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March 2021
Tutors Needed for Local Schools and Afterschool Programs
Even though it feels like the end of the school year is approaching, there are still many weeks of learning left for students in our area. With the ever-shifting situation in schools regarding remote learning and in-person return of students to classrooms, the Boston Education Collaborative (BEC) tries to stay up-to-date with our partnering schools and programs regarding their volunteer needs. Please see the attached flyer and help share it out with your friends, congregation, and networks. The BEC is…
Find out more »April 2021
Embody: Follow. Seek. Take. – A Conference for the Church in the City
Embody is a week of community happenings about incarnating the Presence of Jesus in the City. From 39 stories of the hope across 13 Boston neighborhoods featured at the Hope Rising Gallery Event (APR 17–18) on Boston Common, to stories told throughout the week by more than 40 individuals from Park Street Church and surrounding churches, you will get a fuller picture of God’s love for our city and his kingdom work through his people. Listen to and learn from…
Find out more »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…
Find out more »Refining Fire – EGC Virtual Concert and Fundraiser
The Emmanuel Gospel Center Fundraiser will be an online concert and fundraiser event, shown via an hour-long video production. This will consist of music videos, EGC program content, and other voices from the city. The theme for this year is Refining Fire. The inspiration behind this theme is to recognize that the past year has been filled with trials and tribulations, and we all have been affected both as a community and in our personal lives. Our hope is that these…
Find out more »UniteBoston School of Prayer
UniteBoston is launching a school of prayer this spring to deepen, broaden and expand our understanding, experience and expression of prayer with followers of Jesus from a broad variety of churches in the Greater Boston area. Goals: -To pray more effectively to see God’s will done on earth as it is in heaven -To create a learning community across churches around prayer -To put our learning into practice by praying together Sessions: Tuesday March 23, 7:30 to 9:00pm - Anne…
Find out more »Lazarus at the Gate
Lazarus at the Gate is an 8-week small group study that challenges participants to live more simply, generously, justly and gratefully. We examine scripture and the realities of our world and together consider how to live and act like Jesus did. For the first time we are offering an online group beginning March 10th. Click here to sign up. Email elizabeth@bostonfaithjustice.org with any questions.
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 »Job Corps Orientation Information
Hello! You are invited to attend an open orientation session with Ms. Wilkins this Saturday at noon (12 PM EST) to learn more about Job Corps and the opportunities our program can offer eligible young adults 16-24 in our area. To join this virtual orientation, simply follow the link below. We will begin promptly at noon. Feel free to invite anyone that you believe could benefit from all that Job Corps has to offer. https://jobcorpsclassroom.webex.com/meet/wilkins.vicki
Find out more »Songwriter’s Guild
Calling all songwriters, poets, and music lovers! Unite Boston is partnering with REUNION Christian Church to bring you Songwriter's Guild, a monthly meeting of creatives to explore the craft of songwriting and work towards bringing original worship music to the Greater Boston area. We invite creative people of all types to join us as we discuss writing, recording, and the heart of worship. Our goal is to create a network of worship leaders and artists who will work towards writing…
Find out more »A Pathway to Citizenship: The Role of the Community
Join A Faith That Does Justice for a discussion about the challenges facing immigrants in the United States and the current proposed legislation to create pathways to citizenship. Learn how you can support the immigrant community. We are pleased to welcome immigration experts to the conversation: • Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, Executive Director, Lawyers for Civil Rights (LCR) • Eva Millona, President and Chief Executive Officer, Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA) • Peter Gyves, SJ, MD, Founder of A Faith…
Find out more »May 2021
Be the Bridge for Boston Part 4: Economic 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 fourth session, Jamie Mangiameli and James (Jom) Michel are our key speakers. Jamie and Jom are members of the New Roots AME Church community and the Boston Ujima Project Anchor Institution Team.…
Find out more »Dwelling Place: Soaking Prayer Gathering
We are living in challenging times, and we need to draw close to the Lord more then ever before. Dwelling Place: Soaking Prayer Gathering will provide an opportunity for you to simply rest in God's presence; allowing Him to fill you with what you need. Join Psalmist, Michael Dottin as he leads this musical journey. Be refreshed, be healed, find hope and peace. The gathering will take place every Second Sunday of the month on YouTube. My soul has become…
Find out more »June 2021
2021 CAPP Annual Convergence
Join us for this year's 2021 CAPP Annual Convergence: Shaping The Future: Rebuild, Restore, Renew. This year we are going 100% virtual with workshops, worship and a keynote address by Dr. Sharon Nesbitt. Dr. Nesbitt is the founding Pastor of Dominion World Outreach Ministries, a multi-racial, non-denominational ministry, located in Marion, AR. She is a coveted spiritual leader, philanthropist, author and humanitarian. The Convergence will take place on Saturday, June 26th from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. EST. Check out…
Find out more »August 2021
SOULFEST
Celebrating Music, Love & Action – The SoulFest, will be held August 5-7, 2021 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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