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"What Matters to Us: Intersectional Justice" | Exploring Union's Values
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"What Matters to Us: Intersectional Justice" | Exploring Union's Values
The Rev. Dr. Jay Williams continues our "What Matters to Us" sermon series preaching on Intersectional Justice. From the prophet Micah, he reminds us of the importance of our unique identities. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
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The Rev. Jane Lawrence, Union's Minister of Congregational Care, preaches about Compassionate Service as part of our Values sermon series. Preaching from Galatians 5, she implores us to serve one another in love to transform the world around us. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
"What Matters to Us: Compassionate Service" | Exploring Union's Values
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"What Matters to Us: Compassionate Service" | Exploring Union's Values
The Rev. Nikki Renée continues our "What Matters to Us" sermon series preaching on Racial Equity. From the book of Joshua, we are asked to ponder who our God is and who we are. Together, we answer that all important question: will we serve the Lord? — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
"What Matters to Us: Racial Equity" | Exploring Union's Values
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"What Matters to Us: Racial Equity" | Exploring Union's Values
Pastor Solomon continues our "What Matters to Us" sermon series with a sermon on Transformative Worship. Preaching from John 4, Pastor Solomon pushes us to imagine what it means to worship in spirit and in truth. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
"What Matters to Us: Transformative Worship" | Exploring Union's Values
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"What Matters to Us: Transformative Worship" | Exploring Union's Values
Pastor Kyle kicks off our sermon series "What Matters to Us," in which Union's pastors and minister explore Union's Values and what they mean for how we show up in the world. Preaching from Ruth 1:1-19, Pastor Kyle deepens our understanding of God's and our love. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
"What Matters to Us: Unconditional Love" | Exploring Union's Values
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"What Matters to Us: Unconditional Love" | Exploring Union's Values
Preacher-in-Residence Nikki Renée unpacks the story of John the Baptist's beheading found in the Gospel of Mark, pushing us towards God whose love does not stay silent in the midst of evil. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
"Political Ghost Stories" | A sermon on Mark 6:14-29
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"Political Ghost Stories" | A sermon on Mark 6:14-29
Discipleship Pastor Kyle Walden explores the story of Jesus walking on the water, reminding us of the baptismal covenant we make to God and each other. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.

Watch a Worship service

September 8, 2024 | Worship at Union
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September 8, 2024 | Worship at Union
Experience again Worship at Union on the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost with Lead Pastor Jay Williams continuing our "What Matters to Us" sermon series, celebrating Back to School Sunday, and incredible music from our Praise Team and soloists. — 00:00 Gathering + Welcome 06:52 Opening Praise + Prayer 18:11 Teach-In: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6iAiDvTVo8 20:20 Back to School Celebration 35:00 Scripture Reading 37:28 Song of Preparation 42:35 Sermon 50:14 Song of Invitation + Invitation to Discipleship 01:17:20 Offering + Offertory 01:24:03 Announcements 01:33:14 Closing Song + Benediction — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
September 1, 2024 | Worship at Union
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September 1, 2024 | Worship at Union
Experience again Worship at Union on the Fifteenth Sunday after Pentecost with a powerful sermon continuing our "What Matters to Us" series, joyful praise from our Praise Team and soloists, and the celebration of Holy Communion. — 00:00 Gathering + Welcome 06:15 Opening Praise + Prayer 18:28 Scripture Reading 19:34 Song of Preparation 23:56 Sermon 50:14 Song of Invitation 53:05 Invitation to the Table 56:10 Holy Communion 01:03:57 Offering + Offertory 01:09:29 Announcements 01:16:19 Closing Song + Benediction — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
August 25, 2024 | Worship at Union
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August 25, 2024 | Worship at Union
Experience again Worship at Union on the Fourteenth Sunday after Pentecost with a powerful sermon continuing our "What Matters to Us" series, and joyful praise from our Praise Team and Ensemble. — 00:00 Gathering + Welcome 06:36 Opening Praise 16:36 Opening Prayer + Consecration of the Student Houses 25:45 Scripture Reading 28:12 Song of Preparation 32:44 Sermon 51:21 "Lift Every Voice and Sing" 55:58 Invitation to Discipleship 57:08 Offering + Offertory 01:02:51 Announcements 01:10:07 Closing Song + Benediction — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
August 18, 2024 | Worship at Union
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August 18, 2024 | Worship at Union
Experience again Worship at Union on the Thirteenth Sunday after Pentecost with joyful praise, the continuation of our "What Matters to Us" sermon series, and Holy Communion. — 00:00 Gathering + Welcome 05:35 Opening Litany 09:04 Opening Praise + Prayer 17:18 Scripture Reading 20:50 Song of Preparation 25:42 Sermon 44:21 Song of Invitation + Invitation to the Table 49:40 Holy Communion 58:45 Offering + Offertory 01:05:52 Announcements 01:08:58 Closing Song + Benediction — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
August 11, 2024 | Worship at Union
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August 11, 2024 | Worship at Union
Experience again Worship at Union on the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost with joyful praise, the start of a new sermon series "What Matters to Us," and the Holy Baptisms of siblings Remi and Rowan Robinson. — 00:00 Gathering + Welcome 04:00 Litany for Baptism 05:59 Opening Praise + Prayer 15:58 Scripture Reading 20:28 Song of Preparation 24:54 Sermon 45:18 Invitation to the Font 49:58 Holy Baptisms of Remi and Rowan Robinson 01:02:02 Offering + Offertory 01:07:33 Announcements 01:18:34 Closing Song + Benediction — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
August 4, 2024 | Worship at Union
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August 4, 2024 | Worship at Union
Experience again Worship at Union on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost with joyful praise, the sermon by the Rev. Nikki Renée, and the celebration of Holy Communion. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
July 28, 2024 | Worship at Union
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July 28, 2024 | Worship at Union
Experience again Worship at Union on the Tenth Sunday after Pentecost with powerful praise led by our Praise Ensemble, the sermon by Pastor Kyle, and the holy baptism of Erica Dommasch. — 00:00 Gathering, Welcome + Opening Praise 16:14 Opening Litany 19:08 Scripture Reading 22:19 Song of Preparation 27:33 Sermon + Song of Invitation 58:47 Holy Baptism of Erica Dommasch 01:11:55 Offering + Offertory 01:17:08 Announcements 1:21:30 Closing Song + Benediction — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
July 21, 2024 | Worship at Union
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July 21, 2024 | Worship at Union
Experience again Worship at Union on the Ninth Sunday of Pentecost with powerful praise led by our Praise Team and Men's Chorus, a powerful sermon from Pastor Jay Williams, and the celebration of Holy Communion. — 00:00 Gathering, Welcome + Opening Litany 00:14 Opening Praise + Prayer 22:30 Scripture Reading + Song of Preparation 29:53 Sermon + Song of Invitation 51:30 Holy Communion 01:00:12 Offering + Offertory 01:05:12 Announcements 1:11:00 Closing Song + Benediction 01:16:07 Postlude by Aric Flemming Jr. — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.

