by Amy Norton-Benfield, August 25, 2026
This summer’s worship series features members and friends Reporting the Good News, however they see it in the world around them. We look to Jesus’ inaugural sermon (Luke 4:14-19) and Isaiah 61 for our guidance about what God’s kind of Good News looks like: liberation for all of us. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall. This week we hear from member Deborah, who will share the Good News of how she grew her awareness of the moments when we encounter heaven here on earth. Deborah writes, What is your view of heaven? Do you think about it? Is it a big part… Read More
by Amy Norton-Benfield, August 21, 2026
This summer’s worship series features members and friends Reporting the Good News, however they see it in the world around them. We look to Jesus’ inaugural sermon (Luke 4:14-19) and Isaiah 61 for our guidance about what God’s kind of Good News looks like: liberation for all of us. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall. This week we hear from member Casey, who will share the Good News of how they found, and continue to find, hope amidst grief as they mourn the death of a friend. Casey writes, “The word for gospel is translated as good news, but it also… Read More
by Amy Norton-Benfield, August 13, 2026
This summer’s worship series features members and friends Reporting the Good News, however they see it in the world around them. We look to Jesus’ inaugural sermon (Luke 4:14-19) and Isaiah 61 for our guidance about what God’s kind of Good News looks like: liberation for all of us. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall. This week we hear from longtime member, Louise, who is generously sharing her story of depression, recovery, and the role that United Parish has played in bringing the Good News to life for her. Louise writes, “People here at United Parish played an… Read More
by Kent M French, August 06, 2026
This summer’s worship series features members and friends Reporting the Good News, however they see it in the world around them. We look to Jesus’ inaugural sermon (Luke 4:14-19) and Isaiah 61 for our guidance about what God’s kind of Good News looks like: liberation for all of us. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall. Twenty-five years ago, Merle P and I shared the stage together in theatrical productions around Boston. At the time, we were both full-time actors and singers. Merle has continued in that work, as well as an educator. And I became an actor-singer-pastor, showing up as… Read More
