by UPB Editor, July 23, 2025
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
by UPB Editor, July 23, 2025
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 President Trump has rescinded the program.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
by UPB Editor, July 22, 2025
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
by UPB Editor, July 22, 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Our Faith: A Religious Education Session What might Christian theologians and a careful reading of Scripture have to teach us about the ethical (dis)use of artificial intelligence? Weijia C. (they/them), a former Silicon Valley software engineer and current BU School of Theology student, will walk us through key concepts to understand public discourse around AI, and introduce Christian theological perspectives and strategies for reading the Bible that might help us establish a responsible relationship with this emerging technology. Session dates: Sunday, August 17 at 11:30am in Willett Hall, with a repeat session on Wednesday, August 20 at 7pm… Read More
by UPB Editor, July 21, 2025
Hi all! These slower summer days have been a very welcome time for me and I hope many of you have been able to spend some time away with loved ones. To spice up these slower days a bit, we are excited to be hosting a GBIO-wide potluck this Thursday, July 24th at United Parish! This is a great chance to get connected with some of the many volunteers from across the wider GBIO world, right in our backyard. We will get to hear from the new GBIO Lead Organizer, Matt McDermott, and share the results of the organizing commitments… Read More
by UPB Editor, July 11, 2025
As we enter our new fiscal year, we have been faced with the very sad reality that funds for feeding those in need have been decreased by millions of dollars. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) was recently ordered to significantly reduce funding The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Massachusetts food banks alone are facing a cancellation of $3.5 million worth of anticipated food items. This translates to a potential 30% drop in free and reduced price foods from The Greater Boston Food Bank who is our primary supplier. In early March, the state also lost $12 million previously expected for the… Read More
by UPB Editor, July 08, 2025
The Chancel Choir is a capable and dynamic group of enthusiastic singers that rehearses on Thursday evenings, and leads music in worship upstairs in the sanctuary from September through June. They sing music in a variety of styles, from Baroque to gospel, and perform larger works with instrumentalists 2-3 times a year. Singers develop vocal technique and musicianship with the help of professional section leaders, expand their musical repertoire, and cultivate friendships in a warm and inviting community of singers while serving the worship needs of the church. They welcome adults and teens who can carry a tune and have some choral singing experience. (Inexperienced singers start with one on one training sessions on an as needed… Read More
by UPB Editor, July 08, 2025
It’s time for the return of a favorite United Parish tradition – Picnics/Dinners for 8! These meals 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 Friday, August 15, Saturday August 16, and Sunday August 17. If you can serve as a HOST for a Dinner for 8, please sign up HERE. Please sign up no later than July 25. If you have any questions, please contact Kate H. or send an email to gathering@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, July 03, 2025
We are halfway through 2025 and going strong at Thrifty Threads! Thank you everyone for all of your hard work! We sent out 704 bags this quarter, which is equivalent to 7,392 pounds! This means that so far this year, we have re-dontated 1,249 bags. This means that we have kept 13,126.5 pounds of clothing and other goods out of the landfill, and to the roughly 18 organizations/individuals we support. This is amazing. We have used our funds to buy 36 cases of diapers, 33 packs of socks, 46 packs of underwear, 25 cases of soap, 5 cases of toothpaste,… Read More
by UPB Editor, July 03, 2025
On July 20, as part of our summer worship series, “How We Learn to be Brave,” Wendy Wayne, immigration lawyer and member of Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland, will talk to us about the status of immigration policy under the current administration. Wayne is a renowned immigration policy expert with extensive experience providing strategic advice to immigration and criminal justice organizations. She has guided the design and development of programs that expand access to justice and equity for historically marginalized communities. After worship, she will give a presentation about the current and future status of immigration policy, and what we… Read More
