January 2017
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 is coordinating seven consecutive evening collaborative gatherings of prayer and worship from January 18-25, 2017. This reveals and advances the unity of the Church by bringing together Christians from many different denominations and ethnicities to seek God together. Theme: On the occasion of the…
Find out more »March 2017
United Lenten Devotions: Roxbury
The United Lenten Devotions Wednesday night series begins March 8th. This year, we will be using the theme, “Father, forgive them” from Jesus’s last words on the cross as found in the Gospel according to Luke. We will be using the texts to provide opportunity to reflect on the places that we need to be reconciled to God and to each other and the ways that we are called to work for reconciliation in the world around us. Please join…
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Easter Vigils
Saturday Easter Vigils Lots of great Easter Vigils happening around the city, and in particular our team members recommend: 6:30pm at the Church of the Advent, 30 Brimmer Street, Boston The most dramatic and moving service in the entire church year, a service of waiting — waiting in darkness for light to dawn, waiting in the tomb of death for life to be born — then receiving that life in baptism and the Holy Eucharist. 8:30pm at the Church of…
Find out more »July 2017
Veritas Riff | The Live Sessions
11 Speakers. 3 Locations. 1 Night. Come join the 2016-17 Veritas Forum Riff Scholar cohort as they present pilot content for future talks. We'll be hosting three events in Cambridge (both Harvard and Kendall Square areas). Enjoy refreshments with faithful and gifted academics who will deliver 15 minute talks designed to engage their university audience intellectually and spiritually. Following the presentations, guests will participate in Q&A with the scholars. Location 1: Venture Cafe (Cambridge Innovation Center, One Broadway, 5th Floor) Emcee: David…
Find out more »September 2017
Jobs Openings at Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries
CMM has two job openings at Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries for our Interfaith Youth Initiative program for the positions of Program Director and Recruitment Coordinator. CMM’s Interfaith Youth Initiative (IFYI) brings together high school and college-age youth for leadership, peace-building and conflict-transformation training. IFYI is staffed by graduate theological students who design and lead this acclaimed week-long residential program for youth from a variety of ethnic, cultural, religious, economic, social and political backgrounds. The positions are 5-10 hours per week, up to 500 hours per…
Find out more »December 2017
ACT 3 Missional Unity Cohort
Join a cohort of missional ecumenists to serve the Church in New England. God has done some amazing things in building greater trust and partnership amongst the Christian community over the past few years. We are excited to see how God wants to further build on that foundation. Imagine the impact on our region of a cadre of 15-25 trained, motivated, and networked leaders who would be at the vanguard of Christian unity work for the next 5-10 years! John Armstrong from…
Find out more »February 2018
#HiddenNoMore: a Digital Campaign to End Slavery!
Today, more than 40 million people live in slavery around the world--more than at any other time in history! Please join our movement to END slavery and human trafficking for good and make justice for the poor unstoppable! By taking 3 minutes to record a short (20-second) video you can tell Congress to act to protect foreign aid funding for life-saving, proven anti-slavery programs funded by the US Government. Please show YOUR face on behalf of those hidden in slavery…
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One Boston Day
Make a Community Impact April 15th, 2015 marked the beginning of a new annual Boston tradition: One Boston Day. Each year, the day serves as an opportunity to celebrate the resiliency, generosity, and strength demonstrated by the people of Boston and those around the world in response to the tragedy of April 15th, 2013. One Boston Day is an opportunity for businesses and organizations to display their humanity and bring neighbors together. Check out the website to see how the Boston business…
Find out more »May 2018
Boston’s Newest Radio Program
Looking for practical inspiration as well as insight on how to live a fulfilling life? Look no further! New England's newest weekly show, The Mission Broadcast, with Brian Lahoue is now on WEZE AM 590 every Sunday morning at 8 AM. Brian weaves psychology, neuroscience, and moral stories with timeless leadership advice that will help you find and pursue your mission. Find a live web link to WEZE or Podcasts at: www.missiontalkshow.com
Find out more »August 2018
Vacation Bible School
The Black Ministerial Alliance supports a variety of Vacation Bible Schools in the summer. Please pray for the churches hosting VBS this week: -Deliverance Temple Worship Center -Bethel Pentecostal Church -Roxbury Presbyterian Church
Find out more »October 2018
Lazarus at the Gate Groups Launching!
