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Sep 10 2021

Leading Confidently In God’s Rescue Mission – Carolyn Custis James

Vision New England – Women in Christian Leadership – Leading Well Forum Series

In our rapidly changing world, women are learning how to draw from the attitudes and skills that are developed from our unique experiences as women. These distinct approaches to leadership achieve results, but often in different ways. We invite Christian women in leadership on church staffs or in non-profits to join us online this year to explore what it means to lead well. This is a great opportunity to hear their voice and share yours…to listen, ask questions, and reflect with peers so that your own leadership is honed.

On September 24th hear from Carolyn Custis James in on free, interactive zoom forum. God’s calling on His daughters is big. His plan from the beginning has been for his male and female image bearers together to reflect his heart for the world and look after things on his behalf. This is God’s call to leadership. Throughout scripture God often chooses the most unlikely people to advance his purposes for the world. Far too often human systems impede our ability to respond. How do we as women leaders confidently embrace our calling and encourage other women and girls to hear and step into their calling too? From her theological training and years of ministry experience, Carolyn will challenge us to accept these divine assignments.

Carolyn is an award winning author who thinks deeply about what it means to be a female follower of Jesus in a postmodern world. In 2013, Christianity Today named her one of the 50 evangelical women to watch. She speaks regularly at church conferences, colleges, and for other Christian organizations both in the US and abroad and is a guest lecturer at various theological seminaries. Her speaking and writing ministry is dedicated to addressing the deeper needs and issues confronting both women and men as they endeavor to extend God’s kingdom together in a messy and complicated world. Her books include Malestrom:  Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Changing World and Half the Church: Recapturing God’s Global Vision for Women.

To register, click here.

Written by Andrew Walker · Tagged: christian, church, conversation, Courageous, evangelical, faith, fellowship, leaders

Apr 27 2021

CULTIVATING [ spaces ]

FOUR NIGHTS | COMPLETELY FREE | FOR PARENTS OF TEENS

Supporting parents navigating the unchartered waters of raising teenagers in 2021 and beyond. Webinar begins at 7 PM each evening. 

CULTIVATING SPACE FOR… 

  • May 17 – INQUIRY: Think about the future of education
  • May 18 – HOPE: Help your kids face the future with confidence
  • May 19 – HEALING: Consider recovery & resilience after trauma
  • May 20 – CULTURE: Navigate a changing & divided world

To sign up or for more information, click here.

Written by Andrew Walker · Tagged: christian, community, conversation, hope, justice, leaders, love, pastors, peace, shalom

Oct 12 2019

Connecting the Dots of Our Stories

The Cory Johnson Program for Post-Traumatic Healing

Thursday, 10/17: Connecting the Dots in Your Story

Often we struggle with questions like “Why is my life so hard? “Will I always feel this overwhelmed?” and “Why do I feel so alone?” This evening will be led by the community companions of the Cory Johnson Program who have asked themselves these and other questions. Along with Wyatt Jackson, one of our artists-in-residence, we will provide a safe and engaging community space to consider the questions at the center of our own stories. Such questions can often connect and point the way to a deeper understanding about our lives.

Written by Andrew Walker · Tagged: community, conversation, trauma

May 24 2019

Can We Talk? Community Conversation on Trauma Thursday 5/30/19 at 6:00 PM

We hope you will join us for Can We Talk? next Thursday, 5/30, starting with dinner at 6 p.m. It is a chance to support each other in community as we share our stories of loss, trauma, hope, and healing. Along with our artists-in-residence who offer their creative expressions, we also have trauma-informed child care available. There is no cost – just show up! We hope to see you next Thursday!

Written by Andrew Walker · Tagged: community, conversation, healing

Nov 21 2018

Conversations Around the Thanksgiving Table

Photo from a UniteBoston dinner at Sally’s house in West Roxbury last month

Americans tend to eat with a variety of people around the Thanksgiving table:  neighbors, close friends, and family. Often, there are a variety of religious and political affiliations, and at times, these differences can lead to volatile conversation.

Barna research points out that today, religious views and political views on topics such as patriotism and immigration are especially dicey. They also found that there are generational differences in the aspects of our identity that tie to our sense of self.

The challenge in these settings is to learn how to have constructive conversations with people who are different than you. Younger people tend to be more likely to choose diverse social environments than older generations, yet more often than not, people choose to be with people who are like them.

To capitalize on the learning that can happen through engaging with people different than you, we want to highlight a great resource called “Reaching Across the Divide” from Essential Partners. It offers tips to help people better understand each other’s perspectives, and the hopes, fears and values behind them. As Christians, we need to take the lead in modeling how to love one another across deep divides, and stay in relationship even when it’s difficult, as that is what Christ has done for us.

Click on the link below to download the resource!

https://uniteboston.com/…/2018/11/EP-Red-Blue-Guide-1.pdf

 

Written by uniteboston · Categorized: Blog · Tagged: constructive, conversation, difference, divide, division, essential partners, reaching, table, thanksgiving, unity


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