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SUMMARY:Immigrant Connection at Awaken City
DESCRIPTION:We want to invite you to two upcoming events for Immigrant Connection at Awaken City: \n10 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 \nWe’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!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/immigrant-connection-at-awaken-city/2023-01-10/
LOCATION:Awaken City Church\, 184 Hyde Park Ave\, Boston\, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Justice,Lecture,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Melinda Priest":MAILTO:info@reachboston.org
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SUMMARY:The Grassroots Ecumenism Summit
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to be renewed in your commitment to Christian unity? Are you looking for new strategies to build Christian unity in your local community? Join us online for this inspirational and educational gathering. At this unique two-hour meeting you will hear powerful stories of individuals whose lives have been changed by the call to Christian unity and you will learn models for building Christian unity from a variety of leaders at the grassroots. \nConfirmed speakers: \nRev. Kelly Fassett is an ordained Baptist minister and the Executive Director of UniteBoston\, a bridge-building movement of Christians in Boston seeking the flourishing of the city. \nJohn Armstrong is the Founder of The Initiative and author of numerous books including Costly Love: The Way to True Unity for all the Followers of Jesus. \nScott Brill is the Executive Director of The Initiative and Regional Ministry Coordinator for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. \nAmy Cogdell is the Cofounder of Christ the Reconciler\, a lay community of followers of Jesus–Protestant\, Roman Catholic\, and Messianic Jew. \nRyan Nunez is Lead Pastor of Palm Valley Church and author of The Great Challenge: Living a Love That Reconciles. \nKaren Petersen Finch is the author of Grassroots Ecumenism: The Way of Local Christian Reunion and represents the Presbyterian Church (USA) in the Roman Catholic-Reformed Ecumenical Dialogue in the United States. \nRev. Steven Harmon is the author of Baptists\, Catholics\, and the Whole Church\, and Co-Secretary of the Baptist-Catholic International Dialogue Joint Commission—Phase III. \nFr. Tom Ryan is the Director Emeritus of the Paulist Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations \nCallan Slipper served as the Ecumenical Officer for the Church of England and is the author of Five Steps to Living Christian Unity. \nFr. Alexei Smith has been President of the Southern California Christian Forum since 2011. \nNathan Smith is the Director of Catholic-Evangelical Relations for the Glenmary Home Missioners.\nJoseph Tosini is the founder of the Phoenix-based John 17 Movement and editor of the book John 17: The Heart of God. \nJohn Yoon is the Pastor of Hyde Park Church (University Bible Fellowship) in Chicago\, Illinois.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/the-grassroots-ecumenism-summit/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greg Metzger":MAILTO:greg.metzger@newcitypress.com
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SUMMARY:Reviving Evanglism in the Next Generation!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special event presented by Jordan Biere\, National Director for Alpha Youth (Alpha USA).  \n\n\n\nHear Barna Research insights around Gen Z \n\n\nDiscuss challenges and opportunities \n\n\nImagine creative strategies to move forward in your ministry \n\n\n\n\n\n\nNetwork and collaborate with your peers in ministry\, across denominations and backgrounds \n\n\nCome together in Prayer around the Gospel opportunity in front of us! \n\n\nJordan Biere has been a leader in local youth ministries for over a decade and is passionate about serving other youth ministers and leaders to see more young people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus. \n\nThis event will be in person at Grace Chapel’s Lexington Campus \nAt the Adult Learning Center\, Room 202\, \n2 Militia Drive\, Lexington\, MA \nLunch is included and registration is required.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/reviving-evanglism-in-the-next-generation/
LOCATION:Grace Chapel Adult Learning Center\, 2 Militia Drive\, Lexington\, MA\, 02421\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T180000
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SUMMARY:Who are Patriot Front & NSC-131? What Massachusetts Christians Need to Know about the Intersection between White Supremacy and Christianity
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by The Massachusetts Council of Churches with leadership from our partners at the Anti-Defamation League: New England \nTuesday August 16\, 2022 6-7pm EST \n30-minute presentation & 30-minute Q&A \nRegistration is required to attend. \nhttps://adl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqf-6opz0uG9KxGCDmoVIQRgAi41XM7zfy \nWhile white supremacists have long been present in New England\, in the past month these groups have stepped up their visibility\, violence\, and recruiting efforts. At the Massachusetts Council of Churches\, we believe white supremacy is antithetical to the teachings of Christ. What do Massachusetts Christians need to know about these local white supremacists groups and their intersection with Christianity? What can churches do to address the logic and presence of this idolatry? Who is susceptible to their recruitment? \nJoin the Massachusetts Council of Churches for an educational forum on Tuesday August 16\, 2022 from 6-7pm with our colleagues from the Anti-Defamation League of New England. ADL is a leading civil rights organization and researcher of hate groups. We welcome Alex Friedfeld as an expert on these hate groups to help education us and answer our questions. \nThis is a private\, secure briefing\, not for public broadcast. This webinar will not be publicly visible. Advanced registration is required to attend. \nAdvanced registration is required to attend this webinar.  \nPlease register at: \nhttps://adl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqf-6opz0uG9KxGCDmoVIQRgAi41XM7zfy \nAlex Friedfeld is an Investigative Researcher with the Anti-Defamation League’s Center on Extremism where he monitors antigovernmental extremism\, with a particular focus on the militia movement and the boogaloo movement. To date\, he has trained thousands of federal\, state\, and local law enforcement officers on a variety of extremism and domestic terrorism-related issues. He frequently represents the ADL on national and international outlets\, including CNN\, NBC\, and the Guardian. Prior to joining the ADL\, he worked as an analyst in the New York Police Department’s counterterrorism and intelligence bureaus where he monitored terrorist activity around the world and ran terrorism-related investigations in the city\, focusing predominately on ISIS
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/who-are-patriot-front-nsc-131-what-massachusetts-christians-need-to-know-about-the-intersection-between-white-supremacy-and-christianity/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Justice,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220801T190000
