August 2020
PsalmSeason Presents: Sacred Practices in Times of Upheaval
As we navigate through these troubling times, what sacred practices—religious or secular—help to ground, console, or inspire? Join us for an interactive exploration with a group of esteemed community leaders and ritual-makers on the role of sacred practices in this time of upheaval. This online event will take place on Monday August 10 from 5:00 to 6:30pm on Zoom. Judith Simmer-Brown, PhD, is Distinguished Professor of Contemplative and Religious Studies at Naropa University, Reverend Dr. Leslie Callahan as the first female…
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Black Scholars and Professionals Boston Women’s Group | Virtual Kick-off Event
A ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, the vision of Black Scholars & Professionals (BSAP) is to see graduate students, professional students, and faculty of African or African American descent transformed by Christ, renewed in their academic pursuits or professional lives, and serving as agents of change within the African American and African community, the church, and the world through: -Spiritual Formation -Ethnic Integrity -Church Participation -Urban and Global Projects -Work and Faith Integration -Reconciliation in the African Diaspora -Collaboration with…
Find out more »October 2020
WEE Forum: Race, Politics & Hip Hop
Race, Politics & Hip-Hop: A Christian Perspective on Racial Justice, Lyrically Stated Caleb McCoy, Rapper, Musican & Producer Caleb has branded his distinctive style as OAK music. The OAK--the One of A Kind--is a commitment to artistry with a message that is deep rooted, unique, and prolific. Caleb is also the Development Manager at the Emmanuel Gospel Center. Whether making music, or engaging the nonprofit sector, Caleb takes his skills, experiences, and emotions, and puts it through the lens of…
Find out more »November 2020
Life in Post-Election America
What does it mean to be a global citizen, responding to racial injustice in post-election America? Join Pastor Bryan Wilkerson (Grace Chapel) as he moderates a panel, featuring Nikki Toyama-Szeto and Andre Henry of Christians for Social Action as part of Grace Chapel's Global Awareness Week. We’ll discuss the answer to this question and more of yours, during this free webinar. You don’t want to miss this special event! This event is free and is on Zoom - Click here…
Find out more »February 2021
Health Care Disparities: What Can We Do About It?
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the stark reality of health disparities and inequity in our nation’s health care system. These disparities are a serious symptom of a deeper problem: structural racism that manifests itself in multiple ways, including our health care coverage programs and delivery system. Systemic racism and related trauma continue to damage the health of Black and other Americans of color, creating an urgent imperative for individual and collective action for change. Join us for a conversation to learn what you can do to change the…
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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
Virtual Book Launch With Rev. Michael Harvey
Wednesday, April 7th 7 p.m. EST via Zoom -------------------------- Join The Conference of Baptist Ministers in Massachusetts for the virtual book launch of Attempts at Light written by Rev. Michael Harvey, Executive Director Emeritus of the Conference. The event will be facilitated by CBMM President Rev. Cheryl Harris, and will feature readings by Michael Harvey and reviews by Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil and Rev. Dr. Conley Hughes. Attempts at Light is available for purchase on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Attempts-at-Light-Michael-Harvey/dp/1480896950 ---------------------------- Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84138841410?pwd=eHFOTXZOZFVESTI0cTJ2dlB1emdRZz09…
Find out more »CANCELLED – A Pathway to Citizenship: The Role of the Community
Update from A Faith That Does Justice: We regret to inform you that this week's Community Meeting, A Pathway to Citizenship: The Role of the Community, has been canceled. We thank you for your assistance with publicity for this meeting and we look forward to our next series of Community Meetings beginning again in the fall. Our commitment to educating the faith community about social justice issues and encouraging a life of faith in action remains strong. We are grateful for…
Find out more »June 2021
Virtual Preview Day at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Interested in furthering your theological education? Preparing for a career in counseling, academia or ministry? Join us on Tuesday, June 21, 2021, at 7:00 pm EDT to get a sneak peek into seminary life at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Hear from faculty, explore our degree programs, learn about Financial Aid options, and ask any questions you may have about taking the next step. We hope you can join us for this virtual event. Register today!
