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Nurturing Relational Connections Across Boston's Christian Community

Tremont Temple Balcony Restoration Project – Volunteer Day

Tremont Temple Baptist Church is a historically influential church in the heart of downtown Boston. With a seating capacity of 1752, the main sanctuary is one of the largest Christian worship spaces in Boston.  Unfortunately, the upper balcony is largely unused because nearly 800 seats are in poor condition and need to be reupholstered.  A team of us are coordinating a major restoration project that will employ formerly incarcerated individuals to do the bulk of the work.

We are sponsoring a volunteer day on July 19 to clean the iron frames of the seats.

We are also looking for financial sponsors to help fund the project. Every gift of $250 or above will be recognized with a name plate attached to a seat as was done in 1896!

Book Talk: You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take: Lessons From the Movement to End Poverty

Hello UniteBoston friends and colleagues,

Devlin and I are excited to invite you to a special gathering of leaders as part of the National Book Tour Stop in Massachusetts for the new release:
You Only Get What You’re Organized to Take: Lessons from the Movement to End Poverty
by Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis and Noam Sandweiss-Back of the Kairos Center 

Click here to watch the promo video
👉 Learn more about the book

This is more than a book tour—it’s an interfaith movement that aims to strengthen community-led movements for housing, food, wages, water, land, immigrant rights, peace, belonging, and more.

Jesus said that he came to set the oppressed free (Lk 4:18) – As Christian leaders, we are called to be part of this moral and spiritual awakening—to organize from the ground up, led by those most impacted, and loving the ‘least of these’ (Mt 25:40) as rooted in the prophetic call for economic justice and human dignity.

We believe this is a kairos moment—a Spirit-led opportunity to build relationships, deepen shared commitments, and explore how the Christian community, alongside our interfaith partners, can actively support and lead in this movement for justice and survival.

Event Details – Two Opportunities to Join Us

 Faith Partners Lunch + Strategy Session
Thursday, May 29 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, 138 Tremont St, Boston, MA
RSVP Here for Lunch Session

Book Talk & Public Dialogue
Thursday, May 29 | 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
The Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston

RSVP Here for Public Session

This gathering is hosted by a coalition of faith and justice leaders, including UniteBoston, the Massachusetts Poor People’s Campaign, Massachusetts Union of the Homeless, MAPPC Episcopal Network, Mass Peace Movements, Rep. Mike Connolly, Nonviolent Medicaid Army, and more.

As Rev. Theoharis reminds us, this work is not optional—it’s a matter of survival for so many of our brothers and sisters. We invite you to join us in dreaming, discerning, and building together toward a future where all God’s children can thrive.

In hope and solidarity,

-Rev. Kelly & Rev. Devlin

ENGAGE: Volunteer and Staff Opportunities with the Navigators in Boston

ENGAGE is a gathering for individuals interested in disciple-making who would like to learn about volunteer and staff options with the Navigators in Boston and New England.  The vision and overview of the Navigator will be featured as well as breakout sessions on  1.) campus ministry 2.) workplace ministry  3.) prison ministry.  There will be also be lunch discussions on Navigator staff options and global missions.

The Navigators (www.navigators.org) is an inter-denominational ministry that shares the gospel of Jesus Christ and helps others grow in Him through Life-to-Life® discipleship. Navigators do this on college campuses, military bases, in workplaces, inner cities, local communities, and hard-to-reach places all over the world.

Disability Ministry Virtual Network

In partnership with Vision New England, Joni and Friends New England has launched a VIRTUAL (online) Disability Ministry network group for New England. This Disability Ministry network is designed to provide equipping, encouragement and sharing about including people and families with disability in faith communities. Our next meeting is on Thursday, December 7th from 4:30 – 5:45 PM. Pastors and Ministry Leaders – if you are interested in learning and sustaining a disability inclusive culture, this online group is for you!

To register, visit Disability Ministry Virtual Network | Joni and Friends. Once you’ve submitted a registration, a zoom meeting link will be provided to you by Vision New England.

NOTE: This network group is restricted to New England based churches and ministries!

RCCI Summer Social & Open House

Do you desire to see racial justice in Greater Boston? Would you like to be part of a community that’s nurturing shalom across racial lines? As the Race and Christian Community Inititiative at the Emmanuel Gospel Center enters a new season, we’re excited to share about where we feel the Lord is leading us and invite folks to speak into next steps at our Summer Social & Open House.

Join us for a barbeque, lawn games, & an opportunity to…

– Connect with Christians who care about racial justice.

– Hear about and speak into RCCI’s vision, ministry shifts, and hopes for our future

– Get clarity on how people of all races can connect with RCCI to participate in God’s redemptive work across racial lines in Greater Boston

As a part of this, we’ll be sharing about concrete ways to connect to God’s redemptive work and inviting you to shape and connect with our shalom-building communities.

Here’s a highlight of our developing programs you can learn about and speak into:
– Our impactful learning communities for white evangelicals

– A multiracial collective action group that supports BIPOC-led, equity-building initiatives and offers extra support and accountability for white evangelicals’ action-taking

– An experiential learning weekend exploring the history of slavery in Boston and a subsequent southern civil rights pilgrimage, both led by a multiracial team and open to all Christians.

Our event is MBTA accessible, ADA accessible, and has indoor nursery access for caregivers of young children.

Click here to RSVP! 

Click here to volunteer!

RCCI focuses on equipping White evangelicals to nurture shalom between individuals, communities, and systems damaged by racism. That said, it is critical that people of all races work together toward racial healing and justice – with BIPOC folks in the lead. Come to hear about exciting program and partnership opportunities for people of all races to continue Christ’s redemptive work across racial lines.

Visit www.egc.org/race for more information.


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