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SUMMARY:Uncomfortable Conversations:  Let's talk about gun violence
DESCRIPTION:“We are in a state of emergency in America. Gun violence occupies the headlines of every news outlet. It is such a polarizing subject\, with pro-gun advocates placed against those who chose gun control. No matter on what side you find yourself\, we have to agree we must do something to prevent gun violence in our country. The church especially!”\n– Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr.\n\n\n\n\n– Did you know that in 2020\, gun violence resulted in more than 45\,000 deaths in the US?\n– Did you know that every day 321 people are shot in the US?\n– Did you know there are 120.5 guns for every 100 people in the US?\n– Did you know Americans are 25x more likely to be killed in a gun homicide than people in other high-income countries?\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat is our role as Christians in a country with this culture? How can we seek the flourishing of our neighbors in light of these realties? Our panel of experts and activists will help us understand this important issue and challenge us with ways we can engage to make a difference. \n\n\n(Sources: Brady United\, Bloomberg\, Gifford’s Law Center to Reduce Gun Violence\, and AVAIL The Journal)
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/uncomfortable-conversations-lets-talk-about-gun-violence/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Justice,Lecture,Pastors,Social,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220620T183000
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth Jubilee Observance
DESCRIPTION:For Juneteenth this year\, UniteBoston is teaming up with the New Democracy Coalition and other local partners including The Table for a Christian celebration of liberation on City Hall Plaza. \nThe holiday has a historic meaning within the African American community as way of expressing joy and gratitude about “liberation\, emancipation and justice.” The original Juneteenth celebrations began at Black churches in Texas. The God that Blacks served—who had delivered them from slavery—was and is the God of Liberation. \nOn Monday\, June 20\, 2022\, we will begin what we hope is a tradition: Boston-area Christians coming together to celebrate liberation through the historical prism of Juneteenth. \nElements of the event include: \n• DJ with Gospel and sacred and Soul Music \n• Dancers \n• Drummers \n• Speakers \nChurches and non-profit organizations are invited to bring and set up your own table to share about the work you’re doing in the city\, especially efforts to bring about racial justice and liberation. \nPlease invite your churches and community organizations to join us as we reflect on lighting Boston City Hall in Black Liberation Colors! \nHelp us Spread the Word through the Facebook Event.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/juneteenth-jubilee-observance/
LOCATION:City Hall Plaza\, 1 City Hall Square\, Boston\, MA\, 02201\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Justice,Lecture,Pastors,Prayer,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kevin Peterson":MAILTO:thenewdemocracycoalition@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220507T180000
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SUMMARY:The Generational Cure
DESCRIPTION:We will have an incredible line up of live music being performed\, a message by the pastor and testimonies by Teen Challenge. We have seen tremendous breakthroughs and miracles during the first two events. Testimonials by people declaring they have surrendered their lives over to the care of Jesus and were healed from the bondages of addiction\, mental health and abuse. This is a free event and all are welcome. Join us to celebrate the joy of life and the power of Christ. We stand together with God believing to break chains and generational curses.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/the-generational-cure/
LOCATION:bethel church of the nazarene\, 41 empire st\, quincy\, MA\, 02169\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Prayer,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="vincent tesoro":MAILTO:Vincenttesorobooking@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515
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SUMMARY:TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
DESCRIPTION:**Online learning at YWAM Boston!!** \nTESOL (Teaching English to speakers of Other Languages) \nYouth With A Mission Boston exists to spark revival in New England and to be a launchpad for world missions. This includes training and commissioning teachers to “go and teach” English all over the world. \nTwice each year\, YWAM Boston runs a six-week TESOL certification program\, which is infused in hands-on teaching practicum. Come and learn side-by-side teachers in actual English Classrooms! \nThere are two sessions\, annually:\nWINTER TESOL: ** Starts in January\nSPRING TESOL: **Starts in April \nCOSTS:\n– The cost of the in-person course is $2000 and that covers room\, board\, training\, books\, certification\, etc.**\n– The cost of the online course is $700\, this covers the cost of training and your certification. You will have minimal additional costs\, with the price of books. You will be provided information for their purchase upon acceptance. \nWe would love to receive your application via an easy online webform. Request at www.ywamboston.org \nBoth in-person and online classes run EXACTLY the same. You will have a full month\, and it is not encouraged to have other responsibilities during your time with us\, even by distance. The course workload is very heavy. \nThis course runs a full month with both lectures and practicum teaching\, which include approximately: 100 hours of lectures\, 40 hours of assignments\, 26 hours of realistic in-house training. \nUpon successful completion\, your certificate will be recognized by schools internationally.\nIf you have any questions\, please feel free to contact us at tesol@ywamboston.org
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/tesol-teaching-english-to-speakers-of-other-languages/
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="YWAM BOSTON":MAILTO:connect@ywamboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T131500
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SUMMARY:Let Love Speak: Division\, Dialogue\, and the Demonization of Difference
DESCRIPTION:As a “spirit of division” permeates the church\, leaders must replace the “demonization of difference” with a spirit of love\, humility\, and unity. Come hear how pastors and specialists alike have effectively employed the “gift of dialogue” to “keep the peace” and bring healing to communities in crisis. \nGuest Speakers: \n\nRev. Joyce Scherer-Hoock (MDiv ’80) is the Rector of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ayer\, MA. She has been an Episcopal priest for 34 years\, during which time she has had to navigate some of the most contentious issues of our day.\nBob has trained over 30\,000 professionals in communication and dialogue facilitation skills. He has been a consultant to Boston University\, Harvard Law School\, and Harvard Divinity School’s program on Religions and the Practice of Peace.\n\nThis event will take place in-person in the Alumni Hall of the Hamilton campus\, and it will stream on Facebook. \nFor more information\, click here.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/let-love-speak-division-dialogue-and-the-demonization-of-difference/
