessible lift from the Marion Street Lobby up to the Parlor and Choir Room. The new chair lift is dedicated in memory of Rob H., a beloved longtime member of United Parish and tireless advocate for accessibility. The purchase and installation of the chair lift was made possible by the generous, diligent, and faithful efforts of our Thrifty Threads volunteers. The lift will be operable following its scheduled state inspection on May 8…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 24, 2025
Hearts & Hands will be hosting our annual Work Day on Sunday, May 4 from 12:30-2pm to help us prepare for the rest of the year. We will make blankets for graduating seniors and babies and assemble the care bags we give to the United Parish community in times of need. All are welcome! We will meet after service in the choir room, and a light lunch will be served. Contact heartsandhands@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 24, 2025
Join the United Parish in reading and discussing Bishop Mariann Budde’s book How we Learn to be Brave: Decisive Moments in Life and Faith now. Sign up for a discussion group on Sunday, May 4 at 12:30pm in person or Tuesday, May 6 at 7:30pm on Zoom here. These small discussions will give us an opportunity to share insights gained from this book and imagine together how we can each make our voice heard. Free books are available to borrow or keep. For more information, contact Terry B. at stretchingintojustice@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 24, 2025
The Music of Mária Reháková and Sam Knight – May 2 United Parish in Brookline Presents: The Music of Sam Knight & Mária Reháková on Friday, May 2 in the United Parish Sanctuary at 7:30pm. Sam and Mária are members of the United Parish Chancel Choir and also highly accomplished jazz musicians. Original compositions from two transatlantic voices, rooted in tradition, transformed by journey. Join British saxophonist Sam Knight and Slovak flautist, vocalist, and composer Mária Reháková for an evening of deeply personal, expressive jazz, presented through two compelling sets of original music. Learn more and get tickets here. … Read More
by UPB Editor, April 04, 2025
Do you have enough to eat? Do you want to stand up against current trends that cut help to our neighbors in need? You (and your friends!) can help others who have difficulty affording food by joining and/or contributing HERE to Project Bread’s annual Walk for Hunger, the oldest charity pledge walk in the country and a long-time United Parish tradition. The Walk for Hunger is the annual fundraising event for the organization Project Bread, an Eastern Massachusetts non-profit organization that takes leadership in connecting people and communities to reliable sources of food and advocates for policies that make food… Read More
