The Garden Church is a small but vibrant community of everyday people being shaped by and sharing the love of Jesus in Boston’s South End and beyond. Our community is growing, and we’re looking for a new Kids’ Ministry Lead to help nurture and grow our ministry with little ones! In this part-time role (10 hours per week), you will prepare playful and enriching curriculum for Sunday Kids’ Church, offer training and encouragement to volunteers, and maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our kids and families. We are looking for someone who’s passionate about sharing God’s love with kids and families, and who can bring care, organization, and reliability to the role. At The Garden Church, we are committed to creating a safe, joyful, and spiritually enriching space for kids to encounter the love of Jesus—and we’d love for you to join us!
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
Abuse Prevention Training for Faith Communities – hosted by GRACE
GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) is hosting
Abuse Prevention Training for Faith Communities
on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023
11:00am – 1:00pm
at More Than Words (242 E. Berkeley Street, Boston)
This is an introductory training on the role of faith leaders in preventing and responding to abuse.
In this presentation, GRACE will shine a light on the reality of abuse and give leaders the necessary tools to take pro-active steps that make a difference in both prevention and response in local faith communities.
This is a FREE EVENT.
Please RSVP through this link: https://forms.gle/xvmuKyeJf3DqQ4A19
Visit www.netgrace.org to learn more about GRACE.
Singles Christian Ministry – Boston Area
Meet Christian Singles from all over the Boston area at 1) in-person dinners or 2) facilitated video calls from the convenience of your home.
“I prefer ‘in-person events”, says Rebekah who founded www.SingleSocials.com in St. Louis in 2014, “but with the 2020 hectic lifestyle of so many in Boston, the parking, and the traffic, I wanted to offer video conferencing introductions as well.”
The ministry www.SingleSocials.com started when Rebekah was working alongside Christian singles at her church and watching them care so well for the body of Christ and hearing them talk about how hard it was to be able to meet and date other Christians. Her passion to help today is the same as it was then but she also has the knowledge she has gained since 2014.
Rebekah is a Boston area mom of three awesome kids and is happily married to her husband of 18 years who shares her passion to help others.
For more information or to sign up, visit www.singlesocials.com All the best in 2020!
UniteBoston Reps Share Their Insights
Last Spring, six UniteBoston Reps engaged in various activities to listen and learn from their communities. Each rep wrote a brief blog to share their findings with the Greater Boston Christian community – we encourage you to check them out here:
Crossroads of Peace – Report from Andrew Walker, UB Rep: Back Bay
Transformation at UMass Boston – Report from Amanda Green, UB Rep: UMass Boston
Unity in Diversity: Shalom in the Fenway – Report from Betsy Slate, UB Rep: Fenway
Boston’s South End and UniteBoston – Report from Ralph Kee, UB Rep: South End
Harvard Square: There’s No Place Like Home – Report from Kelly Steinhaus, UB Rep: Harvard Square
We dream of having every community in Boston connected with a UB Rep! UB Rep Cohorts begin in October and finish in May. If you’re interested in being a UB Rep in your community, email Kelly Steinhaus, kelly@uniteboston.com