Listen to Union Music

"Let Praises Rise" | Lyric Video | UnionMusic
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"Let Praises Rise" | Lyric Video | UnionMusic
The Union Ensemble sings "Let Praises Rise" by Myron Butler and Levi live during Worship at Union Church. Worship with us in Boston every Sunday: https://unionboston.org/sundays. — CREDITS Lead Vocals: Robert Kelsey Vocals: Crystal Collier, Corei Moxey, Angela Nelson, Mara Pollmann Keys: Plamen Karadonev Bassist: David Buda Percussionist: Fabio Pirozzolo Music Leader: Plamen Karadonev Audio Engineer: Kenzo Divic Video: J.J. Martinez — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
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Jessica Johnson sings "Over My Head" by the Montreal Jubilation Gospel Choir live during Worship at Union Church. Worship with us in Boston every Sunday: https://unionboston.org/sundays. — CREDITS Lead: Jessica Johnson Keys: Willie Jones Bassist: David Buda Percussionist: Fabio Pirozzolo Music Leader: Willie Jones Audio Engineer: Kenzo Divic Camera Operator: Amalia Whetstone Video: J.J. Martinez — The Union Combined Parish is a multisite United Methodist congregation in Boston committed to love and liberation—historically Black, multicultural, and LGBTQ+ empowering. Learn more about Union at https://unionboston.org. To give to Union's mission of love, justice, and service, go to https://unionboston.org/give.
"Over My Head" | UnionMusic
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"Over My Head" | UnionMusic
"I Need You to Survive" Originally by Hezekiah Walker Performed by Lori Harper, Plamen Karadonev, David Buda, and Fabio Pirozzolo Arranged by Plamen Karadonev Video Production by Robert Kelsey III — — — Union Church is a progressive, multicultural United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Church or online worship visit: http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give Location: 485 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02118
I Need You to Survive
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I Need You to Survive
Lift Every Voice and Sing James Weldon Johnson (1900) Singer: Lori Harper Arranged: Plamen Karadonev Video: Robert Kelsey Featuring the Union Virtual Choir – – – – Union Church is a progressive, multicultural United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Church or online worship visit: http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give Location: 485 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02118
Lift Every Voice and Sing
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Lift Every Voice and Sing
Singers: Tonia Barlow and Norris Welch Piano and Arrangment: Plamen Karadonev Video and Direction: Robert Kelsey ____ Union Church is a progressive, multicultural United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Church or online worship visit: http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give Location: 485 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02118
Every Time I Feel The Spirit
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Every Time I Feel The Spirit
O Come, All Ye Faithful – UMH 234 Robert Kelsey — Video Production, Creative Director Plamen Karadonev — Keys, Arrangement, Audio Fabio Pirozzolo — Percussion Sofia Chiarandini — Violin Cleveland Jones — Lead Vocals Angela Nelson, Robert Wyckoff — Vocals And the Union & Friends Choir: Carolyn Frantz, Pastor David Jackson, Scott Lewis, Dr. Anne Gross, Robert Kelsey, Rev. Dr. Sara Garrard, Rev. Dr. Jay Williams, Pastor Nikki Young, Rev. Kyle Walden, Tonia Barlow, Deacon Vivian Waltz, Robert Wyckoff, Norris Welch Union Church is a progressive, multicultural United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Church or online worship visit: http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give Location: 485 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02118
O Come, All Ye Faithful
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O Come, All Ye Faithful
Union Church is a progressive, multicultural United Methodist faith community in Boston with a 200-year history and commitment to Christian love, social justice, and radical hospitality. For more information about Union Church or online worship visit: http://www.unionboston.org To offer financial support our mission for love, justice, and service: http://www.unionboston.org/give Location: 485 Columbus Avenue Boston, MA 02118
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