by UPB Editor, March 25, 2026
This spring, Hearts and Hands will again host our workday which will be on Sunday, April 19 from 12:30-2pm in the Choir Room. After a light lunch, we will put together blankets for the high school graduates as well as filling up some canvas bags to give to people in our congregation who experience life changes. You’re invited to come for some or all of this activity; no experience necessary. While an RSVP is appreciated, it is not a necessity. Contact heartsandhands@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, March 17, 2026
Join us on Saturday, April 11 at 7pm for United Parish’s final Jazz Sanctuary concert of the season featuring British composer, saxophonist, and a regular singer in our Chancel Choir, Sam Knight. Joined by Lois Majors and Ben Fig on double bass and drums, and members of our Chancel Choir. They will present a collection of original works from Sam’s debut album, Knight Life, as well as his upcoming project, Eden Unfinished that explores the subtle systems of truth, power, fear and desire that shape human behavior from the inside out. Rather than pointing outward at political structures alone, the music asks… Read More
by UPB Editor, March 15, 2026
Join us for the next No Kings Rally on Saturday, March 28 from 1-4 pm on the Boston Common. We’ll gather at United Parish at noon before taking the T into Boston. Bring water, a snack, and a sign if possible. Learn more at nokings.org. Please indicate you’ll join us, or join another No Kings event, or see information about sign making by clicking here. Contact the Stretching into Justice Ministry team for more information at stretchingteam@upbrookline.org… Read More
by UPB Editor, March 13, 2026
Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in the staff performance reviews this year! We are grateful for your candor and support of the incredible team that support United Parish. HRMT (Human Relations Ministry Team) is interested in your feedback about the 2025 performance evaluation process to help us understand what worked well and how the process could be improved. Please complete this short survey and answer all questions that are relevant to your experience here. The survey should take no more than five minutes to complete. If you would prefer to offer feedback in another way, don’t… Read More
by UPB Editor, March 05, 2026
Join the Brookline Commission for Women in person for the Annual Women of the Year Celebration on Wednesday, March 11 at 7pm in the Select Board Hearing Room. We are excited to announce the winners for the 2026 Brookline Women of the Year! Our very own Alicia Hsu will be honored, alongside Abby (Gabrielle) Dean and Linda Olson Pehlke. More info here: https://www.brooklinema.gov/2245/Women-of-the-Year… Read More
by UPB Editor, March 05, 2026
Soprano section leader, Emma West, will be bringing her duo project, Reflections, to the United Parish Sanctuary on Sunday, March 22 at 5pm in the duo’s debut concert. Reflections is a voice-viola new music duo with soprano Emma West and violist Vincent Francis formed in summer of 2025. This program, “Impressions and Reflections,” will feature the works of three local composers, including United Parish’s bass section leader, Joey Timmons. Tickets are $15 or free for all students. Click here for tickets and more information…. Read More
by UPB Editor, March 05, 2026
Exciting news: the Mental Health Awareness Team is again participating in the NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk this year. Saturday, May 16 starting at 9am on the Boston Common will be this year’s NAMI Walk, themed “Together We Are NAMI Walks!” The Walk is a 1-mile loop around the Common. Please contact the Mental Health Team if you need a ride to/from the Common as we plan to carpool or take the T. Click here to donate to our Team Page or join our Team…. Read More
by UPB Editor, March 05, 2026
We have two 20s/30s events coming up AND the additional very exciting news that we are starting a WhatsApp group! First, on Saturday, March 28, we will be singing our hearts out at karaoke! Second, a reminder that we will be volunteering at the Prison Book Program (PBP) on Saturday, April 18 from 1-4pm! We will be placing a box for book donations at United Parish, so we’ll have a few weeks to collect donations before we go. Even if you cannot join the event, please consider donating books. Lastly, contact Emmalee I. at 2030vision@upbrookline.org join the brand new, new… Read More
by UPB Editor, March 05, 2026
This Palm Sunday, March 29, the Chancel Choir will present the 1985 Requiem of John Rutter (b. 1945), accompanied by harp, organ, oboe, flute, cello, and timpani. How does a Mass for the Dead work on Palm Sunday, you might wonder? Rutter’s Requiem is a combination of texts found in the Book of Psalms as well as the traditional Mass for the dead. Rutter selected the texts and gave them beautiful soaring melodies and rich, dramatic harmonies that occasionally bring to mind the evocative film scores of John Williams (Star Wars: the Empire Strikes Back in particular!) In the context of… Read More
by UPB Editor, March 04, 2026
The Growing Grandparents group invites you to join a Zoom gathering on Wednesday, March 11 at 10am. We will have a check-in with one another and a discussion and planning session on the direction and content of future meetings. Come with your suggestions and ideas. The group welcomes anyone who would like to participate. Find the Zoom link in the weekly email newsletter. The group welcomes anyone who would like to participate. Contact growinggrandparents@upbrookline.org…. Read More