LOCATION:Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary\, 130 Essex Street\, South Hamilton\, MA\, 01982\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Featured,Justice,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T150000
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SUMMARY:The Reach of Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:If machine learning can predict behavior\, can it also manipulate behavior? \nIs facial recognition software just? \nWhat might it mean to love God and neighbor in our use of Artificial Intelligence? \nEhi Nosakhare\, PhD and AI Data Scientist at Microsoft’s New England Research and Development Center (NERD)\, discussing how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) models are being developed to solve world problems—and creating new ethical conversations. \nJustin Hawkins\, PhD Candidate at Yale University\, Religious Studies and Political Science (Christian social ethics\, political theology\, political theory of the Bible\, and ethical considerations of emerging technologies) and Editor-at-large at Fare Forward journal\, discussing our theologically-informed response to AI. \nJoin the discussion. Register HERE.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/the-reach-of-artificial-intellegence/
LOCATION:Park Street Church\, 1 Park Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Fellows":MAILTO:operations@bostonfellows.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220212T120000
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SUMMARY:CASKET Old Testament Seminar with Dr. Carol Kaminski
DESCRIPTION:CASKET is an Old Testament seminar designed to help one study and learn the Bible. The word CASKET is an acronym for the Old Testament\, with each letter representing a key period in God’s redemption story. \nCome hear Dr. Carol Kaminski\, Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary\, as she leads this seminar! Dr. Kaminski will be a guest speaker at Ruggles Baptist Church on February 12th from 9am-12pm. \nYou can register here: www.symphonychurch.com/CASKET. \n\nPlease note that there are 2 registration options: one with the Old Testament CASKET Timeline and one without.\nWe highly encourage you to register with the Timeline! More information regarding this timeline is below.\n\n\n\n\nThe Old Testament CASKET Timeline is a color timeline which folds up to a compact size of inches 5.5 inches wide and 8 inches in height\, but when unfolded it is 40 inches long. This timeline is small enough to fit in the pocket of your Bible\, yet its rich content makes it a helpful resource to have at hand whenever you read the Old Testament. The back side of the timeline provides a theological key to the pictures that will help you learn about central biblical themes in the Old Testament and recognize the continuity in God’s redemptive plan. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you on February 12th!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/casket-old-testament-seminar-with-dr-carol-kaminski/
LOCATION:Ruggles Baptist Church\, 874 Beacon St\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220119T190000
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SUMMARY:“Where do we go from here?” A Panel Discussion of Now Generation Ministers
DESCRIPTION:As the next generations get set to inherit the world and Church we have created\, what do they see as the biggest concerns and how do they plan to address them?  For those in ministry in the current generation(s)\, this is an opportunity to learn ways we can support the Church of the future by acting now.  Questions from non-panelists (via chat) are planned. Featured panelists include Christian Grant\, Katie Lamirato\, Andrea St. Louis\, Fugi Acevedo and Jane Kyong Chun with Reverend David Wright as the moderator. Zoom link here. \nThis event is part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. More info for the whole week’s events can be found here.  \n\nPanelist Bios: \n\nChristian Grant: Christian Grant grew up in Mattapan for most of his life and currently lives in Quincy\, MA. He attended Northpoint Bible College and got his undergrad in Biblical Theology and Youth and Family Ministry. In 2015\, he started working at the Boston Project Ministries as a Youth Program Manager until 2021. He now works full-time with Young Life as an Area Director to help raise new leaders and develop new ministries to connect with young people in Boston. He is married to his lovely wife Mary Grant who works with him as a Direct Ministry Staff for Young Life. \n\n\n\nKatie Lamirato: Katie is a 26-year-old law student at Northeastern. Originally from Colorado\, she loves skiing\, mountains\, and honestly all things outdoors. She came to Boston in 2014 to attend Boston College and ended up staying here. She thinks chocolate and peanut butter is a glorious food combination and being fed is her primary love language. Her church family is Antioch Roxbury\, a local house church network. \n\n\n\nAndrea St. Louis: Andrea is a woman on a journey to know God’s heart\, and to encourage\, empower\, equip\, and educate women in the pursuit of purpose. She is a recent graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (CUME Boston)\, with a Master of Arts in Urban Ministry Leadership. She also holds an MBA in Entrepreneurial Thinking & Innovative Practices from Bay Path University in Longmeadow\, MA\, and a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford\, CT. Andrea is the Owner of StepIn2Purpose Consulting where she supports coaching clients in learning to “shed the shell” and pursue purpose-filled goals and friendships. She is also the Owner of The Tatted Professionals\, providing writing and business consulting services to help individuals and entrepreneurs create their professional presence. In addition to her entrepreneurial pursuits\, Andrea is an Adjunct Professor\, Author\, workshop facilitator\, speaker\, and book club host. She is privileged to share her life’s journey with her husband\, Matthew\, and their two beautiful boys. \n\n\n\nJane Kyong Chung: Born and raised in the New York City area\, Jane was called to New England after God changed her life during college. She received her M.Div from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary and currently serves as the English Congregation’s pastor at North Boston Korean United Methodist Church in Andover\, MA. Jane also serves as pastoral staff on ARISE Ministries\, a regional non-profit that contends for the revival of the second generation of the Korean Church of New England. Her prayer is that the next generation would encounter the life-changing Jesus that set her free. Jane is also the research specialist for the Thriving Congregations Team at the Center for Urban Ministerial Education in Roxbury. She is passionate about how research can be used to build up the Church (with emphasis on immigrant churches and churches of color) by better informing its future. In her free time\, she loves jazz in vinyl form\, coffee\, interior design\, and basketball. \n\n\n\nFugi Acevedo: Fugi is a Boston-born poet and visual creative who drives to create art from a place of vulnerability. Along with the arts\, he uses powerlifting to discover mental and physical strength while being actively involved in the community. Fugi is a strong believer that both therapy and having a relationship with God are essential.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/panel-discussion-of-now-generation-ministers-on-the-topic-where-do-we-go-from-here/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Other,Pastors,Singles,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Kelly Fassett":MAILTO:kelly@uniteboston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211211T220000
