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SUMMARY:Watch Night: Black Hope
DESCRIPTION:What does “Watch Night” mean after a year like 2020? Join scholars and pastors for a conversation about the past\, present\, and future of this vital Black Church tradition for the prospect of Black Hope. \nThis online education event is open to the general public and people from all backgrounds. In lieu of an in-person “ecumenical pilgrimage” to a Watch Night or New Year’s Eve service\, Massachusetts Council of Churches will provide a list of online services you can visit on 12/31 across the state. \nPanelists include: \n–Rev. Dr. Cheryl Townsend Gilkes\, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Professor of Sociology and African-American Studies at Colby College \n– Rev. Kenneth Young\, Director of External Relationship at the Massachusetts Council of Churches and Senior Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Haverhill\, MA \n– Rev. Alicia Johnson\, Assistant Pastor at the Historic Myrtle Baptist Church in Newton\,MA  and Assistant Director of Wellesley/MIT Upward Bound \n– Rev. Carrington Moore\, Lydia Fellows Program Director at the Massachusetts Council of Churches and Associate Pastor for Discipleship and Families at Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Jamaica Plain\, MA \nWatch it on the Massachusetts Council of Churches Facebook page or view the archived video on their Facebook Videos!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/watch-night-black-hope/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Other,Prayer,Social,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kenneth Young":MAILTO:kenneth@masscouncilofchurches.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T160000
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SUMMARY:Fratelli Tutti - Everyone is Connected: Brothers and Sisters\, All
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, January 3\, 2021\, 4 – 5:30pm \nOnline via Zoom \n(Registration ends at 3pm on the day of\, and the Zoom link will be sent right after that) \n  \nFr. Tom Ryan of the Paulist Center will deliver remarks on Pope Francis’ encyclical\, Fratelli Tutti\, reflecting on how we can all live out the call to fraternity\, social friendship\, and solidarity. We could not think of a more fitting way to begin the new year. Father Tom Ryan is also a member of the UniteBoston Board of Directors. Responding to him will be Boston Islamic Seminary President Dr. Basyouny Nehela and others to be announced. Audience Q&A will follow the presentations. \n  \nBorn and raised in southern Minnesota\, Fr. Tom Ryan did his graduate studies in theology at the Washington (D.C.) Theological Union and the University of Geneva. He was ordained a Paulist in 1975\, and served in campus ministry at the Ohio State University (Columbus) and at McGill University (Montreal\, QC.)\, prior to directing the Montreal-based Canadian Centre for Ecumenism for 14 years and working in all ten provinces of Canada. Perceiving the need for places where Christians of different traditions could gather to share faith and life with each other as well as with members of other religions\, he spearheaded the founding of Unitas in Montreal\, an ecumenical center for spirituality and Christian meditation co-sponsored by eight different denominations. He served as its director for five years prior to answering the call of his community in January of 2000 to set up and develop the Paulist Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations. \n  \nDr. Basyouny Nehela holds an M.A. in Fundamentals of Religion\, and a Ph.D. with Honors in Da’wa and Islamic Culture\, both from Al-Azhar University. He is currently the Dean of Academic Affairs and professor at Boston Islamic Seminary. Dr. Basyouny was previously an Associate professor at Qatar University’s Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Studies\, Department of Islamic Creed and Da’wa\, a faculty member at Al-Azhar University and Islamic American University\, and Imam of the Islamic Society of Boston. He has also served as head\, and coordinator of many academic committees covering Curriculum Enhancement\, Core Curriculum\, Strategic Plan\, Academic Activities and Events\, & Professional Development. He has taught many academic courses including Fundamentals of Dawa\, Ethics\, Comparative Religion\, Islamic Creed\, Islamic Culture\, Quranic Studies\,…etc. \n  \nTo register\, click here. For more info\, please visit www.coopmet.org or email info@coopmet.org
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/fratelli-tutti-everyone-is-connected-brothers-and-sisters-all/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Other,Pastors,Social,Training
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SUMMARY:Discover Public Church
DESCRIPTION:Public Church Boston is a new church plant starting in Fenway/Kenmore.  In this event we will talk about our mission\, vision\, and values; Public Coffee Co\, our ministries/discipleship Pathway.  If you don’t have a home church in Boston yet we’d love for you to join us! Text ‘welcome2public’ to 94000 for the Zoom link.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/discover-public-church/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Pastors,Prayer,Social,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Ociele":MAILTO:amanda@publicchurchboston.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210201
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SUMMARY:UB's "Be the Bridge for Boston" Spring Groups
