by UPB Editor, October 09, 2025
United Parish in Brookline presents Jazz Sanctuary featuring Jose Soto & The Ancestral Call Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7pm, United Parish in Brookline; suggested donation $25 Join us for the second concert in the Jazz Sanctuary series with Costa Rican pianist and composer José Soto, presenting his award-winning project The Ancestral Call — a powerful fusion of jazz, improvisation, and visual art inspired by ancestral traditions. First premiered at Lincoln Center in New York in 2023, the project has received international recognition, including the Global Music Awards Gold Medal, NPR’s Best Alternative Latin Music list, Jazziz Editor’s… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 08, 2025
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 turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, sweet potatoes, and pie. This time 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 of help in providing Thanksgiving for themselves or their family. And for all those in between, all are truly welcome at the United Parish table. When: Thursday, November 27, 2025 at… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 07, 2025
We are well on our way to having our most impactful year ever. This quarter we are coming off our evening fall preview, which was a lovely event. In terms of the numbers, so far this year we have raised just over $121,000! September alone saw an income of just over $20,000, which is our best month ever. With this money we have spent just over $9,250 on charitable contributions and our monthly amazon order. This means we have bought 51 cases of diapers, 62 packs of socks, 81 packs of underwear, 40 cases of soap, 21 cases of toothpaste,… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 03, 2025
Are you new to United Parish? We’re offering a short “Exploring Membership” class series: Class 1: “Learning”. Sunday, October 19 from 12:30-2pm, in the Choir Room. In this class, you will have a chance to learn more about United Parish, our history and beliefs, the benefits/responsibilities of membership, and our governance structure; childcare will be provided in our nursery for the duration of the class. RSVP HERE Class 2: “Sharing”. Sunday, November 2 from 12:30-2pm, in the Choir Room. Members of our Discernment & Engagement team will join us for this class, in which we’ll get to know one another… Read More
by UPB Editor, October 03, 2025
On Sunday, November 2, 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 29. We also invite you to bring photos or mementos of your saints on that Sunday for a special procession of the saints. Contact the Church Office at office@upbrookline.org or 617-277-6860… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 30, 2025
Blessings and Greetings from Human Relations Ministry Team (HRMT), REVISED JOB DESCRIPTIONS As some of you know, over the last months, HRMT has been working with our valued ministers and staff to revise all job descriptions so that they more accurately reflect the roles and responsibilities each is currently undertaking. The job descriptions are not carved in stone, but are “living, breathing documents” to be revisited regularly. Recently, Council approved the job descriptions. FEEDBACK FOR MINISTERS AND STAFF This year, the job descriptions form the basis for the annual review process for Ministers and Staff. As was the case last… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 25, 2025
Hi all! Hoping you all had a wonderful summer and that you are settling into the rhythms of the new season! GBIO is preparing to enter a new stage of our Listening Campaign, where we will be meeting in small groups as a congregation to discern where we feel equipped and moved to act in this current moment. If you are interested in learning more about what that means, I encourage you to register to join for the upcoming GBIO Delegate’s Assembly on Sunday, October 5. See below for more details and don’t hesitate to reach out if you have… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 19, 2025
Join us on Sunday, September 28 at 6:30pm in the Parlor for an evening of food and fellowship with other parents and their teens. We’ll share a meal, play some conversation games, and make new connections/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, September 18, 2025
Join us for an intimate evening of original music, improvisation, and soulful storytelling in the historic United Parish in Brookline Sanctuary on Saturday, October 4 at 7pm. Slovak flautist, vocalist, and composer Mária Reháková joins Polish harpist and composer Klara Poznachowska for an intimate jazz duo performance of flute, harp, and voice. Their original music, shaped by deep folkloric roots and refined through studies at the prestigious Berklee Global Jazz Institute, blends jazz improvisation, classical tradition, and spontaneous creation. Together, they explore themes of home, longing, resilience, and hope, offering a soundscape that speaks to our shared human journey in… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 17, 2025
The Brookline Food Pantry is calling all bikers and walkers to join us for the Ride for Food! This is our 4th year participating in this wonderful fundraiser put on by Three Squares New England. The event is on Sunday, October 5th in Dedham, and offers three bike routes and one 5k walking route. There is also a virtual option to join in with the activity of your choice (ex. ride/run/hike/walk). There is an $85 registration fee for all participants and a $350 fundraising minimum per person. We are looking for both team members and supporters – all funds raised directly help us feed over 600 neighboring… Read More
