Teens and their parents/caregivers are invited to an evening of food and fellowship with other parents and their teens on Sunday, June 1 at 6:30pm in the Parlor. We’ll share a meal, play some conversation games, and make new connections/friendships! RSVP by contacting Associate Pastor Amy Norton-Benfield at amy@upbrookline.org so that we can plan for food and childcare needs…. Read More
Sunday, June 1 at 2pm on the United Parish Front Lawn. Join us for the first annual Pride Service held by the Brookline Interfaith Clergy Association. Celebrate love, diversity, and inclusion as we honor the LGBTQ+ community in an interfaith service representing the many religious faiths of the Brookline community. Whether you’re a member or an ally, you’re welcome! Contact brooklineinterfaith@gmail.com for more information…. Read More
Another busy month has passed in the world of GBIO. Several UP members attended last month’s power-building training, where we learned about building relational power together. We also made calls and sent letters to the Governor to support more funds for public housing. Brookline also had local town meeting elections which many of our members were involved in. Thanks to each of you who contributed to these important efforts! Want to get more involved in this work? Reach out to us at gbio@upbrookline.org if you’d like to meet and learn more about the work of GBIO and specific ways you can support our… Read More
GREATER BOSTON INTERFAITH ORGANIZATION (GBIO) UPDATES With the conclusion of the Housing Justice Campaign, the Greater Boston Interfaith Organization is currently in a period of power and relationship building. That means we are focusing on training leaders, building new connections, and expanding our power base while we seek to advocate for our values with other faith communities in the Boston area. We are also conducting a “Keep the Promise” initiative to ensure that the commitments to fund public housing made last year are actually kept. Please reach out to gbio@upbrookline.org if you would like to attend an upcoming training, meet a… Read More
The Growing Grandparents Group will meet on Wednesday, May 14 at 10am on Zoom. We will continue discussing the book How We Learn to Be Brave, Decisive Moments in Life and Faith by Episcopal Bishop of Washington D.C., Mariann Edgar Budde. We hope to share our own journeys in learning to be brave; in particular, how failure and persistence have affected these journeys. Contact growinggrandparents@upbrookline.org…. Read More
As a way to celebrate the close of Anna’s internship with us (May 11), we are collecting a love offering to bless her during this special time. If you would like to contribute, please note that this offering is a personal gift to Anna and is not tax-deductible. Contributions will go directly to her, and no tax receipt will be issued for this offering. Thank you for joining us in celebrating this joyous occasion as we wish her well in her next adventure! Contact Treasurer Tyler Smith at treasurer@upbrookline.org with any questions…. Read More
The 20s/30s group is going to deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum on Saturday, May 17. We’ll meet at deCordova at 10:30am, and get lunch after the museum. RSVP here. 20/30 Vision is a group for adults in their twenties and thirties who come together to deepen their faith through Bible study, community service, social justice activities, fellowship and fun. Contact 2030vision@upbrookline.org…. Read More
Join the United Parish Mental Health Team in supporting the National Alliance on Mental Illness on Saturday, May 17 at the Parkman Bandstand on Boston Common. Registration begins at 9am; Meet at 10:30am at the Parkman Bandstand; Opening Ceremony is at 11:15am; Walk begins at 12pm; Team photo at 12:55pm. Afterwards: join us for lunch near United Parish! Register to walk with Team United Parish here. Donations welcome! For more information, visit namimass.org/nami-walks-massachusetts…. Read More
We’re very excited about our new accessible lift from the Marion Street Lobby up to the Parlor and Choir Room. The new chair lift is dedicated in memory of Rob H., a beloved longtime member of United Parish and tireless advocate for accessibility. The purchase and installation of the chair lift was made possible by the generous, diligent, and faithful efforts of our Thrifty Threads volunteers. The lift will be operable following its scheduled state inspection on May 8…. Read More
Hearts & Hands will be hosting our annual Work Day on Sunday, May 4 from 12:30-2pm to help us prepare for the rest of the year. We will make blankets for graduating seniors and babies and assemble the care bags we give to the United Parish community in times of need. All are welcome! We will meet after service in the choir room, and a light lunch will be served. Contact heartsandhands@upbrookline.org…. Read More