DESCRIPTION:At UniteBoston\, we recognize the need to address the sin of racism and the pervasive inequities that persist in our city and nation. We recognize that justice is not peripheral\, but intrinsic to the gospel\, and Christians should be leading the way in the movement towards racial justice today.  \nLast fall\, UniteBoston launched a “Be the Bridge” Zoom group\, where 28 people engaged in weekly conversation with Latasha Morrison’s “Be the Bridge” curriculum. We have heard that there are at least 9 other Boston-area churches that have utilized racial justice curriculum\, and this spring\, we are seeking to build on this momentum together across churches. The goal for this spring is to help people  understand various initiatives that are happening in Greater Boston towards systemic racial justice and to nurture friendships across churches for accountability and support in actively working towards reconciliation\, equity\, and justice in our day-to-day lives. \nWe will be hosting a bimonthly speaker series from February to June with locally-focused resources and speakers who are working in a particular aspect of justice (education\, housing\, incarceration/police reform\, economics) to share with the group. Each session will include a 20-minute presentation\, followed by Q & A\, practical action steps\, and prayer. This speaker series is open to the public for anyone to join (1 hour total) \nFollowing the speaker\, there will be small groups that will meet for 30 minutes with people who have committed to attending the four speaker series talks and meeting at least one other time per month for support and accountability in living out God’s call for racial justice in our day-to-day lives. \nGroup size is approximately 8-10 people with intentional diversity given to age\, race\, gender\, denomination\, etc. We may form themed groups based on different communities where individuals are seeking to implement racial justice (workplace\, church\, family/friends\, school\, neighborhood) \nThe “Be the Bridge for Boston” groups are open to anyone who has done significant introductory racial justice learning/work with Be the Bridge or another program. If you are looking for more of an introductory learning group on racial justice\, email Rev. Kelly (kelly@uniteboston.com) to find out about other introductory groups that are taking place. \nWe are also looking for small group leaders who have experience leading these types of spaces. This is an opportunity to join a team of leaders across churches who are working towards racial justice. You can indicate your interest in this opportunity in the sign-up form. \n \n  We are currently recruiting for participants to join\, as well as a diverse team of leaders for the groups. \nClick here for a PDF summary of the “Be the Bridge for Boston” groups \nClick here to sign up! The last day to sign up is Friday January 29th.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/ubs-be-the-bridge-for-boston-spring-groups/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Prayer,Singles
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Kelly Fassett":MAILTO:kelly@uniteboston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210115T190000
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SUMMARY:Healing in a Time of Crisis with Dr Jaymz
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Salem Media Group and WhatTV\, Evangelist Dr Jaymz will be holding a three day virtual crusade to the City of Boston on Jan 13-15 from 6pm till 7pm. The Crusade is entitled ‘Healing in a Time of Crisis’ and shall be aired live over: \n\nAM590 WEZE\nAM950 WROL\nFM100.3 WROL\nWhatTV\nSocial Media\n\nFor more information\, visit https://drjaymz.com/
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/healing-in-a-time-of-crisis-with-dr-jaymz/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Pastors,Prayer,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="James Sideras":MAILTO:info@whattv.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210116T113000
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CREATED:20210108T132946Z
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SUMMARY:January Thrive and Grow Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of discussion and prayer with fellow entrepreneurs. As we begin 2021\, Betsy Cowan Neptune\, a business coach\, will share some tips along with a framework for pursuing what you are called to this year. We’ll also have time to share your goals for your business in 2021 so that we can encourage you and bring content in 2021 that meets those goals. \nFree Event – RSVP via Eventbrite Here
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/january-thrive-and-grow-gathering/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Social,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210207
DTSTAMP:20260617T082004
CREATED:20210122T204655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210130T030240Z
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SUMMARY:Everything you wanted to know about spiritual direction
DESCRIPTION:You probably subscribe to the UniteBoston newsletter because there is something inside of you that hears God’s voice. It beckons: follow me. But where? Our world is broken\, and our existence is often so hurried\, so distracted\, that it is difficult to hear God’s invitations with clarity. \nSpiritual direction is the sacred practice of one-on-one prayer and conversation aimed at sharpening that focus. Dr. Elizabeth Woodard is a Boston area ecumenist and spiritual director. She invites you to check out unityhopeful.com and to consider saying “yes” to God’s invitations in your life. Need help clarifying what they are? Elizabeth believes each of us holds a piece of the beautiful and important puzzle called humanity\, and would love the opportunity to help you discern the shape of yours. The first session is always free! Click here for more.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-spiritual-direction/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Other,Prayer
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ORGANIZER;CN="Elizabeth Woodard":MAILTO:elizabethwww28@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210328
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SUMMARY:Grace Chapel is Hiring! Sr. Producer/Director for Digital Ministry
DESCRIPTION:ABOUT THE ROLE \nGrace Chapel is looking for an organized\, technically savvy\, creative individual to lead and oversee our Digital Ministry Production Team. Our vision is to reach\, disciple and mobilize more people than ever through a state-of-the-art Digital Ministry and this role is key in helping lead and execute those efforts. \nIn this role you will lead a dedicated team of individuals committed to delivering engaging\, creative\, and God-honoring digital worship experiences that proclaim the message of the Gospel. You should have experience producing video content\, executing video shoots\, directing on camera presenters/talent\, and post-production editing. \nThis a full-time\, exempt role and will report directly to the Pastor of Digital Ministry. \nMEET GRACE CHAPEL \nGrace Chapel is a non-denominational\, multicultural church that welcomes everyone\, no matter your faith background or where you are on your spiritual journey. Our mission is simple – discovering life with God for the good of the world. We