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September 2021
Leading Confidently In God’s Rescue Mission – Carolyn Custis James
Vision New England - Women in Christian Leadership - Leading Well Forum Series In our rapidly changing world, women are learning how to draw from the attitudes and skills that are developed from our unique experiences as women. These distinct approaches to leadership achieve results, but often in different ways. We invite Christian women in leadership on church staffs or in non-profits to join us online this year to explore what it means to lead well. This is a great…
Find out more »Practicing Faith: Examining Our Public Commitment to Faith in Action in the Covid Era.
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…
Find out more »October 2021
Anti-trafficking Pastor’s Brunch
Please consider joining us for an Anti-trafficking Pastor's Brunch. In 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. While this pandemic has brought a lot of change and even some things to a permanent end, trafficking is not one of those things. Throughout the pandemic, women, girls, boys, and men continued…
Find out more »“And Still We Rise…” UB’s 2021 Virtual Fundraising Party
This fall, UniteBoston is celebrating our anniversary of 11 years being in ministry! We want to invite you to our fifth annual fundraising party on Thursday October 21 from 7:30 to 9:00pm around the theme of "And Still We Rise." We were inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise” and chose this as our theme to recognize how people can overcome hardships through understanding their God-given dignity and the power of community. While the world is shaking, the Christian…
Find out more »Pastoral Care of those with Depression
Dr. Jennifer Harris, MD will be leading a zoom webinar: “Common Grace for Depression: Pastoral Care Strategies for Caring for Congregants.” The talk is geared for pastors & ministry leaders for a virtual lunchtime presentation and discussion with BCBC Counselor, Dr. Jennifer Huang Harris, M.D. of Harvard Medical School as she shares strategies for pastors to identify and care for those facing depression. Jennifer is also the co-author of the book Downcast: Biblical and Medical Hope for Depression. No Cost Registration: You can…
Find out more »November 2021
Faith Leaders Call with Dr. Brenda Cassellius
Dear Faith Leaders, Boston Public Schools needs your help! We have immediate openings for positions that are critical to the success of our students. We know that your communities join us in the belief that Boston students are all our children and deserve our City’s very best. There are open positions for bus monitors, cafeteria workers, and custodians. We know students cannot learn if they cannot safely get to school, if they are not able to access healthy and nutritious…
Find out more »Stay the Course Banquet
On November 6th, 2021, Adult & Teen Challenge Greater Boston will be hosting an event, “Stay the Course” banquet, to celebrate those in recovery and raise funds for those who are ready to start their journey. Adult & Teen Challenge is donor-supported and turns nobody away for lack of funds despite not accepting insurance. Proceeds from the evening will help our doors remain open to anyone in need of help. For more information, please contact Steven Santos at ssantos@tcgreaterboston.org
Find out more »Virtual Preview Day at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
You are invited to come get a sneak peek into seminary life by attending Virtual Preview Day! We’ll begin our time together on Zoom, and you’ll hear from faculty and learn more about pursuing theological education at Gordon-Conwell. Then, we’ll transition over to the virtual reality space of Topia where you can interact with your Admissions team and the various departments at Gordon-Conwell. Topia is a virtual reality platform that allows users to interact one on one through video conferencing.…
Find out more »NONPROFIT TRAINING FOR MASSACHUSETTS RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
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.…
Find out more »Nubian Square Night Outreach to Homeless
Join the Mayor’s Office of Faith Based Initiatives for an outreach alongside partnering organizations that contribute to improving the Nubian Square area. On November 10th, from 11 pm-2 am, our initiative will conduct a nighttime outreach geared towards individuals that remain in the area because of homelessness. We will be supported by our usual group of partners, including Pine Street Inn, that will register our homeless population as well as take them to Pine Street Inn for the night with…
Find out more »School Open House
Are you looking for a safe, affordable Christian school for your children? CCA is a PreK-Grade 8 school located in Lowell, MA and has been offering quality Christ-centered education for the past 30 years! Prospective families, join us for an Open House to learn more about our great school! We have 3 time slots for you to choose from! Please register online at www.ccalowell.org!
Find out more »December 2021
Amy Grant & Michael W. Smith Christmas
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY winners Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith will reunite to co-bill their popular Christmas tour this upcoming holiday season. After not being able to celebrate the holiday season last year on the road, they are excited to bring the merriment with Balsam Hill on Saturday, December 4th at the Tsongas Center in Lowell, MA. Get your ticket here: www.tsongascenter.com
Find out more »Black Nativity
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,…
Find out more »INVASION
This is a Christmas night of worship and celebration where many greater Boston church will come together to lift up the name of Jesus. There will be worship, dance, spoken word, some of Boston's biggest Christian Hip Hop artists, and pizza party that follows the show. Join us as we celebrate our Lord's humble INVASION into our dark work as a baby in a manger. Get you ticket HERE!
Find out more »January 2022
“How to start an English Class” workshop for churches and non-profit orgs
We want to see churches and Christian non-profits start English classes here in Boston and beyond. Below, we have communicated our vision for multiplication to your church or ministry, so you can present it to your leadership. INTRODUCTORY TRAINING: WHAT: Boston is a city filled with immigrant neighborhoods. Truly the nations are here!! Over the last three years, Youth With A Mission Boston has pioneered an ESL, but see that the nations can't be reached without multiplication. In our city,…
Find out more »Documentary on the History of Racism in Boston
As a new year begins, many of us are making resolutions, not the least of which include working toward racial healing, justice, and reconciliation in our communities. That said, we can't know how to nurture transformation more effectively until we better understand the history that shapes our racial climate today. You can learn more about Boston's racial history by watching the award-winning documentary, A Reckoning in Boston, on PBS on January 17th, 2022 at 10 pm. This documentary was birthed…
Find out more »“Where do we go from here?” A Panel Discussion of Now Generation Ministers
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…
Find out more »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 –…
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