Bridging Divides Across Christians for the Flourishing of the City
All are welcome on the anniversary of Dr. King’s death for a public reading of Letter from Birmingham Jail, with times of personal and community reflection. The Letter began in the margins of smuggled newspapers in response to criticism from moderate white clergy, and became the moral framework for the Civil Rights Movement. Today, it […]
Abraham Joshua Heschel and Martin Luther King met in the early 1960’s and established a friendship based on shared values and mutual respect between their Jewish and Christian traditions. Through […]
EVENING PERFORMANCE | Rich Swingle, actor | 7:30-9:00 p.m. "I Dreamed I Was Free", The story of Quaker abolitionist John Woolman $5 donation requested at the door. Rich Swingle is an award winning actor, who has performed and/or taught on five continents, in 37 nations and in hundreds of venues, mostly with a dozen one-man plays he […]
We are growing a network of faith organizations as part of the Boston Ujima Project, which organizes neighbors, workers, business owners and investors to bring a community-controlled Boston-based economy to fruition. We are on our way! And you are the most important part of the equity-equation! Whether you came to the first kick-off event in Nov […]
A 4-Week Zoom Series of Reflections from Spiritual Leaders of the Abrahamic Family of Faith 4 Wednesdays, April 22 – May 6, 2020 Hosted by MAS Boston and CMM Starting this Wednesday, April 22, 6:15-7:15pm EST To register and receive the Zoom link, please click the link here Click here to download pdf This week’s speakers: Rabbi Or […]
NewCity Church, in collaboration with local community leaders, organizations and businesses, is hosting, HOPE IS RISING. Join us for a free drive-in concert event designed as a safe space for people of color and allies to recharge and be inspired. Enjoy listening to a live band with special musical guests, celebrate the Black culture, and […]
The Institute for the Study of the Black Christian Experience (ISBCE) at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is excited to host the 2nd Annual (Rev. Dr. Michael E.) HAYNES Symposium on Saturday, October 31 via LIVE stream via ISBCE on FaceBook, YouTube and LinkedIn. This is a completely virtual and FREE event. We will celebrate 2020 ISBCE […]
This January - February 2022, Mako Nagasawa will be leading a new cohort of discussions in A Long Repentance, about how Christian heresies influence our American racial and political climate, and what we can do about it! People talk about issues of race and justice in the United States as issues of ‘justice and injustice.’ […]
Do you desire to see racial justice in Greater Boston? Would you like to be part of a community that’s nurturing shalom across racial lines? As the Race and Christian Community Inititiative at the Emmanuel Gospel Center enters a new season, we're excited to share about where we feel the Lord is leading us and invite […]
Emmanuel Gospel Center's Race and Christian Community Initiative is developing a Multiracial Collective Action Community for Christians who desire to take practical steps to contribute to the dismantling of racism. We are looking for justice-loving BIPOC folks and white folks who are RCCI cohort alum or have commensurate experience. We envision this group taking collective […]
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 […]
Join the Race and Christian Community Initiative for an Experiential Learning Weekend on the History of Slavery in Boston alongside local historians, theologians, and activists April 5th - 7th, 2024. This experience is designed for participants of all races to see how the past shapes the present and to respond to the legacy of racism as followers of […]
The Race & Christian Community Initiative is excited to invite you to join us for our Community Gathering & Fundraiser on Friday April 26th, 2024! It will be a great opportunity to… Connect with other Christians who are passionate about engaging issues related to race. Learn about how RCCI has been building shalom across racial […]
What will the Church's response be to the racial injustice we see in our world? In a time of tension, polarization, and rampant racism, it's critical that the Church be a witness and further Christ's redemptive work in the world. As many of us are facing challenging questions and girding ourselves for the journey ahead, […]