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January 2023
Christian Unity Prayer Gathering: Do Good, Seek Justice
Please join us to pray and live our unity as Christians so as to confront the evils and injustices of our time, on zoom or through the Cathedral Church of St. Paul Youtube Channel Livestream. We will be using the worldwide prayer template around the theme "Do Good, Seek Justice" that Christians throughout the world will be using this week. Rev. Edwin Johnson, Director of Organizing at Episcopal City Mission will be preaching, and we will hear stories testifying to…
Find out more »Christian Unity Prayer Service
A Christian Unity Service will be held on Sunday, January 29 at 4:00 PM at the Woburn Catholic Collaborative – St. Barbara Parish. This prayer service will be led by Fr. Edmund Ugochukwu, a Nigerian Catholic priest, alongside Deacon Ed Giordano, and Pastoral Associate Michelle Park. Please join us to celebrate the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Find out more »February 2023
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 »Open Position: Part-Time Project Coordinator (20-25 hours/week)
Position: Project Coordinator Position Type: Part-time, 20-25 hours/week Location: This position is mostly remote with occasional in person meetings at the Imago Dei Fund (IDF) offices in Boston Organization: Imago Dei Fund / The Girl Child & Her Long Walk to Freedom project JOB DESCRIPTION - Part-Time Project Coordinator (20-25 hours/week) The Girl Child & Her Long Walk to Freedom is a joint project of the Imago Dei Fund and the Institute for Faith and Gender Empowerment. The project launched…
Find out more »“An Evening of Blacknificence” in Newton, MA
An Evening of Blacknificence First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1326 Washington Street, Newton, MA 7:30 PM, Doors open at 7:00 PM Free to Attend, Register HERE To celebrate Black History Month, join us for an exploration of the impact of music, movement, and the spoken and preached word from black churches to broader society. Reverend Devlin Scott of NewCity Church is the evening’s host and moderator of a panel discussion featuring Reverend Alicia Johnson of Myrtle Baptist Church, Caleb McCoy and voices from the night. Performances include…
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None of us are immune to the impact of racism. Sadly, racial struggles abound on the very campuses where young Christian leaders are being raised up to serve the Lord. It's important that racism be addressed in these formative spaces so emerging leaders can learn how to faithfully follow Jesus in a multiracial world. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary invites you to their Dean's Forum on Racial Struggles on the Christian Campus. This will feature a presentation from Dr. George Yancey on…
Find out more »Black History Trivia Night Boston Edition
Join us on Tuesday, February 28 for food, music, prizes and more as we survey 7 CATEGORIES of Black History! Hosted at Second Church in Dorchester | 44 Moultrie St Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Doors open at 6pm | Game starts at 7pm 7 Trivia Categories A is for Abolition Local Landmarks Get You Some Religion Heroes and Sheroes Popular Politics Diasporic Visions For the Culture For registration and more information visit www.blackchurchvitality.org
Find out more »March 2023
PEER Servants Concert for Global Empowerment
Great Global Music, Poetry, Dance. Inspiring Stories Virtual or Live! If you love global music, poetry, dance, art, inspiring stories of what people just like you are doing to make a difference around the world, and gathering with others that share your passion, join PEER Servants for our 2023 Concert for Global Empowerment! There will be two unique concerts, on two dates, each one with different artists. One will be virtual on Zoom and the other in-person in Wilmington, MA.…
Find out more »Lenten Service for Ukraine: Praying for Peace
Join us for a Lenten Service to pray and show solidarity with the people of Ukraine in a time of historic witness to the Gospel, to Good, to Humanity. STAND in solidarity, HOPE in God’s faithfulness, and PRAY for Ukraine. This service is hosted by the Archdiocese of Boston. Order of Service: -Welcome and Letters from Bishop Paul of Stamford, Metropolitan Methodios -Ukrainian Moleben Service, (Archbishop Gudziak and Cardinal Sean Presiding. Archbishop Gudziak Preaching the Homily) -Cardinal Sean – Remarks -Blessing/Dismissal…
Find out more »Boston Youth Re-Entry: Supporting Returning Citizens
Equipping event for local churches in Boston and beyond Straight Ahead is a faith-based organization offering a community of care for justice-involved youth partnering with Send Relief, a compassion ministry meeting needs in Jesus' name. There are lots of ways to engage in Boston youth re-entry. Come and learn how you can help.
Find out more »April 2023
Freedom Concert 2023
The Freedom Concert is a Fundraiser to End Trafficking and Support survivors. It will be held Saturday, April 1st at Christ the King Church in Cambridge. The Freedom Concert is a night of music, food, and storytelling dedicated to helping raise awareness and advocacy for women in the sex industry and survivors of trafficking. The Freedom Concert has proven to be a safe space for other survivors and supporters to attend and embrace healing. Additionally, it is an invitation to…
Find out more »Grant Writing Workshop
This Grant Writing Workshop is an opportunity for leaders of faith-based programs for citizens returning from incarceration to learn the basics of grant writing, so that by the end of the day, you will have the key elements of grant proposal in your hand. Topics include: Gathering your information Defining your mission Setting SMART goals Telling your story Planning your budget and Staying focused and organized. This FREE event is hosted at Park Street Church. To register, click here.
Find out more »Creo Ventures Boston Lab Informational Webinar
Creo Ventures is coming to the Boston area! Jump on our webinar to meet the Creo team, connect with the Boston area facilitators, and find out about our upcoming Creo Lab! Who is Creo? Creo is an international organization that helps Christian Entrepreneurs advance their ventures through tailored coaching, practical programs & peer community. We believe that as a Christian entrepreneur you want to be equipped, connected, and resourced to create lasting impact in and through your life and venture.…
Find out more »Micah Service Learning Day
Join us on Saturday April 29th for a day of serving, learning and building community! Boston Faith & Justice's Micah 6:8 program is for those wishing to explore deeply the concepts of justice and generosity in their own lives. Through a range of programs designed around immersive experiences in Greater Boston, we tie together the three elements of the famous passage – doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. Email ivy@bostonfaithjustice.org with any questions. Sign up here!
Find out more »May 2023
The SEND Boston Roundtables
The purpose of the Round Table Meetings is to begin discussion on collaboration, research, and practical preparation to work together towards shared goals in each mission field for The SEND Boston. We hope to begin dreaming together around long term goals in each mission field. At the Round Table Zooms and in person gatherings, we will have time to dive deeper into each mission field to discover ways in which we can converge around common outcomes to see regional impact.…
Find out more »Abuse Prevention Training for Faith Communities – hosted by GRACE
GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) is hosting Abuse Prevention Training for Faith Communities on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 11:00am - 1:00pm at More Than Words (242 E. Berkeley Street, Boston) This is an introductory training on the role of faith leaders in preventing and responding to abuse. In this presentation, GRACE will shine a light on the reality of abuse and give leaders the necessary tools to take pro-active steps that make a difference in both…
Find out more »Grace Can Lead us Home – Book Group
Join us to read the insightful and challenging book - Grace Can Lead us Home. This book "shows us that, from the margins, Jesus has something to teach us all about grace - something that could change the landscape of homelessness entirely if we're ready to hear it." Together as we go through the book we will learn about the practical realties of homelessness, the ways in which practitioners are meeting the challenge and how we can engage to make…
Find out more »Volunteers Needed For Grocery Delivery
The Centre Food Justice Program is seeking volunteer drivers to deliver groceries to our neighbors on Fridays and Saturdays between 11am - 5pm. Please email fbcjpfood@gmail.com if you are able to assist. Takes about 90 minutes.
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