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Nurturing Relational Connections Across Boston's Christian Community

Call for Papers: The Church as Sanctuary: Reimagining the Future of an Ancient Tradition

What is the meaning of sanctuary over the next four years? With the removal of the “sensitive locations” policy, the growing resistance towards sanctuary cities, and increased rhetoric on mass deportations, what does it mean to reimagine sanctuary for today? This conference seeks to explore how religious communities are responding to the political and humanitarian crisis facing (im)migrants in our modern world, and the lessons to be learned from this ancient tradition.

This conference is open to graduate students who are interested in contributing to the growing field of Christianity and migration studies. Disciplinary approaches can include Bible, theology, ethics, history, philosophy, missiology, and social scientific approaches to the study of Christianity & migration.

Paper topics can include, but are not limited to:

  • Sanctuary Cities
  • Law & Public Policy
  • Early & Medieval Christianity
  • Christian Nationalism & Immigration
  • Historical & Contemporary Case Studies
  • The Sanctuary & New Sanctuary Movement

Abstract Submission Deadline (250 words): May 30, 2025

Acceptance Notification Date: July 15, 2025

Email submissions to Renzo Meza at MygrationChristianConference@gmail.com. Please include your name, institution, year, and degree program.

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.

Sundance Award Winning Documentary BEYOND UTOPIA

Sundance audience award-winning BEYOND UTOPIA is a powerful documentary of a South Korean pastor working with an underground network to help defectors escape from the horrific regime in North Korea. Made up primarily of first-hand iPhone footage, the film follows two families as they make the treacherous journey to freedom. Watch the trailer  here.

The film is screening next Monday and Tuesday, October 23-24 at theaters throughout greater Boston. Our prayer is that as many people would not only watch the film, but see it with their faith groups and friends to be able to process and respond together. To that end, we have created a FREE Faith Discussion Guide for everyone.

Please go to the Fathom website to watch the trailer and to buy tickets for this special two-day only event!

IGNITE New England – Youth Rally

God is raising up a nameless and faceless generation anointed to see the lost saved at any cost.

Join us on May 28 for IGNITE New England – a catalytic event to ignite this generation to spread the Gospel of Jesus. We are inviting every youth group and young adult ministry to join us at the Hilton Hotel in Woburn, MA for a night of Encounter with God’s presence.

REGISTER HERE!


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