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SUMMARY:Black Nativity
DESCRIPTION:Black Nativity\, a cherished fifty-one year tradition in Boston\, is again offered as a Christmas gift from the city’s black community to all people of “good will.” Produced by the National Center of Afro-American Artists (NCAAA) since 1970\, its cast of more than seventy-five children and adults never fails to lift our hearts and spirits as beautiful voices rise in praise and joy. Tens of thousands have seen Black Nativity and have come to love its energetic\, gospel music and its dramatic dance. Boston’s Black Nativity\, longest running in the nation\, embodies the promise of hope and rebirth as well as the joy that animate our City at its best. \nFridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3:30 p.m. \nGet your tickets today! \nNCAAA was founded in Boston in 1968 by Dr. Elma Lewis to annunciate the artistic heritage and contributions of Black people to local\, national and world culture. The Center is active in performing and visual arts\, as well as arts teaching. To learn more about Black Nativity and the NCAAA\, visit blacknativity50.org and ncaaa.org respectively. \n 
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/black-nativity-2/2021-12-11/
LOCATION:The Paramount Center\, 559 Washington St.\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,Community Outreach,Fundraiser,Justice,Lecture,Other,Pastors,Worship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T150000
DTSTAMP:20211029T175743Z
CREATED:20211029T175716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T175743Z
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SUMMARY:Green Pastures\, Still Waters
DESCRIPTION:Step away.  Reset. \nSo many are frazzled\, or much worse\, by the demands of the last 18 months. Healthcare personnel and educators and front-liners of all kinds have especially felt the burden. But everyone is affected. \nIn response\, Boston Fellows offers a day of spiritual practices for rest and refreshment. \nJoin us for an in-person workshop at Park Street Church on Saturday November 20 from 10am to 3pm offering a few tools for the care of your soul. \nFor more information or to sign up\, click here.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/green-pastures-still-waters/
LOCATION:Park Street Church\, 1 Park Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,College Students,Featured,Lecture,Social,Training,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Fellows":MAILTO:operations@bostonfellows.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211110T110000
DTSTAMP:20211103T140054Z
CREATED:20211103T025016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T140054Z
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SUMMARY:NONPROFIT TRAINING FOR MASSACHUSETTS RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
DESCRIPTION:The Mayor’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives is partnering with Harvard to provide the Boston community with training on becoming a 501c3\, the benefits and opportunities it offers\, how to seek grants\, and other funding opportunities for your organization. Please\, do not miss out on a chance to enlarge your tent in 2022 with this excellent training. If you have any questions\, please bring them that day and ask professional lawyers and those trained in the non-profit space how to build your organization. Please send as many from your staff\, congregation\, or those who would be able to assist your church or organization in expansion within the upcoming year. We are happy to host as many as you would like.\n\n\n\nWe look forward to supporting our Boston community in many ways and look forward to seeing you all there on Nov 10th. If you have any questions\, please reach out and email Janelle Ridley at janelleridley@yahoo.com (her city of Boston email is currently having technical issues)  or Tracy Litthcut @tracylitthcut@boston.gov.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/18952/
LOCATION:online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T133000
DTSTAMP:20211022T202722Z
CREATED:20211022T202605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211022T202722Z
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SUMMARY:Leading Boldly in the Midst of a Community in Crisis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Vision New England’s Women in Christian Leadership “Leading Well” forum\, featuring Rev. Gloria White-Hammond\, entitled “Leading Boldly in the Midst of a Community in Crisis.”\n \n\n\n\n\nHistorians often discuss watershed moments—critical turning points in history that fundamentally change how people think about and do life. The past 1 ½ years has been a quintessential watershed moment in which many communities have experienced multiple painful crises simultaneously. Just as God raised up and equipped Esther to respond to the crisis in her day\, God is calling today’s Christian women leaders to step up with conviction\, step out on faith and step forward with courage. \n \n\n\nRev. Gloria White-Hammond\, M.D. is co-pastor of Bethel AME Church in Boston and a pediatrician who long practiced at the South End Community Health Center. She also co-directs the Harvard Medical School and Harvard Divinity School course\, “Medicine and Spirituality in Healing.” Rev. Gloria is a longtime champion of health equity and publicly speaks about COVID-19 vaccination as a pastor and a physician\, especially in communities of color. Rev. Gloria’s innovative ministries include Do The Write Thing\, a creative writing mentoring ministry for high-risk adolescent girls; My Sister’s Keeper\,  www.mskeeper.org \, a humanitarian and human rights organization that champions social justice for women and girls in conflict zones; and Shatter the Silence\, a ministry that addresses sexual victimization in communities of faith.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/leading-boldly-in-the-midst-of-a-community-in-crisis/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Featured,Justice,Lecture,Other,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Vision New England | Ashley Pitkin":MAILTO:apitkin@visionnewengland.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T120000
DTSTAMP:20211004T173716Z
