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September 2023

Transformational Listening 1: Soul Care Companions

September 26, 2023 from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Registration Deadline: July 31st TL1 Soul Care Companions is a 9-month cohort program where you will experience the gift of listening, grow in the art of contemplative listening, & develop the skills to facilitate soul care groups. Each session will include an experiential learning component, as together we experience transformational listening. TL1 is also a pre-requisite to apply for our certificate in spiritual direction &/or our certificate in spiritual formation.

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Prayer Gathering for City-Wide Alpha

September 26, 2023 from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Free

Luke 11:02 teaches us to pray "Your Kingdom come" and we are inviting the whole church in Boston to join us for prayer leading up to Alpha groups launching in neighborhoods all across the city. Alpha is a safe space for skeptics and seekers alike to come as they are and explore questions of life & faith in a judgment-free zone.  We are excited to share that God has opened the door for 17 churches to launch 22 Alphas this…

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Miracle Mile Ministries – Vision-Casting and Training

September 30, 2023 from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Congregation Lion of Judah – Reed Street, 20 Reed Street
Boston, MA 02118 United States
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Free

As we look forward to the fall season, we want to come together as one body and share the vision for Miracle Mile Ministries. We will have a time of worship and vision casting. Following this time, we will have time to separate into our teams (clothing closet, distribution, table stewards, etc.) and discuss individual vision for each team. We will also have a separate training during this time for new and potential volunteers. This training is required for all…

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October 2023

#MyFaith 2024 Cohort Applications Open!

October 1, 2023 - November 10, 2023
MA United States + Google Map
Free

Are you passionate about engaging the youth in your church? Do you need more resources for your church's youth? Would you like training from national youth ministry voices? Apply to the 2024 #MyFaith Cohort! The #MyFaith Youth Ministry Team at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary's Campus for Urban Ministerial Education in Boston is excited to announce that applications are open for the 2024 #MyFaith Cohort! Applications are due Friday, November 10th, 2023. Apply here!  #MyFaith is for churches of color who are…

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Soul Care Cohort

October 4, 2023 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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An event every 2 weeks that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until December 13, 2023

Online Event, Online Event
Boston, MA 02120 United States
$400

WOW! Soul Care cohorts are a geographically accessible, financially affordable ministry care program designed for ministry, community, and organizational leaders that can be attended and sustained within their regular rhythm of ministry and life. We envision these gathering times to be a communal soul sabbath, where participants will be led through contemplative exercises and introduced to group spiritual direction, giving space for each individual to listen and pay attention to how God would like to minister to and care for…

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The Convergence Conference

October 26, 2023 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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One event on October 27, 2023 at 12:00 pm

harvard divinity school, 45 Francis Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138 United States
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Free

The Convergence Conference: Where the Christian and the Curious Connect Join us at the Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, MA for an incredible event that brings together Christians and the curious. The Convergence Conference is a unique opportunity to explore and discuss topics related to faith, spirituality, and the intersection of religion and society. This in-person conference is designed to foster open dialogue and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to engage in meaningful conversations. Whether you're a devoted Christian seeking to deepen your understanding…

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Silence: Healing or Hurtful?

October 28, 2023 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
$40

Join the PAX Center for Spiritual Formation for a virtual workshop and reflective space in a time of exploring silence in the context of racial and spiritual formation! Tina Lu, a spiritual director of Asian descent, will create a gathering space for participants to notice & name the ways in which both generative & oppressive forms of silence can show up in our lives, paying special attention to how systemic oppression can impact a person of color's experience of silence.…

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November 2023

DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative

November 3, 2023
MA United States + Google Map

Nominate an Urban Youth Ministry Leader for the DeVos Urban Leadership Initiative! - a FREE 15-month training program for youth workers who are seeking to strengthen their core values and develop breakthrough skills for their life and ministry! If you know of a youth leader in your church or ministry who meets the following criteria, please use this nomination link to nominate them: -Leads a program or ministry that directly impacts youth -Demonstrates a willingness to share leadership with others…

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Discipleship and Mission Workshop

November 9, 2023 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 130 Essex Street
So. Hamilton, MA 01982 United States
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$39

Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary invites you to join for a Discipleship and Mission Workshop! We all feel the effects of the discipleship crisis we’re in. What if you could lead your church or ministry to have a culture that produced followers of Jesus that were growing in health in all areas–character development, relational health, building authentic community, learning to hear God and do what He says – not only becoming healthy themselves and growing a vibrant relationship with God but…

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New England Church Planting Conference

November 9, 2023 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tremont Temple Baptist Church, 88 Tremont Street MA 02108
Boston, MA MA 02108 United States
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$40

Come learn from those on the frontlines of church planting in New England and beyond at the New England Church Planting Conference! Whether you are just exploring church planting or are serving on a church a planting team, this conference, on November 9, will provide a great opportunity to learn, grow, and connect. All main sessions will be TED talk style and will be followed up with table discussions. Breakouts will further explore specific topics related to church planting in…

