
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
Lea Anderson
from First Parish in Wayland

Lea has been a vital part of the UU Urban Ministry community for years, consistently going above and beyond to support our mission. As a former member of the Congregational Engagement Task Force, Lea contributed her time and energy to strengthening the connections between our member congregations and the Urban Ministry.
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​Lea, we are so grateful for your dedication and passion. Thank you for being such a vibrant and committed member of the UU Urban Ministry community!
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You're Invited!
UPCOMING EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Multiple DatesFeb 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.
- Feb 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.
- Apr 21, 2025, 8:15 AM – 11:00 AMBoston, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAThe Roxbury Collaborative Presents: Roxbury Patriots Day! Come join us for the re-enactment, breakfast, historic talks, and even a historic trolley ride! ALL EVENTS ARE FREE!
- May 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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