CREATED:20210921T202350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T173716Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-trafficking Pastor's Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining us for an Anti-trafficking Pastor’s Brunch. \nIn our time together we will hear from a survivor of the sex trade\, explore the statistics and facts around women being sexually exploited\, learn four different approaches to legalizing or decriminalizing prostitution\, and gain tools for responding as pastors/lay-leaders in the Church. \nWhile this pandemic has brought a lot of change and even some things to a permanent end\, trafficking is not one of those things. \nThroughout the pandemic\, women\, girls\, boys\, and men continued to be trafficked and exploited. Here is what is still true that was true 18 months ago: \n\nThe average age of entry into the sex trade is 12-years-old\n70% of women who work in the sex trade are girls who have aged out of the foster care system\n89% of women in prostitution would take a different job if they believed they had the proper support\nThe number #1 reason a woman leaves is with a trusting relationship showing her another way to live.\n\nPlease RSVP by October 4th at info@lovedbyrouteone.org \nor call 978-930-3136 for details.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/anti-trafficking-pastors-brunch/
LOCATION:31 St. James Av\, Boston\, 02117\, 31 St. James Ave\,\, Boston\, MA\, 02117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Justice,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Route One Ministry":MAILTO:bonnie@lovedbyrouteone.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211004T203000
DTSTAMP:20210917T194646Z
CREATED:20210917T193534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T194646Z
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SUMMARY:Bridge to Becoming A Princess Warrior
DESCRIPTION:A team of anointed women present their story of transformation to challenge you on your journey by being a bridge across the valley of depression\, low-self esteem\, and other emotional and mental blocks to unlock your abilities\, confidence and worth\, and fulfill your God-given purpose. You can experience a life that is abundant\, productive and impactful. \nWHY DO YOU NEED THIS…? \nYou have a talent that God wants to use in a big way!  \nDo you hear the call? \nSo what is stopping you? \nCould it be fear\, guilt\, lack of confidence\, or other emotion? \nWhat if you could see in God’s word and hear live stories of God using people just like you to overcome those emotional blocks and carry out God’s will? \nIn order to carry out God’s assignment and to make an impact and leave a legacy\, you must transform your mind. \nRomans 12:2   “And do not be conformed to this world\, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind\, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” \nThe Bridge Team is here to show you that it can be done. \nAt the end of 5-days you will walk away with a plan and a new way of seeing how to use your talent and skills and life experience you already have to level up to do what looks impossible. \nIt’s time to transform! \nRegister at https://bridgetoroyalty.com/ \nSponsored by the SPA Women’s Circle: A Spiritual\, Practical\, Affirming space for Christian Women
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/bridge-to-becoming-a-princess-warrior/2021-10-04/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Singles,Social,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olive Knight":MAILTO:olive@envisionyourlife.biz
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T193000
DTSTAMP:20210913T171029Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T171029Z
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SUMMARY:Practicing Faith: Examining Our Public Commitment to Faith in Action in the Covid Era.
DESCRIPTION:The social unrest and racial reckoning of the past year have inspired many to consider how faith ought to be lived in a public arena in the Covid era. As social distancing requirements ease\, we have an opportunity to examine how we publicly practice our faith to stand in solidarity with those whom society marginalizes. We are pleased to welcome Rev. J. Bryan Hehir\, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Service\, Archdiocese of Boston\, and the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor emeritus of the Practice of Religion and Public Life at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government to lead the Workshop\, which will be held in-person at Saint Cecilia Parish Hall and virtually on Zoom. \nClick here to register. \nFor more information\, please get in touch with Bill Sheehan at wsheehan@faith-justice.org
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/practicing-faith-examining-our-public-commitment-to-faith-in-action-in-the-covid-era/
LOCATION:St Cecilia Parish & on Zoom\, 18 Belvidere Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,College Students,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Faith That Does Justice":MAILTO:info@faith-justice.org
GEO:42.3465981;-71.0863093
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T163000
DTSTAMP:20210908T215827Z
CREATED:20210908T215713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T215827Z
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SUMMARY:Facing Our Racism: Becoming Conscious Partners Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 26\, 2021\, 12 – 4:30pm – Online via Zoom \n\n\n\n\nRegister here (Registration ends at 11am on the day of\, and the Zoom link will be sent right after that.)The killing of Daunte Wright\, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor galvanized White people to become “conscious partners” with our Black sisters and brothers to end racism. Crucial to this new understanding and awareness is the formation of genuine\, open\, truthful relationships between Black and White community members. You are invited to take part in a “Facing Our Racism: Becoming Conscious Partners” workshop which analyzes the systemic\, institutional\, policy\, and power-driven persecution and discrimination against Black Americans since the very beginning of slavery. The anniversary of George Floyd’s death reminds us that the work to combat racism is far from over. \nAbout the Facilitators \nDr. Connie Holmes\, EdD\, psychologist (ret.)\, counseled cancer patients and their families for 28 years in Boston and in the San Francisco Bay area. She is a member of the Reparations Community of Practice and Clerk of the Vestry of Good Shepherd Church in Watertown\, MA. She is available to conduct these workshops throughout the United States. Her great-grandfather perished in Theresienstadt\, a World War II concentration camp. Her exposure to the horrors of the Final Solution has motivated her to join the struggle for racial justice in the United States. \nDolores Moorehead\, MS\, APCC is the Lead Navigator/ Multi-Cultural Client Support Clinician at the Women’s Cancer Resource Center in Berkeley with over 30 years of experience that includes the American Cancer Society. She has worked with diverse populations including LGBTQIA+\, African Americans\, Latinos\, and Asian Pacific Islanders. She is committed to improving communication between doctors\, nurses\, and other medical professionals about the medical needs and access to care of diverse populations. \nTestimonials \nThe Rev. Tyrone Fowlkes\, Rector\, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, Raleigh\, NC: “In an era of George Floyd\, increased voter restrictions and racial disparities across vital areas of health\, income and education\, the time is now for us to wrestle with the ubiquitous and persistent racist policies and structures in our society. People of faith are not immune to such forces and have a significant role to play in this effort if ‘faithful witness’ has any meaning at all. Both Connie Holmes and Dolores Moorehead not only help us confront the damaging and lasting impact of systemic racism in both church and society but also why it matters. The bottom-line stares at us with an unsettling gaze: our failure to untangle the racist threads which have long woven patterns of dehumanizing pain and disenfranchisement\, will eventually strangle us all.”