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
by UPB Editor, May 29, 2025
If you’ll be in Boston for part or all of this summer, join us for local get-togethers on a monthly basis! Join United Parish 20/30 Vision this summer on the Second Wednesday of each month in Amory Park at 6 pm, where we’ll each bring our own dinner (takeout, picnic, etc.) and enjoy some time outdoors and fun together. Feel free to bring games! DATES: June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10 Contact either of us with questions at 2030vision@upbrookline.org. Can’t wait to see you all this summer!… Read More
by UPB Editor, May 22, 2025
The Discernment and Engagement Team would welcome your input and nominations (self-nominations are very welcome) from a diverse cross-section of our congregation, for the following roles: Church Council – Seeking 3 new at-large adult members and a youth member. Endowment Ministry Team – Seeking one UMC member and one at-large member. Discernment and Engagement Ministry Team – Seeking 3-5 members. Find out more about these roles and the process here. Please submit preliminary nominations to any of the members of the Discernment and Engagement Team by Sunday, June 1. Contact discernment@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, May 22, 2025
Saturday, June 14 from 11am-3pm. Parade from Trinity Church to the Boston Common. United Parish is continuing to voice its support for our democracy and the LGBTQ+ community in Boston by forming a group to participate in the June 14 parade and celebration of our freedoms and the Pride community. Please join us. Sign up HERE or emailing stretchingintojustice@upbrookline.org to join us…. Read More
by UPB Editor, May 22, 2025
The Growing Grandparents Group will meet in person on Wednesday, June 11 at 10am in the Parlor. For those who cannot come in person, you may join us on Zoom. We will be meeting with a representative from our church’s Mental Health Team as part of their listening project about mental health concerns and the creation of a W.I.S.E. church which is welcoming to all. Learn more. Following the listening/discussion, you are invited to share a potluck lunch. Bring a dish of your choice to share. Contact growinggrandparents@upbrookline.org for more information…. Read More
by UPB Editor, May 22, 2025
Teens and their parents/caregivers are invited to an evening of food and fellowship with other parents and their teens on Sunday, June 1 at 6:30pm in the Parlor. We’ll share a meal, play some conversation games, and make new connections/friendships! RSVP by contacting Associate Pastor Amy Norton-Benfield at amy@upbrookline.org so that we can plan for food and childcare needs…. Read More
by UPB Editor, May 22, 2025
Sunday, June 1 at 2pm on the United Parish Front Lawn. Join us for the first annual Pride Service held by the Brookline Interfaith Clergy Association. Celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion as we honor the LGBTQ+ community in an interfaith service representing the many religious faiths of the Brookline community. Whether you’re a member or an ally, you’re welcome! Contact brooklineinterfaith@gmail.com for more information…. Read More
by UPB Editor, May 16, 2025
Another busy month has passed in the world of GBIO. Several UP members attended last month’s power-building training, where we learned about building relational power together. We also made calls and sent letters to the Governor to support more funds for public housing. Brookline also had local town meeting elections which many of our members were involved in. Thanks to each of you who contributed to these important efforts! Want to get more involved in this work? Reach out to us at gbio@upbrookline.org if you’d like to meet and learn more about the work of GBIO and specific ways you can support our… Read More
by UPB Editor, April 24, 2025
GREATER BOSTON INTERFAITH ORGANIZATION (GBIO) UPDATES With the conclusion of the Housing Justice Campaign, the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization is currently in a period of power and relationship building. That means we are focusing on training leaders, building new connections, and expanding our power base while we seek to advocate for our values with other faith communities in the Boston area. We are also conducting a “Keep the Promise” initiative to ensure that the commitments to fund public housing made last year are actually kept. Please reach out to gbio@upbrookline.org if you would like to attend an upcoming training, meet a… Read More
