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Aug 21 2026

Brotherhood: The Love Your Neighbor Tour

BROTHERHOOD is a musical feature film from writer-director Ross Boothe that follows the story of two neighbors: Jon is a lifelong US citizen; Fabián, is a Mexican immigrant who has been waiting more than a decade for progress on his US asylum application. As the two men and their families navigate a divided 2026 America, they are awakened to a new sense of their shared humanity and what it really means to love your neighbor. Emmy-winning Broadway and television actor Mauricio Martinéz leads the cast opposite professional vocalist Casey Elliott, a founding member of the tenor trio GENTRI. The film will premiere in theaters across the United States in October 2026. To learn more, visit brotherhoodmovie.com.

THE “LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR” TOUR

Throughout September 2026, Brotherhood’s key creators and cast members (including Martínez and Elliott) will visit 20 major US cities to present the Love Your Neighbor Tour. This free, inspiring community event will highlight a mix of storytelling, live music, segments from the film, and guided conversations that explore themes of identity, empathy, and seeing our neighbors with new eyes. To ground the themes of the film in the lived experiences of the host city, the event will also include a community panel featuring local leaders, nonprofit partners, and others.

This is a live tour event, not a screening of the film. The film itself is coming to theaters in your area this October. The inspiring evening will include

  • On-stage conversation about the creation of the film with Ross Boothe (writer-director), Mauricio Martínez, Casey Elliott and key cultural advisor Liliana Bolaños
  • Songs from the film performed live by the cast and composer
  • Select scenes from the movie, an exclusive first look
  • A conversation on “Loving Your Neighbor” with Ross, Lili and local partners

This will take place at the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground at Boston University.

RSVP Here

Written by uniteboston · Tagged: boston, community, light, unity, university

Jun 26 2026

A 250th Anniversary Prayer Gathering and March for Democracy and Justice

***Updated Schedule due to the Heat **DUE TO THE HEAT WE HAVE MERGED THE TWO PROGRAMS AND CANCELLED THE WALK.


As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we invite people of all faiths and of goodwill to gather in prayer, song, and community, and to walk together in support of democracy, justice, and liberty. We will also read from the Declaration of Independence.

At this milestone in our nation’s history, we are called not only to celebrate, but also to act. We are deeply grateful for the blessings of our democracy, and we recognize that some of our nation’s core commitments need our renewed attention and care: justice and kindness, due process and the rule of law, voting rights, immigrant rights, and the dignity of every person.

Join Prayers for Liberty as we gather on the Lexington Battle Green and then walk together to Arlington, lifting up these beloved American principles in a spirit of hope, faith, and nonpartisan civic responsibility.

This gathering follows the spirit of our Prayers for Liberty gatherings and walks from last year.

Schedule for Friday, July 3, 2026 – UPDATED

  • 8:45am — Clergy and faith leaders gather at Hancock Church across from Lexington Battle Green

  • 9am Prayer Gathering on the Lexington Battle Green, near the Minuteman Statue. We will sing, pray and reflect together.

  • 10:00Am — Program concludes.

  • DUE TO THE HEAT WE HAVE MERGED THE TWO PROGRAMS AND CANCELLED THE WALK.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I invite my friends?

Yes. This gathering is open to everyone: people from churches, temples, mosques, synagogues, other houses of worship, and those not connected to any faith community.

This is a nonpartisan event. We welcome people from across the political spectrum who want to stand together for democracy, justice, kindness, due process and the rule of law, voting rights, and immigrant rights.

Please spread the word.

What should I wear?

Please dress comfortably for the weather. We recommend comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a hat, water, and clothing appropriate for a summer morning.

To help keep the focus on our shared values, please do not wear clothing with political slogans, partisan messages, or words or images that may alienate others.

Can I bring a sign?

Yes, but signs should focus only on the values we are lifting up together: democracy, justice, kindness, due process and the rule of law, voting rights, and immigrant rights.

Please do not bring signs that mention political parties, political candidates, elected officials, or signs that mock or attack others.

