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September 2023
Spiritual Direction Training
Learn the life-giving craft of spiritual direction through a two-year intensive training cohort. Spiritual direction is the art and craft of skilled spiritual sojourning. It is a ministry richly rooted in the history of the church and contemplative tradition, and was in its pre-modern time, the quintessential discipline for attending to matters of the interior life. Join a two-year learning cohort that seeks to harness both the richness of the tradition of spiritual direction as well as the contributions of…
Find out more »RCCI Learning Community for White Evangelicals
The Race and Christian Community Initiative Learning Communities for White Evangelicals are cohorts where Christians can learn about racism from a biblical perspective and develop the capacity to respond to it as an outworking of their faith. Our current cohorts are designed for White leaders shaped by the evangelical tradition, and aim to create a space where they can come together to learn about and do the self-work needed to engage issues related to race more effectively. RCCI understands leadership…
Find out more »November 2023
Job Openings: College Access Program Coach
Position: Program Coach, Passport to College Organization Information: The Boston Higher Education Resource Center (Boston HERC) is a Boston-based non-profit organization that works to equip first-generation youth to succeed in higher education institutions, break the cycle of poverty, and become agents of change in their communities. Programmatically, the Boston HERC’s Passport to College Program places well-trained Program Coaches in 10 non-exam Boston Public High Schools to help students navigate the processes of applying to college, securing financial aid, and…
Find out more »December 2023
Giving Machines
"Giving Machines" are coming to Greater Boston - they'll be at CambridgeSide from December 1 through December 31, 2023. The Giving Machine is a special vending machine with a twist: users can interact with the Giving Machine, located on Level 1 at CambridgeSide, to purchase donations to local charities. Visitors can make donations by purchasing items ranging in price from $5 to $150 and include staples such as clothing and hygiene items, meals and school supplies, to livestock and life-saving…
Find out more »Welcoming Joy Conference
Join women from Boston and New England at our 2nd collaborative conference! Welcoming Joy: Acknowledging Suffering, Holding Fast to Hope, is our Christian response to the reality of pain and suffering in our lives, our city, and in the world. As women, we experience emotional, psychological, and physical pain such as the loss of a relationship, the death of a loved one, chronic pain, and even depression. We also may watch helplessly as others suffer extreme loss in their life.…
Find out more »The Christmas Cantata
Motif Creative Services (MCS) is proud to invite you to the 2023 Christmas Cantata on December 2nd at Grace Chapel (Lexington)! Since 2014, Michael Bradley has been producing and leading this Christmas Production, which has become an integral part of the holiday season in the city of Boston and has drawn hundreds of listeners every year since its inception. This event is a beautiful recounting of the Christmas story through the dynamic and soulful performances of an incredibly gifted ensemble…
Find out more »Interfaith Prayer for Peace in Israel, Palestine, and Here
Join the Metrowest Interfaith Community on Dec. 3rd for Interfaith Prayer for Peace In Israel, Palestine, and Here - a candlelight prayer and potluck supper! We're excited to gather with our Jewish and Muslim neighbors, focus on the human tragedy on both sides, and bring our grief and hope to prayer together over a shared meal!
Find out more »Boston Noon Time Prayer Meeting
Every Tuesday from 12-1 pm, a number of us from various churches and ministries have been gathering to pray for the city. We meet at Tremont Temple, Currie Chapel, 88 Tremont Street, Boston. All are welcome.
Find out more »Southern Civil Rights Tour Info Session
Emmanuel Gospel Center's Race and Christian Community Initiative invites you to join us as we travel with Christians from across the country on a Southern Civil Rights Tour to visit nationally-known sites, local treasures, and people connected to the Civil Rights Movement of the '50s & '60s. This will be a Black-led, multiracial tour hosted by The Center for Restorative Justice. This tour will take place June 7th - 15th, 2024. To learn more, register for the Southern Civil Rights…
Find out more »Disability Ministry Virtual Network
In partnership with Vision New England, Joni and Friends New England has launched a VIRTUAL (online) Disability Ministry network group for New England. This Disability Ministry network is designed to provide equipping, encouragement and sharing about including people and families with disability in faith communities. Our next meeting is on Thursday, December 7th from 4:30 – 5:45 PM. Pastors and Ministry Leaders - if you are interested in learning and sustaining a disability inclusive culture, this online group is for…
Find out more »Mental Health & The Church
As Christians, we regularly manage daily stressors, moods and challenging life events! And often, many Christians have questions about how to manage mental health in a Godly way. Join Dr. Johanna Milord on Dec. 17th for Mental Health & The Church - a FREE workshop diving into defining mental health generally, exploring related biblical principles, and taking concrete steps in planning our wellness journeys!
