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The Future of Sports Chaplaincy

Join us for “The Future of Sports Chaplaincy: Inclusive, Trained, and Ready” — a groundbreaking in-person event hosted by The Black Sports Ministry Network, Inc. (BSMN)

Sports are more than games—they’re spaces where identity, faith, justice, and humanity meet. As athletes and teams navigate complex challenges on and off the field, the role of the chaplain has never been more vital. We need leaders who can listen deeply, care courageously, and serve inclusively—meeting people where they are, no matter their story or background.

What does inclusive sports chaplaincy look like?

How can chaplains support athletes, coaches, support staff navigating faith, justice, gender, identity, technology, and global issues?

Who’s shaping the future of spiritual care in sports?

Come find out.

Featuring:

Jua Robinson – Former NFL Chaplain, New England Patriots

Shariah Anderson – Chaplain, Harvard Women’s Basketball Team

Michael Harris – Athletic Director, Boston College

Cynthia N. Perry – Former Athletic Trainer & Executive Director of BSMN

Moderator: Dr. Stephanie Edwards, Executive Director of the Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium

Location: Boston University’s Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground (Room 205)

Date: Monday, November 24, 2025

Time: 3:30 – 5:00 PM EST
Free & In-Person | Registration Required

Visit our website to register: https://www.thebsmn.org/events

Supported by our partners:

Eastern Bank Foundation

Boston University School of Theology

Boston Theological Interreligious Consortium

Harvard and the Landscape of Slavery Guided Tours

Join one of several upcoming Harvard and Landscape of Slavery Guided Tours, designed and led by University Chaplains, Rev. Dan Smith and Rev. Rita Powell, and students from Harvard Divinity School and other schools. These tours explore six historic sites from the Harvard and Legacy of Slavery report. Participants have opportunities for silence, reflection, and slowing down to honor the past, present, and one another. The 1.6-mile tour covers flat terrain, city sidewalks, and grassy areas and lasts approximately 2 hours. If you require accommodations or have questions about physical access, please contact the Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery Initiative at  legacyofslavery@harvard.edu.  Upcoming tours will be offered on Thursday, September 25, 3-5 pm and Saturday, October 4, 10 am – noon. You can register as an individual or with a group of friends and/or members from your congregation or community group.

REGISTER HERE!

P.S. If you are looking for other opportunities of journey and reflection, consider the King Phillip’s War pilgrimage, starting with Deer Island this October. Over three years, Province I of the Episcopal church with various native, ecumenical, interfaith partners in each diocese will sponsor convening opportunities to walk and pray and be in silence and listening together. These events will be on each of the Indigenous People’s Day weekends of 2025, 2026, 2027, and Holy Week of 2028, commemorating the signing of the treaty that ended the active phase of the conflict. Other events may emerge. In each event, the intention is to have opportunities to gather, to walk, to listen. For more information follow this link

Director of Campus Ministry position opening – Assumption University

The Director of Campus Ministry is responsible for leading and managing the Campus Ministry Department. This role involves fostering the faith formation, spiritual growth, and liturgical life of the Assumption community, while supporting the Catholic and Assumptionist mission of the University.

Job responsibilities and qualifications, along with a link to the application, are available at the University website HERE

“The Hate Ends Now” Mobile Holocaust Exhibit & Original Artifact Collection

Join us for an unforgettable and educational experience as Newton Public Schools hosts The Hate Ends Now immersive traveling exhibit, a powerful initiative raising awareness of the Holocaust and the dangers of antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hate.

Step inside a full-scale replica of a WWII-era cattle car—the very kind used to transport Jews and other targeted groups to concentration and death camps—and witness history brought to life through a 360-degree, 20-minute multimedia presentation. This immersive experience offers a deeply moving account of the Holocaust that resonates across generations.

In addition to the cattle car experience, the exhibit features 25 original Holocaust artifacts, including a prisoner uniform, identification cards, ghetto currency, and more—each telling its own story of survival, resistance, and remembrance.

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This impactful presentation has been featured at notable locations including the White House, Times Square, Harvard University, and NBA arenas. Now it comes to Newton, engaging students and the broader community in reflection and action.

✨ Admission is free, but registration is required: https://shorturl.at/PGME
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Let us come together to remember, to learn, and to ensure that hate truly ends now.


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