Lexington Alarm signs are welcome. We will also bring Prayers for Liberty signs.

What is the spirit of the event?

The spirit is joyful, prayerful, hopeful, and positive.

Bring friends, family, or just yourself. Meet new people. Schmooze. Sing. Pray. Walk. Lift your voice for democracy and justice.

Please stay on the sidewalk, obey all laws, and do not engage with anyone who tries to provoke or distract us. We are gathering with positive energy and a shared commitment to our country’s highest ideals.

What should I bring?

If you are walking, please bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a hat. Bring an umbrella or rain gear if needed.

The event is rain or shine.

Where should I park?

Please park legally near the Lexington Battle Green or in the Hancock Church parking lot.

How long is the walk?

The walk is approximately six miles, from Lexington Center to Arlington Center along Massachusetts Avenue.

Can I share this with others?

Yes, please share this invitation widely with your communities, clergy, local leaders, elected officials, and news media.

I am a clergy member. When should I arrive?

Clergy and faith leaders should gather at 8:45 AM at Hancock Church.

Questions?

Please contact Elissa Oppenheim in Rabbi David Lerner’s office at Temple Emunah in Lexington.

Phone: 781-861-0300
Email: EOppenheim@TempleEmunah.org

Please REGISTER HERE

Written by uniteboston · Tagged: community, light, massachusetts, shine, unity

Apr 01 2026

Cherish: From Individualism to Intimacy

Over time, many marriages drift into something more like a shared life than a shared heart – two people managing schedules, responsibilities, and routines, but slowly becoming more independent than connected. The spark fades, conversations get practical, and intimacy – both emotional and physical – can feel distant or out of reach.

You’re invited to a morning with bestselling author and marriage teacher Gary Thomas as he invites couples into a different vision of marriage – one marked by deeper connection, renewed intimacy, and a shared pursuit of God. Drawing from his books Cherish, Sacred Marriage, and Sacred Pathways, Gary will offer practical, faith-rooted insights to help you move from simply coexisting to truly knowing and delighting in one another.

Written by Andrew Walker · Tagged: art, conversation, Conversations, faith, light

Jan 06 2026

Locked in Solidarity 2026

Highrock Beyond Bars invites you to gather with and on behalf of those affected by incarceration to encourage practitioners, engage with stories of change, and be equipped in the pursuit of justice, redemption, and restoration.

This year’s conference highlights the “work behind the walls” at MCI Shirley and the challenges of reentry.  The conference will feature leaders with both personal lived experience and long-time experience working directly with returning citizens and people who are currently incarcerated. We’ll be hearing from:

  1. TJ Weaver (Chaplain at Massachusetts Correctional Institute – Shirley)
  2. Leslie Credle (Justice 4 Housing)
  3. Berk Fharra (Boston Recovery Foundation)
  4. Adam Liccardi (Founder of Bedlink)
  5. Citizens overcoming the challenges of reentry
  6. Men from behind the wall at MCI-Shirley

There is no charge for this event.  Snacks and complimentary lunch provided.

Written by Andrew Walker · Tagged: boston, justice, light, massachusetts, work

Dec 06 2025

A Christmas Carol — Live One-Man Performance

 A Christmas Carol — Live One-Man Performance

Warm up your December with a timeless holiday classic! Join us on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Newton Presbyterian Church for a special performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol featuring award-winning actor Neil McGarry.

Now in his 12th season, McGarry brings this beloved story to life in a stunning one-man performance—full of humor, heartbreak, transformation, and the enduring hope at the heart of the Christmas story.

Whether this tale is a yearly tradition or a first-time experience, this performance invites us into the themes of redemption, generosity, and wonder that continue to resonate across generations.

🕯️ Event Includes:

  • Light refreshments and beverages

  • An unforgettable award-winning theatrical experience

  • Space for connection and community

🎟️ Reserve your tickets today!
Seats are limited.

We hope you’ll join us for this beautiful Advent experience!

Written by uniteboston · Tagged: boston, community, light, transformation, unity

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