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SUMMARY:Be the Bridge For Boston Part 1: Education Justice
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, UniteBoston is hosting a 5-part speaker series to help people understand various initiatives that are happening in Greater Boston towards systemic racial justice and nurture friendships across churches for accountability and support in actively working towards reconciliation\, equity\, and justice in our day-to-day lives. \nIn this first session\, Dr. Charmie Curry will be speaking on education justice. Dr. Curry is a 13-year resident of the city of Boston and a member of Pentecostal Tabernacle. She is currently serving as the first Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion officer at Wellesley Public Schools. She will be speaking from the position of an educator and the need to work towards greater equity and inclusion in schools on behalf of all of our young people. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but all donations will go to bless our guest speakers. There will also be small groups meeting afterwards to unpack the session and discuss applications to our own lives. You can sign up for the “Be the Bridge for Boston” small groups on our website here. Please join us and help to spread the word! \nClick Here to Register for the Event \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr. Charmie Curry is a 13-year resident of the city of Boston. An educator for the last 10+ years\, Dr. Curry has served most of her career in Boston schools\, where educational equity and justice have been her consistent mission. She is currently serving in the Wellesley Public Schools as its first equity officer. Her most important gig\, however\, is being wife to Gordon and mom to Barnes. She\, Gordon\, Barnes (and Dudley\, the Havanese) live in Mattapan. They are proud partners at Pentecostal Tabernacle in Cambridge.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/be-the-bridge-for-boston-part-1-education-justice/
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Prayer,Social,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Kelly Fassett":MAILTO:kelly@uniteboston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T123000
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SUMMARY:Ekvn-Yefolecv Maskoke Eco-Village
DESCRIPTION:Ekvn-Yefolecv is an intentional ecovillage community of Indigenous Maskoke persons who\, after 180 years of having been forcibly removed from traditional homelands – in what is commonly/colonially known as Alabama – have returned for the purpose of practicing linguistic\, cultural and ecological sustainability. Designed as a holistic decolonization paradigm shift\, residents of the ecovillage are manifesting an off-grid income-sharing community with natural building construction\, renewable energy and more. \nInformation about Ekvn-Yefolecv will be presented by Marcus Briggs-Cloud (Maskoke)\, who is a language revitalizer\, scholar\, musician and co-director of Ekvn-Yefolecv Maskoke ecovillage. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School\, he is currently a doctoral candidate in interdisciplinary ecology at the University of Florida where his work intersects ecology\, liberation theology\, and linguistics. In 2012\, Marcus served as composer/choir director for the Vatican canonization liturgy with for Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. He is partnered to Tawna Little (Maskoke) and they have two children\, Nokos-Afvnoke and Hemokke\, with whom Marcus enjoys speaking exclusively in the Maskoke language. \nView the event on Zoom at http://bit.ly/FEJEcoVillage
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/ekvn-yefolecv-maskoke-eco-village/
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Social
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210201
DTSTAMP:20210203T141913Z
CREATED:20210111T203444Z
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SUMMARY:UB's "Be the Bridge for Boston" Spring Groups
DESCRIPTION:At UniteBoston\, we recognize the need to address the sin of racism and the pervasive inequities that persist in our city and nation. We recognize that justice is not peripheral\, but intrinsic to the gospel\, and Christians should be leading the way in the movement towards racial justice today.  \nLast fall\, UniteBoston launched a “Be the Bridge” Zoom group\, where 28 people engaged in weekly conversation with Latasha Morrison’s “Be the Bridge” curriculum. We have heard that there are at least 9 other Boston-area churches that have utilized racial justice curriculum\, and this spring\, we are seeking to build on this momentum together across churches. The goal for this spring is to help people  understand various initiatives that are happening in Greater Boston towards systemic racial justice and to nurture friendships across churches for accountability and support in actively working towards reconciliation\, equity\, and justice in our day-to-day lives. \nWe will be hosting a bimonthly speaker series from February to June with locally-focused resources and speakers who are working in a particular aspect of justice (education\, housing\, incarceration/police reform\, economics) to share with the group. Each session will include a 20-minute presentation\, followed by Q & A\, practical action steps\, and prayer. This speaker series is open to the public for anyone to join (1 hour total) \nFollowing the speaker\, there will be small groups that will meet for 30 minutes with people who have committed to attending the four speaker series talks and meeting at least one other time per month for support and accountability in living out God’s call for racial justice in our day-to-day lives. \nGroup size is approximately 8-10 people with intentional diversity given to age\, race\, gender\, denomination\, etc. We may form themed groups based on different communities where individuals are seeking to implement racial justice (workplace\, church\, family/friends\, school\, neighborhood) \nThe “Be the Bridge for Boston” groups are open to anyone who has done significant introductory racial justice learning/work with Be the Bridge or another program. If you are looking for more of an introductory learning group on racial justice\, email Rev. Kelly (kelly@uniteboston.com) to find out about other introductory groups that are taking place. \nWe are also looking for small group leaders who have experience leading these types of spaces. This is an opportunity to join a team of leaders across churches who are working towards racial justice. You can indicate your interest in this opportunity in the sign-up form. \n \n  We are currently recruiting for participants to join\, as well as a diverse team of leaders for the groups. \nClick here for a PDF summary of the “Be the Bridge for Boston” groups \nClick here to sign up! The last day to sign up is Friday January 29th.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/ubs-be-the-bridge-for-boston-spring-groups/
