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September 2024
Perspectives Class
Perspectives is an awe-inspiring comprehensive course that has profoundly impacted hundreds of thousands of students during the past 45+ years. From Genesis to the prophets, Jesus to the early Church, and St. Augustine to the present, students learn how God moves, how the global Church responds, and the remaining task of world evangelization. Perspectives isn’t a course solely about world missions. It’s a study program rooted in Scripture clarifying each believer’s remarkable opportunity to co-labor with God in His global…
Find out more »SCHOOL OF MANTLES
About OUR SCHOOL: CLASS STARTS September 12, 2024 SCHOOL OF MANTLES Garment Study' has expanded and is now integrated into the School of Mantles, a school for women, with Apostle training serving as the teaching method, offering an extended 9-month disciple certificate program. This school is offered every other year. Registration Is now Open-Dates: July 5, 2024 - September 5, 2024, Graduation Location: TBA Format: Online certificate program Enrollment Date: September 12,2024. Vision: Train to transform women in their mantles…
Find out more »Apply Now: Community at the Crossing
Community at the Crossing is "spiritual formation and divine interruption with an ecumenical community in New York City." Study, pray, serve, and share community life as a Residential member (full-time) or Local member (part-time). Open to 21-33 year olds. Members spend a year in prayer and discernment, biblical and theological formation, intentional community, service, and mission. Visit our website to find out more and start application. Questions? Email communityatthecrossing@stjohndivine.org *Note: This community is located in NYC but UB leadership decided…
Find out more »Book Author Interview: Missionary Priest: A Spiritual Memoir by Fr. Thomas Ryan, CSP
Religions for Peace USA is hosting a Book Author Interview with Father Thomas Rayn, CSP on Thursday, September 19, 2024, 2-3pm ONLINE. In Missionary Priest, Fr. Tom shares the richness of his ministerial life, which has taken him throughout the world, engaging with people of all faiths and backgrounds. Unity among the followers of Jesus and collaboration with members of all world religions have been at the core of his ministry. At the heart of this book are the spirituality…
Find out more »Transformational Listening 1: Soul Care Companions
Are you looking to take the first step in exploring a call to become trained as a Christian spiritual director? TL1: Soul Care Companions is 9-month online cohort program where you will be introduced to the art of contemplative listening, dive into spiritual formation, and experience the gift of transformational listening in your own life of faith. Visit our website to learn more and feel free to reach out with any questions! Registration open while spots last! Click here to…
Find out more »FaithTech Summer Meet-Up
Are you a Christian who works in tech? Passionate to see technology leveraged for the Kingdom of God? Hungry to learn what it means to be redemptive and to build technology redemptively? Come meet, learn, and build with other like-minded Christians in tech as we steward our skills for the glory of God together right here in Boston! We'll meet to eat, learn and build together on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 6:00pm at Sattler College. Our guest speaker is MIT…
Find out more »Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies
Come engage with Dr. David Gushee, a world renowned Christian ethicist and a leading voice on many of the most important contemporary ethical and justice issues related to religion in public life. Saturday, September 28th 7:00 - 9:00 PM Dr. Gushee will speak about his book, Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies. He'll discuss how many Christians have abandoned their commitments to democracy, embracing authoritarianism, and how Christians can renew their commitment to healthy democracy. Dr. Sarah Riccard-Swartz of Northeastern…
Find out more »Free Screening of Rob Reiner’s New Documentary – GOD & COUNTRY
Second Church in Newton and UniteBoston Present A Free Screening of Rob Reiner's New Documentary - GOD& COUNTRY Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024, 6:30 p.m.* Second Church in Newton 60 Highland Street, Newton, MA *Free Pizza served at 6:00 p.m. See Second Church's Facebook page for all the info and details. www.facebook.com/2ndchurchnewton
Find out more »October 2024
Lazarus at the Gate Small Group
Join us for 5 Tuesday nights (7pm - 8:30pm) via Zoom starting October 1st for a small group Bible study that challenges participants to understand the Biblical foundation for generosity, simple living and just consumption. We will consider together what it means to live gratefully, simply, justly and generously looking both at the Biblical call and the practical realties of injustice in our world. This transformative study has been inspiring and challenging Christians to align ourselves with the plan God…
Find out more »Sound the Trumpet Preaching Conference
Sound the Trumpet Preaching Conference serves as a Churchwide gathering to learn and grow in strength and solidarity. The conference is steeped in the best of the Black Church Tradition. Preaching methods and models will be displayed throughout the conference. We are excited to raise awareness of the Black preaching art of form. "BLACK PREACHING IS AN ART FORM. IT COMFORTS THE AFFLICTED AND AFFLICTS THE COMFORTABLE." Harold Smith
Find out more »Mygration Christian Conference 2024