\n\nJean Kilbourne\, Senior Scholar\, Wellesley Centers for Women: “Dr. Connie Holmes has been passionately engaged for more than 50 years in the struggle for civil rights and the work of making authentic partnerships between Black and White Americans possible. Her energy\, imagination\, and eloquent leadership bring new life to the essential conversations we must have in order to make the progress we all so urgently need.\n\nRev. Dr. David Killian: “Connie Holmes and Dolores Moorehead are superb facilitators to help us to ‘face our racism’ and dismantle embedded structures of racial inequality and oppression. Their work is transformative and life-changing for the participants and vitally needed in our society today.”\n\nDolores Moorehead\, MS: “Dr. Connie Holmes and I worked together at the Women’s Cancer Resource Center in Oakland for four years. She has been able to use her family’s experiences to discuss how more alike we are as humans than different. Taking her commitment over the years to the civil rights movement\, Dr. Holmes creates an environment for Black and White individuals to talk about the topic of racial discrimination. She facilitates a conversation that allows participants to address their pain and shame so as to begin the healing process.”\n\nRev. Dr. Rodney Petersen: “Facing our Racism” (FOR) presents a challenging workshop. Just when we thought we were beyond all that\, Connie and Dolores take one down to deeper levels of engagement with racism and anti-racism.”\n\nBrenda Vaccaro\, Psy.D.: “As a psychologist and mental health innovator\, Dr. Holmes has forged and promoted therapeutic environments that prioritize social justice and heighten multicultural awareness. A tireless advocate for equitable access to support\, she has been a pioneer in acknowledging and addressing issues of oppression\, privilege\, and power. Her work reflects a deep commitment to redefining mental health services in a way that is more attuned and responsive to the race-based traumatic stress that burdens communities of color. Her approach empowers people to heal and to reclaim the path toward their best possible lives.”\nSponsors \nSt. Mary’s Church in Dorchester\, the Charles River Deanery\, Grace Church in Newton\,Temple Shalom in Newton\, Temple Beth Zion in Brookline\, ten other congregations\, and Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM)\, the greater Boston area’s oldest interfaith social justice organization that has been fighting racism since 1966. \n\n\nFor more information\, please email info@coopmet.org and check out: http://www.coopmet.org
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/facing-our-racism-becoming-conscious-partners-workshop/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Justice,Lecture,Other,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Killian":MAILTO:rdavidk7@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T120000
DTSTAMP:20210910T152955Z
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SUMMARY:Church Planting Collaborative: Reconciliation\, Conflict Transformation & the Church
DESCRIPTION:Our next Greater Boston Church Planting Collaborative meeting will be 10 AM. Saturday\, September 18\, led by Rev. Kelly Fassett:  “Reconciliation\, Conflict Transformation\, and the Church”.  Rev. Fassett will be sharing about UniteBoston’s Kingdom Conversations initiatives and a model for engaging in conflict across our deepest differences called Reflective Structured Dialogue. Join for a short workshop introducing dialogue skills to channel divisive issues into formative experiences of discipleship and spiritual growth. \n\nThis is probably very much on target for today’s needs to do God’s much needed works in Greater Boston\, so you might want to mention this Sept. GBCPC to someone else \n\n Zoom Info:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81419324307\nMeeting ID: 81419324307 \n\nRalph Kee\, Kevin Peterson\n  Co-directors\, Greater Boston Church Planting Collaborative
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/church-planting-collaborative-big-picture-for-boston/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Social,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ralph Kee":MAILTO:ralphkee@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T203000
DTSTAMP:20210816T211445Z
CREATED:20210816T185447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T211445Z
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SUMMARY:UniteBoston School of Prayer
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, UniteBoston is offering a second round of a school of prayer to deepen\, broaden and expand our understanding\, experience and expression of prayer with followers of Jesus from a broad variety of churches in the Greater Boston area. \nGoals: \n–  To pray more effectively to see God’s will done on earth as it is in heaven \n–  To create a learning community across churches around prayer \n–  To put our learning into practice by praying together \nDates & Times: \nTuesday Nights\, September 7 – October 12 from 7:00PM-8:30PM \n– Tuesday\, September 7: Mary Earl – “Spiritual Warfare” \n– Tuesday\, September 14: Lorraine Anderson – “Written VS Spontaneous Prayer” \n– Tuesday\, September 21: Dave Hill – “The Lord’s Prayer in Conjunction with the Names of God” \n– Tuesday\, September 28: Shannon Parker – “Praying for our Children & Grandchildren” \n– Tuesday\, October 5: Anne Freeman – “Using the Creative Arts When We Pray” \n– Tuesday\, October 12: Bishop Frank Kelly – “How Should We Pray and What does God Answer?” \nTeaching will be for the first hour and we will spend the last half hour praying\, using what we learned from the teaching. \nWe would love for you to join us!  For more information or to sign up\, please contact Anne Freeman\, coordinator of the UniteBoston School of prayer\, via email at AnneFreeman14@gmail.com or by phone/text (617) 447-5477.  Participants should commit to attending all of the sessions and will be limited to the first fifteen participants who sign up.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/uniteboston-school-of-prayer-2/2021-09-07/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Other,Pastors,Prayer,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anne Freeman":MAILTO:annefreeman14@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210810T210000
