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January 2020
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…
Find out more »2020 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an international initiative where Christians worldwide are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (John 17:21).Locally, UniteBoston coordinates evening collaborative gatherings of fellowship, prayer and worship from January 18-25 annually. In 2020, the theme is “They Showed Us Unusual Kindness,” (Acts 28:2) which was chosen by Christians in Malta. Malta, an island in the Mediterranean Sea, received the Christian faith through the efforts of the…
Find out more »DivorceCare for separated and divorced
DivorceCare meeting in Downtown Boston at Park Street Church on Thursday nights 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm January 9, 2020 to April 3, 2020. DivorceCare is for those going through separation or divorce. Find hope and healing. $20 for the 13 week term. Scholarships may be available. Join at any time. All our meetings are posted at our Meetup site below and also at the DivorceCare site when you enter zip code 02108. You may RSVP at either site. Questions…
Find out more »“Make it Plain”: Selected Scenes and Lessons from the Racial and Cultural History of the Massachusetts Council of Churches
A report and presentation on “Make It Plain: The Agency and Legacy of People of Color In the Massachusetts Council of Churches” a research project made possible by a grant from Mass Humanities with support from Mass Cultural Council Presentation by Massachusetts Council of Churches Scholar in Residence Jane Carol Redmont with Community Responses Saturday, January 25, 1:00-2:30 PM Reservoir Church 170 Rindge Avenue Cambridge, MA 02140-2528 Accessible by public transit. Parking available. Parking and transit info For the past several…
Find out more »2020 Vision Board Workshop
Envisioning God's Plan - 2020 Vision Board Workshop In the hustle and bustle of our busy lives, it can be challenging to take a step back and reflect on our goals and convictions. The perfect time to do that is in the new year! Did you make any new-year's resolutions? Are you looking to be more intentional in your faith walk? More bold or courageous? Loving? Self-controlled? Please join us! Together we will visualize what we want for our spiritual…
Find out more »Afternoon of the Arts, Winter’s Light
This January 26th, we hold our second Afternoon of the Arts! The afternoon will feature the work of two local visual artists, Heidi Lee and @Juantopia (Juan G. Santos), and have performance art during our open mic. Our theme for the afternoon is Winter's Light. We hope to see you there! Winter officially begins on the shortest day of the year: the Winter Solstice. This also means that on this same day, the cold, bare, harsh environment of the Winter season…
Find out more »Song & Stillness: Taizé @ MIT
Join in contemplative Taizé prayer, chant, and silence at the MIT Chapel, 48 Mass Ave, Cambridge, every Sunday evening through the fall and spring semesters. Taizé, an ecumenical Christian monastic community in France, is intentionally international, and is based on a spirit of reconciliation among Christians. Sitting together in contemplative prayer, we strive for unity with each other and with God. The experience is deeply refreshing. All are welcome.
Find out more »Respect: A Boston Arts Academy Tribute to Aretha Franklin
You don’t want to miss Boston Arts Academy students paying tribute to Aretha Franklin—twice named “the greatest singer of all time” by Rolling Stone. This entertaining production showcases the best of all the Boston Arts Academy’s departments’ artistic work through an interdisciplinary collaboration. This year, BAA is partnering with Roxbury Community College to put on the production at their Media Arts Center. Boston Arts Academy vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, actors, filmmakers, fashion designers, and visual artists will celebrate Aretha Franklin’s impact…
Find out more »February 2020
Boston MOPs
Here at MOPS, we gather and support moms. We believe in the simple but revolutionary idea that remarkable things happen when moms come together, face to face. That’s why we rally women to come together in their own neighborhoods and help each other through this thing called motherhood, one gathering at a time. RSVP http://www.bethelame.org/mops Mops.org for more info
Find out more »First Tuesday of the Month Taizé
Needing a gentle, mid-week pause? Join us for a candle-lit Taizé service of prayer, where we search for communion with God through community prayer, song, and silence. The Taizé service of prayer is music-centric, using contemporary chants with short texts that are sung again and again, inviting individuals to meditate on the texts, deepen into them, pray through them. There is also a period of silence for personal reflection. The Taizé prayer will be led by Stephanie Hollenberg (cantor) and…
Find out more »Velvet Night ~ An Intimate Night of Worship
"Velvet Night" An Intimate Night of Worship Saturday, February 8th, 2020 6:00 - 8:30 pm Mother Brook Arts & Community Center, 123 High St, Dedham, MA 02026 (Use rear entrance) The Vibe Coffeehouse invites you to An Intimate Night of Worship on Saturday, February 8th, at 6:00 - 8:30 pm at Mother Brook Arts & Community Center in Dedham, MA. Featuring Worship Leader, Michael Payne. A night of worship, fellowship, dancing and great food, for the price of $25 per…
Find out more »“Faith, Art and Symbolism” with Jonathan Pageau
Christianity offers a wealth of images, stories and symbolic structures. This imagery is not only a kind of cultural treasure, but is also a matrix of engagement with reality. We will plunge into the basic narrative of Scripture and how this translates into everything from Christian art, architecture, storytelling and music, all acting together as a matrix of human participation. Part 1: How Christian Narrative is a world pattern Christianity offers a wealth of images, stories and symbolic structures. This…
Find out more »Veritas Forum Dinner Discussion: Imposing morality in global health?