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Prayer,Singles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Kelly Fassett":MAILTO:kelly@uniteboston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T173000
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SUMMARY:Fratelli Tutti - Everyone is Connected: Brothers and Sisters\, All
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 3\, 2021\, 4 – 5:30pm \nOnline via Zoom \n(Registration ends at 3pm on the day of\, and the Zoom link will be sent right after that) \n  \nFr. Tom Ryan of the Paulist Center will deliver remarks on Pope Francis’ encyclical\, Fratelli Tutti\, reflecting on how we can all live out the call to fraternity\, social friendship\, and solidarity. We could not think of a more fitting way to begin the new year. Father Tom Ryan is also a member of the UniteBoston Board of Directors. Responding to him will be Boston Islamic Seminary President Dr. Basyouny Nehela and others to be announced. Audience Q&A will follow the presentations. \n  \nBorn and raised in southern Minnesota\, Fr. Tom Ryan did his graduate studies in theology at the Washington (D.C.) Theological Union and the University of Geneva. He was ordained a Paulist in 1975\, and served in campus ministry at the Ohio State University (Columbus) and at McGill University (Montreal\, QC.)\, prior to directing the Montreal-based Canadian Centre for Ecumenism for 14 years and working in all ten provinces of Canada. Perceiving the need for places where Christians of different traditions could gather to share faith and life with each other as well as with members of other religions\, he spearheaded the founding of Unitas in Montreal\, an ecumenical center for spirituality and Christian meditation co-sponsored by eight different denominations. He served as its director for five years prior to answering the call of his community in January of 2000 to set up and develop the Paulist Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations. \n  \nDr. Basyouny Nehela holds an M.A. in Fundamentals of Religion\, and a Ph.D. with Honors in Da’wa and Islamic Culture\, both from Al-Azhar University. He is currently the Dean of Academic Affairs and professor at Boston Islamic Seminary. Dr. Basyouny was previously an Associate professor at Qatar University’s Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Studies\, Department of Islamic Creed and Da’wa\, a faculty member at Al-Azhar University and Islamic American University\, and Imam of the Islamic Society of Boston. He has also served as head\, and coordinator of many academic committees covering Curriculum Enhancement\, Core Curriculum\, Strategic Plan\, Academic Activities and Events\, & Professional Development. He has taught many academic courses including Fundamentals of Dawa\, Ethics\, Comparative Religion\, Islamic Creed\, Islamic Culture\, Quranic Studies\,…etc. \n  \nTo register\, click here. For more info\, please visit www.coopmet.org or email info@coopmet.org
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/fratelli-tutti-everyone-is-connected-brothers-and-sisters-all/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Other,Pastors,Social,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries":MAILTO:info@coopmet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201228T140000
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SUMMARY:Watch Night: Black Hope
DESCRIPTION:What does “Watch Night” mean after a year like 2020? Join scholars and pastors for a conversation about the past\, present\, and future of this vital Black Church tradition for the prospect of Black Hope. \nThis online education event is open to the general public and people from all backgrounds. In lieu of an in-person “ecumenical pilgrimage” to a Watch Night or New Year’s Eve service\, Massachusetts Council of Churches will provide a list of online services you can visit on 12/31 across the state. \nPanelists include: \n–Rev. Dr. Cheryl Townsend Gilkes\, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies at Colby College \n– Rev. Kenneth Young\, Director of External Relationship at the Massachusetts Council of Churches and Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Haverhill\, MA \n– Rev. Alicia Johnson\, Assistant Pastor at the Historic Myrtle Baptist Church in Newton\,MA  and Assistant Director of Wellesley/MIT Upward Bound \n– Rev. Carrington Moore\, Lydia Fellows Program Director at the Massachusetts Council of Churches and Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Families at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain\, MA \nWatch it on the Massachusetts Council of Churches Facebook page or view the archived video on their Facebook Videos!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/watch-night-black-hope/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Other,Prayer,Social,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Young":MAILTO:kenneth@masscouncilofchurches.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201219T113000
DTSTAMP:20201125T130455Z
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SUMMARY:Thrive and Grow Conversation with Dr. Amy Sherman
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Thrive and Grow is to connect and equip Christian business owners in Greater Boston to grow and thrive for the glory of God. \nWe host monthly gatherings for Christian business owners in the Greater Boston Area.  At each gathering\, we hear from a local Christian business owner about what God has taught them through their business journey.  We also provide space for participants to ask questions and share advice with other business owners. \nThis month we have the privilege of being in conversation with Dr. Amy Sherman\, a leading author and speaker on the topic of kingdom work\, including Christian entrepreneurship.  Dr. Sherman is a Senior Fellow at the Sagamore Institute for Policy Research\, where she directs the Center on Faith in Communities. Named by Christianity Today in 2012 as one of the 50 most influential Evangelical women in America\, Sherman is the author of six books and nearly 100 articles on faith\, work\, and community.  \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be encouraged and inspired as we end 2020 together and prepare for the next year!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/thrive-and-grow-conversation-with-dr-amy-sherman/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Prayer,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thrive and Grow":MAILTO:betsymcowan@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201205T120000
