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February 2022
Pastors Praying Together
Since last year, we have been endeavoring to build a quarterly rhythm of bringing Boston area pastors, ministry leaders and churches to pray together, and it has been exciting to see more pastors and Christian leaders joining us every quarter, connecting together in prayer and fellowship. Our next quarterly PastorsPrayingTogether gathering will be on Thursday, August 11th at Deliverance Temple Worship Center (232 Columbia Rd, Dorchester, MA 02121), 9am-12pm with lunch served afterwards. Please feel free to invite other pastors and ministry leaders! Here is the link…
Find out more »Let Love Speak: Division, Dialogue, and the Demonization of Difference
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. Guest Speakers: Rev. 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…
Find out more »Explore Seminary at Gordon-Conwell!
However Christ has called you and wherever he has placed you, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary can equip you through accessible & relevant theological education. Explore graduate certificates in Urban Ministry and Spiritual Formation, degrees in Christian Ministry and Counseling—and more! Programs offered on 4 campuses, online, and hybrid. Our Admissions Team will be hosting a number of events for prospective students this spring - we invite you to join us! Monday 2/28 - Virtual Open House Tuesday 3/15-Wednesday 3/16 - Explore Seminary –…
Find out more »March 2022
Trafficking 101
Trafficking 101 will take place via zoom on Saturday, March 5th from 10:00 to 12:00 pm. In our time together we will learn about trafficking here in the United States, unpack the difference between legalization and decriminalization of prostitution, and explore how the church can respond. Most people are unaware that 70% of women who enter the sex trade are girls who have aged out of foster care. Most are unaware that the average age of entry in the United…
Find out more »Explore Seminary at Gordon-Conwell Boston
Prospective students are invited to join us for Explore Seminary, a one day event held on the Campus for Urban Ministerial Education (Boston, MA) where you will learn about academics, community life, and financial aid.
Find out more »April 2022
Freedom Concert 2022!
This event will take place Saturday, April 9th, 6:45 pm at Christ the King Presbyterian Church in Cambridge. This is a night of worship, live music, a survivor's time to share her story, and fellowship. This is a fundraiser for Route One Ministry, a local anti-trafficking non-profit. We serve Jesus by serving women sexually exploited and equipping the church. In the past, the Freedom Concert has been essential to impact more than 200 people with the awareness of trafficking in the United…
Find out more »Love Listens – Boston
LOVE LISTENS - CHURCH LEADER’S WORKSHOP is designed specifically for pastors and church leaders. This gathering features a series of interactive, future-minded conversations to help leaders re-envision evangelism in their context—including recent research on church, culture, digital, next-generation, and more. Love Listens is a space to come together, to stop, listen, and assess how God is moving in our cities and communities. Join in round-table conversations, hear from local pastors, and engage in curated discussions facilitated by Alpha USA's Pastor…
Find out more »Trauma Healing Information Session for Leaders
Today’s news is full of trauma - War in Ukraine, COVID-19, fear of sickness and death; racial tension, protests, and the ongoing struggle for justice; rampant unemployment, the opiod crisis, political division and hostility and so much more. Trauma is any deep wound in the mind and heart. It can affect anyone, and can take a long time to heal. Trauma knows no boundaries of nationality, gender, age, social class, or race. We live in a fallen world and groan…
Find out more »May 2022
The Generational Cure
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…
Find out more »June 2022
Churches Praying Together
Friday, June 3rd, 7-9pm, Lion of Judah will be hosting our next ChurchesPrayingTogether gathering. Let's continue expand the fellowship and relational unity that we are building together as pastors and church leaders by also bringing our congregations together to pray.
Find out more »Juneteenth Jubilee Observance
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. The 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. On…
Find out more »August 2022
Uncomfortable Conversations: Let’s talk about gun violence
"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!" - Dr. Roger A. Mitchell Jr. - Did you know that in 2020, gun violence resulted in more than 45,000…
Find out more »Who are Patriot Front & NSC-131? What Massachusetts Christians Need to Know about the Intersection between White Supremacy and Christianity
Hosted by The Massachusetts Council of Churches with leadership from our partners at the Anti-Defamation League: New England Tuesday August 16, 2022 6-7pm EST 30-minute presentation & 30-minute Q&A Registration is required to attend. https://adl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqf-6opz0uG9KxGCDmoVIQRgAi41XM7zfy While 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…
Find out more »Reviving Evanglism in the Next Generation!
Join us for this special event presented by Jordan Biere, National Director for Alpha Youth (Alpha USA). Hear Barna Research insights around Gen Z Discuss challenges and opportunities Imagine creative strategies to move forward in your ministry Network and collaborate with your peers in ministry, across denominations and backgrounds Come together in Prayer around the Gospel opportunity in front of us! Jordan Biere has been a leader in local youth ministries for over a decade and is passionate about serving…
Find out more »September 2022
“Together Again” UniteBoston Concert
Join UniteBoston for an outdoor gathering this September to unite in authentic, genuine worship. We’ve endured a lot these past two years - isolation from the pandemic, political polarization, and racial reckoning…and God continues to be faithful. Let’s join together again to worship Jesus and rekindle the fire of our common faith and mission. This year’s concert will have the feel of “living room worship,” and feature a community choir in addition to the united worship band. Join us to…
Find out more »The Great Co-Mission: A Discipleship Resourcing Forum for New England
The Discipleship Experience at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is excited to partner again with local disciple-making practitioners from across New England to host this one-day discipleship forum on Saturday September 24 from 8:30am-4pm. You will hear from local disciple-makers that have seen multiplication of new disciples formed in New England as well as national leaders who support disciple-making multiplication in a variety of contexts. For local church leaders, there will be a workshop dedicated to navigating gradual culture change in your…
Find out more »October 2022
Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month! A gift that costs money would be great, but my guess is that even a hand written note or an e-card expression how much you appreciate your pastor would be a great blessing!
Find out more »The Grassroots Ecumenism Summit
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. Confirmed speakers: Rev. Kelly Fassett is…
Find out more »1000 Fires Prayer Movement
You love Boston. You love Jesus. You want the good news, beauty, and justice of Jesus to fill our city in fuller ways. God is on the move here in Boston—in our time and in our day—awakening His church to His purposes and His dreams for our city. UniteBoston is one of the partner organizations for 1000 Fires, a city-wide movement of prayer. Together, we are asking, "What if 1000 firesides of Prayer – prayer for God’s dreams for our…
Find out more »A21 Walk for Freedom
On October 15, abolitionists all over the world will come together to shine a spotlight on human trafficking for A21’s 8th annual Walk For Freedom. This event is a collective effort led by A21, a global anti-human trafficking organization dedicated to abolishing slavery everywhere, forever. Walk For Freedom is A21’s global response to human trafficking, rallying tens of thousands of people in cities around the world to fundraise and walk for the millions enslaved today. A21 combats modern-day slavery through…
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