Lent and Holy Week 2026

“Fat Sunday” Mardi Gras-themed Pancake Coffee Hour

Sunday, February 15

12pm in the Parlor. Please join us for a Mardi Gras-themed pancake Coffee hour on Sunday, February 15 after worship (around 12pm) in the Parlor! Come kick off your Lenten season with fun, fellowship, and a delicious pancake brunch.

Ash Wednesday

Wednesday, February 18

7pm Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube

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Lenten Dinner Church

Music and worship over a shared sacred meal.

Thursdays, February 26, March 5, March 12, March 19, March 26

6:00-6:45pm in the Parlor

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Palm Sunday

Sunday, March 29

11am Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube

Chancel Choir presents Requiem by John Rutter

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12pm Hot Cross Buns at Coffee Hour. Calling all bakers! Palm Sunday is Sunday, March 29 –  and with it our annual “hot cross bun” focused Coffee Hour. If you’d love to bake and bring some buns to this once-a-year Gathering event after church, please contact gathering@upbrookline.org.

Maundy Thursday

Thursday, April 2

7pm Holy Communion Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube

Good Friday

Friday, April 3

7pm Tenebrae Worship in the Sanctuary and on YouTube

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 4

9-11am in Memorial Park and on the Front Lawn. United Parish in Brookline is hosting a community Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 4th, 9-11am, featuring egg hunts for younger children, games and crafts for all ages, and coffee and fellowship for parents and caregivers! All are welcome to this eggstravaganza!

Easter

Sunday, April 5

9:30-10am Children’s Church in the Sanctuary. Join us Easter Sunday at 9:30am for Children’s Church, a 30-minute service in our Sanctuary, intended for toddlers through elementary-aged children and their families, that includes song, movement, prayer, activity, a children’s message, and lots of fun!

9:45-11am Easter Potluck Brunch in Willett Hall. Please join us anytime between 9:45-11am in Willett Hall on Sunday, April 5 and bring a favorite brunch item to share. We will spend the time leading up to the 11am Festival Service feasting in celebration of our United Parish family and our risen Lord. With your dish, please also bring a note for display of any common allergenic foods it includes. We look forward to celebrating with you. We are also looking for some extra volunteers to help with setup and cleanup. Please contact gathering@upbrookline.org.

10:45am Festive Prelude given by United Parish Handbell Choir and Nick Hill on Trumpet in the Sanctuary and on YouTube

11am Easter Festival Worship with Children’s Choir, Chancel Choir, Handbells, Trumpet and Organ in the Sanctuary and on YouTube