Church School and Music Programs Registration Back to school season means it’s time to register for church school and music programs for children and youth. Click HERE to register. Learn more. Contact Associate Pastor Amy Norton-Benfield at amy@upbrookline.org or Minister of Music, Susan DeSelms at susan@upbrookline.org…. Read More
9am – Children’s Choir resumes with an “Open Sing” in the Choir Room. All kids interested are invited to come check it out! 9:45am – Church School Orientation: Children and caregivers gather on the front lawn (rain location: Room 204) for a greeting, then kids head to their classrooms with their teachers. 9:45am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal. If you’re interested in joining the adult choir, come to an “Open Sing” rehearsal on Thursday, September 4 at 7pm in the Choir Room to check it out! 11am – Worship returns to the Sanctuary 12pm – Please join us for a potluck… Read More
Please join the next big rally for our democracy on Monday, September 1! The rally starts in Boston at 9:30am by the State House. Details to follow about where and what time we’ll meet to go to the rally together. Learn more: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/820378/ You’re also invited to join sign making on Monday, August 25th with Activist Evenings: https://www.mobilize.us/activisteveningsbrookline/event/824644/ Looking forward to standing up for our democracy together! … Read More
It’s that time of fall when we gather for a weekend of fellowship at Camp Aldersgate in Rhode Island – less than an hour away from United Parish. Games (both inside and outside), hikes, gatherings for meals, apple picking, antique jaunts, and local fair expeditions are some of the things that happen during this time of fall fellowship. Meet new friends, spend time with familiar friends, and take in the beautiful fall weather. The weekend begins with Friday dinner, a full Saturday, and ends with Sunday worship and lunch farewell. When: Friday, October 10 until Sunday, October 12 Where: 1043… Read More
Are you looking for a way to ground yourself spiritually? Do you need some spiritual workout buddies to help you grow? Would you like to try a new spiritual experiment at United Parish? This autumn we will launch Covenant Groups: weekly gatherings of three or more members to help strengthen our faith, our connection to God and to one another. We will have two required introductory sessions in September. Groups will begin meeting regularly in October. For more information, see Kent, Lisa W., Mike M., Jen B., or Meagan M. … Read More
It’s time to sign up for a favorite United Parish tradition, Picnics/Dinners for 8! These dinners are a chance for us to gather and deepen our connections to one another in small groups of around 8 people. The meals are scheduled for August 15, 16, and 17. All are welcome to join — newcomers, long-time members, and friends of all ages! If you would like to sign up to attend a meal, please click HERE to indicate your availability and other important information. Last day for signups will be August 8. Contact gathering@upbrookline.org with any questions and we look forward to seeing you… Read More
PRAYERS FOR LIBERTY PRAYER VIGIL! – August 3 We are gathering interfaith communities for #PrayersForLiberty vigils in Lexington, Cambridge and Boston and several other towns and cities in the Commonwealth on Sunday, August 3rd at 3:00 pm. All are welcome to come to a vigil or to host a vigil in your town or city. Our guide to hosting a vigil is available here: Prayers for Liberty – August 3. It is very easy – you and one other faith leader in your community can still make this happen! And save the date – We are marching again on Labor Day, September 1st, from 9:00 – 5:00. And this… Read More
Join the pastors and the Pastoral Support Ministry Team at a Conversation Corner directly after worship on Sunday, August 10 in Willett Hall. This Conversation Corner will connect with our summer theme, “How We Learn to Be Brave,” and invite reflection on how our community is stepping boldly into the future through our UPLIFT initiative. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and share feedback about UPLIFT and how it fits into the larger vision of United Parish, as well as to talk openly about anything that’s on your mind about our church or worship. Contact pastoralsupport@upbrookline.org. … Read More
On Tuesday, July 29th there will be a vigil at Boston City Hall Plaza to raise awareness and provide support for immigrants on the Temporary Protection Status program or TPS. President Trump has rescinded the program. The result is that thousands of immigrants from Venezuela, Haiti, Hondurus, Nepal, and Nicaragua have or will lose their right to live and work in the USA. They entered legally and have committed no crime but are now being deported. Over 1 million people are being affected. If you are interested in attending the vigil or would like more information, please contact stretchingintojustice@upbrookline.org or see Livia… Read More
Last Sunday we heard from Wendy, an immigration lawyer who has spent her career working to protect immigrants and developing a fair immigration policy. In her talk she told us how we can help temper and reverse the attack on immigrants which we are witnessing in our country today. If you are interested in joining other members of United Parish in speaking up against the deportation of so many law-abiding members of our society please join the United Parish mailing list on immigration by sending an email to Terry at stretchingintojustice@upbrookline.org…. Read More