DTSTAMP:20201122T195929Z
CREATED:20201122T195830Z
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SUMMARY:Being Prepared In the Time of COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:Dear Colleagues\, \nI pray that my email finds you\, your family and your congregations well. \nMinistry in the midst of COVID-19 has been challenging. We can’t control how this pandemic pans out\, but we can control who speaks for us if we’re unable to speak for ourselves and we can make sure they know what matters most to us. “Being Prepared in the Time of COVID-19” is led by Bethel’s Planning Ahead ministry and will equip you to help your congregants prepare for these critical conversations during this difficult time. \nWe are pleased to offer a $200 honorarium to the first 15 churches that register their pastor and at least 3 additional ministers or congregants to attend. \n\nThe pastor and the 3 ministers or congregants MUST ATTEND the event on either of 2 available dates.\n\n\nThe available dates are Saturday\, November 21\, 2pm-4pm; OR Saturday\, December 5\, 10am-12pm.\n\n\nEveryone on your team does not need to attend the session on the same date. Individual participants can attend whichever date is most convenient for them. For example\, you might choose to attend the November session\, while the other 3 members of your team might prefer the December date.\nHowever\, ALL 4 team participants MUST ATTEND one of the two sessions in order for your church to receive the $200 honorarium.\n\nOver the past five years\, Planning Ahead has prepared more than 200 members to talk about what matters most to them. If you get a chance to read the featured articles\, you’ll see how much of a gift these conversations have been to our congregation\, and to Ray and me as their pastors. We would like to support you to provide a similar ministry for your members. In January and February 2021\, we will offer additional training for interested congregations. Seed funding will be available. \nPlease feel free to forward this information to other colleagues. I hope I’ll see you at one of our sessions. Thank you for your consideration. \nRegister for the December 5 session here. \nSincerely\, \nGloria White-Hammond
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/17353/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gloria White-Hammond":MAILTO:pastorgloria@bethelboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201203T200000
DTSTAMP:20201125T125912Z
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SUMMARY:Walking By Faith: The Theological Future of Black Lives Matter
DESCRIPTION:Public Panel Discussion focusing of the future of the Black Lives Matter movement through the lens of faith leaders in our community. \nFeaturing: \n\nRev. Robin Barlett (STH ’13)\, Senior Pastor\, First Church\, Sterling\, MA\nRev. Mariama White-Hammond (STH ’17)\, Founding Pastor\, New Roots AME Church\, Dorchester\, MA\nRev. Kenneth Young\, Pastor\, Calvary Baptist Church\, Haverhill\, MA and Director\, External Relationships\, Mass Council of Churches\n\nProgram hosted by Boston University School of Theology TC831 Black Lives Matter + Theology – Rev. Dr. Jay Williams\, Instructor \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98769239105?pwd=TWw5R083aWU2QnVDNWZZWWpHK1FNQT09\nMeeting ID: 987 6923 9105\nPasscode: BLM2020
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/walking-by-faith-the-theological-future-of-black-lives-matter/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T210000
DTSTAMP:20201113T200359Z
CREATED:20201113T185739Z
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SUMMARY:Life in Post-Election America
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to be a global citizen\, responding to racial injustice in post-election America? Join Pastor Bryan Wilkerson (Grace Chapel) as he moderates a panel\, featuring Nikki Toyama-Szeto and Andre Henry of Christians for Social Action as part of Grace Chapel’s Global Awareness Week. We’ll discuss the answer to this question and more of yours\, during this free webinar. You don’t want to miss this special event! \nThis event is free and is on Zoom – Click here for more information
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/life-in-post-election-america/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T203000
DTSTAMP:20201028T124131Z
CREATED:20201020T201105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T124131Z
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SUMMARY:Reading Augustine in a Time of Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a conversation with three interpreters of St. Augustine as they engage the questions posed by the multiple challenges of 2020. How can Augustine’s pastoral response to the sack of Rome speak to the fear and anxiety from the global pandemic? What political idolatry of today might Augustine diagnose? How might Augustine’s understanding of “exile” connect to the experiences of minority communities in the United States? How can Augustine’s thought be a bridge between different Christian traditions? \nPanelists:\n-James K.A. Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin University and author of On the Road with Saint Augustine: A Real-world Spirituality for Restless Hearts.\n-Joseph Kelley is professor of religious and theological studies at Merrimack College and the editor of City of God: Abridged Edition.\n-Gregory Lee is Associate Professor of Theology and Urban Studies at Wheaton College\, Senior Fellow of The KellyWheaton Center for Early Christian Studies and theologian in residence at Lawndale Christian Community Church in Chicago. \n* Note that UniteBoston is a sponsoring organization for this event\, and UniteBoston’s Executive Director Kelly Fassett is one of the panelists who will be responding to the session * \nTo register\, click here. \nPDF Flyer
