by UPB Editor, April 30, 2026
Still Have Questions or Comments on the Proposed Sanctuary Improvements Concept Design?? We want to give everyone a chance to review the concept design documents, ask questions, and offer comments and suggestions on what our architects, Robert Olson + Associates, have proposed for a new and improved sanctuary design for United Parish Brookline. One of the big ideas is adding a fully accessible entrance at the back of the sanctuary, providing a visible welcome to the community along Harvard Street – to complement our rainbow chairs! Three conversation sessions have been scheduled to gather your comments. Each will last 45… Read More
by UPB Editor, April 29, 2026
You are invited to join the Growing Grandparents Group on Wednesday, May 13, at 10:00 a.m. for a stroll in Arnold Arboretum during lilac time. We will gather outside the Hunnewell Visitor Center. Parking is on the Arborway outside the main gates. Directions here. We will follow up with lunch in JP, either at Casa Verde (Mexican) or The Joint (American burgers, etc.) – both on Centre St. in JP. For lunch, consistent parking is in the lot behind Blanchard’s or on the street (if you’re lucky). Contact Cathy Q. at growinggrandparents@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 28, 2026
We invite you to make a pledge of your time, talent, and financial resources to the ministries and missions of United Parish. We encourage you to pray, reflect, dream, and discuss your decision during Stewardship Season. Then complete the Pledge Form online or on paper by May 17, 2026, Consecration Sunday. Please note, this form does not set up your donation. You will need to do that at a later time (before July 1). The responses to the form will go to our Stewardship Ministry Team. The information is very important for our budget planning as we imagine together the… Read More
by UPB Editor, April 23, 2026
On Friday, May 1, the Stretching into Justice Team invites you to join a nationwide call to action: No Work, No School, No Shopping to refuse business as usual, and demand a democracy that puts workers over billionaires. Find more information about the different ways you may participate in May Day Strong, including local rallies at maydaystrong.org. Contact stretchingintojustice@upbrookline.org if you would like to join us at Boston’s rally at 4:30pm. More info: https://www.mobilize.us/mobilize/event/930315… Read More
by UPB Editor, April 23, 2026
Teens and adults are invited to join us for an intergenerational service project with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy on Saturday, May 9 from 10am-12pm. Click here to learn more and RSVP Contact Associate Pastor Amy Norton-Benfield at amy@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 23, 2026
Join us on Sunday, April 26 at 6:30pm in the Parlor for an evening of food and fellowship with other parents and their teens. We will share a meal, play some games, and make new connections and friendships! This event is just for teens (anyone who will turn 13 during this school year and up) and their parents/caregivers. RSVP to Associate Pastor Amy Norton-Benfield at amy@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 23, 2026
Thrifty Threads is thrilled to be partnering with the Brookline DPW for a Clothing Drive. Sunday, May 17 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (No appointment necessary) Municipal Service Center, 870 Hammond Street Clothing, textiles, shoes, and accessories will be accepted. Thrifty Threads is currently seeking summer clothing for children, adult clothing for any season, as well as shoes, bags, and accessories. Items for Thrifty Threads should be placed in a separate, labeled bag…. Read More
by UPB Editor, April 21, 2026
As we wrap up the Lenten season and start experiencing the first warmer days of spring, I hope you are reminded of the power of rebirth and new life! Hope springs from dark times just as buds form on the greyest trees. Thank you all for partnering with us to fan that flame of hope and justice in dark times. We successfully wrapped up our United Parish house meeting campaign, and are so thankful for the dozens of participants who shared the stories that are motivating them to action and will inform GBIO’s next organizing campaign. Though talking about the… Read More
by UPB Editor, April 16, 2026
Join one of United Parish’s major annual efforts to raise funds for Project Bread’s anti-hunger programs in Massachusetts. You can join the United Parish Team and walk with us from Boston Common (or from St. Mary’s and Beacon Street, Brookline) to church on Sunday, May 3. Everyone can support the effort by making a contribution here https://give.projectbread.org/UnitedParish. Missions Giving has promised to match contributions to the Walk for Hunger up to $5,000. For further information or to see the fun short video made by Julia G-D of last year’s Walk, email Beverly B. at walkforhunger@upbrookline.org. Join us! Meet at 8:30am… Read More
by UPB Editor, April 14, 2026
“Not With My Money” GBIO Teach-in—Countering Citizens Bank Financing of ICE Facilities Join us on Sunday, April 26 at 12:30pm in the Parlor. GBIO has recently launched a new campaign to highlight Citizens Bank’s $900 million of financial backing of corporations operating ICE detention facilities and seek to pressure the bank to withdraw from this agreement. The corporations, CoreCivic and the GEO Group, together operate around 40,000 detention beds for ICE on top of the 75,000 additional beds in their own private prisons. GBIO is organizing our community to tell Citizens Bank that we won’t stand behind institutions that facilitate these… Read More
