by Kent M French, June 05, 2025
During Eastertide (April 20-June 8), we are discerning how God wants each of us to work and serve in the world AND discerning our pledges of time, talent, and money that we will make to serve and contribute to our collective ministry in the year ahead. Here is our mantra for the season: • God has given me a gift of my own. • I don’t have to do it all. • We have what we need. • Using my gifts is filled with joy! This Sunday is Consecration Sunday, when we will dedicate our time, talent, and financial pledges… Read More
by Amy Norton-Benfield, May 29, 2025
During Eastertide (April 20-June 8), we are discerning how God wants each of us to work and serve in the world AND discerning our pledges of time, talent, and money that we will make to serve and contribute to our collective ministry in the year ahead. Here is our mantra for the season: • God has given me a gift of my own. • I don’t have to do it all. • We have what we need. • Using our gifts is filled with joy. This Sunday, we’re taking a moment to celebrate and acknowledge those in our midst who… Read More
by UPB Editor, May 29, 2025
If you’ll be in Boston for part or all of this summer, join us for local get-togethers on a monthly basis! Join United Parish 20/30 Vision this summer on the Second Wednesday of each month in Amory Park at 6 pm, where we’ll each bring our own dinner (takeout, picnic, etc.) and enjoy some time outdoors and fun together. Feel free to bring games! DATES: June 11, July 9, August 13, September 10 Contact either of us with questions at 2030vision@upbrookline.org. Can’t wait to see you all this summer!… Read More
by UPB Editor, May 22, 2025
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
by Anna Jeide-Detweiler, May 21, 2025
During Eastertide (April 20-June 8), we are discerning how God wants each of us to work and serve in the world AND discerning our pledges of time, talent, and money that we will make to serve and contribute to our collective ministry in the year ahead. Here is our mantra for the season: • God has given me a gift of my own. • I don’t have to do it all. • We have what we need. • Using our gifts is filled with joy. “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime you’ll find, you… Read More
by UPB Editor, May 16, 2025
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
by Kent M French, May 15, 2025
During Eastertide (April 20-June 8), we are discerning how God wants each of us to work and serve in the world AND discerning our pledges of time, talent, and money that we will make to serve and contribute to our collective ministry in the year ahead. Here is our mantra for the season: • God has given me a gift of my own. • I don’t have to do it all. • We have what we need. • Using our gifts is filled with joy. Sometimes when we read from the letters of the New Testament, I think, “you know,… Read More
by Anna Jeide-Detweiler, May 08, 2025
During Eastertide (April 20-June 8), we are discerning how God wants each of us to work and serve in the world AND discerning our pledges of time, talent and money that we will make to serve and contribute to our collective ministry in the year ahead. Here is our mantra for the season: “God has given me a gift of my own. I don’t have to do it all. We have what we need. Using our gifts is filled with joy.” This week, we are focusing on the first part: “God has given me a gift of my own.” Last… Read More
by Amy Norton-Benfield, May 01, 2025
During Eastertide (April 20-June 8), we are talking about discerning how God wants each of us to work and serve in the world. We are also discerning the pledges of time, talent and money we will make to serve and contribute to our collective ministry in the year ahead. Dear ones, A brief reminder: If you are participating in the Walk for Hunger on Sunday, please gather with us in the big church parking lot at 8:30am! Now we return to your regularly-scheduled blog post: Our Bible story this Sunday, linked here from The Message translation, is one heck of… Read More
by Amy Norton-Benfield, April 24, 2025
This winter and spring we’ve been journeying through the Gospel of Luke as we trace Jesus’ life and ministry as it led him to, and ultimately beyond, the cross. During Lent we focused on exploring how God meets us “in between” extremes, such as between lost and found, righteousness and mercy, grief and hope. Our Bible story this week depicts another encounter with Jesus, this time in between the close of Jesus’ earthly ministry and the opening of the next chapter in the life of the church. Guest preacher (and United Parish member) Kate Baker-Carr writes, “The second Sunday of… Read More
