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Jul 31 2026

The Body United 2026: Convergence

This is more than another conference—it is a kingdom convergence.

We want you there at the Table!!

On September 11–12, 2026, believers, pastors, ministry leaders, churches, and followers of Jesus from across New England and beyond will gather in Boston, Massachusetts, at Congregation Lion of Judah, for an extraordinary time of worship, prayer, fellowship, celebration, and kingdom collaboration.

God is doing something remarkable throughout New England. Across cities and communities, we are witnessing fresh expressions of unity, prayer, evangelism, church planting, and revival.

The Body United exists to celebrate what Jesus is doing, hear the testimonies of His faithfulness, bring to the table and reconcile the various streams and expressions in the Body of Christ, discern what He is saying to His Church in this hour, and seek His heart together as we move forward in greater kingdom partnership.

Together we will:

Celebrate the work of God throughout our region.
Hear powerful testimonies of transformation.
Worship and pray as one Body.
Feast and fellowship across churches and generations.
Build meaningful relationships with leaders and believers from every stream.
Seek and discern fresh insight and direction for advancing God’s Kingdom together.
And more.

This gathering also launches the annual 10 Days of Prayer, positioning us to begin this sacred season in unity before the Lord.

Now we need your help.

REGISTER TODAY @ www.thebodyunited.net

Then invite your church, your ministry team, your friends, and your family. Share this invitation throughout your networks. Let’s fill the room with people who are hungry for Jesus and committed to seeing New England awakened to His glory.

The time is now.

Let’s gather.
Let’s celebrate.
Let’s seek the Lord together.

We can’t wait to welcome you to Boston!

See you September 11–12!

Josiah Armstrong & The Body United Collaborative Team

May 14 2026

SCIENCE FAITH SYNERGY: Glorifying God and Serving the World

Conference pricing varies (the most being $555). Day passes and a virtual attendance option (coming in June) are available through the event link.

The 2026 ASA Annual Meeting, Science Faith Synergy: Glorifying God and Serving the World, will take place Friday, July 24–Monday, July 27, 2026, at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. The theme is inspired by 1 Peter 4:10 (ESV):

“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”

Plenary Speakers Include:

-Fellipe do Vale, Doctrine & Ethics, Trinity College, Bristol, UK
“Steaks and Salads, Diets and Desserts: Gender, Food, and Getting the Bodies We Think We Want”

-John E. Harris, Chair of Dermatology, Mass General Brigham Hospital
“Vitiligo Treatment From the Bronze Age to the Age of Biologics: New Hope for an Ancient Disease”

-Jimmy Lin, Chief Scientific Officer, Freenome
“The Parable of the Talents, Revisited: Faithful Innovation in an Age of Intelligent Machines”

-Romanita Hairston, Chief Executive Officer, M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust
“The Epistemology of Attention: Why Theologians and Scientists May Have Never Had More in Common”

-Kaye Cook, Psychology, Gordon College
“From Rupture to Reconciliation: A Relational Systems Model of Divine Forgiveness”

We warmly invite you—including adult discipleship groups, youth groups, college ministries, and community groups—to join us for ASA 2026, which features plenary talks, workshops, field trips, fellowship, networking opportunities, and follow‑up conversations.

We are also pleased to offer free ASA memberships for students and early‑career individuals (ages 17+) and encourage you to share this opportunity with youth groups, college ministry participants, and young adults interested in exploring faith and science more deeply. Scholarships are available to support student and early‑career participation in the Annual Meeting.

For full event details, registration, and scholarships, please visit the event link.

Promotional Opportunities

Organizations may participate through conference sponsorship, exhibit hall space, or program advertising. Learn more at the event link.

Please note: All sponsorship requests, exhibit space orders, and advertising materials must be received by Friday, June 12, 2026.

Apr 10 2026

TABCOM Annual Gathering

The TABCOM Annual Gathering will be held May 1–2, 2026, at the First Baptist Church of Worcester, 111 Park Ave, Worcester, MA 01609.

This year’s theme is “Building Bridges.”

Grounded in Ephesians 2:19–22, the 2026 TABCOM Annual Gathering invites us to reflect on our shared identity as members of God’s household. We are reminded that we are no longer strangers, but one body in Christ—built together with Christ as our cornerstone.

In a time when divisions can feel strong, this gathering calls us to unity, reconciliation, and deeper connection across cultures, generations, and communities. Together, we will explore what it means to truly live as a people who build bridges—within our churches and beyond.

We are honored to welcome UniteBoston’s own Rev. Kelly Fassett as our plenary speaker, Rev. Dr. J. Anthony Lloyd as this year’s keynote preacher, and Rev. Dr. Mary Day Hamel who will be our Friday night preacher.

Hosted by the First Baptist Church in Worcester, the Annual Gathering will include inspiring worship, meaningful teaching, and opportunities for fellowship and connection.

We Need Your Help! We are looking for volunteers to join us at the UniteBoston table from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm. You’ll help us connect with pastors and listen for how God is stirring interest in ministries of reconciliation and bridge-building.

Volunteer Perks:

Complimentary Conference Ticket: If you volunteer, we’ll comp your registration fee!
Networking: Connect with local pastors and Christian leaders from across the state.
Impact: Be part of the conversation on how we can build bridges across our churches and communities.

We will also celebrate church anniversaries, recognize ordination milestones, and give thanks for the shared ministry we hold together as American Baptists in Massachusetts.

Come and be part of what God is building—one house, many nations, united in Christ.

To volunteer, reach out to Rev. Kelly at kelly@uniteboston.com

Thank you!

Apr 01 2026

Vulnerability & Cruciformity: A Resurrection Retreat

We live in a hurried, polarized, and fearful time. Our natural instinct is to react with hardness, protection, and isolation. Yet, both modern psychology and sound Christian theology beckon us to do the opposite: live life with arms wide open. As Brené Brown would say, “Live vulnerably.” Let your life be cruciform: taking the very shape of Jesus’ own life and even his cross and resurrection.

Join Dr. Elizabeth Woodard, Ph.D., Catholic theologian and spiritual director, for a post-Easter Day Apart retreat that will focus on how to live with open hearts during a time such as this. We will investigate vulnerability as it is presented in the work of psychological researcher Dr. Brene Brown, and we will investigate cruciformity as it is presented in the Christian theological tradition. These two, very different scholastic approaches seem to call us to quite similar ends.

Discover the joy of the Easter season at Rolling Ridge.

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