UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
URBAN MINISTRY
Our work begins in Roxbury. It doesn't end there.
OUR MISSION: WE WORK ACROSS RACE & PLACE TO DISMANTLE
RACISM & WHITE SUPREMACY CULTURE & TO ADVANCE RACIAL, ECONOMIC, & SOCIAL JUSTICE
Our Vision: We envision a Greater Boston where all people live with freedom and dignity, and have equitable access to resources and opportunity to shape the present and the future.
DELEGATE OF THE MONTH
Rebecca Winborn
from First Parish Church in Concord
A founding member of the DeeDee's Cry circle of support, Rebecca also shared her insight and passion as part of a panel at our recent Delegate Luncheon event.
Her commitment and ability to engage others in our shared work is a shining example of what it means to be an ambassador for the UU Urban Ministry.
Rebecca, thank you for showing up time and again. Your passion and leadership inspire us all!
You're Invited!
UPCOMING EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Wed, Dec 18Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/889581Dec 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/889581Our Congregational Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Robert Jones will be hosting the next monthly volunteer support session.
- Sat, Dec 21UU Urban MinistryDec 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMUU Urban Ministry , 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAWhat are the favorite holiday shopping spots of the students in our youth program? Join us at UUUM for a presentation from our students, before we head to Nubian Square for last minute shopping.
- Thu, Jan 09Virtual via ZoomJan 09, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMVirtual via ZoomJoin historian Thomas Plant and educator Cheryl Brown-Greene (Roxbury Collaborative) as they tell the stories of African American veterans and the often unsung role they have played in U.S. history.
- Mon, Jan 20UU Urban MinistryJan 20, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAA concert honoring the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. RSVP and event info below. Seats are limited. Get your tickets now.
Race & Enslavement at the First Church in Roxbury
The Colonial Period (1631 - 1775)
Last year, the UU Urban Ministry and the Roxbury Historical Society invited Aabid Allibhad, a PhD candidate in the Department of African and African American Studies at Harvard University, to write a report focused on the history of racism and enslavement at First Church in Roxbury.
In February, the report entitled, "Race & Slavery at the First Church in Roxbury (The Colonial Period 1631-1775)", was published. It is available by clicking on the image, or by visiting the History of First Church in Roxbury page of our website.
EXAMINING OUR HISTORY
IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY FOR NEARLY 200 YEARS
750+
The average amount of hours each month that our youth participate in programming through Roxbury Youth Programs (RYP). This includes students who utilize our after school drop in programming, as well as our RYP Interns.
150+
Audience members logged-in to our first-ever virtual Community Conversation, featuring historian and former State Representative Byron Rushing.
We recently finished our forth season of the series that discusses issues facing communities of color, and look forward to Season 5.
45
Years providing safe housing and healing counseling to families fleeing from domestic violence through our emergency shelter, Renewal House.
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