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Pumpkins Arrive October 4, 2026

The pumpkins will be delivered on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 11:30am. The LaSalle team will be there!     We need two people to sign up for each shift although we need many More volunteers for the Pumpkin Fest on October 25, 2026!!! Scan the QR Code or visit

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September 13 Worship

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16Message: Not Your Father’s Salvation One of the primary beliefs of our faith is that we are “saved” by Jesus Christ. But what does this mean? The concept and pursuit of salvation has, across Christianity, turned into a competition for God’s attention and love… as if the Divine Creator could

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September 13 Worship

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12Message: We Live to the Lord This Sunday is our annual “Welcome Back!” Sunday when we restart our children’s programming, institute additional adult faith formation options, EAT BRUNCH thanks to our Community Board, and generally celebrate the amazing community that is United Parish of Auburndale. There’s a lot of chatter out

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August 16 Worship

Scriptures: Genesis 45:1-15 Message: Holding a Grudge Blessings and grace to you all. This Sunday we’re back into Genesis, hearing the story of Joseph. Joseph is the guy whose father loved him so much he gave him the most beautiful mutli-colored coat. The problem with this was that he is not his

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Backpack Drive

Shore Educational Collaborative in Chelsea, MA serves 225 students with special needs (Autism, Cognitive Impairments, Medically Fragile, Social/Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities) ages 3-22. Most of these students are from Chelsea and the surrounding towns. On their “Back-To-School” night on September 17, 2026, they will distribute backpacks and school supplies to their students

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August 9 Worship

Scriptures: John 17:20-23, Ephesians 4:1-6Message: Unity through Equity I’m BACK! And feeling renewed, well rested, and well read. In case you were wondering, the Jersey Shore remains as it should be: over-tanned, loud, humid, and classless. As I said, these are my people! This Sunday I feel inspired to talk about the unifying

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All Newton Worship – August 2, 2026

Please join the congregations of Eliot Church, Newton Highlands Congregational Church, United Parish of Auburndale, Second Church and Union Church in Waban for an all UCC Worship Service. Where: 54 Lincoln Street Newton HighlandsWhen: August 2, 2026Time: 9:30am

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July 12 Worship

Scripture: John 17:6-19Message: The Safe Bet        Alas, the Kerr-Santos are off to the Jersey Shore this weekend! We all have our happy places and this is mine. I joke about how these are “my people” though I imagine that if you joined me for just a day you’d wonder about that. Jersey

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July 5 Worship

Scriptures: Genesis 24:58-67 and Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30Message: Salt then sour then sweet “Come to me, all you who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest

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June 28 Worshio

Scripture: Excerpts from Psalms 107 and 139Message: WonderThis Sunday I’m so excited to welcome our very special guest preacher and worship leader, our very own, The Rev. Anine de Grood! Most of you will remember that Anine was a student here at UPA for the program year 2023-24. During this time she

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