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Jun 11 2025

Reparations Untold: An American Story

MOVIE EVENT: Reparations Documentary at Strand Theater

Come join us for the special viewing party of the groundbreaking documentary on reparations at the historic Strand Theater! Witness firsthand the powerful storytelling and impactful interviews that shed light on this important subject by some of the most recognizable and respected figures in Boston.

Starring: Sharra Owens (the child of the first Black Senator of MA, Bill Owens!). City Councilor Tania Anderson ( One of her final and by far her grandest public addresses while in office!). Julia Meija ( Witness her epic declaration to the people amidst a rowdy crowd). Former Councilor Charles Yancey, Tony Van Deer, and many more!

Narrated by Community Activist & Leader Rev. Kevin Peterson.

This is an in-person event, and also serving light snacks and refresment during opening reception! So mark your calendars and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of the audience for this significant film debut and field questions directly at some of the keynote speakers of the film.

Get ready to be moved, informed and inspired. See you there!

Written by Andrew Walker · Tagged: boston, city, community, light, unity

Apr 16 2025

Easter Sunday: The One Changeless Truth that Changed the World

Christ is risen! While the world might be shaking, today we are honored to share this Easter Sunday devotional from Rev. Dr. Gregory G. Groover, Sr., pastor of Charles Street AME Church. Dr. Groover’s reflection reminds us that while empires fall and time reinterprets history, the victory of the Risen Savior remains eternal and unshakable. This message is a timely call to anchor our faith in the everlasting promise that Jesus lives—and because He lives, we are forever changed.

Note: This reflection is part of a Holy Week Devotional compiled by BMA TenPoint Pastors and Ministers. We invite you to read the other powerful reflections and also take part in Jesus and Justice Sunday on April 27, where clergy are invited to “do as Jesus commands and preach messages of Hope and Compassion, Mercy and Justice for the members of our communities who are suffering and are being labeled as targets.”

P.S. Did you know that the Western and Eastern Churches are celebrating Resurrection Sunday together this year? It’s a rare occasion. Click to read Archbishop Henning’s reflection and why he believes it’s a step towards unity



On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices they had prepared and went to the tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus. While they were wondering about this, suddenly two men in clothes that gleamed like lightning stood beside them. In their fright the women bowed down with their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.’ (Luke 24:1-7)

The only constant truth about this world is that it is ever changing. The paired dynamic of “come and go” has always been applicable to this entire world of all ages.

Since the beginning of time, empires emerged and then ended. Ruthless rulers rose and then were reduced to ruination. Trends took off and then transitioned into oblivion. Ideas and perspectives increased to their peak and then inevitably perished. Major events mushroomed to an extraordinary and enormous impact on millions everywhere and then in time had minimal effect and became merely irrelevant. Yes, even as history occurs, it is then repeatedly reinterpreted, revised, reconsidered, reshaped, and re-understood.

Nothing of this world is immune to change. George Benson put it best when he sang the words, “everything must change. Nothing stays the same. Everyone must change, nothing stays the same. The young becomes the old, mysteries do unfold. ‘Cause that’s the way of time. Nothing and no one goes unchanged.”

Not true. We know of one event that took place still enjoys total power. One event that occurred in the past still enjoys omnipotent presence. It is an event that occurred in this world but was truly not of this world.

It did not take place in any colossal-size colosseum with the countless of witnesses watching it. It did not happen in any prestigious palace or parliament where only the rich ruled and reigned. It didn’t even come to pass on a massive mountain where thousands could be miraculously fed with only five loaves and two fishes.

This one solitary event occurred on an early Sunday morning in an ungroomed graveyard. Jesus, Who had just been buried two days earlier was found missing from His tomb. The women saw, sitting in His place, an angel who told them, He is not here; He has risen! Remember how He told you while He was still with you in Galilee, “The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified, and on the third day be raised again!”

In other words, the angel was telling the women, “the truth that Jesus had repeatedly told you about His resurrection did not change. Not one slight iota of a change! As He indeed promised you this truth that He would rise again after being crucified so that you might live, so He did. Just as He said!”

It is this Resurrection Day truth that IS the one living truth that will never change. Without a doubt, it is the one changeless truth of all time that has yet changed humankind forever.

The hallelujah news that we celebrate today is that we are eternally changed solely because of this ever-abiding truth that never changes – and that is that Jesus Christ, our Risen Lord and Savior, has saved, still saves, and will always save! We, who believe that He rose from the dead to live again, have the never-ending blessed assurance that this Jesus was, is and shall always be the Same – Yesterday, Today and Forever!