are fully committed and passionate about helping people find and follow Jesus. We believe that life with God doesn’t just make our lives better; it makes us better for the world around us. \nWe’ve been around for quite a while – since 1948 in fact\, when four families in Lexington\, Massachusetts met weekly in a home for a time of worship\, Bible study\, and prayer. These families had a heart and vision for reaching and serving people in the growing suburbs of Boston. Incorporating in 1956\, we’ve since grown from a few dozen people in a rented space to 4\,000 people coming together for Sunday services and midweek\, in-person programs across five campuses (Lexington\, Wilmington\, Watertown\, East Lexington\, and Foxboro\, MA) and now an online campus. Our worship services are casual\, innovative\, contemporary\, and upbeat and we offer great Sunday morning programs for kids and teens at all our locations. Learn more about Grace and our mission\, vision and values on our website at www.grace.org. \nTHIS ROLE \nIn this role you will be responsible for leading the Production Team. Working collaboratively as a member of the Digital Ministry Team\, with oversight by the Pastor of Digital Ministry\, you will creatively plan\, execute\, and produce content that meets the strategic goals of our Digital Ministry. \nStorytelling:  You are passionate about telling God’s story in creative ways that reach a digital audience. You will be producing content ranging from our weekly services\, to content for marketing and outreach\, training materials and special projects. \nDirecting\, Filming and Editing:  You will supervise and provide hands-on execution of videography\, photography\, and post-production processes\, including but not limited to setting up multi-camera shoots both live and EFP. \nOperational Oversight:  You will lead and manage the production team\, inclusive of videographers\, editors and designers that are both staff and contracted freelancers. This includes oversight of pre\, post and on-site production processes. It also includes ensuring all equipment\, crews\, and production setups are ready for the arrival of talent; oversight of post-production editing\, including hands-on work; and final deliverables for video projects. \nSupervise and Coach:  As the team leader you are responsible for the growth and execution of your team. You will coach\, mentor\, and communicate up\, lateral and down in planning productions\, during and after shoots\, and will help organize/lead postmortems on how to make improvements. This includes taking and giving constructive feedback and coaching to staff and volunteers. This also includes planning and leading regular training on videography\, editing and production planning. \nWHAT YOU BRING \nLeader and Influencer:  You must have a proactive work ethic including a self-motivated drive for leadership\, quality\, and creativity. You will be expected to demonstrate leadership\, initiative\, organization\, problem-solving skills\, and teamwork. As a leader\, you are also able to lead others in change management. \nSubject Matter Expert:  As the subject matter expert in producing\, directing\, and editing video projects\, you will use your expertise to enhance our digital assets and overall effectiveness of the production team. \nTechnology Savvy:  You will have strong proficiency and best-of-class experience with digital video cameras (DSLRs)\, audio recorder (zoom)\, computer editing on Premiere Pro\, live switching/directing\, EFP/studio lighting\, and using a wide range of microphones. Significant experience setting up timecode\, genlock/ext sync\, and blackburst on multi-camera shoots is required. You will have strong technical knowledge of audio-video processes\, EFP shoot workflows and process improvements. High proficiency with computer editing\, Adobe Premiere Pro experience is required\, along with strong Photoshop skills and experience in After Effects. \nPassionate About Excellence:  You have excellent project management skills\, enjoy logistical planning\, and can multi-task several projects concurrently. Flexibility to adapt to unforeseen circumstances and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines is required. \nProject Management:  You will be planning systems\, processes\, and production shoots with the Pastor of Digital Ministry and church staff and must have excellent computer literacy\, both Mac and PC-based\, project management software experience\, and experience with Microsoft Office\, G Suite\, and Google Doc. \nEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE \nYou must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience leading and executing multi-camera DSLR video shoots\, sound\, lighting and editing plus live producing/directing. \nPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS \n\nA growing relationship with Jesus Christ.\nEnergetic and enthusiastic with a strong desire to be part of a local church ministry team.\nA general understanding of Christian biblical beliefs\, teachings and the Bible.\nEnergized by people\, relationships\, and processes.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nAble to organize\, pay close attention to details\, and work effectively as part of a team.\nProactive\, flexible\, and able to adapt to last-minute developments typical of church ministry.\nA demonstrated ability and willingness to take direction with a can-do and cheerful countenance.\nThrives in a fast-paced environment.\n\nWHAT WE OFFER \nSalaries at Grace Chapel are competitive for churches in this area. In addition\, our benefit plans reflect our commitment to the health and welfare of our staff members and their families and are an important component of our compensation package. We offer generous health and dental insurance plans\, short and long-term disability insurance\, life insurance\, three weeks of paid vacation per calendar year\, nine paid holidays per year\, ten paid sick days per year\, and a generous retirement program. \nThese benefits are just the start. We also offer opportunities to learn and grow professionally\, a fun work environment\, a community that fosters inclusivity and diversity\, and a team of co-workers who are committed and passionate about helping people find and follow Jesus. \nIf you sense that your skills and experience are a good match for Grace Chapel and this position\, we invite you to begin the application process at www.grace.org/jobs. \nMore info here. 
