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February 2023
Refugee Tech Cohort
Send Relief Boston and Veroskills are partnering to offer underserved communities access to high-quality software education training that could transform their lives and provide flourishing careers in technology. This 6-month program will equip 10 trainees to achieve their professional aspirations with online learning, mentorship, and job placement after completion.
Find out more »All-Night Vigil for St. Richard of Wessex
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Somerville, MA invites you to experience a unique event – a Byzantine rite All-Night Vigil (Vespers, Orthros, and Divine Liturgy served together) commemorating St. Richard of Wessex, one of the great saints of early medieval England. While St. Richard is celebrated on the Greek Orthodox calendar, the full liturgical office for him, save for a lone Latin antiphon, was only recently composed and first celebrated last year. Come and share this…
Find out more »All-Night Vigil for St. Richard of Wessex
Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Somerville, MA invites you to join us once again in a special festal offering: an All-Night Vigil (Vespers, Orthros, and Divine Liturgy served together) commemorating St. Richard of Wessex, one of the great saints of early medieval England. While St. Richard is celebrated on the Greek Orthodox calendar ( https://www.goarch.org/chapel/search?month=2&day=7 ), last year's services were the first time there had ever been a full liturgical office for him (save for a lone Latin…
Find out more »Discover Your Calling
Are you living the life you were made for? Are you doing what you were designed to do? God has a Kingdom purpose for your life and we want to help you find it. Join us for a 7-week journey to Discover your unique shape Discern your place in God’s economy Do what you were designed to This 7-week, interactive zoom-based cohort journey will bring clarity to help you see yourself more clearly, understand your vocation more fully, and step…
Find out more »Immigrant Connection at Awaken City
We want to invite you to two upcoming events for Immigrant Connection at Awaken City: 10 week Citizenship Class and Conversational English classes begin again on January 10 at 6:30. Please spread the word to anyone who might be interested in participating! Register today We're also hosting a community open house on Wednesday January 11 at 6pm - Please join us to celebrate the opening of Immigrant Connection at Awaken City!
Find out more »Unveiling Patriarchy
Pathways to Healing and Restoration for Women and Men. Join us for this interactive, experiential online course with Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI), specifically focused for Christian communities. This will be held through 7 weekly sessions on Wednesdays from January 18th to March 1st (11.00am - 2.00pm) Developed over 30 years and conducted with thousands of participants across six continents, the GERI process applies principles of the Truth and Reconciliation process that was pioneered by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, to begin a…
Find out more »PRAISE DANCE ” Garment Study” Online Course
Liturgical Dancer, let's go deeper into the mantle that you wear. Join me for, "Garment Study- From the Inside Out", an 8 week online intensive course designed for glory carriers like you! Women of God, flourish in the kingdom of God with confidence by gaining, revelation on the use, power, and purpose of your Inner and outer garments. Your garment is so much more than clothing, it is an assignment! What can you expect from Garment Study - From the…
Find out more »Locked In Solidarity
On February 11, Highrock Beyond Bars will host a (free) conference entitled Locked in Solidarity. It’s a gathering on behalf of those affected by incarceration to encourage practitioners, engage with stories of change, and be equipped in the pursuit of justice, redemption and restoration. This conference will feature Dave Mayo (Mayor's Office of Returning Citizens), TJ Weaver (Chaplain at MCI-Shirley), Dave Renna (Chaplain at MCI-Concord), Shari Johnson (MCI Framingham), Jua Robinson (Executive Director of the Boston Collaborative), former inmates, leaders from the Highrock…
Find out more »WinterWalk with BFJN
We are so excited to be participating in WinterWalk on February 12th. This amazing event (and the organization behind it) are doing incredible things in Boston and beyond to raise awareness and funds to help end homelessness. Will you join our team? "The Winter Walk is our chance to link arms with those who experience homelessness and to listen humbly to their stories. It is our chance to show them that this city cares about their lives and to affirm…
Find out more »Arts Cohort