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/reading-augustine-in-a-time-of-crisis/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Featured,Lecture,Other,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Metzger":MAILTO:greg.metzger@newcitypress.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201009T203000
DTSTAMP:20200925T152431Z
CREATED:20200925T151918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T152431Z
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SUMMARY:WEE Forum: Race\, Politics & Hip Hop
DESCRIPTION:Race\, Politics & Hip-Hop: A Christian Perspective on Racial Justice\, Lyrically Stated \n\n\nCaleb McCoy\, Rapper\, Musican & Producer  \n\n\n\nCaleb has branded his distinctive style as OAK music. The OAK–the One of A Kind–is a commitment to artistry with a message that is deep rooted\, unique\, and prolific. Caleb is also the Development Manager at the Emmanuel Gospel Center. Whether making music\, or engaging the nonprofit sector\, Caleb takes his skills\, experiences\, and emotions\, and puts it through the lens of his faith. Caleb was a featured artist on UniteBoston’s recent Love Boston Concert and has several albums available on all digital retail platforms – check these out by clicking here. \n\n\n\nCaleb will lead us in a discussion of the current racial and political climate and their impact on the cause of justice for the Black community. This is also Caleb’s second time presenting at the WEE Forum. \n\n\n\nFor more information or to sign up\, click here.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/wee-forum-race-politics-hip-hop/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,College Students,Featured,Lecture,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Christian Unity Matt Crane":MAILTO:matt@instituteforchristianunity.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200930T200000
DTSTAMP:20200917T154812Z
CREATED:20200917T154812Z
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SUMMARY:Uncomfortable Conversations: Let's Talk About Economic Inequality
DESCRIPTION:Come and listen to our panel discuss what it means to live in a country with such vast income and wealth inequality and how this manifests in our communities and impacts the lives of people every day. Engage with us as we imagine a more equitable future and discuss how we can help bring it about. \nOur panelists include: \n-Aliana Pineiro\, an impact director at the Boston Impact Initiative\n-Dara Sandau of Sandau Legal and member of the board at the Massachusetts Debt Relief Foundation\n-Dax Crocker\, lead organizer at the Episcopal City Mission. \nJoin us on Boston Faith & Justice Network’s Facebook Live on 9/30 from 7-8pm. \nClick here to access the Facebook Event.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/uncomfortable-conversations-lets-talk-about-economic-inequality/
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Other,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Grady-Harper":MAILTO:elizabeth@bostonfaithjustice.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200822T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200822T120000
DTSTAMP:20200804T111410Z
CREATED:20200804T111410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T111410Z
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SUMMARY:Sheila Wise Rowe Speaks on Racial Trauma and Healing
DESCRIPTION:Synergist Women Welcomes Sheila Wise Rowe\n\nJoin us for this special women’s meeting as we welcome author and speaker Sheila Wise Rowe.\nRegistrations are through EventBrite as Zoom link will be sent to all registrants prior to event. Click on the event website link to register for this virtual event. This event is FREE.\n\n40% off the book by using TRUTH20 direct through the publisher\, Intervarsity Press\, http://www.ivpress.com
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/sheila-wise-rowe-speaks-on-racial-trauma-and-healing/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Yovanny Pulcini":MAILTO:ypulcini@yahoo.com
GEO:42.3373143;-71.0836938
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200810T183000
DTSTAMP:20200804T154434Z
CREATED:20200804T154434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T154434Z
UID:16983-1597078800-1597084200@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:PsalmSeason Presents: Sacred Practices in Times of Upheaval
DESCRIPTION:As we navigate through these troubling times\, what sacred practices—religious or secular—help to ground\, console\, or inspire? \nJoin us for an interactive exploration with a group of esteemed community leaders and ritual-makers on the role of sacred practices in this time of upheaval. This online event will take place on Monday August 10 from 5:00 to 6:30pm on Zoom. \nJudith Simmer-Brown\, PhD\, is Distinguished Professor of Contemplative and Religious Studies at Naropa University\, \nReverend Dr. Leslie Callahan as the first female pastor of the 119-year-old St. Paul’s Baptist Church\, located in the heart of Philadelphia \nCasper ter Kuile is the author of The Power of Ritual (HarperOne) and the co-host of the award-winning podcast Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. He is also a Ministry Innovation Fellow at Harvard Divinity School \nRabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie is the founding spiritual leader of Lab/Shul NYC and the creator of Storahtelling\, Inc. \nClick Here to Register \n\n\n 
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/psalmseason-presents-sacred-practices-in-times-of-upheaval/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Prayer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200806T210000
DTSTAMP:20200719T205508Z
CREATED:20200719T205440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200719T205508Z
UID:16934-1596742200-1596747600@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:In the Shadow of Your Wings: A Musical Bible Study on the Psalms