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/grace-chapel-is-hiring-sr-producer-director-for-digital-ministry/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Other
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SUMMARY:Ekvn-Yefolecv Maskoke Eco-Village
DESCRIPTION:Ekvn-Yefolecv is an intentional ecovillage community of Indigenous Maskoke persons who\, after 180 years of having been forcibly removed from traditional homelands – in what is commonly/colonially known as Alabama – have returned for the purpose of practicing linguistic\, cultural and ecological sustainability. Designed as a holistic decolonization paradigm shift\, residents of the ecovillage are manifesting an off-grid income-sharing community with natural building construction\, renewable energy and more. \nInformation about Ekvn-Yefolecv will be presented by Marcus Briggs-Cloud (Maskoke)\, who is a language revitalizer\, scholar\, musician and co-director of Ekvn-Yefolecv Maskoke ecovillage. A graduate of Harvard Divinity School\, he is currently a doctoral candidate in interdisciplinary ecology at the University of Florida where his work intersects ecology\, liberation theology\, and linguistics. In 2012\, Marcus served as composer/choir director for the Vatican canonization liturgy with for Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. He is partnered to Tawna Little (Maskoke) and they have two children\, Nokos-Afvnoke and Hemokke\, with whom Marcus enjoys speaking exclusively in the Maskoke language. \nView the event on Zoom at http://bit.ly/FEJEcoVillage
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/ekvn-yefolecv-maskoke-eco-village/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T200000
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CREATED:20210128T205839Z
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SUMMARY:Be the Bridge For Boston Part 1: Education Justice
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, UniteBoston is hosting a 5-part speaker series to help people understand various initiatives that are happening in Greater Boston towards systemic racial justice and nurture friendships across churches for accountability and support in actively working towards reconciliation\, equity\, and justice in our day-to-day lives. \nIn this first session\, Dr. Charmie Curry will be speaking on education justice. Dr. Curry is a 13-year resident of the city of Boston and a member of Pentecostal Tabernacle. She is currently serving as the first Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion officer at Wellesley Public Schools. She will be speaking from the position of an educator and the need to work towards greater equity and inclusion in schools on behalf of all of our young people. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but all donations will go to bless our guest speakers. There will also be small groups meeting afterwards to unpack the session and discuss applications to our own lives. You can sign up for the “Be the Bridge for Boston” small groups on our website here. Please join us and help to spread the word! \nClick Here to Register for the Event \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr. Charmie Curry is a 13-year resident of the city of Boston. An educator for the last 10+ years\, Dr. Curry has served most of her career in Boston schools\, where educational equity and justice have been her consistent mission. She is currently serving in the Wellesley Public Schools as its first equity officer. Her most important gig\, however\, is being wife to Gordon and mom to Barnes. She\, Gordon\, Barnes (and Dudley\, the Havanese) live in Mattapan. They are proud partners at Pentecostal Tabernacle in Cambridge.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/be-the-bridge-for-boston-part-1-education-justice/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Prayer,Social,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Kelly Fassett":MAILTO:kelly@uniteboston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T200000
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SUMMARY:Black Faith & Black Politics
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for the Study of Black Christian Experience “is a monthly series of informative\, captivating and educational dialogues with national & international thought leaders on relevant topics impacting the global Church and the Black Christian Experience.” Our February 4\, 2021 Dialogue will feature Dr. Theon Hill (Wheaton College) and Dr. Anita Mixon (Wayne State University) discussing “Black Faith & Black Politics.” \nThese Dialogues are 100% FREE and 100% VIRTUAL. These events are streamed LIVE on the ISBCE FaceBook Page and the ISBCE YouTube Page (please subscribe for notifications) every first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM (EST).
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/black-faith-black-politics/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Singles,Social,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dr. Emmett Price":MAILTO:eprice@gordonconwell.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T225002Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk: Embracing Cross-Cultural Friendships
DESCRIPTION:Join us Thursday\, February 4 from 8:00-9:30 PM for a livestream conversation among friends as they discuss cross cultural friendships. During the live discussion\, there will be opportunity for viewers to submit questions to the panel. Join us at facebook.com/nsgospelpartnership \n\n\nClick here to view the Facebook Event \n\nABOUT THE PANELISTS\n\n\nMichael Eatman – Michael Eatman is a Certified Diversity Professional\, Executive Coach\, Advanced EQ\, and Mindful Facilitation Practitioner. As an educator celebrating 28 years spanning Prek – 20 learning environments\, Michael has created the Leadership Edge\, a framework that incorporates Emotional Intelligence (EQ)\, Cultural Competence\, and Conflict Engagement to support educational leaders in leading successful organizations. Michael is the Founder Culture7coaching and currently resides in New England with his wife and three children.\n\nSam Kim – Sam is the senior pastor of Intercultural Mission Church in North Andover\, MA. In addition\, Sam serves as a chaplain to the Massachusetts State Police; and to Emmanuel Gospel Center\, a Boston-based mission group\, of which he was previously a Board member\, and the Director of Consulting and Youth Violence Systems Project. He is also a Board member of VitalChurch Ministry\, a national ministry to revitalize churches in transition or crisis.\n\nGregg Detwiler – Gregg Detwiler was the founding Director of the Intercultural Ministries program at Boston’s Emmanuel Gospel Center\, and now serves as IM senior consultant. Gregg works with leaders from many cultural groups doing applied research\, training\, consulting\, networking and collaborative outreach.\n\nMatthew Gibson – Matthew has worked for Outward Bound\, served as a youth worker in Dorchester\, and then joined the staff of The Emmanuel Gospel Center as the Director of neXus\, a youth worker training program. He now assists families as a financial coach. Additionally\, he coaches men on building life-giving marriages. He also serves as a member of the Winsor School’s PIC (Parents for an Inclusive Community); and he feels called to build intercultural understanding within majority White spaces.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/lets-talk-embracing-cross-cultural-friendships/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Other,Pastors,Training
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SUMMARY:Celebrating the Black Church
DESCRIPTION:Join host Callie Crossley virtually for GBH Celebrates the Black Church on Monday\, Feb. 8\, from 6 p.m. -7 p.m. with local church leaders and scholars on the evolution of the Black church in Boston and across the nation. Speakers include Rev. Dr. Emmett G. Price III\, Rev. Dr. Theodore Hickman-Maynard\, Rev. Irene Monroe\, and Rev. Dr. Yolanda Pierce.\n\n\nPlease click here for more information about the virtual conversation.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis virtual live event expands upon themes presented in a new two-part documentary series called “The Black Church: This Is Our Story\, This Is Our Song”. Premiering on Tuesday\, Feb. 16\, and Wednesday\, Feb. 17\, at 9 p.m. on PBS stations nationwide\, the series addresses the social\, educational\, financial\, cultural\, and political role the Black Church has played in the lives of generations of African Americans.\n\n\nPlease click here for more information about The Black Church documentary.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/17661/2021-02-08/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Other,Pastors,Worship
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SUMMARY:Uncomfortable Conversations:  Let's talk about housing injustice
DESCRIPTION:What does justice mean when it comes to housing? We will listen to our panelists share their experience and expertise and consider together questions about the intersection of other justice issues\, the reality and perception of scarcity and how we can be engaged in our own communities to bring about a just system of housing. \nJoin us live on Facebook! Check out the Facebook Event here. 