Boston Fellows ARTS COHORT Curated Curriculum - Winter 2023 For those working in a creative arts field (painting, film, music, writing, etc.) join us for the next Arts Cohort coming this winter. Through an 8-week curated curriculum, discussions will address the integration of faith and art under the categories of Creation, Fall, Redemption and Restoration. The Thursday gatherings will include readings, podcasts, short films, music and visual arts offerings concluding in a final dinner and art-share evening. Tuition $100. Boston…
Find out more »The Byzantine Choral Inheritance by Cappella Romana
Made possible by generous support from The Saint John of Damascus Society and a grant from Cambridge Arts, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and The Saint John of Damascus Society at First Church in Cambridge, Cambridge MA Vocal Ensemble Cappella Romana presents THE BYZANTINE CHORAL INHERITANCE with rarely heard music from the historic traditions of Byzantium and new works inspired by them. Music Director Dr. Alexander Lingas will lead the first half…
Find out more »Quartet for the End of Time – Concert & Lecture
Inspired by Revelation 10:1–6, Olivier Messiaen composed and premiered his Quartet for the End of Time while incarcerated as a POW in Silesia, Germany during World War II. Come hear a preconcert lecture by Dr. Andrew Shenton (James R. Houghton Scholar of Sacred Music, Boston University), a homily by Dr. Sean McDonough (GCTS, Professor of New Testament), and a complete performance of Messiaen’s innovative work by the Ensemble Chamarré, with a reception to follow.
Find out more »March 2023
How to Build an Organizational Culture
The science and practice of "the way we do things here" What is organizational culture, exactly? How do we cultivate our life together to promote personal growth and mutual development in common mission, rather than crushing our humanity? What practical steps can I personally take—whether from the top, the middle, or the bottom of the pyramid? We hear talk of "organizational culture" as if building one was as straightforward as buying an appliance. The reality is much less tangible. And yet the human sciences, as well…
Find out more »Resilience—A One-Day Conference for Pastors
Pastoral ministry is not for the faint of heart—conflict, preaching multiple times a week, incessant demands, the care of souls, feelings of inadequacy, the needs of our own families—and did we mention conflict? How can a pastor stay in the game for the long haul? And not just stay in the game, but serve with joy? Crawford Loritts tackles that question. For more information and to register, please click here. Sponsored by Gordon-Conwell's Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching
Find out more »April 2023
by design Women’s Leadership Retreat
There are few things as exciting as an event that calls for a + ONE. Your expectations have been set. THIS will be an opportunity (and you can share it with someone!). On the flip side, anxiousness can accompany that also. So it is with leadership. Your expectations were set, and now you’re living it. Some days you enthusiastically serve. You keep your passion for Jesus boiling hot. Some days you radiate with the glow of the Holy Spirit. Other…
Find out more »An Evening with Ellen
It’s an evening out with your friends. A time to relax and unwind. A time to connect with other women. A time to sing and worship God. A time to soak in some good teaching. Whatever walk of life you’re in right now, we have something really good for you. Please join us for this very special night with Ellen Garland, where she will be sharing about +ONE Leadership: Leading Better Together. Ellen is the keynote speaker at our annual Leadership Retreat from…
Find out more »CASTING CROWNS: THE HEALER TOUR – AUGUSTA, ME
Casting Crowns and special guests We Are Messengers and Ben Fuller Friday, April 28 - Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME Multi-platinum-selling Grammy winners Casting Crowns will take their powerful live performances on the road this spring with The Healer Tour. Featuring hit songs from the band’s current chart-topping Healer album (“Scars In Heaven,” “Crazy People”), concertgoers will also experience a night of worship like no other with some of the group’s most beloved songs like “Only Jesus,” “Nobody,” “Praise You…
Find out more »CASTING CROWNS: THE HEALER TOUR – SPRINGFIELD, MA
Casting Crowns and special guests We Are Messengers and Ben Fuller Saturday, April 29 - The Mass Mutual Center, Springfield, MA Multi-platinum-selling Grammy winners Casting Crowns will take their powerful live performances on the road this spring with The Healer Tour. Featuring hit songs from the band’s current chart-topping Healer album (“Scars In Heaven,” “Crazy People”), concertgoers will also experience a night of worship like no other with some of the group’s most beloved songs like “Only Jesus,” “Nobody,” “Praise…
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