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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
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
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 »Biblical Coaching Certification Course
Dream Mentors Classes starting Monday October 17 & Friday October 21! Reach out to Coach Shilove today! Would you like to receive personal healing for your soul? What about strategies to help you daily with issues that incorporate biblical teaching? How about being a Credentialed Christian Coach and help others? DM 101 Biblical Life Coach (Virtual 15-week certification course) Starting: Monday, October 17th @ 6:30PM - 8PM EST Class option#2 Friday, October 21st @ 12:00PM - 1:30PM EST For more…
Find out more »November 2022
Missional Expressions Summit
We want to mobilize the people of God to participate in the everyday mission of God. This means creating and sustaining missional expressions of the church built around the spaces/places we live, work, study, and play. Whether pioneering new networks or re-missioning established congregations, we want to see the church be a sign, instrument and foretaste of the coming kingdom by engaging communities, neighborhoods, apartments, campuses, workspaces, and third places. Join us for two days as we explore what it looks like…
Find out more »Worship and Workout with NIKKI
Your health is your wealth and God wants us well from the inside out; while living a balanced life in Christ; Spirit, Soul, Mind, and Body. If you're a woman who is interested in learning more and would like to register for upcoming online Zoom classes in November and December 2022; please go whyimoveliturgicaldance.com. Come join Nikki West, Independent Certified Revelation Wellness Fitness Instructor and Facilitator who desires to teach you through the word, worship, workout, dance and wellness.
Find out more »January 2023
Boston Activation Experience
*** Only 35 tickets left!*** Join a wide-tent community of Believers across Metro Boston on Saturday January 7, 2023 (3rd Anniversary of the Capitol Insurrection) at District Hall Boston for a day of faith, innovation and community impact! Together, we will: unpack Christian Nationalism and the American Christian origin story; engage in Town Hall Discussions with a diverse, wide-tent community; hack fresh ways to combat Christian Nationalism through innovative Grassroots Campaigns; pilot a new model for everyday Christians to shift the witness of the American Christian Church;…
Find out more »Immigrant Connection at Awaken City
We want to invite you to two upcoming events for Immigrant Connection at Awaken City: 10 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 We'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!
Find out more »Unveiling Patriarchy
Pathways to Healing and Restoration for Women and Men. Join us for this interactive, experiential online course with Gender Equity and Reconciliation International (GERI), specifically focused for Christian communities. This will be held through 7 weekly sessions on Wednesdays from January 18th to March 1st (11.00am - 2.00pm) Developed over 30 years and conducted with thousands of participants across six continents, the GERI process applies principles of the Truth and Reconciliation process that was pioneered by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, to begin a…
Find out more »by design Women’s Leadership Retreat
The Blessed Alliance is the vision God unveiled at Creation for all humanity. As he launched the greatest enterprise imaginable, he commissioned his male and female image bearers—together—to join forces as kingdom agents who speak and act on his behalf and to explore, cultivate, and care for his creation. East of Eden, we live in the ruins of a broken world and as members of a divided humanity. Even in the church, we struggle to get along, much less to work…
Find out more »Contend Tour
Contend Tour is a 2-day event full of prayer, worship, and equipping believers to create movements for the Kingdom in their communities. Session 1: Friday, January 27th - 7:00pm-10:00pm Session 2: Saturday, January 28th - 1:00pm-4:00pm The first session will consist of a prayer and worship gathering for youth and college students hosted by a Contend team visiting us from Texas. The night will kick off with a live performance from Boston's own, Jalen Williams! We will spend time interceding in…
Find out more »Discover Your Calling
Are you living the life you were made for? Are you doing what you were designed to do? God has a Kingdom purpose for your life and we want to help you find it. Join us for a 7-week journey to Discover your unique shape Discern your place in God’s economy Do what you were designed to This 7-week, interactive zoom-based cohort journey will bring clarity to help you see yourself more clearly, understand your vocation more fully, and step…
Find out more »February 2023
Refugee Tech Cohort
Send Relief Boston and Veroskills are partnering to offer underserved communities access to high-quality software education training that could transform their lives and provide flourishing careers in technology. This 6-month program will equip 10 trainees to achieve their professional aspirations with online learning, mentorship, and job placement after completion.
Find out more »Locked In Solidarity
On February 11, Highrock Beyond Bars will host a (free) conference entitled Locked in Solidarity. It’s a gathering on behalf of those affected by incarceration to encourage practitioners, engage with stories of change, and be equipped in the pursuit of justice, redemption and restoration. This conference will feature Dave Mayo (Mayor's Office of Returning Citizens), TJ Weaver (Chaplain at MCI-Shirley), Dave Renna (Chaplain at MCI-Concord), Shari Johnson (MCI Framingham), Jua Robinson (Executive Director of the Boston Collaborative), former inmates, leaders from the Highrock…
Find out more »March 2023
Explore Seminary at Gordon-Conwell’s urban campus
We invite you to get a taste of life at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary! Prospective students are invited to join us for Explore Seminary, a half day event held at Gordon-Conwell’s Campus for Urban Ministerial Education (CUME) in Boston, MA, where you will learn about academics, community life, and financial aid. Please register below to attend this free event. This event may be attended in-person or virtually. Event Schedule 09:30 – 10:00 a.m. — Check-In 10:00 – 10:10 a.m. — Welcome…
Find out more »Resilience—A One-Day Conference for Pastors
Pastoral ministry is not for the faint of heart—conflict, preaching multiple times a week, incessant demands, the care of souls, feelings of inadequacy, the needs of our own families—and did we mention conflict? How can a pastor stay in the game for the long haul? And not just stay in the game, but serve with joy? Crawford Loritts tackles that question. For more information and to register, please click here. Sponsored by Gordon-Conwell's Haddon W. Robinson Center for Preaching
Find out more »April 2023
𝐌𝐄𝐍 𝐆𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑
They are purpose-driven; an unstoppable force and MANNED UP! Men Gather, the greatest gathering of visionaries, nation builders and industry leaders is back. This is an opportunity for men to network, pray and understand deeper what it means to be fathers, sons and brothers in their generation.
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