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/uncomfortable-conversations-lets-talk-about-housing-injustice/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Prayer,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082004
CREATED:20210121T183855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T184030Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine's Day and the call to singleness
DESCRIPTION:Instead of rom-coms\, Hallmark\, and broken hearts\, for once…\n\nWhat if… \n… the church honored the biblical call to singleness for the sake of Christ’s kingdom\, and didn’t treat singles as “less-than”? \n… Christians smashed their idols of romance and “marital bliss”? \n… the Lord redeemed Valentine’s Day for you\, as an occasion of devotion to God and neighbor? \nJoin a conversation with Pieter Valk\, author of “The Case for Vocational Singleness\,” for a re-envisioning of vocational singleness\, discernment\, and Christian family. \nSaturday\, February 13 | 10:00a – 12:00p ET\nOnline event\nClick here to register. \n \nPieter Valk is co-founder of the Nashville Family of Brothers and Executive Director of EQUIP. The Nashville Family of Brothers is a Christian brotherhood of men called to vocational singleness for the sake of the kingdom. EQUIP is a team of missionary consultants committed to helping churches become places where gay Christians can thrive according to a traditional sexual ethic. Pieter studied at Vanderbilt University\, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary\, and Lipscomb University. He is an alumnus of the Boston Fellows program. \n 
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/valentines-day-and-the-call-to-singleness/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Featured,Other,Singles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210214T153000
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SUMMARY:Songwriter's Guild
DESCRIPTION:Calling all songwriters\, poets\, and music lovers! UniteBoston is partnering with REUNION Christian Church to bring you Songwriter’s Guild\, a monthly meeting of creatives to explore the craft of songwriting and work towards bringing original worship music to the Greater Boston area. We invite creative people of all types to join us on February 14th as we discuss writing\, recording\, and the heart of worship. Our goal is to create a network of worship leaders and artists who will work towards writing songs that churches all over Boston can sing together. Join us for an introductory session and find out more about our vision for our large and diverse community! \nOur first session will be on Sunday February 14 at 2:00pm. Contact Bailey Kolapudi <bailey@reunionboston.com> to RSVP and receive the Zoom link! Here’s the Facebook Event – thanks for your help to spread the word!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/songwriters-guild/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,College Students,Featured,Other,Social,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bailey Kolapudi":MAILTO:bailey@reunionboston.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210216T203000
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SUMMARY:Health Care Disparities: What Can We Do About It?
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the stark reality of health disparities and inequity in our nation’s health care system. These disparities are a serious symptom of a deeper problem: structural racism that manifests itself in multiple ways\, including our health care coverage programs and delivery system. Systemic racism and related trauma continue to damage the health of Black and other Americans of color\, creating an urgent imperative for individual and collective action for change. Join us for a conversation to learn what you can do to change the course of health disparities in America.  \nWe are pleased to welcome leading experts in health care and health disparities to join us for this conversation:  \nMargarita Alegría\, PhD is the Chief of the Disparities Research Unit at the Massachusetts General Hospital and The Mongan Institute\, the Harry G. Lehnert\, Jr. and Lucille F. Cyr Lehnert Endowed MGH Research Institute Chair and a Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School.  \nDr. Thea L. James is an Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at Boston Medical Center/Boston University School of Medicine. She also serves as the Associate Chief Medical Officer\, Vice President of Mission\, and Director of the Violence Intervention Advocacy Program (VIAP) at Boston Medical Center.  \nMaría Rosario González Albuixech is the Director of Communications and Immigrant Health at Health Care For All. A native of Spain\, she has held multiple prominent positions at Spanish language media outlets and served as the Community Education Manager at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.  \nPeter W. Gyves\, SJ\, MD\, is a member of the USA East Province of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). He is founder and director of A Faith That Does Justice\, Inc. in Boston\, Massachusetts. (moderator)  \nRegister for free: http://bit.ly/3cr5Szp 
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/health-care-disparities-what-can-we-do-about-it/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Lecture,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="A Faith That Does Justice":MAILTO:info@faith-justice.org
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210301
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SUMMARY:Social Media Revivalists
DESCRIPTION:Hey Boston! This week a new show called “Social Media Revivalists” was released on YouTube and all podcast streaming services. There is a movement of God happening and this show shares stories of how Christians online are bringing real world revival. Check it out today to hear what’s going on and how we can all take part in the new wave of revival online. \nIn Episode 1\, Henrik Hoeldtke shares his story and incredible journey of seeing God use him through tiktok to share the gospel and see people be CHANGED. \nCheck it out here!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/social-media-revivalists/
LOCATION:Online Event\, Online Event\, Boston\, MA\, 02120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Other,Singles,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kika Ghobrial":MAILTO:kikamarika@gmail.com
GEO:42.3373143;-71.0836938
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210218T133000
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SUMMARY:Repentance 2021: A Lenten Preaching Series