DTSTAMP:20210806T202703Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T202703Z
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SUMMARY:No Longer Strangers: World Relief Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Pastor Torli Krua kicks off a series on the “American Refugee Journey” – Only four (4) sessions in four weeks! \nParticipants will be informed\, inspired\, and engaged through a face-to-face encounter with real refugees: torture survivors\, rape victims\, and people who escaped unspeakable horrors of inhumanity…people who literally passed from death unto life…now as refugees face rejection from America but not from God! \nChapter 6 of World Relief’s new book No Longer Strangers – Evangelism That Reconciles will lay bare the real crisis – the real people and our responsibility for reconciliation as Jesus’ Ambassadors and fellow refugees on planet Earth. \nView life through the refugee lens tainted with losses; loved ones\, homes\, country & freedom we take for granted. \nREGISTER:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlce6urjksHNKpC2R-uKLvQhCU5O6ZCY8B \nContact Pastor Torli Krua at harlankrua@gmail.com for more information
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/no-longer-strangers-world-relief-book-club/2021-08-10/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Other,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastor Torli H. Krua":MAILTO:harlankrua@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210725T163000
DTSTAMP:20210713T174919Z
CREATED:20210131T182136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T174919Z
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SUMMARY:“Facing Our Racism: Becoming Conscious Partners”
DESCRIPTION:Register here (Registration ends at 11am on the day of\, and the Zoom link will be sent right after that.) \nThe killing of Daunte Wright\, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor galvanized White people to become “conscious partners” with our Black sisters and brothers to end racism. Crucial to this new understanding and awareness is the formation of genuine\, open\, truthful relationships between Black and White community members. You are invited to take part in a “Facing Our Racism: Becoming Conscious Partners” workshop which analyzes the systemic\, institutional\, policy\, and power-driven persecution and discrimination against Black Americans since the very beginning of slavery. The anniversary of George Floyd’s death reminds us that the work to combat racism is far from over. \nAbout the Facilitators \nDr. Connie Holmes\, EdD\, psychologist (ret.)\, counseled cancer patients and their families for 28 years in Boston and in the San Francisco Bay area. She is a member of the Diocesan Commission on Reparations of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and Clerk of the Vestry of Good Shepherd Church in Watertown\, MA. She is available to conduct these workshops throughout the United States. Her great-grandfather perished in Theresienstadt\, a World War II concentration camp. Her exposure to the horrors of the Final Solution has motivated her to join the struggle for racial justice in the United States. \nDolores Moorehead\, MS\, APCC is the Lead Navigator/ Multi-Cultural Client Support Clinician at the Women’s Cancer Resource Center in Berkeley with over 30 years of experience that includes the American Cancer Society. She has worked with diverse populations including LGBTQIA+\, African Americans\, Latinos\, and Asian Pacific Islanders. She is committed to improving communication between doctors\, nurses\, and other medical professionals about the medical needs and access to care of diverse populations. \nTestimonials \nRev. Dr. David Killian: “Connie Holmes and Dolores Moorehead are superb facilitators to help us to ‘face our racism’ and dismantle embedded structures of racial inequality and oppression. Their work is transformative and life-changing for the participants and vitally needed in our society today.” \nBrenda Vaccaro\, Psy.D.: “As a psychologist and mental health innovator\, Dr. Holmes has forged and promoted therapeutic environments that prioritize social justice and heighten multicultural awareness. A tireless advocate for equitable access to support\, she has been a pioneer in acknowledging and addressing issues of oppression\, privilege\, and power. Her work reflects a deep commitment to redefining mental health services in a way that is more attuned and responsive to the race-based traumatic stress that burdens communities of color. Her approach empowers people to heal and to reclaim the path toward their best possible lives.” \nSponsors \nGrace Church in Newton\, St. Mary’s Church in Dorchester\, the Charles River Deanery\, Temple Shalom in Newton\, Temple Beth Zion in Brookline\, ten other congregations\, and Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM)\, the greater Boston area’s oldest interfaith social justice organization that has been fighting racism since 1966. \nFor more information\, please email info@coopmet.org and check out: http://www.coopmet.org
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/facing-our-racism-becoming-conscious-partners/
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries":MAILTO:info@coopmet.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210720T210000
DTSTAMP:20210709T142644Z
CREATED:20210707T023347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T142644Z
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SUMMARY:Open Hearts\, Closed Doors Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 20\, 2021 at 5:00pm (PST) | 8:00pm (EST) for a special book launch webinar with Dr. Nicolas Pruitt and his new book\, “Open Doors\, Closed Doors: Immigration Reform and the Waning of Mainline Protestantism.” If you would like to attend the webinar\, RSVP to MygrationChristianConference@gmail.com.\n\nCome and learn about how mainline protestant Churches played an important historical role in the fostering of immigration reform from the 1920’s to the 1960’s\, and the lessons to be learned for the Church today.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/open-hearts-closed-doors-webinar/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Justice,Lecture,Other,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Daniel Monta%C3%B1ez":MAILTO:mygrationchristianconference@gmail.com
GEO:42.3373143;-71.0836938
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210626T150000
DTSTAMP:20210618T155305Z
CREATED:20210413T200749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210618T155305Z
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SUMMARY:2021 CAPP Annual Convergence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year’s 2021 CAPP Annual Convergence: Shaping The Future: Rebuild\, Restore\, Renew. This year we are going 100% virtual with workshops\, worship and a keynote address by Dr. Sharon Nesbitt. \nDr. Nesbitt is the founding Pastor of Dominion World Outreach Ministries\, a multi-racial\, non-denominational ministry\, located in Marion\, AR. She is a coveted spiritual leader\, philanthropist\, author and humanitarian. \nThe Convergence will take place on Saturday\, June 26th from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST. \nVirtual Attendee – Early Bird – $60\nVIP Virtual Attendee – Early Bird – $100 (includes Develop Your Kingdom Commission Masterclass which will be taught by Rev. Kathleen Verna on Friday\, June 25th) \nWe looking forward to seeing you in June! \nMore info: Contact contact@cappnetwork.org
