Ordination of Diego Garrido Barreto

When:
Sunday, May 17, 2026 4:00p -
5:00p

Where:
First Parish Brookline
382 Walnut St
Brookline, MA 02445

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Admission:
FREE

Hosted by:
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firstchurchinchestnuthill First Church Chestnut Hill

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Ordination of Diego Garrido Barreto to the Unitarian Universalist Ministry

The community is warmly invited to attend the ordination of Diego Garrido Barreto, a Boston-based ministerial candidate and recent Master of Divinity graduate, in a service that brings together two historic congregations: First Church in Chestnut Hill and First Parish in Brookline.

The ceremony will take place on Sunday, May 17 at 4:00 PM at First Parish in Brookline (382 Walnut Street), with doors opening at 3:30 PM. A reception with food will follow, and a livestream option will be available. The event is free and open to the public.

A highlight of the service will be the sermon delivered by Rev. Verdis LeVar Robinson, an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister known for his powerful, music-infused preaching and leadership in worship and social justice. Rev. Robinson currently serves in congregational ministry and is widely recognized for integrating African American spiritual traditions, gospel music, and civic engagement into Unitarian Universalist life.

Ordination in the Unitarian Universalist tradition is a significant communal rite, marking both the recognition of a minister’s calling and a covenant between the individual and the gathered faith community. This service will include music led by Sanctuary Boston and will bring together clergy, congregations, and friends from across the Greater Boston area.

Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Diego Garrido Barreto offers a bilingual and multicultural ministry shaped by experiences in migration, spiritual care, and progressive faith communities. His work weaves together preaching, the arts, and community-building across diverse settings in the region.

All are welcome to attend in person or join online for this meaningful moment of shared hope, faith, and belonging.

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