DESCRIPTION:The psalms were originally set to music; yet rarely do we have the opportunity to really listen to them. UniteBoston is partnering with Deus Ex Musica for a unique virtual event: a “musical bible study” in which participants listen to brand-new musical settings of two psalms\, then join together for discussion about how the musical interpretations help us experience the Scriptures. \nParticipants will watch pre-recorded live performances of classical vocal settings of Psalm 13 and Psalm 148\, each written by an award-wining contemporary classical music composer representing a different Christian tradition. After viewing each set of performances\, participants will engage in moderated small-group discussions. Since each psalm is set to music by more than one composer\, participants will hear how different musical responses to the same text bring to life various dimensions of each psalm. This provides a unique and memorable way for participants to experience the depth and beauty of Scripture in ways that promote both learning\, discipleship\, and community. It also provides a rare opportunity for Christians of all stripes to gather in fellowship and dialogue about something we all agree on: the power and importance of the Bible. No musical experience or expertise is required by any participants. \nJoin us for a FREE musical bible study to build connection\, renewal\, and hope. Click here to register and receive the Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/114037053898/ \nThis event is hosted by UniteBoston and Deus Ex Musica. UniteBoston is a Boston-based non-profit ministry dedicated to uniting Christians for gospel movement and the flourishing of our communities. To learn more about UniteBoston\, visit www.uniteboston.com \nDeus Ex Musica is an ecumenical organization\, comprised of musicians\, educators\, and pastors\, and scholars\, that promotes the use of sacred music as a resource for learning and spiritual growth. Delvyn Case is Executive Director of Deus Ex Musica\, a member of Old South Church in Boston\, and is also Associate Professor of Music at Wheaton College\, Massachusetts. To learn more about Deus Ex Musica\, visit www.deus-ex-musica.com
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/in-the-shadow-of-your-wings-a-musical-bible-study-on-the-psalms/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Other,Social,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Kelly Fassett":MAILTO:kelly@uniteboston.com
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200724T203000
DTSTAMP:20200711T174453Z
CREATED:20200710T183221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200711T174453Z
UID:16892-1595617200-1595622600@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:WEE Forum: The Ethical Police Officer
DESCRIPTION:The Ethical Police Officer: The Struggle for Equity and Justice in American Law Enforcement \nEric Fair\, Author \nEric has previously served as a police officer with the Bethlehem\, PA Police Department\, as an Arabic linguist in the U.S. Army and as an interrogator for a private military contractor. His 2012 essay “Consequence\,” which was published first in Ploughshares and Harper’s Magazine\, tells the story of his experience in Iraq in 2004\, and is now a book of the same title. His op-eds on interrogation have also been published in The Washington Post and The New York Times. Eric will be with us on July 24 (his second time at the WEE Forum) to lead us in a discussion assessing the current state of American policing\, it’s failing of Black and Brown communities and how it must change for the better. \nTo register for this Zoom call\, click here. 
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/wee-forum-3/
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Prayer,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T200000
DTSTAMP:20200718T042819Z
CREATED:20200717T204424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200718T042819Z
UID:16916-1595444400-1595448000@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Uncomfortable Conversations:  Let's Talk About Racism
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Boston Faith and Justice Network’s Facebook live – listen to our panelists talk about their experiences of racism\, discrimination and entering into the work of becoming an ally and let’s consider together how we can be part of real and sustainable change as individual believers\, as the church and members of our communities.  Click here to respond to the Facebook event or for more details.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/uncomfortable-conversations-lets-talk-about-racism/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Boston Faith & Justice Network":MAILTO:elizabeth@bostonfaithjustice.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200715T160000
DTSTAMP:20200611T145008Z
CREATED:20200103T191138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200611T145008Z
UID:15923-1594803600-1594828800@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Preachers' College
DESCRIPTION:In the spirit of C.H. Spurgeon’s effective school for training preachers\, the Center for Preaching is pleased to provide Preachers’ College. This workshop teaches the basics of sermon preparation and delivery\, specifically to encourage and support lay members who occasionally preach. \nRegister: https://preacherscollege2020.eventbrite.com \nDate: July 15 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nCost: $100
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/preachers-college-2/
LOCATION:Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary\, 130 Essex Street\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shoemaker Center":MAILTO:shoemaker@gordonconwell.edu
GEO:42.6059581;-70.8413379
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T180000
DTSTAMP:20200618T203333Z
CREATED:20200618T203333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T203333Z
UID:16665-1594141200-1594144800@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Preaching & Worship in Times of Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:A free webinar discussing preaching and worship in times of pandemic. \nFor more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/preaching-worship-in-times-of-pandemic/
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shoemaker Center":MAILTO:shoemaker@gordonconwell.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200630T180000
DTSTAMP:20200618T203759Z
CREATED:20200618T203759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T203759Z
UID:16661-1593536400-1593540000@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Seven Steps to Open your Local Church
DESCRIPTION:Now that the local Churches are in the process of reopening their doors\, what steps should we take? In this webinar we will present 7 steps that will help you to resume the activities of your Church successfully. \nFor more information or to register\, click here. 