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/2021-capp-annual-convergence/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Justice,Lecture,Other,Pastors,Prayer,Singles,Social,Training,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pastors Ronald &amp%3BKathleen Verna":MAILTO:info@purespringinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210619T233000
DTSTAMP:20210609T180914Z
CREATED:20210609T180914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T180914Z
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SUMMARY:June Thrive and Grow Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us on June 19 at 10am for our next monthly gathering!  \nJoin us for a morning of discussion and prayer with fellow entrepreneurs. As the country celebrates Juneteenth\, the day that commemorates the freeing of slaves in Texas in 1865\, we’ll have the opportunity to again be joined by Tonia Magras\, founder of Hull Bay Productions media company.  Since she joined us two years ago\, Tonia has expanded her business\, launched a show online and helped churches and other companies adjust to the changing media needs that COVID created. \nThe conversation will be Q&A style with an opportunity for discussion and sharing. \nLooking forward to seeing you there! \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYsduyhrz8sGdZsi1vj87ltpZvs-xGKQI5_ \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/june-thrive-and-grow-gathering/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Prayer,Social,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Thrive and Grow":MAILTO:betsymcowan@gmail.com
GEO:42.3373143;-71.0836938
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210617T193000
DTSTAMP:20210528T203220Z
CREATED:20210528T203002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T203220Z
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SUMMARY:From Trauma to Triumph: CMM Annual Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:CMM is glad to present and virtually be with all of you at our 55th annual fundraiser. We hope you will join and interact with us in what should be a special\, early evening time of learning and sharing together. Q&A to follow! \nKeynote Speakers: \nThomas W. Porter\, Jr.\, Boston University Lecturer & Co-Director\, Program on Religion and Conflict Transformation\, Retired (The Rev. Charles Harper Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient) \nRev. Kelly Fassett\, Executive Director of UniteBoston \nRev. Dr. Walter Earl Fluker\, Boston University Martin Luther King\, Jr. Professor Emeritus of Ethical Leadership (The Rev. Charles Harper Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient) \nKim Janey\, Mayor of Boston \n  \nAdditional Awardees: \nShriver Job Corps Center\, The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Young Leadership Award Recipient \nFr. Tom Ryan\, The Ruah Spirit Award Recipient \nAt My Neighbor’s Table Committee\, Needham\, The CMM Community/Congregational Social Action Award Recipient \n\nComments by Outgoing CMM Executive Director Rev. Dr. Rodney L. Petersen \n\nActions that Lead from Trauma to Triumph: \n\nSafe Lives – Sophia Bishop-Rice – “Values over Violence”\nSafe Places – Phillip Jones – “CLAH: Building Equity”\nShared Dreams – Aaron Spevack – “Land of the Free\, Home of the Brave”\n\n\nPricing: \nIndividual Tickets: \n-$55 – General Admission Ticket \n-$100 – CMM Supporter Ticket \nClick here to register for the event
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/from-trauma-to-triumph-cmm-annual-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Justice,Lecture,Other,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries":MAILTO:info@coopmet.org
GEO:42.4072107;-71.3824374
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T210000
DTSTAMP:20210522T015228Z
CREATED:20210521T171246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T015228Z
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SUMMARY:Be the Bridge For Boston: Conversations on Race with Family & Friends
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. \n\n\n\nIn this concluding session\, Pastor Josh Wilson is our key speaker. Josh describes that he is a white guy who\, when Trayvon was murdered\, began waking up to fact that his friends of color were living in a different reality. He wasn’t wasn’t ok with what he saw; he was grieved by the racism affecting people he loved and devastated that the church he served was failing to live up to the liberating\, unifying Gospel it preached. This awareness sent him on a journey to reckon with and root out the racism in himself\, the church\, and the world. Over the past nine years\, that journey has taken him from social media to the streets to the black church and finally\, back home to dinner table conversations with his own family. Josh will be sharing a few postures and tactics that can disrupt assumptions\, open up dialogue\, and\, at least occasionally\, help others find their way toward repentance in conversations on race with families and friends. \n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend\, but all donations will go to bless our guest speaker. Please join us and help to spread the word! \n\n\nRegistration via Eventbrite is required to receive the Zoom link. Click here to register \n\n\nFacebook Event \n\nSpeaker Bio:\nJosh lives in Dorchester with his wife Aly and daughter\, Ava Jubilee\, where he serves as Lead Organizer and Trainer at The Table\, a multiracial\, movement of microchurches in Boston.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/be-the-bridge-for-boston-conversations-on-race-with-family-friends/
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Justice,Lecture,Other,Pastors,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Kelly Fassett":MAILTO:kelly@uniteboston.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210602
DTSTAMP:20210528T160812Z
CREATED:20210429T172550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210528T160812Z
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SUMMARY:Find Your Calling(s): Boston Fellows
DESCRIPTION:God has a province for you to oversee in his kingdom.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Boston Fellows is a nine-month fellowship for early- to mid-career professionals to cultivate the insights and spiritual habits necessary for meaningful vocation\, in a cohort of peers\, spiritual leaders\, and professional mentors. Accepting applications now for September. More information and apply at www.BostonFellows.com . Or contact communications@bostonfellows.com to talk with us. Deadline June 1.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/find-your-callings-boston-fellows/
CATEGORIES:College Students,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Social,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Boston Fellows":MAILTO:operations@bostonfellows.com
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