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March 2021
Repentance 2021: A Lenten Preaching Series
The invitation of Lent to repent and return to the Lord is the same every year, but we come to this invitation this year in the wake of the overlapping pandemics of COVID-19, racism, climate change and disinformation. How shall we answer the ancient invitation faithfully in this particular season of our common life? This Lent, the annual preaching series at the Cathedral Church of St. Paul in Boston aims to lift up the voices of leaders who are fairly…
Find out more »ISBCE Dialogue: Critical Race Theory
Join us for the upcoming ISBCE Dialogues, "a monthly series of informative, captivating and educational dialogues with national & international thought leaders on relevant topics impacting the global Church and the Black Christian Experience.” These Dialogues are 100% FREE and 100% VIRTUAL. These events are streamed LIVE on the ISBCE FaceBook Page and the ISBCE YouTube Page (please subscribe for notifications) every first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM (EST). Our March 4, 2021 Dialogue will feature Dr. Nathan Cartagena (Wheaton…
Find out more »Be the Bridge for Boston Part 2: Housing Justice
This spring, UniteBoston is hosting a 5-part speaker series to help people understand various initiatives that are happening in Greater Boston towards systemic racial justice and nurture friendships across churches for accountability and support in actively working towards reconciliation, equity, and justice in our day-to-day lives. In this second session, Traction ministry's Leslie Moore, Carla Booker and Laura Mitchell will be addressing the question of the Church's role in the housing injustice crisis by sharing their stories and experiences. The…
Find out more »Dr. Casely Essamuah on Christian Collaboration
On March 5, Dr. Casely Essamuah will give a presentation about new forms of mission and Christian unity. Dr. Essamuah is a graduate from the Boston University School of Theology and currently the Secretary of the Global Christian Forum, a movement that has many synergies with UniteBoston's work. The event will take place at 8am (Boston time). Visit the BU Center for Global Christianity and Mission events calendar to request the Zoom link. You can also read an interview with Dr. Essamuah in January 2021…
Find out more »A Long Repentance Cohort Group
People talk about issues of race and justice in the United States as issues of ‘justice and injustice.’ Sometimes we launch into debates about ‘the proper role of government.’ But is that the original framework from which these issues were asked and debated? The purpose of A Long Repentance: Exploring Christian Mistakes About Race, Politics, and Justice in the United States is to remind our readers that these issues began as Christian heresies. They were at variance from Christian beliefs…
Find out more »The Church and Migration: A Proactive Response
What is the role of the Church in an age of increasing global migration? Join us for a discussion on the reality of migration, a Biblical perspective on immigration, and what it means for Christians to respond proactively to the needs of immigrant communities in the Church, the academy, and the public square. View the live stream at www.facebook.com/MygrationChristianConference
Find out more »UB Dialogue Workshop: Skills for Bridging the Divide
Are you dismayed by deep differences in your congregation or its surrounding community, and the way we seem to speak “at” each other rather than “with” one another? Could you benefit from learning skills to have important conversations with people who believe, think, or vote differently than you? While we find ourselves either avoiding difficult conversations or remaining in our own silos and echo chambers, as Christians, we are called to live in unity, honoring diverse perspectives and unique gifts…
Find out more »Art in a time of crisis: Superfluous or Indispensable?
Saturday, March 13 | 10:00am - 1:00pm ET Online event ______________________ "In the midst of what is going on now, it is hard, when you sit down at a desk, to feel confident that morning after morning spent fiddling with words and rhythms is a justified activity." - T.S. Eliot, reflecting on the relevance of poetry in the early years of World War II In a year of global crises—the pandemic, economic hardship, climate emergency, injustice and upheaval—some may ask,…
Find out more »“Facing Our Racism: Becoming Conscious Partners”
The killing of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor galvanized White people to become “conscious partners” with our Black sisters and brothers to end racism. Crucial to this new understanding and awareness is the formation of genuine, open, truthful relationships between Black and White community members. You are invited to take part in a “Facing Our Racism: Becoming Conscious Partners” workshop which analyzes the systemic, institutional, policy, and power-driven persecution and discrimination against Black Americans since the very beginning of slavery.…
Find out more »Survivor Share with Route One Ministry
Join Route One Ministry on March 18th at 10:00am via zoom as we highlight the realities of trafficking here in the US and hear Tricia Grant's own story of being trafficked. We as an organization strive to serve women sexually exploited and trafficked by the commercial sex industry. We strive to listen first and assist second. We hope to be a connection to the resources women need to leave the sex industry, as they need. For more information and to…
Find out more »Be an Agent of Change: Achieve Health Justice
Join A Faith That Does Justice and Healthcare for All for a conversation about the actions you can take as an individual to work towards justice, equity, and inclusion in health care. We learned at our most recent community meeting how disparities are impacting the health of communities of color. Now join us for a hands-on discussion about how you can put your faith into action to be an agent for change. The workshop will be led by Peter Gyves,…
Find out more »April 2021
UniteBoston “Kingdom Conversations” Training
Applications Due March 18 This year, our national discourse has become increasingly polarized: on racial (in)justice, immigration, “red-blue” divides, and public health crises. Too often we find ourselves either avoiding difficult conversations or remaining in our own silos and echo chambers, where we charge “the other side” of being immoral or even evil. Yet, as Christians, we are called to live in unity, honoring diverse perspectives and unique gifts within the Body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:12-26) and loving our…
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