This is time for an updated review on Yelp, because I notice that the last one made by T C doesn't do justice to the community I have experienced today, in the present.
I have been a member of this church since 2023, and I have to say that this church surpasses my expectations and my assumptions. I am a gay, latino, immigrant, theologian graduated and UUA aspirant. This church was what I needed. I am proud to say now I am a Unitarian Universalist thanks to them and their support.
This church has a great space and I have experienced the beauty of their music, liturgical services and their light of the chalice as a way that gives me spirituality, religion, and a social justice commitment. They have learnt from their mistakes and are actively trying to improve, making it a safe space, welcoming, open, and affirmative to everyone who is interested in community. Fred does a great job bringing a great coffee hour, chocolates, brownies, cheese bread, little spanakopitas, sodas, coffee, tea, juice and more whose reputation is known in all UU churches of Boston.
I recommend being open to trying this church and bringing your children, as they try to set up a space for them with activities and books to read every Sunday. Don't hesitate to explore the rich tradition of Unitarian Universalism reflected in their stained glass and their creative prayers, poems, songs, and rituals. They have a music director and a chorus that brings songs that uplift the spirit and hope.
If you are pagan, you are welcome; if you are interested in the social justice activities that are happening in Brookline, this is a good place to start. I have participated as a volunteer in their art sale, that was a total success, their flower communion, water communion, vespers, or their solstice, which are great celebrations if you feel you need religion but not necessarily Christian.
Please, don't hesitate to come and visit. Another chance to know this community is to come to their First Fridays every month. Everyone brings food, and it is a fun time to celebrate. Last one we remembered Pride month and the life of the poet Federico García Lorca, the past one was a Kentucky Derby and they had mint juleeps, there was another First Friday where they presented the Ecuadorian and Bolivian Quechua community and their efforts to keep alive their language and culture in MA, they also have a programm of volunteers to visit a community in Guatemala called Common Hope to support students in their High school and University.
I could say more... but it is your time to start your church exploration and make the community you want to see rather than just losing a Sunday watching TikTok.... or this review. read more