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Film Screening: The Return

Highrock Church in Arlington is hosting a screening of the film “The Return” on Sunday October 4, 4:00pm on with reception to follow. 

“The Return” is the dynamic story of Jonathan Irons’ wrongful incarceration for 23 years that made national news when Hall of Fame basketball legend, Maya Moore, stepped away from her on-court career to enter the court of law to help free him. Jonathan was finally freed in 2020. The Return is produced in partnership between Win With Justice, Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), and VOICES from Our Daily Bread Ministries. See the trailer here.

Film Screening: The Return

Highrock Church in Arlington is hosting a screening of the film “The Return” on Sunday October 4, 4:00pm on with reception to follow. 

“The Return” is the dynamic story of Jonathan Irons’ wrongful incarceration for 23 years that made national news when Hall of Fame basketball legend, Maya Moore, stepped away from her on-court career to enter the court of law to help free him. Jonathan was finally freed in 2020. The Return is produced in partnership between Win With Justice, Christian Community Development Association (CCDA), and VOICES from Our Daily Bread Ministries. See the trailer here.

What Every Christian Leaders Should Know about Christian Nationalism before the Election

What Every Christian Leaders Should Know about Christian Nationalism before the Election: A Presentation and Discussion with the Western States Center and Massachusetts Council of Churches.
Over the past few election cycles, Christian nationalism has become a powerful force, shaping discourse in American political life across school boards, college campuses, legislative races and more. Groups like Turning Point USA, Proud Boys, NSC-131, among others, have gained power and influence in local communities, including churches, in both explicit and subtle ways. As of this year, nearly 1/3 of Americans identify as Christian Nationalists.
How can Christian leaders identify these various ideologies, tactics, and recruitment strategies in our communities? How do we respond effectively? As a corrupt ideology in support of authoritarianism, Christian nationalism is not new in the United States , but these current forces require us to learn the new ways they are being deployed.
Join the experts at the Western States Center and your hosts the Massachusetts Council of Churches as we learn together and discuss what can be done in our local settings. Our expert presenters will share how the tactics of Christian Nationalists manifested in not only faith organizing, but in education, elections, and general community engagement. For the safety and security of our participants, this online event will not be recorded, and registration is required. Please join us as we strategize to spread Christ’s true message of love and unity for all.

Boston Flourish 2026 | A Story Unfolding: A Legacy in Motion

A Story Unfolding: A Legacy in Motion

Celebrating Five Years of Boston Flourish 

In 2026, Boston Flourish celebrates its fifth year of bringing Christian leaders together to connect, learn, and help shape a flourishing future for Greater Boston.

What began as a gathering has become a growing story—one carried forward through relationships, shared ideas, collaborative projects, and faithful action across our city. This milestone year honors the people and moments that brought us here while creating space for the work still ahead.

As the largest gathering of Christian leaders in Boston, Boston Flourish convenes pastors, ministry leaders, nonprofit professionals, community builders, business leaders, and emerging voices from across the region. Together, we’ll strengthen relationships, exchange practical wisdom, and imagine what becomes possible when the Church moves with shared purpose.

The 2026 Theme: A Story Unfolding: A Legacy in Motion

  • Legacy is not only what we leave behind. It is what continues through the people we encourage, the relationships we build, and the work we carry forward together.
  • At Boston Flourish 2026, we’ll reflect on five years of impact, hear stories of ideas and partnerships that moved beyond the gathering, and consider the role each of us can play in Boston’s next chapter

Come Be Part of the Story

Join Christian leaders from throughout Greater Boston for a meaningful day of:

  • Inspiring speakers and timely conversations
  • Practical workshops and collaborative learning
  • Connections across churches, organizations, sectors, and neighborhoods
  • Stories of impact from the past five years
  • Fresh opportunities to serve Boston together

Your experience, perspective, and calling belong in this unfolding story

  • After September 4, regular ticket prices of $99 will apply.

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

P.S. Want to volunteer? We have several roles available for the evening before and the day of the event. In exchange for your help in making Boston Flourish possible, you’ll receive a free ticket to this year’s event! If you’re interested, please fill out our volunteer sign up form.



Dean’s Forum: Humility as a Christian Identity-Marker

If Christians would wholeheartedly embrace humility, our witness in the world can be radically improved. Humility is often misunderstood, overlooked, or even disparaged. Such is the case today and was also true in the early days of the Jesus movement. However, humility is part of Christ’s self-description (Matthew 11:29) and ought to be an identifier of his followers. Let’s recover Scripture’s presentation of humility, dispel some myths about it, and accept the invitation to live humbly.

The Dean’s Forum discussion is free and is open to the public. No RSVP required for those joining online.

Registration is only required for those planning to attend in person at Gordon-Conwell—Hamilton. Lunch will be provided for those attending in person.

Registration closes on Wednesday, September 9

The Dean’s Forum is hosted by the Academic Dean’s office. The event will take place in Alumni Hall in Kerr Building at the Hamilton campus of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. It will be streamed live through Facebook and at www.gcts.edu/live.


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