Veritas Forum Dinner Discussion: Imposing morality in global health? Veritas Forum Feb. 21: RSVP for the event here: Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/veritas-forum-imposing-morality-in-global-health-tickets-87726128211 RSVP for dinner discussions immediately following the event: https://forms.gle/FbKGVurfeihvPwCB8 Global health in cross-cultural settings can involve numerous complex situations. Many have accused global health practitioners, despite their best intentions, of cultural imperialism due to their imposition of certain (usually Western) norms and worldviews as they attempt to improve health in cultural settings different than their own. Many examples can be…
Find out more »Redemptive Leadership
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. I am the good shepherd. (John 10:10-11a) With speakers Rev. Dr. Nicole Martin and Dr. Joanne Solis-Walker we are please to invite you to a Pastors' Forum deepening your connection with the Good Shepherd as you lead where God has placed you. To register for this event, click here.
Find out more »Liderazgo & Redención
Con Dr. Joanne Solis-Walker & Dr. Pablo Jimenez ofremos Foro de Pastores: Liderazgo & Redención, porque estamos apasionado por y aboga por la hispana pastoraleducativa. El almuerzo está incluido en el costo. El ladrón solo viene a robar, matar y destruir. Vine para que tengan vida y la tengan en abundancia. Yo soy el buen pastor (Juan 10: 10-11a). To register, click here.
Find out more »March 2020
PEER Servants Concert for Economic Empowerment
PEER Servants is hosting a free evening of global worship followed by a reception with delicious international snacks and desserts. Come and learn how people like you are using the skills and passions that God has given them to empower the materially poor while being enriched by them. Discover how you can join a community that is embracing, experiencing and extending more of the kingdom of heaven on earth. If you feel compassion when you see global need and desire…
Find out more »April 2020
Social Justice Stations of the Cross
The Paulist Center Young Adult ministry holds this event annually on Good Friday, pairing contemporary social issues with the traditional catholic Stations of the Cross. As we reflect on the suffering of Jesus', we also pause to hear reflections by young adults regarding corresponding contemporary social suffering. All are welcome to attend the stations from 7-8 PM! This event is free and open to community members of all faith traditions.
Find out more »July 2020
Preachers’ College
In the spirit of C.H. Spurgeon's effective school for training preachers, the Center for Preaching is pleased to provide Preachers' College. This workshop teaches the basics of sermon preparation and delivery, specifically to encourage and support lay members who occasionally preach. Click here to register.
Find out more »August 2020
SOULFEST
Celebrating Music, Love & Action - The SoulFest, Will Be Held August 6-8, 2020 In The Picturesque Mountains And Lakes Region Of Gilford, New Hampshire At Gunstock Mountain Resort. Gunstock Provides An Idyllic Setting For This One-Of-A-Kind Celebration Gathering 8,000 Attendees And More Than 100 Artists And Speakers. As New England’s Largest Christian Music Festival, SoulFest Has Become A Summer Staple To Numerous Families Throughout The New England Area. Read More...
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