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/seven-steps-to-open-your-local-church/
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shoemaker Center":MAILTO:shoemaker@gordonconwell.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200629T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200629T183000
DTSTAMP:20200620T223626Z
CREATED:20200620T145555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200620T223626Z
UID:16826-1593450000-1593455400@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Where do we go from here?
DESCRIPTION:It is my pleasure to extend the invitation to you all to come and join us as we host a panel discussion with fellow community leaders\, politicians\, and clergy from the city of Boston on what the next steps are after the protests and rallies held! \nIt is time that we come together as a community and begin to have not only the tough conversations but begin to organize and strategize our next steps. We are not going to be complacent but we are going to begin to place actions behind our words. \n“Where do we go from here?” will be broadcast live on both Facebook and Youtube! We will also be revealing the speakers on our Facebook events page in the next upcoming days so stay tuned! \nThis panel discussion is brought to you all by The Order of St. Martin de Porres; a socio-religious order centered on building awareness\, solutions\, and leadership for racial and social justice within the city of Boston and beyond\, by engaging in the daily life of the community\, offering transformative ideas\, and engaging in progressive experiences. For more information on The Order of St. Martin de Porres visit our website at www.OSMDP.com or follow us on Instagram @OSMDPBoston!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/where-do-we-go-from-here/
CATEGORIES:College Students,Featured,Lecture,Other,Prayer,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Jacob Urena":MAILTO:revjacoburena@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200620T180000
DTSTAMP:20200618T203656Z
CREATED:20200618T203656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200618T203656Z
UID:16659-1592672400-1592676000@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Siete Pasos para Reabrir su Iglesia
DESCRIPTION:Ahora que las Iglesias locales estén en el proceso de volver a abrir sus puertas\, ¿qué pasos debemos tomar? En esta conferencia presentaremos 7 pasos que e ayudarán a reanudar las actividades de su Iglesia de manera exitosa. \nFor more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/siete-pasos-para-reabrir-su-iglesia/
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shoemaker Center":MAILTO:shoemaker@gordonconwell.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T203000
DTSTAMP:20200530T134720Z
CREATED:20200530T134617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T134720Z
UID:16517-1592074800-1592080200@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:WEE Forum: Liberals\, Conservatives & Covid-19
DESCRIPTION:Christian Perspectives In A Time Of Pandemic: A Reflection On The Conspicuous Religious Divide As The Church Responds To Crisis \nFor more information or to register\, visit www.instituteforchristianunity.org
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/wee-forum-2/
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institute for Christian Unity Matt Crane":MAILTO:matt@instituteforchristianunity.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200613T123000
DTSTAMP:20200526T000547Z
CREATED:20200526T000547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T000547Z
UID:16494-1592046000-1592051400@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Explore Seminary 2020
DESCRIPTION:At Explore Seminary you will get the opportunity to find pathways that will equip you to take your ministry to the next level. \n\nPrograms and Community Life – Discuss degree programs\, spiritual and community life\, and explore our many resources.\nAttend a special mini-lecture.\nFind out what it takes to become a member of our unique Gordon-Conwell – Boston Campus community for a lifetime.\n\nCome and get a dynamic overview of what seminary is all about when you tune in to our live session on Zoom. \nRegister online at: www.gordonconwell.edu/exploreseminary
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/explore-seminary-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Lecture,Other,Pastors,Training
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GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T130000
DTSTAMP:20200530T132101Z
CREATED:20200530T132031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200530T132101Z
UID:16521-1591185600-1591189200@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Hospital Ministry During COVID-19
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/hospital-ministry-during-covid-19/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T133000
DTSTAMP:20200419T191454Z
CREATED:20200418T144324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200419T191454Z
UID:16383-1588075200-1588080600@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Stories from the Front: Missional Responses to COVID-19 in Boston
