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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
URBAN MINISTRY
Our work begins in Roxbury. It doesn't end there.
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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
Elaine Mittell
from Unitarian Universalist Wellesley Hills
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Elaine has been a steadfast supporter of the UU Urban Ministry for years, bringing dedication and warmth to everything she does.
As a member of the Congregational Engagement Task Force, Elaine helps strengthen the connections between our member congregations and the UU Urban Ministry. This task force organizes our delegate luncheons, fosters collaboration between congregations, and works to build meaningful connections.
Elaine also played a pivotal role in shaping our Volunteer Coordinator position, which has since grown into the Congregational and Volunteer Coordinator role. Her vision and input helped create a foundation for stronger community relationships and more impactful engagement.
You're Invited!
UPCOMING EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Multiple DatesWed, Feb 19Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/889581Feb 19, 2025, 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 networking session.
Sun, Feb 23First UU Society in NewtonFeb 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMFirst UU Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2pm in the FUUSN Sanctuary.
Thu, May 22https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84100228445?pwd=NMay 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84100228445?pwd=NJoin us to hear about the work of our programs from the UUUM Team, an update on our programs, and more!
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.
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Years providing safe housing and healing counseling to families fleeing from domestic violence through our emergency shelter, Renewal House.
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