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
by UPB Editor, August 08, 2025
Are you looking for a way to ground yourself spiritually? Do you need some spiritual workout buddies to help you grow? Would you like to try a new spiritual experiment at United Parish? This autumn we will launch Covenant Groups (support groups): weekly gatherings of three or more members to help strengthen our faith, our connection to God and to one another. We will have a required introductory session offered twice in person, and on Zoom upon demand: Sunday, September 28 or Sunday, October 5 from 12:30-1:30pm in the Parlor. Sign up HERE. Groups will begin meeting regularly in October…. Read More
by UPB Editor, July 31, 2025
It’s time to sign up for a favorite United Parish tradition, Picnics/Dinners for 8! These dinners are a chance for us to gather and deepen our connections to one another in small groups of around 8 people. The meals are scheduled for August 15, 16, and 17. All are welcome to join — newcomers, long-time members, and friends of all ages! If you would like to sign up to attend a meal, please click HERE to indicate your availability and other important information. Last day for signups will be August 8. Contact gathering@upbrookline.org with any questions and we look forward to seeing you… Read More
by UPB Editor, July 31, 2025
PRAYERS FOR LIBERTY PRAYER VIGIL! – August 3 We are gathering interfaith communities for #PrayersForLiberty vigils in Lexington, Cambridge and Boston and several other towns and cities in the Commonwealth on Sunday, August 3rd at 3:00 pm. All are welcome to come to a vigil or to host a vigil in your town or city. Our guide to hosting a vigil is available here: Prayers for Liberty – August 3. It is very easy – you and one other faith leader in your community can still make this happen! And save the date – We are marching again on Labor Day, September 1st, from 9:00 – 5:00. And this… Read More
