by Amy Norton-Benfield, September 17, 2026
God’s Promises: This autumn, we’re learning alongside the youngest among us in Church School. We look at the early characters of the Hebrew scriptures and how God’s promises bring hope for the future, with guidelines on how to love God and love others in ways that bring life and hope to all. This Sunday we skip ahead a few chapters and meet Abram and Sarai, an elderly couple who, while on a journey whose original destination was Canaan, had stopped in a town called Harran and settled there instead. In their lifetime they had lived through the deaths of Abram’s… Read More
by Kent French, September 10, 2026
God’s Promises: This autumn, we continue learning alongside the youngest among us in Church School. We look at the early characters of the Hebrew scriptures and how God’s promises bring hope for the future, with guidelines on how to love God and love others in ways that bring life and hope to all. On this first Sunday after Labor Day, we welcome everyone back from our summertime adventures and vacations. As the culture around us takes on its usual, often frenetic autumnal rhythm, we will center in this season on the ancient stories of our faith and how they compel and… Read More
by UPB Editor, September 09, 2026
It’s that time of the year when we gather for a weekend of fellowship at Aldersgate Camp in Rhode Island. 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 9 until Sunday, October 11 Where: 1043 Snake Hill Road, North Scituate, Rhode Island (Prepare… Read More
by Kent French, September 03, 2026
This summer’s worship series features members and friends Reporting the Good News, however they see it in the world around them. We look to Jesus’ inaugural sermon (Luke 4:14-19) and Isaiah 61 for our guidance about what God’s kind of Good News looks like: liberation for all of us. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall. We’ve had a great summer series with many wonderful reports of Good News, both personal and societal. We close the series with a talk from one of the many educators in our midst, Geoff, a professor at Boston College. He will reflect with us about modern miracles… Read More
by UPB Editor, August 26, 2026
9:30am – Children’s Choir resumes with an “Open Sing” in the Choir Room. All kids interested are invited to come check it out! 9:45am – Chancel Choir Rehearsal: If you’re interested in joining the adult choir, come to an “Open Sing” rehearsal on Thursday, September 3 at 7pm in the Choir Room to check it out! 10am – 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. 11am – Worship returns to the Sanctuary 12pm – Please join us for a potluck… Read More
by Amy Norton-Benfield, August 25, 2026
This summer’s worship series features members and friends Reporting the Good News, however they see it in the world around them. We look to Jesus’ inaugural sermon (Luke 4:14-19) and Isaiah 61 for our guidance about what God’s kind of Good News looks like: liberation for all of us. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall. This week we hear from member Deborah, who will share the Good News of how she grew her awareness of the moments when we encounter heaven here on earth. Deborah writes, What is your view of heaven? Do you think about it? Is it a big part… Read More
by Amy Norton-Benfield, August 21, 2026
This summer’s worship series features members and friends Reporting the Good News, however they see it in the world around them. We look to Jesus’ inaugural sermon (Luke 4:14-19) and Isaiah 61 for our guidance about what God’s kind of Good News looks like: liberation for all of us. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall. This week we hear from member Casey, who will share the Good News of how they found, and continue to find, hope amidst grief as they mourn the death of a friend. Casey writes, “The word for gospel is translated as good news, but it also… Read More
by Amy Norton-Benfield, August 13, 2026
This summer’s worship series features members and friends Reporting the Good News, however they see it in the world around them. We look to Jesus’ inaugural sermon (Luke 4:14-19) and Isaiah 61 for our guidance about what God’s kind of Good News looks like: liberation for all of us. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall. This week we hear from longtime member, Louise, who is generously sharing her story of depression, recovery, and the role that United Parish has played in bringing the Good News to life for her. Louise writes, “People here at United Parish played an… Read More
by Kent M French, August 06, 2026
This summer’s worship series features members and friends Reporting the Good News, however they see it in the world around them. We look to Jesus’ inaugural sermon (Luke 4:14-19) and Isaiah 61 for our guidance about what God’s kind of Good News looks like: liberation for all of us. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall. Twenty-five years ago, Merle P and I shared the stage together in theatrical productions around Boston. At the time, we were both full-time actors and singers. Merle has continued in that work, as well as an educator. And I became an actor-singer-pastor, showing up as… Read More
by Kent French, July 30, 2026
This summer’s worship series features members and friends Reporting the Good News, however they see it in the world around them. We look to Jesus’ inaugural sermon (Luke 4:14-19) and Isaiah 61 for our guidance about what God’s kind of Good News looks like: liberation for all of us. Summer worship is at 10am in Willett Hall. Over the past decade, our building has increasingly become a hub for many community groups doing great work in around Brookline. It’s one of the reasons we were able to land that big Community Preservation Act grant (more here and here). We now number 35+… Read More
