by UPB Editor, January 15, 2026
20s/30s has two (that’s right, two!) events in the works. First, we have a reservation for trivia at Cityside Tavern in Brighton on Wednesday, January 21 at 7:30pm. Bring your random factual knowledge that isn’t really useful but you’ve been waiting for an excuse to show off! Please let me know if you’ll be there because if enough people are interested, I will make another reservation. Second, we will be volunteering at the Prison Book Program (PBP) on Saturday, April 18 from 1-4pm. PBP’s mission “is to support people in prison by sending them free books and reading… Read More
by UPB Editor, January 07, 2026
Singing in choir is among the most mentally, physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually beneficial activities we humans can engage in. Singing with others is rooted in ceremony and ritual, and the “choir” as we know it began in the church where folks come looking for inspiration, connection, and healing. The Chancel Choir provides music for United Parish’s worship services throughout the year, singing everything from classical works with orchestra to a cappella arrangements of Spirituals. They are a wonderful and truly welcoming group of singing people of all ages, including seasoned professionals, first-time choir members, and everything in between! Rehearsals… Read More
by UPB Editor, January 07, 2026
Join us for the third evening of the Jazz Sanctuary series with bassist, vocalist, and composer Devon Gates, one of 2024’s “Up and Comers of the Year” (The New York City Jazz Record). Gates brings her distinctive blend of jazz, chamber, and soul influences to United Parish in Brookline for an intimate, interdisciplinary evening of original music, storytelling, and movement on Saturday, January 24 at 7pm in the Sanctuary. Based in Brooklyn, NY and originally from Atlanta, Devon Gates has emerged as a powerful creative voice on the contemporary jazz scene. A graduate of Harvard University and Berklee College of… Read More
by UPB Editor, January 07, 2026
Minister of Music Susan DeSelms will be giving a presentation on Sunday, February 1 at 2pm in the Parlor about the Negro Spiritual Royalties Project. Join in singing spirituals and engaging in conversation together as we consider how choral organizations can participate in restorative justice. Sponsored by the Greater Boston Choral Consortium. About the Project: The Negro Spiritual Royalties Project is an initiative of United Parish in Brookline, which collects and distributes monetary royalties for the use of music composed by enslaved Black Americans. Learn more…. Read More
by UPB Editor, January 06, 2026
Thanks to all of our hardworking volunteers, generous donors, and loyal customers for a fantastic 2025! Thrifty Threads is much more than our earnings; however, we are thrilled by the financial growth as it reflects more people served both in our store and in the extended community. Thrifty Threads continues to grow. In addition to increased earnings, we extended our support of multiple community groups during the past year. We provided back-to-school supplies including backpacks to 50 students at Solutions at Work. We also shared 25 teen gifts with them to help cover the young adults that would not be… Read More
by UPB Editor, December 18, 2025
Would you like to share your concerns about injustices in our country and in your own communities, and to find ways of turning these concerns into collective action to make a difference? Our GBIO (Greater Boston Interfaith Organization) Core Team is inviting you to participate in one of our House Meetings, which will be small groups where we can share our stories and concerns. These are important times of gathering and story-telling where we want to hear about the things that provoking you to action. Sunday, January 25 from 12:30-2pm in the Parlor. You can register on THIS FORM. Can’t… Read More
by UPB Editor, December 12, 2025
MLK Day of Service Join us for our annual Sunday morning of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, January 18 at 9:45am in the Parlor. All ages are invited to gather to make sandwiches and assemble over 120 bagged lunches for common cathedral, an outdoor church that serves the unhoused community and has been worshipping rain, snow, or shine for over 30 years! We’ll depart from United Parish at 11:30am to bring the lunches over to Boston Common and help serve lunch and celebrate worship with common cathedral. Sign up to bring supplies HERE. Contact… Read More
by UPB Editor, December 09, 2025
SUGGESTIONS FROM YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TEAM, TO COPE IN A CHALLENGING TIME As we embrace the Christmas season and the sacred time of Advent, we are reminded of the hope and light that this season brings. As Isaiah 9:6 tells us, “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,” and with that gift comes a message of peace and renewal. In the same spirit, we at the Mental Health Network encourage you to find moments of calm and to care for your mental and emotional well-being during this meaningful time. We recognize that the holiday… Read More
by UPB Editor, December 06, 2025
The ninth annual Christmas Market will take place Saturday, December 6 through Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Make a gift and/or tell your friends and family that you’ve made gifts in their honor to organizations doing good in the world. Perfect for gifts or stocking stuffers. You determine the amount you want to give. Missions Giving will match all donations received. Click here to view the brochure to learn more about the organizations we’re supporting this year. Then, choose which organizations you’d like to support with a financial contribution. There are two ways to do this: 1. Click here to fill out the online form…. Read More
by UPB Editor, December 04, 2025
Lucille, a devoted member of the United Parish community for over 50 years, is turning 100!!! Lucille sang with the Chancel Choir for MANY, MANY years, and though she’s not able to venture out much these days, she continues to be a beloved member of our community. Please help us make Lucille’s 100th birthday extra special in one of three ways: PLEASE share a birthday WISH for her – a story, a poem, a memory, the reason Lucille matters to you… anything you want to share with her using the form. We will organize the wishes into a book from… Read More
