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SUMMARY:The Future of Sports Chaplaincy
DESCRIPTION:Join The Black Sports Ministry Network at The Future of Sports Chaplaincy 2026! \nThe Black Sports Ministry Network (BSMN) invites you to beautiful Martha’s Vineyard on Saturday\, August 15\, 2026 at 4:00PM\, for our annual Future of Sports Chaplaincy event\, themed “Bridging Generations of Care in Athletics.” \nThis year\, we are honored to recognize Pastor Robert “Bob” Gray\, longtime chaplain of the Boston Celtics\, as our 2025 – 2026 Chaplain of the Year in celebration of his remarkable 26 years of faithful ministry in professional sports. We will also honor Arissa Troy\, recipient of the Emerging Sports Chaplain Award\, for her ministry at Boston College High School\, and Zsa Zsa Lawson\, Director of Basketball Operations for Harvard Women’s Basketball\, with our Distinguished Leadership in Athletic Administration Award. \nCome enjoy a meaningful day trip to Martha’s Vineyard as you learn about the growing field of sports chaplaincy. Hear from chaplains serving at the high school\, collegiate\, and professional levels\, and engage in conversations about the future of spiritual care in athletics. \nThe Black Sports Ministry Network’s mission is to develop ethical leaders in sports at the intersection of sports\, spirituality\, and social justice. \nJoin us for a day of learning\, inspiration\, fellowship\, and celebration—held during the same weekend as the African American Film Festival and African American Book Festival. This event is free and open to all spiritual and social identities. \nTo learn more about BSMN visit our website at www.thebsmn.org \nTo register for the event visit https://bit.ly/3QBeAS9
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/the-future-of-sports-chaplaincy-2/
LOCATION:United Methodist Church of Martha’s Vineyard\, 40 Trinity Park\,\, Oaks Bluff\, 02557\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Future of Sports Chaplaincy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for “The Future of Sports Chaplaincy: Inclusive\, Trained\, and Ready” — a groundbreaking in-person event hosted by The Black Sports Ministry Network\, Inc. (BSMN) \nSports are more than games—they’re spaces where identity\, faith\, justice\, and humanity meet. As athletes and teams navigate complex challenges on and off the field\, the role of the chaplain has never been more vital. We need leaders who can listen deeply\, care courageously\, and serve inclusively—meeting people where they are\, no matter their story or background. \nWhat does inclusive sports chaplaincy look like? \nHow can chaplains support athletes\, coaches\, support staff navigating faith\, justice\, gender\, identity\, technology\, and global issues? \nWho’s shaping the future of spiritual care in sports? \nCome find out. \nFeaturing: \nJua Robinson – Former NFL Chaplain\, New England Patriots \nShariah Anderson – Chaplain\, Harvard Women’s Basketball Team \nMichael Harris – Athletic Director\, Boston College \nCynthia N. Perry – Former Athletic Trainer & Executive Director of BSMN \nModerator: Dr. Stephanie Edwards\, Executive Director of the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium \nLocation: Boston University’s Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground (Room 205) \nDate: Monday\, November 24\, 2025 \nTime: 3:30 – 5:00 PM EST\nFree & In-Person | Registration Required \nVisit our website to register: https://www.thebsmn.org/events \nSupported by our partners: \nEastern Bank Foundation \nBoston University School of Theology \nBoston Theological Interreligious Consortium
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/the-future-of-sports-chaplaincy/
LOCATION:Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground\, 08 Commonwealth Ave.\, Brookline\, 02446\, United States
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