Find out more »September 2021
Leading Confidently In God’s Rescue Mission – Carolyn Custis James
Vision New England - Women in Christian Leadership - Leading Well Forum Series In our rapidly changing world, women are learning how to draw from the attitudes and skills that are developed from our unique experiences as women. These distinct approaches to leadership achieve results, but often in different ways. We invite Christian women in leadership on church staffs or in non-profits to join us online this year to explore what it means to lead well. This is a great…
Find out more »October 2021
Bridge to Becoming A Princess Warrior
A team of anointed women present their story of transformation to challenge you on your journey by being a bridge across the valley of depression, low-self esteem, and other emotional and mental blocks to unlock your abilities, confidence and worth, and fulfill your God-given purpose. You can experience a life that is abundant, productive and impactful. WHY DO YOU NEED THIS…? You have a talent that God wants to use in a big way! Do you hear the call? So…
Find out more »“And Still We Rise…” UB’s 2021 Virtual Fundraising Party
This fall, UniteBoston is celebrating our anniversary of 11 years being in ministry! We want to invite you to our fifth annual fundraising party on Thursday October 21 from 7:30 to 9:00pm around the theme of "And Still We Rise." We were inspired by Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise” and chose this as our theme to recognize how people can overcome hardships through understanding their God-given dignity and the power of community. While the world is shaking, the Christian…
Find out more »Pastoral Care of those with Depression
Dr. Jennifer Harris, MD will be leading a zoom webinar: “Common Grace for Depression: Pastoral Care Strategies for Caring for Congregants.” The talk is geared for pastors & ministry leaders for a virtual lunchtime presentation and discussion with BCBC Counselor, Dr. Jennifer Huang Harris, M.D. of Harvard Medical School as she shares strategies for pastors to identify and care for those facing depression. Jennifer is also the co-author of the book Downcast: Biblical and Medical Hope for Depression. No Cost Registration: You can…
Find out more »November 2021
Leading Boldly in the Midst of a Community in Crisis
Join us for Vision New England's Women in Christian Leadership "Leading Well" forum, featuring Rev. Gloria White-Hammond, entitled "Leading Boldly in the Midst of a Community in Crisis." Historians often discuss watershed moments—critical turning points in history that fundamentally change how people think about and do life. The past 1 ½ years has been a quintessential watershed moment in which many communities have experienced multiple painful crises simultaneously. Just as God raised up and equipped Esther to respond to the…
Find out more »January 2022
“How to start an English Class” workshop for churches and non-profit orgs
We want to see churches and Christian non-profits start English classes here in Boston and beyond. Below, we have communicated our vision for multiplication to your church or ministry, so you can present it to your leadership. INTRODUCTORY TRAINING: WHAT: Boston is a city filled with immigrant neighborhoods. Truly the nations are here!! Over the last three years, Youth With A Mission Boston has pioneered an ESL, but see that the nations can't be reached without multiplication. In our city,…
Find out more »A Long Repentance discussion group
This January - February 2022, Mako Nagasawa will be leading a new cohort of discussions in A Long Repentance, about how Christian heresies influence our American racial and political climate, and what we can do about it! 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 that is not the original framework from which these issues were asked and…
Find out more »“Where do we go from here?” A Panel Discussion of Now Generation Ministers
As the next generations get set to inherit the world and Church we have created, what do they see as the biggest concerns and how do they plan to address them? For those in ministry in the current generation(s), this is an opportunity to learn ways we can support the Church of the future by acting now. Questions from non-panelists (via chat) are planned. Featured panelists include Christian Grant, Katie Lamirato, Andrea St. Louis, Fugi Acevedo and Jane Kyong Chun…
Find out more »March 2022
Trafficking 101
Trafficking 101 will take place via zoom on Saturday, March 5th from 10:00 to 12:00 pm. In our time together we will learn about trafficking here in the United States, unpack the difference between legalization and decriminalization of prostitution, and explore how the church can respond. Most people are unaware that 70% of women who enter the sex trade are girls who have aged out of foster care. Most are unaware that the average age of entry in the United…
Find out more »Learn English for Free
A Fith That Does Justice is accepting applications from non- to beginner English speakers for a 12-week program to learn basic English skills. Classes begin during the week of April 25, 2022. Students will attend class on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30pm or Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30am until the week of July 25. Classes will be held over WhatsApp and Zoom Learn more at Education - A Faith That Does Justice (faith-justice.org). Register…
Find out more »April 2022
Rejecting Hate and Antisemitism: Standing With Our Neighbors During Challenging Times
Join Father Peter Gyves, SJ, MD, Founder of A Faith That Does Justice, and Rabbi Elaine Zecher, Board member of ADL New England and Senior Rabbi at Temple Israel, Boston, for a conversation about rejecting hate and antisemitism. REGISTER HERE!