Find out more »Ebenezer Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
This December 2023 New Life Fine Arts Musical Theater presents an original musical adaptation "Ebenezer Scrooge: A Christmas Carol" at the Groton Dunstable Performing Arts Center, 344 Main St. Groton, MA. (Use 343 Main St for GPS directions) Eight Performances: December 8-17 Evenings at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8,9,15,16 Matinees at 2:30 p.m. Dec. 9,10,16,17 Tickets available at www.newlifefinearts.org/tickets for online ordering, more details and special pricing offers! New Life Fine Arts' spiritually uplifting musical adaptation of the 1843 Charles Dickens' classic…
Find out more »Enharmonic Choir Holiday Concert
Kingdom Resources for Christ (KRC) cordially invites you to an evening of live classical holiday music performed by the Enharmonic Choir of Greater Boston. Held (Saturday December 9th, 4pm) at the Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston in Lexington, MA. This free live concert is performed by the Enharmonic Choir, which showcases professional classical vocals and instrumentals for all to enjoy. We pray that this worship through music will raise the spirits of all who attend! Kingdom Resources for Christ…
Find out more »The Dark Hours of Advent
The Dark Hours of Advent A song cycle based on Rainer Maria Rilke's Book of Hours Composed by Christopher Greco, piano and vocals With guest musicians Cliff Chuang, Pierson Wetzel, and Andy Young English translations of poems by Anita Barrows and Joanna Macy English translation of Rilke's letters by Stephen Mitchell This program will include excerpts of advent hymns and readings. Sunday, December 10, 6:30 p.m. Reservoir Church, The Chapel 15 Notre Dame Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140 "Pay what you can"…
Find out more »Soul Care Cohort
WOW! Soul Care cohorts are a geographically accessible, financially affordable ministry care program designed for ministry, community, and organizational leaders that can be attended and sustained within their regular rhythm of ministry and life. We envision these gathering times to be a communal soul sabbath, where participants will be led through contemplative exercises and introduced to group spiritual direction, giving space for each individual to listen and pay attention to how God would like to minister to and care for…
Find out more »Sisters of St. Joseph offer a Prayer for Peace
Join the Sisters of St. Joseph as they offer a Prayer for Peace! When: Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Where: Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse Chapel, 637 Cambridge Street, Brighton, MA 02135 Who: We welcome all faith traditions without distinction! Why: “We want a peaceful world; we want to be men and women of peace… All men and women of goodwill are bound by the task of pursuing peace. Peace is a good which overcomes every barrier because it belongs to all…
Find out more »O Come Emmanuel
Join Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel and friends for O Come Emmanuel - a Christmas celebration concert benefitting International Justice Mission! Get your tickets today at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/o-come-emmanuel-a-christmas-celebration-with-hanneke-cassel-and-ijm-tickets-732144623277?aff=oddtdtcreator! We hope to see you there!
Find out more »Nourish Our Neighbors Initiative
Nourish Our Neighbors is an initiative to help our neighbors struggling with food insecurity access culturally-relevant, healthy, and fresh foods, during the holidays and beyond! Working toward food justice means seeing food access as more than just taking in calories or being close to a grocery store. With food justice, people have access to fresh, healthy, affordable, culturally-relevant foods that they actually want to eat. Ensuring this access during periods of food insecurity is an important part of building an…
Find out more »January 2024
PERSPECTIVES CLASS
Have you ever wondered if you were created for more? Then this class is for you! Perspectives is a global movement that is awakening the Body of Christ to pursue the fulfillment of God's global purpose within every people group for His glory!
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