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February 2023
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 »How to Build an Organizational Culture
The science and practice of "the way we do things here" What is organizational culture, exactly? How do we cultivate our life together to promote personal growth and mutual development in common mission, rather than crushing our humanity? What practical steps can I personally take—whether from the top, the middle, or the bottom of the pyramid? We hear talk of "organizational culture" as if building one was as straightforward as buying an appliance. The reality is much less tangible. And yet the human sciences, as well…
Find out more »WinterWalk with BFJN
We are so excited to be participating in WinterWalk on February 12th. This amazing event (and the organization behind it) are doing incredible things in Boston and beyond to raise awareness and funds to help end homelessness. Will you join our team? "The Winter Walk is our chance to link arms with those who experience homelessness and to listen humbly to their stories. It is our chance to show them that this city cares about their lives and to affirm…
Find out more »Open Position: Part-Time Project Coordinator (20-25 hours/week)
Position: Project Coordinator Position Type: Part-time, 20-25 hours/week Location: This position is mostly remote with occasional in person meetings at the Imago Dei Fund (IDF) offices in Boston Organization: Imago Dei Fund / The Girl Child & Her Long Walk to Freedom project JOB DESCRIPTION - Part-Time Project Coordinator (20-25 hours/week) The Girl Child & Her Long Walk to Freedom is a joint project of the Imago Dei Fund and the Institute for Faith and Gender Empowerment. The project launched…
Find out more »Boy With a Ball Boston Info Session
Boy With a Ball (BWAB) is a global ministry launching into Boston, and their mission is to empower youth to reach their dreams. To do this, BWAB has developed an initiative called Love Your City, which involves consistent outreach to a local, at-risk community to meaningfully walk alongside community members in deep, caring friendship and to help them overcome barriers keeping them from reaching their dreams. For a better idea of our work, check out this 3-minute animation: Love Your…
Find out more »The Byzantine Choral Inheritance by Cappella Romana
Made possible by generous support from The Saint John of Damascus Society and a grant from Cambridge Arts, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, and The Saint John of Damascus Society at First Church in Cambridge, Cambridge MA Vocal Ensemble Cappella Romana presents THE BYZANTINE CHORAL INHERITANCE with rarely heard music from the historic traditions of Byzantium and new works inspired by them. Music Director Dr. Alexander Lingas will lead the first half…
Find out more »“An Evening of Blacknificence” in Newton, MA
An Evening of Blacknificence First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1326 Washington Street, Newton, MA 7:30 PM, Doors open at 7:00 PM Free to Attend, Register HERE To celebrate Black History Month, join us for an exploration of the impact of music, movement, and the spoken and preached word from black churches to broader society. Reverend Devlin Scott of NewCity Church is the evening’s host and moderator of a panel discussion featuring Reverend Alicia Johnson of Myrtle Baptist Church, Caleb McCoy and voices from the night. Performances include…
Find out more »Quartet for the End of Time – Concert & Lecture
Inspired by Revelation 10:1–6, Olivier Messiaen composed and premiered his Quartet for the End of Time while incarcerated as a POW in Silesia, Germany during World War II. Come hear a preconcert lecture by Dr. Andrew Shenton (James R. Houghton Scholar of Sacred Music, Boston University), a homily by Dr. Sean McDonough (GCTS, Professor of New Testament), and a complete performance of Messiaen’s innovative work by the Ensemble Chamarré, with a reception to follow.
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None of us are immune to the impact of racism. Sadly, racial struggles abound on the very campuses where young Christian leaders are being raised up to serve the Lord. It's important that racism be addressed in these formative spaces so emerging leaders can learn how to faithfully follow Jesus in a multiracial world. Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary invites you to their Dean's Forum on Racial Struggles on the Christian Campus. This will feature a presentation from Dr. George Yancey on…
Find out more »Black History Trivia Night Boston Edition
Join us on Tuesday, February 28 for food, music, prizes and more as we survey 7 CATEGORIES of Black History! Hosted at Second Church in Dorchester | 44 Moultrie St Dorchester Center, MA 02124 Doors open at 6pm | Game starts at 7pm 7 Trivia Categories A is for Abolition Local Landmarks Get You Some Religion Heroes and Sheroes Popular Politics Diasporic Visions For the Culture For registration and more information visit www.blackchurchvitality.org
Find out more »March 2023
Gordon-Conwell Seeks Director of Human Resources
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary seeks to fill the role of Director of Human Resources based in South Hamilton, MA. This role is responsible for overseeing the development and execution of human resource programs and services for staff in support of Gordon-Conwell’s overall mission and strategic plan. This leadership responsibility spans all campuses and programs, and includes, but is not limited to legal and regulatory compliance, employee relations, compensation, recruitment, orientation, performance management, and HR policy development. This individual will supervise several…
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 »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 »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 »38th International Conference on Dental and Oral Health
Conference Series LLC LTD warmly welcomes you to 38th International Conference on Dental and Oral Health which will be held on September 07-08, 2023 in Paris, France. The major goal of the conference is to bring together dentists, experts in the development of dentistry, and other specialists to exchange ideas and expertise across disciplines to facilitate interdisciplinary cooperation in research and clinical settings. Dental Marketing, Geriatric Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Forensic Dentistry, Dentistry, Dental Sleep Medicine, Dental Nursing, Dental Implants, Risks and Complications, Dental…
Find out more »27th Annual Summit on Pediatrics, Neonatology & Primary Care
The "27th Annual Summit on Pediatrics, Neonatology & Primary Care" will take place March 16-17, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Conferenceseries LLC Ltd is excited to invite you to attend. Pediatrics Meet 2023 will be a ground-breaking and transformative international conference that will reflect the future of paediatrics and perinatology in a safe yet dynamic setting that offers a wide variety of diversions to attendees from all backgrounds. Debating the most recent advancements in the industry may be a terrific chance at this…
Find out more »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 »Beauty and Brokenness Art in Christian perspective
A conversation with Bruce Herman Sometimes truth is anything but beautiful-- or so experience often tells us. Is pursuit of beauty even possible in a world of suffering and injustice? Where do beauty, truth, and goodness connect in contemporary art? What is the relationship between "taste" and "standards" in the realm of the beautiful and what role do tradition and innovation play?
Find out more »PEER Servants Concert for Global Empowerment
Great Global Music, Poetry, Dance. Inspiring Stories Virtual or Live! If you love global music, poetry, dance, art, inspiring stories of what people just like you are doing to make a difference around the world, and gathering with others that share your passion, join PEER Servants for our 2023 Concert for Global Empowerment! There will be two unique concerts, on two dates, each one with different artists. One will be virtual on Zoom and the other in-person in Wilmington, MA.…
Find out more »Caring for the Wounds of our Hearts – Monday Night Group
Healing from trauma - which is at its core a wound of the heart - is always possible — but how does it really happen? This one-minute video explains how someone might begin the healing journey. https://bit.ly/THI-healing-from-trauma While trauma as a mental health diagnosis has obviously existed for a long time, it is now being talked about much more frequently as one of the major outcomes of the pandemic that needs to be addressed. And often we don't even identify…
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