Find out more »RCCI Cohort Communities for White Evangelicals
Cohorts are communities where Christians can learn about racism from a biblical perspective and develop the capacity to respond to it as an outworking of their faith. Our current cohorts are designed for White leaders shaped by the evangelical tradition, and aim to create a space where they can come together to learn and do the self-work needed to engage issues related to race more effectively. RCCI understands leadership broadly and welcomes formal and informal leadership alike. Cohorts are six-month…
Find out more »Mending the Breach: Kingdom Conversations to Build Trust Across Deep Divides
Have you struggled to converse with family members or friends from different perspectives? Do you feel it is better to avoid certain important, yet difficult, topics with family, friends, or church community than to enter into a conversation you worry will be unfruitful? Do you ache and hurt that there is so much division? Do you wish we could talk with one another rather than at one another? If your answer to any of these is yes, we want to…
Find out more »October 2022
The Grassroots Ecumenism Summit
Do you want to be renewed in your commitment to Christian unity? Are you looking for new strategies to build Christian unity in your local community? Join us online for this inspirational and educational gathering. At this unique two-hour meeting you will hear powerful stories of individuals whose lives have been changed by the call to Christian unity and you will learn models for building Christian unity from a variety of leaders at the grassroots. Confirmed speakers: Rev. Kelly Fassett is…
Find out more »March 2023
Business Cohort
A 5-week virtual discussion series for People working in the field of BUSINESS The program is open to anyone who is interested in discussing faith-and-work integration, with a particular focus on business. The sessions will feature discussion of (brief) assigned readings, and other resources. Topics include: integrating Sunday to Monday life; personal and systemic sin in the workplace; developing a personal mission statement, and more. Though the lessons will be taught from a Christian perspective, people from any faith tradition—or none at all—are…
Find out more »April 2023
Creo Ventures Boston Lab Informational Webinar
Creo Ventures is coming to the Boston area! Jump on our webinar to meet the Creo team, connect with the Boston area facilitators, and find out about our upcoming Creo Lab! Who is Creo? Creo is an international organization that helps Christian Entrepreneurs advance their ventures through tailored coaching, practical programs & peer community. We believe that as a Christian entrepreneur you want to be equipped, connected, and resourced to create lasting impact in and through your life and venture.…
Find out more »June 2023
City Wide Alpha in Boston-Vision Night
Among churches in Boston there is a growing heart for unity, and an increasing hunger for a great move of evangelism done in relationship. With this in mind, we are inviting churches to come together under the framework of Alpha for a unified Boston Alpha launch across the City the week of September 24th- October 1st. Join us June 23rd at 6 PM via Zoom to hear more about how you can join this growing movement in the city. Click here to register
Find out more »September 2023
Prayer Gathering for City-Wide Alpha
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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