DESCRIPTION:The invitation of Lent to repent and return to the Lord is the same every year\, but we come to this invitation this year in the wake of the overlapping pandemics of COVID-19\, racism\, climate change and disinformation. How shall we answer the ancient invitation faithfully in this particular season of our common life? This Lent\, the annual preaching series at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston aims to lift up the voices of leaders who are fairly new to the greater Boston area or who have come to see the area anew. \nThe series takes place online via Zoom on Thursdays\, Feb. 18-March 25\, at 12 p.m.\, featuring a brief service of noonday prayer with guest sermon\, followed by conversation with the preacher and other attendees. \nAll are welcome and registration is required here . \n-Feb. 18: The Rev. Morgan S. Allen–Rector\, Trinity Episcopal Church\, Boston \n-Feb. 25: The Rev. Gregory G. Perez–Priest-in-Charge\, St. Stephen’s Memorial Episcopal Church\, Lynn \n-March 4: Ms. Omolara Fatiregun–Cheng Fellow and doctoral student\, Harvard Graduate School of Education (invited) \n-March 11: Mr. James Rutenbeck–Filmmaker\, Lost Nation Pictures\, “A Reckoning in Boston” \n-March 18: The Rev. Kate Bast–Rector\, Trinity Episcopal Parish\, Melrose \n-March 25: Dr. Sujin Pak–Dean of the Boston University School of Theology \nClick here for more information.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/repentance-2021-a-lenten-preaching-series/2021-02-18/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Pastors,Prayer,Social,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Amy McCreath":MAILTO:amccreath@diomass.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210220T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T201125Z
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SUMMARY:February Thrive and Grow Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of discussion and prayer with fellow entrepreneurs. This month we have the pleasure of hearing from Dr. David Gill\, a leader in the Christian business and Faith and Work field. He’ll share his perspective on Workplace Discipleship\, and the ways that we can be ambassadors for Christ in our work. \nThe conversation will be Q&A style with an opportunity for discussion and sharing. \nLooking forward to seeing you there! \nFor more information or to register\, click here.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/february-thrive-and-grow-gathering-2/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Lecture,Prayer,Social,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082004
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SUMMARY:Fair Food Program: Justice for Farmworkers
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition of Immokalee Workers’ (CIW) Fair Food Program is a unique partnership among farmers\, farmworkers\, and retail food companies that ensures humane wages and working conditions for the workers who pick fruits and vegetables on participating farms. It harnesses the power of consumer demand to give farmworkers a voice in the decisions that affect their lives\, and to eliminate the longstanding abuses in agriculture. This presentation will describe the history of farmworker abuse\, effective labor organizing by the CIW towards the creation and success of the Fair Food Program\, and the current campaigns for fair food and farmworker justice. Presented by Uriel Zelaya-Perez of the Alliance for Fair Food through the Boston University School of Theology’s Faith and Ecol0gical Justice Program. \nView the event on Zoom at http://bit.ly/FEJFairFood
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/fair-food-program-justice-for-farmworkers/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Lecture,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T203000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation about the Dr. Henry Louis Gates' PBS series on: The Black Church: This Is Our Story\, This Is Our Song
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Black History Month\, City Mission Boston and Old South Church invite you to join us for a virtual panel discussion and conversation about the history of the Black Church in America. This discussion will follow the PBS Series\, The Black Church: This Is Our Story\, This Is Our Song from executive producer\, host and writer Dr. Henry Louis Gates\, Jr. \nThe virtual event will take place on Thursday\, February 25\, 2021 from 7pm – 8:30pm. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. Click here to register. \nWe encourage you to watch the two-part series on PBS on February 16 and 17 \, take notes\, and then join us on February 25 for an exciting conversation about the series. \n\n\nMEET THE PANELISTS: \n\n\n\n\nMODERATOR: REVEREND INEZ DOVER \nMinister of Worship and Arts\, Historic Myrtle Baptist Church of West Newton\nVice President of City Mission Board of Directors \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Inez E. Dover is on the ministerial team at the Historic Myrtle Baptist Church in West Newton\, and is the Minister of Worship and Arts\, coordinating and facilitating the calendar of special events\, liturgical services of worship\, and Sunday morning worship services. Rev. Dover is a graduate of Boston University and Andover Newton Theological School. She is a retired educator\, who taught English\, Speech and Theater Arts for 37 years in the Department of English at Newton North High School\, where the Dover Legacy Scholars Program is named to honor her “decades of work to inspire excellence and involvement among children of color in the Newton Public Schools.” For 14 years\, Rev. Dover taught the senior and junior English classes for MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Summer Program\, receiving the Teacher of the Year Award for many years. Rev. Dover works with students on their thesis for undergraduate and graduate programs and edits Ph.D. candidate’s dissertations. \nRev. Dover is married to her husband of 48 years with three children and three grandchildren\, most importantly she is a child of God\, who gives Jesus Christ the Honor and the Glory. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREVEREND DARRELL L. GOODWIN \nExecutive Conference Minister\, Southern New England Conference United Church of Christ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Darrell L. Goodwin\, a Chicago native\, serves as the First Executive Conference Minister of the Southern New England Conference of the United Church of Christ. As the Chief Vision-Keeper\, he is responsible for guiding the conference and its affiliates to have a positive and lasting impact in our world. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and Theology from Boston College; a Master of Education in Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration from The University of Vermont; a Master of Arts in Transforming Spirituality from Seattle University; and is currently a doctoral candidate in San Francisco Theological Seminary’s Doctor of Ministry program where his dissertation topic is\, ” Praying Through: Using group spiritual direction as a strategy for the retention of African American men in predominately white seminaries in the United Church of Christ (UCC). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREVEREND ALICIA MARIE JOHNSON \nAssistant Pastor\, Historic Myrtle Baptist Church of West Newton \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Alicia Marie Johnson proudly serves as the Assistant Pastor of the Historic Myrtle Baptist Church of West Newton\, MA. As a spiritual leader\, theologian\, and educator\, she is committed to finding sustainable\, creative\, and ethical ways to build healthy and thriving individuals and communities. Rev. Johnson’s mission to catalyze healing\, justice\, and reconciliation is not limited to the walls of Myrtle Baptist Church. In addition to her work in pastoral ministry\, she works in the field of educational neuroscience\, currently serving as the Assistant Director of the MIT/Wellesley Upward Bound Program. Rev. Johnson has earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Howard University\, a Master of Theological Studies from Harvard Divinity School\, a Master of Sacred Theology from Boston University School of Theology\, and a Master of Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREVEREND MARIAMA WHITE-HAMMOND \nFounding Pastor\, New Roots A.M.E. Church in Dorchester \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Mariama White-Hammond is an advocate for ecological & social justice\, youth engagement\, and Spirit-filled organizing. Rev. Mariama is the founding pastor of New Roots AME Church in Dorchester. New Roots is a multi-racial\, multi-class community that is innovating new ways of being a church.  Rev. Mariama is active in secular and interfaith justice efforts. In particular\, she uses an intersectional lens in her ecological work\, challenging folks to see the connections between immigration and climate change or the relationship between energy policy and economic justice. She is a fellow with the Green Justice Coalition which brings together 8 social/environmental justice groups from around Massachusetts. She speaks throughout the country and was the MC for both the 2017 Boston Women’s March and Boston People’s Climate Mobilization. As the former director of Project HIP-HOP\, she used the arts as a tool to raise awareness for social issues. Rev. Mariama has received numerous awards including the Barr Fellowship\, the Celtics Heroes Among Us\, The Roxbury Founders Day Award\, and the Boston NAACP Image award. She was selected as one of the Grist 50 Fixers for 2019 and Sojourners 11 Women Shaping the Church. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nFor more information contact: Christine Chase\nEmail: cchase@citymissionboston.org\nPhone: 617-742-6830\, ext. 208
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/a-conversation-about-the-dr-henry-louis-gates-pbs-series-on-the-black-church-this-is-our-story-this-is-our-song/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture
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SUMMARY:Be the Bridge for Boston Part 2: Housing Justice
DESCRIPTION:This spring\, UniteBoston is hosting a 5-part speaker series to help people understand various initiatives that are happening in Greater Boston towards systemic racial justice and nurture friendships across churches for accountability and support in actively working towards reconciliation\, equity\, and justice in our day-to-day lives. \nIn this second session\, Traction ministry’s Leslie Moore\, Carla Booker and Laura Mitchell will be addressing the question of the Church’s role in the housing injustice crisis by sharing their stories and experiences. The conversation aims to show real life ways to put theoretical values into action as we are led by God’s Spirit. \nThere is no cost to attend\, but all donations will go to bless our guest speakers. Please join us and help to spread the word! \nClick Here to Register for the Event \nSpeaker Bio: \n\n\nLeslie Moore is a full-time urban missionary who moonlights as a social entrepreneur\, real estate investor and non-profit consultant. At the core\, Leslie is devoted to caring for and bringing hope to members of communities who experience significant challenge\, oppression\, poverty and isolation. Twelve years ago\, Leslie founded and launched a network of houses and individuals who support adults in transition. This network has expanded from the Greater Boston area into Rhode Island. It is a ministry of Central Square Church in Cambridge and goes by the name of Traction. See www.tractionlife.org for more info. \n\n\n\n\nCarla Booker is a leader on the management team of a local nonprofit that serves children in their earliest stages of development who are displaying signs of emerging mental health needs. In this role\, she’s invited into the lives and the sacred stories of both families and supervisees. As a Traction Ministry partner and member of Neighborhood Church of Dorchester\, Carla leads in radically sharing her home with the goal of self-sufficiency and home ownership for those who have been marginalized. Carla brings her deep compassion and boldness of vision to community and political organizing to push back against gentrification and mass incarceration as well as other movements that devalue the contributions and humanity of black and brown people. \n  \n\n\n\nLaura Mitchell serves on staff at Central Square Church in Children’s Ministry and admin support for Traction Ministry. In partnership with Leslie and Carla\, Laura has shared life\, resources and her network of relationships with over 30 people over the past 10 years in the context of community living. She bears witness to God’s miraculous multiplication when we in faith offer our lives and resources to others.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/be-the-bridge-for-boston-part-2-housing-justice/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Singles,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Kelly Fassett":MAILTO:kelly@uniteboston.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210304T201500
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SUMMARY:ISBCE Dialogue: Critical Race Theory
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the upcoming ISBCE Dialogues\, “a monthly series of informative\, captivating and educational dialogues with national & international thought leaders on relevant topics impacting the global Church and the Black Christian Experience.” These Dialogues are 100% FREE and 100% VIRTUAL. These events are streamed LIVE on the ISBCE FaceBook Page and the ISBCE YouTube Page (please subscribe for notifications) every first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM (EST). Our March 4\, 2021 Dialogue will feature Dr. Nathan Cartagena (Wheaton College) and Dr. Korie Little Edwards (The Ohio State University) discussing “Critical Race Theory.”