So we say with confidence,”The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever. (Hebrews 13:6-8)

Gracious Lord Jesus, we thank you for your completed work on Calvary’s Cross, a work that secured our salvation. We also thank you for the Empty Tomb, the proof of the power of your resurrection! As we approach the Cross and the Empty Tomb, may we remember the Great Salvation you have purchased for us. May we remember that this is Good News for all the Earth. And may we share it freely and abundantly. It is in Your Name we pray. Amen


Written by uniteboston · Categorized: Blog · Tagged: clergy, jesus, jesus christ, light, unity

Apr 15 2025

How to Heal Communities with Love: A Conversation with Fr. Gregory Boyle, Rev. Liz Walker, Bob Goff, Dr. Jim O’Connell, and Rev. Becca Stevens

We invite you to join the Human Flourishing Program at Harvard for a dynamic conversation with leaders about How to Heal Communities with Love on Friday, April 25 from 4:30-6:00 pm, at Harvard’s Memorial Church. We are delighted to welcome a panel of speakers who, through their work, writing, and vision, strive to create a more loving society. Our panel includes Fr. Gregory Boyle, Rev. Liz Walker, Bob Goff, Dr. Jim O’Connell, and Rev. Becca Stevens. This event is in-person only, and registration is requested but not required. It is free and open to the public.

Written by Andrew Walker · Tagged: church, conversation, heal, light, work

Mar 20 2025

The Green Book Tour

The Boston Green Book Tour

Presented by The Boston Faith & Justice Network in Partnership with Rev. June Cooper

Join us for an immersive walking tour exploring Boston’s history through the lens of The Green Book, the essential travel guide for Black motorists during the Jim Crow era. Published from 1936 to 1967, The Green Book identified businesses and establishments that welcomed African American travelers, ensuring their safety in a segregated America.

Led by Rev. June Cooper, a Social Justice Educator, Activist, and Theologian, this tour will highlight 8-10 historical sites in the South End and Lower Roxbury that appeared in The Green Book between 1935-1969. Participants will gain deeper insights into Boston’s Black history, the resilience of its communities, and the significance of these spaces in the fight for racial justice.

Event Highlights

  • Guided walking tour featuring key Boston locations listed in The Green Book.
  • A bibliography of recommended readings and videos provided before the tour.
  • Reproductions of The Green Book (selected years) available for sale.
  • Tour led by Rev. June Cooper, who has been conducting these tours since 2021 for corporations, non-profits, congregations, and schools.

Important Details

  • Come Prepared: This is a 2-hour walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes and clothing.
  • Lunch Included: We will enjoy a meal at Slade’s Bar and Grill, a historic Black-owned restaurant featured in The Green Book between 1935-1939, known for its soul food and welcoming atmosphere.
  • There is limited space available for this event. All those who register after all slots have been filled will be notified and offered the opportunity to be placed on our waiting list for a potential second date.

Event Details

📅 Date: May 17, 2025
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 1 PM
📍 Gathering Place: Union United Methodist Church, 485 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA 02118

💲 Cost: $60

🔗 Register Now

Written by uniteboston · Tagged: boston, gathering, light, south end, united

Mar 16 2025

Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston

Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF) Unveils Exciting Details for its 10th Annual Event: Films That Make Us Care.

Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF) presented by Worldwide Cinema Frames Studios/Films LLC is delighted to announce the details of its 10th annual event, from May 16th to May 18th, 2025.

GCFF proudly unveils its partnership with the West Newton Cinema Foundation, located at 1296 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465, as the Industry Sponsor and  exclusive venue for all film screenings during its 10th annual festival.

Highlights of GCFF 2025 include:

Screenings: Kicking off on Friday, May 16th, the festival will feature captivating in-person cinema screenings at the West Newton Cinema from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with additional screenings on Saturday, May 17th, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM and on Sunday, May 18th, from 2PM-7PM.

Q&A Sessions: Following select screenings, audiences will have the opportunity to engage with filmmakers and industry professionals through interactive Q&A sessions, enriching their experience and fostering a deeper connection and conversations about the human condition near and far.

Official Selections: GCFF is proud to present a diverse lineup of films selected for their artistic merit, creativity, and cultural significance, offering audiences a glimpse into the rich tapestry of global cinema. Our 2025 list of official selections will be announced soon to the public.

Raouf J. Jacob, Festival Director and program Chair of GCFF, expressed his excitement about the upcoming event, stating, “We are thrilled to celebrate and present GCFF 2025 to our international community, transporting  audiences to places near and far. We are proud to reach a major milestone with our upcoming 10th anniversary, continuing our unflinching mission to spotlight films that make us care about the human condition around the globe.

A complete list of GCFF 2025 Official Selections, program schedule, and ticketing information will be available soon.  Please visit our website for more information.

About Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF):

Global Cinema Film Festival of Boston (GCFF) presented by WCF studios/films LLC is committed to spotlighting films that make us care. GCFF 2025 will continue its mission to showcase unconventional styles that speak to the evolution of the narrative and documentary form. Through the visual language of film, we will explore sensitive stories captured by unflinching lenses held by filmmakers with the audacity to inform, inspire and visually transport audiences to places near and far.

Our 10th annual edition includes award-winning independent films from around the globe, with MA, New England, U.S., North American premieres  and critically acclaimed official selections that have featured in major international film festivals and award competitions. We invite and welcome our community to come and discover extraordinary films that make us care!

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Written by Andrew Walker · Tagged: boston, city, community, light, unity

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