by UPB Editor, November 18, 2025
6:15pm – Children’s Pajama Storytime: Kids are invited to wear their Christmas pajamas and sip hot chocolate in the Parlor with Pastor Amy, while grown-ups listen to the Concert Prelude in the Sanctuary. 6:30pm – Concert Prelude: Special musical offering in the Sanctuary before worship begins, featuring Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols with harp and women’s chorus. 7pm – A Festival of Lessons and Carols: Traditional candlelight service in the Sanctuary, with harp, flute, organ, and the United Parish Christmas Eve Chorale. Scripture readings are interspersed with traditional carols sung by the choir and congregation in a retelling of the… Read More
by UPB Editor, November 18, 2025
Join us on Thursdays, December 4, 11 and 18 from 6:15-6:45pm in the Sanctuary for contemplative worship. We invite you to deepen into Advent during the bustle of the holiday season by stepping into the quiet and candlelight for some centering time of prayer, song, and reflection. Contact Seminarian Matisse Peppet at seminarian@upbrookline.org with any questions…. Read More
by UPB Editor, November 18, 2025
Join us on Sunday, November 30 in the Parlor for an evening of music, food and fellowship with other parents and their teens. Teens are invited to join Minister of Music Susan DeSelms before the dinner at 6pm in the Parlor for some casual music-making together! At 6:30pm, teens and parents 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, November 18, 2025
Join us for our annual Advent Wreath Workshop before worship on Sunday, November 30 at 9:45am in the Chapel! All ages are welcome to join us for Advent wreath-making, fellowship, and merriment! For more information, contact the Children and Youth Deepening Team at cydeepening@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, November 18, 2025
Sunday, November 23 from 4-5pm at All Saints Parish (1773 Beacon St., Brookline). Organized by the Brookline Clergy Association, twelve Brookline-based congregations will participate in a service of readings, music, and prayer to support the Brookline Food Pantry. Goods or money donations for the Brookline Food Pantry are welcome and encouraged…. Read More
by UPB Editor, November 18, 2025
Join us on Sunday, December 21 at 5pm in the Sanctuary. This special evening service is designed to offer a little extra comfort for any who might need it this season: whether you’re navigating grief, struggling with anxiety about the state of the world, facing difficult or painful transitions, coping with scary diagnoses, or just need a space set aside for solace amidst all of the holiday “jolly,” this service is for you. Come as you are, and allow yourself a quiet, sacred space to reflect and draw near to God as we pray for hope and healing together. Organized… Read More
by UPB Editor, November 14, 2025
Every year, we decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas with poinsettias donated by individuals and families in honor or in memory of a family member or friend. You can click here to fill out the online form; email office@upbrookline.org with the following: (1) your name(s), (2) who you are honoring or remembering; or pick up a form found on the welcome tables or in the pews. Please donate $10 per name; if writing a check, put “poinsettia” on the memo line. Donations and forms can be sent to the Church Office or dropped in the offering plates on Sundays during worship,… Read More
by UPB Editor, November 04, 2025
We will be having a potluck style 20s/30s Friendsgiving on Sunday, November 23 at 6:00pm in the parlor at United Parish. Use the link here to sign up to bring a dish. Let me know if you plan on joining and please reach out if you have any questions! Contact Emmalee at 2030vision@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, October 31, 2025
We are so grateful for a generous donation from Brookline Booksmith. We love Brookline retailers supporting local community efforts like Thrifty Threads and had a great time meeting the bookstore leadership team! Also- calling all big shopping bags! Sweaters and coats are selling like crazy. Big purchases need big bags. Bring us your bags and they will help a shopper leave with their new treasure. If you get Amazon boxes with the brown wrapping paper, bring that too. We need to cushion some more delicate purchases. Contact thriftythreads@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, October 31, 2025
Please consider donating new, warm winter coats, hats, gloves, mittens, scarves, sports equipment, books, and toys to children in Boston’s underserved neighborhoods. Please visit https://www.coatboston.org/donate to shop Coat Boston’s wish list and have the items shipped directly to their offices. You can also drop off donations at Hancock United Church of Christ in Lexington. Deadline is Sunday, December 7. Contact info@coatboston.org…. Read More