How can the Christian faith respond to the humanitarian crisis facing migrants and refugees in our modern world? Join us for our 6th annual Mygration Christian Conference, as we explore how the Christian tradition has responded to the needs of migrants and refugees in the past, what is being done in the present, and how together we can transform the future. Come and explore God's heart for migrants and refugees in our world today by searching the stories of immigration…
Find out more »Dinner with Drs. Justo & Catherine González
Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024 for a special banquet to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Justo and Catherine González. Justo Gonzalez has taught at theological institutions for over 50 years, written over 150 books, and has dedicated his life to bridging the Church and the academy, and promoting Hispanic theological education. This is your chance to personally meet Dr. Justo and Catherine Gonzalez, and listen to them reflect on their life, legacy, and the future of…
Find out more »Christians Uniting Against Christian Nationalism
Join UniteBoston, Second Church in Newton, and others to learn, share, and mobilize. All are welcome. All events are free and are held at Second Church of Newton, 60 Highland Street, WestNewton, MA 02465. For more details and timely updates, visit www.facebook.com/2ndchurchnewton FREE Screening of Rob Reiner's new documentary, God & Country, followed by local clergy response to the film, time for Q&A, & small group discussion. Sunday, September 29, 2024, 6:30 p.m. Listen to Rev. Corey's four-week sermon series…
Find out more »Seeking UB Newsletter / Events Volunteer
Are you passionate about fostering unity among Christians in Boston? As UB is growing, we are looking for a new UB Newsletter & Events team member who can contribute to our mission to help us connect churches and communities across the city. In this role, you'll curate our weekly newsletter, track engagement metrics, and support event submissions—all while volunteering remotely for just 1-3 hours a week. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy working with digital platforms, and want to be part of…
Find out more »Fall Ministry Forum: Strength for Today, Bright Hope for Tomorrow
The Fall Ministry Forum is hosted by Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's dean’s office, the Gordon-Conwell Institute, and the Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching. During these sessions we will take a close look at how not to be “branded” by discouragement. We will discuss how to embrace pain, disappointment, and failure as pathways to greater intimacy with God and usefulness for the cause of Christ. We will also highlight the beauty, value, and mission of the Church.
Find out more »Pilgrimage to Search for Truth and Justice in Montgomery and Selma Alabama
Join Christians in Boston for a transformation experience to understand the Civil Rights Movement and ourselves: Monday October 14 through Thursday October 17, 2024 Led by the Reverend June R. Cooper and Dr. Marrey Embers. Applications Due Goals of the Pilgrimage Acknowledge the living legacy of the white supremacy in our country. Learn the history of white racial violence from Reconstruction to Jim Crow. Acknowledge the strengths of the African American community to resist white supremacy in the struggle for…
Find out more »REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FOR BOSTON FLOURISH 2024!
Be a cultivator of a movement designed to help tackle some of the most pressing issues that impact the City of Boston and its surrounding area. Early-bird Rate: $55 per person, until July 31, 2024 Regular Rate: $75 per person, after July 31, 2024 Group Rate: Buy 9 tickets, get 1 free Please join us and REGISTER TODAY! For more information visit www.bostonflourish.com Join with leaders around Boston to learn about how you can positively impact some of the most…
Find out more »November 2024
United Gospel Experience Tour: Boston – November 2
UniteBoston is thrilled to announce the launch of the United Gospel Experience Tour, building on the incredible success of our past partnerships with Dr. Craig Ramsey and the God’s Chosen Gospel Choir from Gordon College in the past UniteBoston outdoor worship concerts. This tour will bring together college students from across New England for a transformative experience of worship, discipleship, and cultural exchange. This traveling gospel choir will tour four locations—Boston, North of Boston, Hartford, and Providence—uniting students from Gordon…
Find out more »ENGAGE: Volunteer and Staff Opportunities with the Navigators in Boston
ENGAGE is a gathering for individuals interested in disciple-making who would like to learn about volunteer and staff options with the Navigators in Boston and New England. The vision and overview of the Navigator will be featured as well as breakout sessions on 1.) campus ministry 2.) workplace ministry 3.) prison ministry. There will be also be lunch discussions on Navigator staff options and global missions. The Navigators (www.navigators.org) is an inter-denominational ministry that shares the gospel of Jesus Christ…
Find out more »FAITH BASED ORGANIZING WITH DREW HART, PhD.
FAITH BASED ORGANIZING WITH DREW HART, PhD. Theologian and Post Evangelical Leader. Sunday, Nov 17th | 9:30 a.m. Drew Hart, guest preacher 6 - 8:00 p.m. Dinner, w/Drew Hart and Post Evangelical Leaders. Monday, Nov 18th | 10 - 1:00 p.m. Workshop on faith-based organizing - the whys and hows of mobilizing the church for grassroots social change. ($50/participant, $30/participant teams of three or more. Lunch included.)
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