by UPB Editor, June 16, 2025
This year in summer worship (June 22-August 31, 10am in Willett Hall), we will hear from one another about “how we learn to be brave,” the title of a book by Episcopal Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde — which we’ve been reading as a congregation this Spring. In our discussion groups we have learned, like Bishop Budde, that bravery and courage come in all sorts of ways — often starting with the challenges we have when we’re young: getting back up on the bike after a spill, learning to be calm when a bee flies into the room, standing up to… Read More
by UPB Editor, June 13, 2025
As GBIO continues our season of relationship and power building, we have a few training opportunities coming up next week. These are both great opportunities if you are interested in learning more about GBIO, our theory of change, or are looking to get connected to others working to build justice in our community. Relational Power 102: How Relational Meetings Lead to Power — hear stories from other leaders about how they used relational meetings to build power to make change within their congregation or broader community and the commonwealth, and reflect on why you want to build power, to deepen your ability… Read More
by UPB Editor, June 10, 2025
United Parish in Brookline is grateful to have gotten its money back after a check for over $9,000 was stolen from the mail and fraudulently deposited on Christmas Eve. Thanks to the hard work of Brookline Bank in Coolidge Corner, the church was able to have the money refunded two months later. “This is absolutely a miracle and so glad that you got the funds back!!” said Sasha Liang, Branch Manager at Brookline Bank. Business bank accounts do not have the same protections as individual bank accounts so it was unlikely that United Parish would ever see the money returned…. Read More
by UPB Editor, June 09, 2025
Join us on Sunday, June 22, immediately following worship in Willett Hall and on Zoom (note that worship will start at 10am). 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. We look forward to seeing you there! Find the Zoom link in the weekly newsletter. Questions? Contact Stefan… Read More