DESCRIPTION:The coronavirus has presented a unique missional opportunity to be the loving embrace of God to our neighbors. UniteBoston has been reaching out to Christian leaders in Boston to see how they are doing and to listen for the “good news stories” that are emerging. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we will feature the stories of four church leaders who will be sharing how their church is caring for the body of Christ and missionally engaging\, despite tight restrictions. Join us to hear real stories from church pastors and leaders from the front\, followed by Q & A. \n\n\nPanelists include:\n– Ray & Gloria Hammond (Bethel AME Church) on missional opportunities based on their work with the Boston COVID-19 Health Inequities Task Force\n– Chris Hall (Reunion Christian Church) on their network’s launch of a variety of online communities\n– David Wright (People’s Baptist Church) on churches using technology as a tool for mission and innovation\n– Kimberly Morrison (Park Street Church) on the launch of a variety of teams with project managers to address tangible needs arising with the coronavirus\n\n\n$10 suggested donation; 50% of all proceeds will be donated to an organization serving tangible needs in our community with COVID-19. Limited to the first 100 participants. Registration via Eventbrite required – click here to register!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/stories-from-the-front-missional-responses-to-covid-19-in-boston/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Other,Pastors,Social,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Kelly Fassett":MAILTO:kelly@uniteboston.com
GEO:42.3373143;-71.0836938
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T191500
DTSTAMP:20200421T135247Z
CREATED:20200421T135028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200421T135247Z
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SUMMARY:Revelation in a Time of Plague
DESCRIPTION:A 4-Week Zoom Series of Reflections from Spiritual Leaders of the Abrahamic Family of Faith\n\n4 Wednesdays\, April 22 – May 6\, 2020\n\nHosted by MAS Boston and CMM\n\nStarting this Wednesday\, April 22\, 6:15-7:15pm EST\n\nTo register and receive the Zoom link\, please click the link here\n\nClick here to download pdf\n\n\nThis week’s speakers:\n\n\nRabbi Or Rose is the founding Director of the Betty Ann Greenbaum Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership of Hebrew College. Before assuming this position in 2016\, he worked in various administrative and teaching capacities at Hebrew College for over a decade\, including serving as a founding faculty member and Associate Dean of the Rabbinical School. Rabbi Rose was also one of the creators of CIRCLE\, The Center for Interreligious & Community Leadership Education\, cosponsored by Hebrew College and Andover Newton Theological School (2007 – 2017). In addition to his work at Hebrew College\, Rabbi Rose has taught for the Bronfman Youth Fellowships\, The Wexner Graduate Fellowship\, Me’ah\, and in a variety of other academic\, religious\, and civic contexts throughout North America and in Israel. He is the co-editor of Speaking Torah: Spiritual Teachings from Around the Maggid’s Table (Jewish Lights)\, and the award-winning anthology\, My Neighbor’s Faith: Stories of Interreligious Encounter\, Growth\, and Transformation (Orbis). His most recent publication is the anthology\, Words To Live By: Sacred Sources for Interreligious Engagement (Orbis 2018). In 2009 – 2010\, he was selected as a member of the Shalom Hartman Institute’s inaugural North American Scholar’s Circle. In 2014\, Northeastern University honored him for his interreligious educational efforts.\nRodney L. Petersen\, PhD is executive director of The Lord’s Day Alliance of the U.S. (LDAUSA) and Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM)\, greater Boston area’s oldest interfaith social justice network. He is formerly executive director of the Boston Theological Institute\, taught in the member schools and overseas\, and was co-founder of the Religion and Conflict Transformation program. He serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations. Petersen is author or co-editor of numerous publications\, including\, Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Religion\, Public Policy and Conflict Transformation (Templeton Foundation Press\, 2001); Overcoming Violence (BTI\, 2010); Formation for Life: Peacemaking and Twenty – First Century Discipleship (Wipf and Stock\, 2013); general editor of George H. Williams\, History of Religion at Harvard\, 3 volumes (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht\, 2014); and Religion and Public Policy: Human Rights\, Conflict\, and Ethics (Cambridge University Press\, 2015).\nCarl Sharif El-Tobgui\, PhD is Associate Professor of Arabic & Islamic Studies and Director of the Arabic Language Program in the Near Eastern and Judaic Studies department at Brandeis University. Professor El-Tobgui’s scholarly expertise lies in the field of Islamic thought\, with a special concentration on theology\, law\, and jurisprudence. He has recently published his first book\, Ibn Taymiyya on Reason and Revelation\, which examines a 10-volume treatise on the relationship between reason and scripture. In addition to his expertise in Islamic thought\, Professor El-Tobgui has a deep love of language in general and of Classical Arabic in particular and has enjoyed for many years exploring the intricacies of Arabic grammar\, as well as classical literature and poetry with his students.\n\n\nThis 4-week program that brings together congregations from the three Abrahamic traditions (Muslim\, Christian and Jewish) and other interested persons. 12 faith community leaders (a representative three at each of 4 gatherings)\, will each offer advice to the community regarding some of the questions below (and others as they see fit)\, and then to open it for the congregants to reflect\, ask questions\, etc. The questions might be the following:\n\n\nWhat is the role of God in this pandemic?\nWhat is the role of spirituality and religion?\nWhat is the role of people of faith?\nHow can we connect more with our spiritual being and God so that we can help the world overcome this crisis?\nWhat do we tell our children when they ask why is God doing this?\nAnd many others\n\n\nThis program starts on Wednesday\, April 22\, and ends on Wednesday\, May 13\, running for an hour each consecutive Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 in the evenings (Except for April 22\, we will start at 6:15).