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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.
VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH
FIRST CHURCH OF ROXBURY CLOCKWINDERS
The all-volunteer clock-winding team, led by Mark Schafer and Ernest Croston, includes eight other members, all but one long-time residents of Highland Park: Kevin Hart, Gene Mason, Andrea Cáceres, Juan León, RaShaun Scott, Ama Wild, and Peter Gray.
They took over the clock-winding mantle from Chris McCarthy, a neighbor who helped get the clock refurbished and running again in 2017. Clock winders are drawn to their role out of a sense of community service and a desire to continue the legacy of keeping this historic treasure working for all.
You're Invited!
UPCOMING EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Apr 26, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAJoin artists Amanda Ugorji and Sophie Weston Chien at UUUM on Saturday, April 26, 2-4p, for an intimate and thought-provoking discussion of "Soft City".
May 01, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAJoin the UUUM team and program participants and hear about our work, programs, and see our campus. Food and refreshments will be served.
May 10, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USA“Bridges of Understanding” offers us an opportunity to explore our racial biases, their impact, and what we can do to promote equity for all. Join us for the next Bridges of Understanding on Saturday, May 10th!
Multiple DatesMay 21, 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.
May 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMVirtual via ZoomJoin 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.
45
Years providing safe housing and healing counseling to families fleeing from domestic violence through our emergency shelter, Renewal House.
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