The Boston Faith & Justice Network is launching a new version of Lazarus at the Gate October 1st! Lazarus at the Gate is a unique and transformational eight-week Bible study designed to challenge small groups to understand the Biblical foundation for generosity, simple living and just spending habits. Taken straightforwardly, Scriptural teachings on wealth are enormously challenging to American consumer culture with its emphasis on immediate gratification, tolerance of vast inequalities, and promotion of anxiety. In this respect, the Bible offers readers…
Find out more »CoffeeHouse Ministry Employees Needed
We’re looking for several employees for our nonprofit coffee houses in Boston. Part time and full-time positions are available and no experience is needed. We’re looking for those who love to serve, love people and love the Lord. Please contact Matt at 661-204-9349 or matt@thewellcoffeehouse.com.
Find out more »December 2018
Seeking Host Churches for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Services
Dear Pastors and Leaders, For the past two years, the Institute for Christian Unity and UniteBoston have partnered together to host Week of Prayer for Christian Unity gatherings. In 2017, there were nightly liturgically-oriented prayer and worship gatherings with churches from a variety of ethnicities, traditions, and geography. We also hosted a large worship service on January 21st in alignment with the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation, that had over 8 co-sponsors and was attended by over 800 people. In…
Find out more »September 2019
Audition for Boston Found
Boston Found is holding auditions on Wednesday, September 25th and Wednesday, October 2nd. We are looking for new members who have a passion for singing and ministry (...and ice cream!). Click here to sign up for a slot. If you can't make it either of those two days, but you are still interested in auditioning, please email us at info@bostonfound.org. Boston Found is a post-collegiate Christian a cappella group founded in 2009. Boston Found strives to reach those in the…
Find out more »Churches Adopt-A-Block
You and your congregation are invited to participate in the city of Boston's Adopt A Block Initiative. This Thursday, people will join together to get to know the neighborhood residents and learn about how we can develop a collaborative strategy between churches and city initiatives to better engage seniors, at-risk youth, and girls at risk of exploitation. Meet at 5:30pm in one of four locations - Greater Love Tabernacle Church in Dorchester, United Baptist Church in Jamaica Plain, Eliot Congregational…
Find out more »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 »May 2020
Love Thy Neighbor: COVID Grocery Delivery
Jesus’ call for us to “love thy neighbor” presents a unique challenge during this time of social distancing. We currently have a "Love Thy Neighbor" campaign that showcases the diverse ways in which Christians throughout Greater Boston demonstrate love and connect with their neighbors in new and unexpected ways. Love Thy Neighbor Grocery Delivery We have partnered with Park Street Church on a program in which Christians throughout the Greater Boston area can assist families with basic food needs. This…
Find out more »July 2021
Renew: A UniteBoston Backyard Concert Series
This summer, UniteBoston is hosting a series of four backyard concerts throughout the neighborhoods of Boston. This collaborative space invites Christian artists and budding songwriters to share the songs, poems, artwork, and dances that have emerged out of the challenges of this past year. Our hope is that these concerts will restore bonds of friendship, justice, and resilience, bringing renewal to the body of Christ and our surrounding communities. We’ve lamented, we’ve grieved; now it’s time to come together to…
Find out more »August 2021
Boston United Worship & Mizpah Prayer Awakening
Greetings in Jesus name! “Do not cease to cry to the Lord our God for us, that he may save us from the hand of the Philistines.” (1 Sam. 7:7-8) The coronavirus, which began at the end of 2019, became a worldwide pandemic in 2020. The whole world groaned under its impact. Many churches in Boston and New England began to worship remotely. However, as the way for face-to-face worship was opened, church services that were tightly closed are starting here and…
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