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/isbce-dialogue-critical-race-theory/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev. Dr. Emmett Price":MAILTO:eprice@gordonconwell.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210321
DTSTAMP:20260617T082004
CREATED:20210306T021431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T122605Z
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SUMMARY:All Ethnicities Needed for Christian Film
DESCRIPTION:Still Small Theatre is currently casting for a film adaptation of the musical The Diary of Perpetua\, which tells the story of an early North African martyr. We will be shooting the film in modern dress to help raise awareness about the modern persecuted Church\, and we are intentionally building a cast that reflects the face of modern persecution. \nWe are particularly in need of Indian\, Asian\, Black\, Pacific Islander\, and Middle Eastern actors to help us portray the high levels of persecution experienced in many regions of Asia\, Africa\, the Middle East\, and the Indian subcontinent\, but we are also seeking actors of all ethnicities who want to help us tell this story of the global Church. Actors of all experience levels are welcome; there are roles open for principal cast\, supporting cast\, and extras. \nFull information is on our website at https://www.stillsmalltheatre.com/auditions.html — we hope to see you in our inbox!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/all-ethnicities-needed-for-christian-film/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Featured,Other,Social,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Still Small Theatre":MAILTO:stillsmalltheatre@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210305T100000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082004
CREATED:20210218T195539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210218T195707Z
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SUMMARY:Dr. Casely Essamuah on Christian Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:On March 5\, Dr. Casely Essamuah will give a presentation about new forms of mission and Christian unity. Dr. Essamuah is a graduate from the Boston University School of Theology and currently the Secretary of the Global Christian Forum\, a movement that has many synergies with UniteBoston’s work. The event will take place at 8am (Boston time). Visit the BU Center for Global Christianity and Mission events calendar to request the Zoom link. \nYou can also read an interview with Dr. Essamuah in January 2021 issue of the Journal of African Christian Biography\, in which he describes growing up as the child of a Methodist bishop in Ghana\, his early work with the Ghana Student Christian Movement\, his studies at the Boston University School of Theology\, his leadership of churches in Boston and Baltimore\, and his present work with the Global Christian Forum.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/dr-casely-essamuah-on-christian-collaboration/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Lecture,Pastors,Social,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082004
CREATED:20210224T215033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210316T195616Z
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SUMMARY:A Long Repentance Cohort Group
DESCRIPTION:People talk about issues of race and justice in the United States as issues of ‘justice and injustice.’  Sometimes we launch into debates about ‘the proper role of government.’  But is that the original framework from which these issues were asked and debated? \nThe purpose of A Long Repentance: Exploring Christian Mistakes About Race\, Politics\, and Justice in the United States is to remind our readers that these issues began as Christian heresies.  They were at variance from Christian beliefs prior to colonialism.  Since Christians enacted and institutionalized what we believe to be heretical ideas\, they were very destructive and harmful\, then as now.  And we bear a unique responsibility for them.  As a result\, we believe we must engage in a long repentance.  We must continue to resist the very heresies that we put into motion. \nReading material and sign-up information is online:  https://newhumanityinstitute.wordpress.com/a-long-repentance/. \nMeetings will be 8 one-hour sessions on Zoom\, Saturdays starting March 6th\, 2021.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/a-long-repentance-cohort-group/2021-03-06/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Other,Social,Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mako Nagasawa%2C The Anastasis Center for Christian Education and Ministry":MAILTO:mako.nagasawa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T200000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082004
CREATED:20210305T113056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210306T122901Z
UID:17822-1615316400-1615320000@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Launch of the Codman Square "Can We Talk?" Program
DESCRIPTION:Codman Square Can We Talk? is a safe place to share your story and have your voice heard and welcomed. It is a community-based\, clinically-supported program that increases awareness and understanding of trauma\, offers mental health resources\, and a safe environment for what can at times be painful conversations to occur. Conversations about violence\, loss\, and everything in between. It is modeled after the Can We Talk? Program of the Roxbury Presbyterian Church – Social Impact Center\, home of the Cory Johnson Program for Post-Traumatic Healing\, founded by Reverend Liz Walker. \nCodman Square Can We Talk? meets monthly on the 2nd Tuesday\, by zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82051403502\nPasscode:269759\nJoin by Phone: Dial 1301 715 8592\nEnter Meeting ID: 820 5140 3502 # (there is NO Participant ID)\nNote: You will be in the waiting room and the host will let you in. \nThis is made possible by a collaboration of churches\, community faith-based organizations\, and neighbors from the Codman Square community. \nFor more information feel free to contact us at cwtcodman@gmail.com or call us at: 617-910-0456
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/launch-of-the-codman-square-can-we-talk-program/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Featured,Other,Prayer,Social
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ORGANIZER;CN="Codman Square Can We Talk":MAILTO:cwtcodman@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082004
CREATED:20210303T223650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210319T131503Z
UID:17812-1615377600-1615381200@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:Lazarus at the Gate
DESCRIPTION:Lazarus at the Gate is an 8-week small group study that challenges participants to live more simply\, generously\, justly and gratefully.  We examine scripture and the realities of our world and together consider how to live and act like Jesus did. For the first time we are offering an online group beginning March 10th. \nClick here to sign up.  Email elizabeth@bostonfaithjustice.org with any questions.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/lazarus-at-the-gate-2/2021-03-10/
LOCATION:Online\, Online\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach,Other,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T133000
DTSTAMP:20260617T082004
CREATED:20210301T224059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210307T022607Z
UID:17778-1615377600-1615383000@uniteboston.com
SUMMARY:The Church and Migration: A Proactive Response
DESCRIPTION:What is the role of the Church in an age of increasing global migration? Join us for a discussion on the reality of migration\, a Biblical perspective on immigration\, and what it means for Christians to respond proactively to the needs of immigrant communities in the Church\, the academy\, and the public square. \nView the live stream at www.facebook.com/MygrationChristianConference
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/the-church-and-migration-a-proactive-response/
LOCATION:United States
CATEGORIES:College Students,Featured,Lecture,Pastors
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