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Boston Flourish 2023

November 16, 2023 from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm
Congregation Lion of Judah – Reed Street, 20 Reed Street
Boston, MA 02118 United States
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$35

WHAT:  Gather with the dreamers and doers of our city to activate and partner towards a Boston where everyone flourishes. At this gathering, we will celebrate the many ways that God has been and is presently at work in the city and further this work by connecting together to strategically address issues facing Boston residents. This year, our key impact areas are human trafficking, youth mental health, and migrant care. Key organizations addressing these areas will present the current state…

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Dean’s Forum: Small Town, Big Gospel: Ministry in Small Places

November 28, 2023 from 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 130 Essex Street
So. Hamilton, MA 01982 United States
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Join us on Tuesday, November 28 for the final Dean’s Forum of 2023! For decades now, evangelicals have implicitly (and sometimes explicitly) privileged and prioritized ministry in big cities and suburbs. After all, that’s where the action is, that’s where to go in order to make your life count, to influence influencers, to shape culture. The Apostle Paul focused on cities. A small church in a no-name town doesn’t have the same cachet or importance. But for those of us…

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December 2023

Disability Ministry Virtual Network

December 7, 2023 from 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm
Free

In partnership with Vision New England, Joni and Friends New England has launched a VIRTUAL (online) Disability Ministry network group for New England. This Disability Ministry network is designed to provide equipping, encouragement and sharing about including people and families with disability in faith communities. Our next meeting is on Thursday, December 7th from 4:30 – 5:45 PM. Pastors and Ministry Leaders - if you are interested in learning and sustaining a disability inclusive culture, this online group is for…

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January 2024

2024 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

January 18 - January 27
MA United States
Free

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. This year’s theme, liturgies, and prayer guides were developed together by Christian churches from Burkina Faso in western Africa. This year’s theme is based on the text from the Gospel of…

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It’s Personal: Relational Discipleship in Urban Church Contexts

January 20 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Kingdom Builders’ Worship Center, 301 Columbia Rd.
Dorchester, MA 02121 United States
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Free

Join us for a ministry training day based on principles from the book It's Personal: Five Questions You Should Answer to Give Every Kid Hope. Co-authors Reggie Joiner and Rev. Dr. Virginia Ward will provide relevant and practical insights and resources for ministry volunteers and leaders who work with children and teenagers. This training is contextualized for application in the urban church context of Greater Boston and will prove invaluable for those eager to effectively disciple the next generation.

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Faith & Foster Care

January 27 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Send Relief Boston, 88 Tremont Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
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Free

With over 9,000 youth in Massachusetts foster care, the needs of local foster families, biological families, and social workers are great. Join Fostering Hope New England and SEND Relief to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of these vulnerable children and families. You will be inspired as you hear from biological families involved with foster care, Department of Children & Families staff, trauma experts, and experienced foster parents. This event is for anyone passionate about vulnerable…

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February 2024

Faith Leader Gathering for Pastors and Ministry Leaders

February 13 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Rd.
Wenham, MA 01929
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Free

We would like to extend an invitation to New England pastors and ministry leaders to join us for a Faith Leader Workshop hosted at Gordon College, with guest facilitator and friend of the college J.R. Briggs. The topic for the day will be Faith in a Rising Generation: a needed conversation. The gathering will include a complimentary lunch, two workshop sessions, and opportunities for networking. We will be hosting this event on Tuesday, February 13th from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Gordon College…

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Online Social Justice Course

February 24 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Online, Online MA United States
$50

Hi Boston Friends!  I had the amazing privilege to contribute a chapter on race in the book called, Social Injustice Volume II which addresses topics of discipleship, politics, race, mental health, and community development. Practitioners and scholars from North America, Africa, and the Middle East came together in a single volume to share insights that can guide the church to effectively engage the injustices of the world. And now that book is an online course! - Rev. Devlin Scott  …

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March 2024

Migrant Care: Boston Flourish Follow-Up Conversation

March 8 from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
online MA United States
Free

Join us for a follow-up conversation from Boston Flourish around Migrant Care in Boston on March 8th at 10am. We will give a current update on urgent needs and begin to create working groups for short/long term collaborative care solutions in the city. There are many people already so beautifully engaged, we just are trying to make those efforts more visible and accessible and also determine where we might discover some gaps. A survey was created from the first Boston…

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Gordon-Conwell Explore Seminary: CUME

March 16 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Campus for Urban Ministerial Education, 90 Warren St
Roxbury, MA 02119 United States
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Free

We invite you to get a taste of life at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary! Prospective students are invited to join us Saturday March 16 for Explore Seminary, a half day event held at Gordon-Conwell’s Campus for Urban Ministerial Education (CUME) in Boston, MA, where you will learn about academics, community life, and financial aid. Please register here to attend this free event, including lunch. This event may be attended in-person or virtually by Zoom (link provided upon registration). Event Schedule 9:30a.m. – 10:00 a.m. —…

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