by UPB Editor, September 11, 2025
Who: Parents of Young Children and their children under 5 years old When: Saturday, Sept. 20th, 9:30 — 11:30am Where: Natick Community Organic Farm, 117 Eliot St, Natick, MA 01760 What: A FREE event “Farm Discovery Days” at a small organic farm: animals, storytime, and kid-friendly activities. Why: To explore God’s good creation, connect with each other, and have fun! How: The easiest way to get to the farm is by car. If you need a ride, please contact Seminarian Anna J-D at anna@upbrookline.org who will help coordinate carpooling. The farm has a few picnic tables, so feel free to bring a… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 10, 2025
Please SAVE-THE-DATE of Saturday, October 18 from 12-3pm at Boston Common Parade Grounds, a group from United Parish will mobilize for another “No Kings” rally. This present administration under President Trump has continued to ignore the free speech rights of both citizens and non-citizens, deports the law abiding immigrants our country depends on, and has begun to use the military to control its own citizens. We are not powerless to oppose the many actions which are meant to intimidate and terrorize us. Please join us in speaking out against the perilous direction our country is heading in. Our voice needs to be LOUD… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 10, 2025
Persons returning to society from incarceration after serving their sentences find a huge block in the way of housing, employment and other things they need – the CORI criminal record. Would you like to join GBIO this month to make a real difference in helping them resume productive lives? Please come to the Clean Slate Lobby Day from 10am to 2pm on Wednesday September 17 at the State House HERE is a link to the registration form for the event. Why do this? GBIO has long advocated for the rights of returning citizens, and is teaming up now with the Clean… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 05, 2025
This year’s Fall Fellowship Weekend is FULL. We are no longer able to accept registrations for overnight guests. Daytrippers are still welcome on Saturday for $30/pp/day. Thank you for this amazing response! It’s going to be a great weekend. We look forward to sharing a wonderful weekend of fellowship with you at Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center. You have the option of lodging at the conference center for one night or two. We’ll share meals together, enjoy some group activities, and worship together on Sunday morning. Guests outside of the United Parish community are warmly invited! Registration closes Sunday,… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 04, 2025
We’re excited to invite you to our Fall Soirée Sale— a special evening of shopping, mingling, and celebrating all that makes Thrifty Threads so special. Thursday, September 25 5-7pm at Thrifty Threads More than just a sale ~ it’s a celebration of going green, paying it forward, and thrifting for fun. Every item in our store is generously donated by neighbors and friends, then sold at low prices to make fashion and household goods accessible to all. It’s a two-for-one win: You get great deals on gently used, vintage, and even designer pieces (plus practical items like housewares!). Donating clothing… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 02, 2025
The Growing Grandparents group invites you to an in-person get-together to start the new church program year off. We are planning to meet after Worship on Sunday, September 21 at the Joyful Garden restaurant (550 Arsenal St., Watertown) for Dim Sum and fellowship. Please let us know, if you haven’t already, that you are planning to attend, by September 7. Contact us at growinggrandparents@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, August 20, 2025
Church School and Music Programs Registration Back to school season means it’s time to register for church school and music programs for children and youth. 2025-2026 Church School Online Registration Form 2025-2026 Letter to Church School Families from Pastor Amy 2025-2026 Letter to Families from Minister of Music Susan 2025-2026 Church School and Music Program Calendar Acolytes Flyer Confirmation Classes Teen and Parent Dinners Parenting T(w)eens Group When to Keep Your Child Home From Church Photography Opt-Out Form Learn more. Contact Associate Pastor Amy Norton-Benfield at amy@upbrookline.org or Minister of Music, Susan DeSelms at susan@upbrookline.org…. Read More
by UPB Editor, August 15, 2025
9am – Children’s Choir resumes with an “Open Sing” in the Choir Room. All kids interested are invited to come check it out! 9:45am – Church School Orientation: Children and caregivers gather on the front lawn (rain location: Room 204) for a greeting, then kids head to their classrooms with their teachers. 9:45am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal. If you’re interested in joining the adult choir, come to an “Open Sing” rehearsal on Thursday, September 4 at 7pm in the Choir Room to check it out! 11am – Worship returns to the Sanctuary 12pm – Please join us for a potluck… Read More
by UPB Editor, August 13, 2025
Please join the next big rally for our democracy on Monday, September 1! The rally starts in Boston at 9:30am by the State House. We will be meeting at United Parish at 210 Harvard St. at 8:45am on Monday, September1 to take the T to the Common and at the Embrace on the Common at 9:30am. Please let us know if you will be joining us by emailing stretchingintojustice@upbrookline.org. Hope to see you there. Learn more: https://www.mobilize.us/mayday/event/820378/ You’re also invited to join sign making on Monday, August 25th with Activist Evenings in the Parlor at United Parish: https://www.mobilize.us/activisteveningsbrookline/event/824644/ Looking forward… Read More
by UPB Editor, August 08, 2025
It’s that time of fall when we gather for a weekend of fellowship at Aldersgate Camp and Retreat Center in Rhode Island – less than an hour away from United Parish. Games (both inside and outside), hikes, gatherings for meals, apple picking, antique jaunts, and local fair expeditions are some of the things that happen during this time of fall fellowship. Meet new friends, spend time with familiar friends, and take in the beautiful fall weather. The weekend begins with Friday dinner, a full Saturday, and ends with Sunday worship and lunch farewell. When: Friday, October 10 until Sunday, October… Read More
