Please join us for a Mardi Gras-themed pancake Coffee hour on Sunday, February 15 after worship (around 12pm) in the Parlor! Come kick off your Lenten season with fun, fellowship, and a delicious pancake brunch…. Read More
Join us for worship on Wednesday, February 18 at 7pm in the Sanctuary and on YouTube 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. Watch on YouTube here. Follow along with the order of worship here…. Read More
All are welcome to Dinner Church: a contemplative, candlelit service over a shared meal on Thursdays during Lent (February 26, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26) from 6:00-6:45pm in the Parlor. Doors open at 5:45pm. We’ll enjoy soup, salad, bread, music, prayer, and fellowship. Interested in volunteering or bringing food to share? Click here to sign up. For more information, contact Matisse Peppet at seminarian@upbrookline.org…. Read More
As our teens prepare for their CityReach weekend of learning and service with ministry partner, common cathedral, they are hosting a clothing drive to collect items such as: Warm coats Nylon jackets, ponchos, and raincoats for the Spring Sweatshirts and sweatpants (especially hooded sweatshirts) Sweaters T-shirts Long-sleeve shirts Jeans, khakis and other casual pants Waterproof boots, comfortable shoes, and sneakers Hats, waterproof gloves, scarves Belts Backpacks, tote bags, fanny packs, small suitcases with wheels Travel-size toiletries such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, lotion, chapstick, toothpaste, and shaving cream in small sizes. Toothbrushes, disposable razors, and tampons. We cannot share aftershave or… Read More
You are invited to join the next Growing Grandparents meeting on Wednesday, February 11 at 10am. There will be a sharing time, when folks can, at their choice, share their own experiences that illustrate problems or injustices which exist in the world or their own communities. This sharing will be modeled on the process GBIO (Greater Boston Interfaith Organization) uses to gather stories for planning its next campaign. Individual contributions will be kept within the group’s context only, however. The meeting will be held on Zoom (find the Zoom link in the weekly email newsletter), and is open to anyone… Read More
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 in small groups of around 8 people. The meals are Friday, March 6, Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8. If you can serve as a HOST for a Dinner for 8, please CLICK HERE. Please sign up no later than Thursday, February 19. If you have any questions, please contact Kate H. or send an email to gathering@upbrookline.org…. Read More
After church on Super Bowl Sunday (February 8), Hearts and Hands will be selling chili, corn bread and sweets in the Marion Street lobby. Come by and stock up so that you can concentrate on the game! *(And, for some good fun and fellowship, join us on Saturday, January 31 from 8:30am-2pm in the kitchen off of Willett Hall to prep the food for the sale.)* CANCELLED Contact heartsandhands@upbrookline.org…. Read More
20s/30s has two (that’s right, two!) events in the works. First, we have a reservation for trivia at Cityside Tavern in Brighton on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:30pm. Bring your random factual knowledge that isn’t really useful but you’ve been waiting for an excuse to show off! Please let me know if you’ll be there because if enough people are interested, I will make another reservation. Second, we will be volunteering at the Prison Book Program (PBP) on Saturday, April 18 from 1-4pm. PBP’s mission “is to support people in prison by sending them free books and reading… Read More
Singing in choir is among the most mentally, physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually beneficial activities we humans can engage in. Singing with others is rooted in ceremony and ritual, and the “choir” as we know it began in the church where folks come looking for inspiration, connection, and healing. The Chancel Choir provides music for United Parish’s worship services throughout the year, singing everything from classical works with orchestra to a cappella arrangements of Spirituals. They are a wonderful and truly welcoming group of singing people of all ages, including seasoned professionals, first-time choir members, and everything in between! Rehearsals… Read More
Join us for the third evening of the Jazz Sanctuary series with bassist, vocalist, and composer Devon Gates, one of 2024’s “Up and Comers of the Year” (The New York City Jazz Record). Gates brings her distinctive blend of jazz, chamber, and soul influences to United Parish in Brookline for an intimate, interdisciplinary evening of original music, storytelling, and movement on Saturday, January 24 at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Based in Brooklyn, NY and originally from Atlanta, Devon Gates has emerged as a powerful creative voice on the contemporary jazz scene. A graduate of Harvard University and Berklee College of… Read More