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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.

Honoring History. Inspiring Action. at King’s Chapel

What do institutions do with history once the truth is uncovered?

On September 26, King’s Chapel will explore that question at Honoring History. Inspiring Action.—a community gathering focused on institutional reckoning, remembrance, and moving from truth-telling toward meaningful action.

🎟️ RSVP: https://form.typeform.com/to/p3e3dunK

Historian and author Dr. Kellie Carter Jackson will join as the featured speaker for an evening of conversation, music, remembrance, and community.

The gathering marks an important next chapter in King’s Chapel’s Journey Toward Reconciliation: Research. Remembrance. Relationships. Repair.

📅 September 26 | King’s Chapel, Boston
🎟️ Free & open to all

Join us—and please share this invitation with others who should be part of the conversation.

common cathedral’s 30th Anniversary of Ministry

Join our friends at common cathedral as they celebrate 30 years of love, faith, and community in Boston!

Since 1996, Common Cathedral has walked alongside Boston’s unhoused and housing-insecure neighbors through a ministry rooted in mutuality, trust, spiritual presence, and faithful relationship. Their street ministry meets people where they are—on sidewalks, in parks, libraries, and other public spaces—building relationships that lead to deeper life and community.

The 30th Anniversary Celebration will take place Wednesday, September 16, from 4:00–7:00 PM at Emmanuel Church, 15 Newbury Street in Boston. This milestone is both a celebration of three decades of ministry and an investment in the years ahead: funds raised through the anniversary celebration will be dedicated to sustaining common cathedral’s street ministry.

Come celebrate 30 years of faithful presence, loving community, and ministry on the streets of Boston—and help strengthen this important work for the future.

Wednesday, September 16 | 4–7 PM
Emmanuel Church | 15 Newbury Street, Boston

Learn more, RSVP, or support HERE


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