\n\nThis period of time is sacred to each of these three traditions and symbolic of fresh transcendent revelation. For Muslims it falls during the sacred month of Ramadan\, April 23 – May 23\, and calls to mind the year 610 A.D. when it is believed that the angel Gabriel appeared to Prophet Muhammad and revealed to him the Quran\, the Islamic holy book. For Christians this period begins after Easter (W: April 12; E: April 19) and ends with Pentecost (W: May 31; E: June 7)\, 50 days after Easter Sunday which commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and disciples of Jesus while they were in Jerusalem to celebrate the Jewish Feast of Weeks. Shavuot (Feast of Weeks) commemorates the revelation of the Torah to Moses and the Jewish people on Mount Sinai\, May 28-30.\n\nThis program represents a chance for faith leaders to provide more guidance to our congregations regarding the role of spirituality and faith in these trying times\, and to leverage this as an opportunity to anchor the faithful to God\, in order to come closer to Him\, to pray more\, and to find answers to big questions that are often posed during a crisis. If faith leaders unite on this purpose we might collectively find an ecumenical and interfaith role in the whole of our societies toward a closer relationship with God or the mystically transcendent\, which would benefit everyone.\n\nFor more information\, please contact Hossam Al-Jabri of MAS Boston (Hossam.aljabri@gmail.com) or Rodney Petersen of CMM (617-331-1747; rlp@coopmet.org)
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/revelation-in-a-time-of-plague/2020-04-22/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries":MAILTO:info@coopmet.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200417T200000
DTSTAMP:20200410T144328Z
CREATED:20200410T144311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200410T144328Z
UID:16372-1587150000-1587153600@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Boston Healthcare Professionals Gathering
DESCRIPTION:April 17th will come as the COVID-19 wave crests in Boston.  Join the Boston Healthcare Fellowship  to briefly introduce some talking and prayer points and then move into breakout groups about COVID-19.  This time will be focused on thinking and praying for those engaged in patient care and for those we know whose lives are threatened by coronavirus disease. \nWhen: Friday\, April 17th\, 7:00-8:00 pm\, No RSVP Required\nWhere: https://zoom.us/join\nMeeting ID: 424 496 666\nPassword: 056349
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/boston-healthcare-professionals-gathering/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Featured,Lecture,Other,Prayer,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Healthcare Fellowship":MAILTO:boston@healthcarefellowship.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T171500
DTSTAMP:20200321T213344Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Christian Unity in World Christianity
DESCRIPTION:Christian denominations are multiplying at an almost exponential rate. Today\, there are approximately 44\,000 denominations in the world. In that dizzying diversity\, Casely Essamuah and Wesley Granberg-Michaelson are pursuing ways to tie Christians together in creative ways. Casely Essamuah is the current Secretary of the Global Christian Forum and Wesley Granberg-Michaelson is the former Director of Church and Society at the World Council of Churches. This is an opportunity to hear about unity in diversity and difference in the midst of commonality in Christianity. \nJoin us on Zoom: https://bostonu.zoom.us/j/815007155
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/finding-christian-unity-in-world-christianity/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Social,Training
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Lenten Retreat with Cardinal Seán
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Lenten Retreat with Cardinal Seán\nChrist\, Our Light in the Darkness\n\nWe will remember this Lent as one “in quarantine.” Social distancing the new norm as daily social interactions are suddenly unavailable to us. Schools are closed. We can’t go out to restaurants. Even public Mass has been suspended to curtail any further spread of this coronavirus. Many people feel alone. Many are scared. And people are thirsting for something good. \nThe Lord appoints shepherds to lead his flock\, to be beacons of light in darkness\, and to be instruments of hope to his people in times of despair. This Virtual Lenten Retreat with Cardinal Seán is a means for our shepherd to feed us\, to comfort us\, and to give us the hope we need right now. \nJoin Cardinal Seán on this five-part retreat\, using this opportunity to enter more deeply into Lent and grow in your relationship with Christ. \nVirtual Lenten Retreat Schedule\nMonday\, March 23\, 7:00 PM – Prayer\nTuesday\, March 24\, 7:00 PM – Mercy and Forgiveness\nWednesday\, March 25\, 7:00 PM – Faith: The Key to Meaning and Call to Friendship\nThursday\, March 26\, 7:00 PM – Who is My Neighbor? The Good Samaritan\nFriday\, March 27\, 7:00 PM – The Seven Last Words \nAdditional Holy Thursday Retreat\nThursday\, April 9\, 7:00 PM – The Eucharist \nHoly Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper from the\nCathedral of the Holy Cross to follow on Catholic TV at 7:30 PM \nRetreat will air/stream nightly at 7:00 PM on: \nCatholic TV (click here) \nCatholic TV Facebook page (click here) \nArchdiocese of Boston’s Facebook page (click here)\n\nBostoncatholic.org (click here)\n \nALL ARE WELCOME!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/a-virtual-lenten-retreat-with-cardinal-sean/2020-03-23/
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,College Students,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Prayer
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