by UPB Editor, November 04, 2026
Dear United Parish Family, I have wonderful news to share! The United Parish in Brookline has officially signed a contract with Folan Waterproofing and Construction to restore our beloved steeple. Hallelujah!! This is a truly exciting and historic step for our congregation and our church building. Our steeple has long stood as a beacon over Brookline, a visible and audible sign of faith, welcome, and hope. Reaching this milestone has been the fruit of much prayerful support, thoughtful judgment, and a great deal of hard work. Every step of this journey has been carried by the generosity and dedication of… Read More
by UPB Editor, November 03, 2026
Please join us Friday, November 20, 2026 at 7:30pm for the next Jazz Sanctuary concert featuring the music and extraordinary talent of Matt Greenwood, a highly inventive, genre-blurring contemporary jazz guitarist and composer representing the vanguard of the modern Boston jazz scene. Born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe, before spending six years refining his craft in Toronto, Greenwood holds a Master’s degree from the prestigious Berklee Global Jazz Institute. His musical voice is defined by a deeply cinematic, atmospheric aesthetic that masterfully bridges the gap between intense jazz improvisation, traditional African rhythms, and modern production textures. For this concert, Matt… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 30, 2026
The election is coming up. We encourage everyone eligible to vote to do so on or before November 3. Elections offer an opportunity to elect officials who reflect your values. The Stretching Team has prepared an information sheet on the nine ballot questions HERE. We have made recommendations for how to vote on four of the questions and have provided in depth information on all of the questions. Thank you all for taking voting seriously…. Read More
by UPB Editor, October 26, 2026
Children’s Choir – 1st-6th grade, meets Sunday mornings at 9:30am with our Minister of Music, Susan DeSelms, performs in worship several Sundays per year Toddler Music Class – babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their grown-ups, meets Friday mornings at 11am with our Minister of Music Susan DeSelms Church School – PreK-9th grade, meets Sunday mornings at 10am with our team of loving, faith-filled background-checked teachers for Bible stories, conversation, and activities Youth Group – 5th-12th grade, meets Sundays at 7pm for dinner, games, friendship, and service projects Parents of Young Children – Playground meetups, conversation groups, and Bible studies for… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 20, 2026
Since 1981, United Parish has opened our doors to the community for a free, family-style Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day at 1pm (doors open at 12:30pm). We’ll serve oven roasted turkey, traditional stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, dinner rolls, pickles, and olives. For beverages, we’ll have ginger ale, cranberry juice, lemonade, and apple cider. For dessert, we’ll have pumpkin pie, apple pie, and coffee and tea. This event is for those who may be new to the Boston area, or those who want to share a meal with the community, or those who may need a bit… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 20, 2026
We are opening our doors for our beloved annual tradition of hosting a community thanksgiving meal downstairs in Willett Hall on Thursday, November 26, 2026 at 1pm for up to 200 people. Volunteer: Please CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer. Donate: Please CLICK HERE to sign up to bring food donations (just turkeys, pies, whipped cream, and ice; we’ll buy the rest). Turkeys (fresh, not frozen), pies (apple and pumpkin), whipped cream, and ice can be dropped off at church in the Willett Hall kitchen from November 22-24. Monetary donations are welcome to help us purchase the rest of… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 16, 2026
We hear about self-care; we understand that it is beneficial to our physical and mental health. We also practice self-care activities on a daily basis. Often though, we think they take a lot of time or are expensive. So, here are a few things to do each day that take only a few minutes. Write in a journal about your thoughts and feelings. Write a list of things you did that day of which you were proud. Write a list of affirmations on what you like about yourself. Do a puzzle: jigsaw, sudoku etc. Call a friend. Go on a… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 16, 2026
Work continues on the Sanctuary Improvements projects. While you may not “see” many changes, the work on various projects is happening. The Sanctuary Improvements Committee is breaking down the larger proposed RO+A project into pieces and then taking smaller steps on the most immediate concerns of the Congregation. Top of the list for the Congregation is improving accessibility. We are a welcoming community, but our building is not welcoming to all. The first step towards improving access is to hire a consultant to complete an “accessibility study.” This study will include prices estimates. Once completed, we can set priorities as… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 16, 2026
On Sunday, November 1, we will commemorate All Saints Day. We welcome receiving the names of saints in your lives (loved ones, family, friends, mentors who have passed away) to print in the bulletin and read aloud in worship. Please fill out the forms found in the pews and place them in the offering plates, or click here to submit names online. Please submit your names by Wednesday, October 28. Contact the Church Office at office@upbrookline.org or 617-277-6860 for more information…. Read More
by UPB Editor, October 08, 2026
Hearts and Hands will be hosting our annual Fall Workday on Sunday, November 8th from 12:30 – 2:00 PM in the Choir Room. After a light lunch, our focus will be filling baby bags, sewing labels on prayer shawls and organizing various papers. 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: heartsandhands@upbrookline.org…. Read More
