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UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
URBAN MINISTRY
UU Urban Ministry's work begins in Roxbury. It doesn't end there.
Come Visit
Contact Us
John Eliot Square
10 Putnam Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
617-318-6010
engagement@uuum.org
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.
IMPACTING THE COMMUNITY FOR NEARLY 200 YEARS
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Survivors of domestic violence have graduated from Believe in Success, our job- and education-readiness training program, since 2017.
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Youth in the inaugural 2020 cohort of Community Leadership Corps, an employment and training program focused on building communication, leadership, and community engagement skills.
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Years providing safe housing and healing counseling to families fleeing from domestic violence through our Renewal House shelter.
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Audience members logged-in to our first-ever virtual Community Conversation, featuring historian and former State Representative Byron Rushing.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec 06, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoomJoin us for Episode #02 of the Treasures of the Meetinghouse series when we are joined by historian, Thomas Plant, to discuss First Church Roxbury's historic Hook & Hastings organ. This mid-nineteenth century organ was taken apart and removed from the Meetinghouse to undergo a full cleaning and re
Dec 14, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoomJoin us and our friends at the Boston Ujima Project to discuss economic justice and closing the wealth gap. Sponsored by: First Parish in Concord Thank you to the sponsor of this event:
Jan 04, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoomJoin us and our guests Ashe Gordon and Bithyah Israel for a discussion of "Artist as Activist" Thank you to the sponsor of this event: First Church in Boston
Jan 10, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoomJoin us for Episode #03 of Treasures of the Meetinghouse when we are joined by William Cheney, executive director of the Willard House & Clock Museum, to discuss the many historic clocks on both the exterior and interior of First Church Roxbury.
Feb 07, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoomJoin us for Episode #04 of Treasures of the Meetinghouse as we speak to architects and project managers from DREAM Collaborative and historical preservationist, Andrea Gilmore, about all that goes in to restoring and renovating a building - and historic landmark - like First Church Roxbury.
Nov 16, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoomJoin us and historian Byron Rushing as we discuss, "Black Flight: The recent census shows that Black Bostonians are steadily leaving the city. Why, and what are the implications?" Sponsored by: Theodore Parker Unitarian Church Thank you to our event sponsor, Theodore Parker Church
Nov 01, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoomTreasures of the Meetinghouse Series Episode #01: Join us and city archaeologist, Joe Bagley, as we discuss the recently completed restoration of the greenspace at the UU Urban Ministry's campus in Roxbury's historic John Eliot Square.
Oct 17, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAOpen Air Art Exhibit on Sunday, Oct. 17th from 11am-6pm at the UU Urban Ministry (10 Putnam St. Roxbury, MA 02119) This event is part of the UUUM's Roxbury Artist Amplification Project, and will feature the work of artists featured in our Artist Directory.
Oct 02, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAJoin us this summer on our beautiful greenspace for great jazz from The Makanda Project with the company of friends and neighbors. These shows are FREE - all are welcome. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and stay a while!
Oct 02, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAYou're invited! We invite our Roxbury neighbors to join us for fun, food, and festivities on Oct. 2nd.
Sep 25, 1:00 PMUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USA- Sep 11, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAJoin us this summer on our beautiful greenspace for great jazz from The Makanda Project with the company of friends and neighbors. These shows are FREE - all are welcome. Bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair and stay a while!
Sep 09, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDTUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USABoot Camp; Thursdays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm This eight week series will be taught by Emanuel Williams from Unified Fitness gym in Hyde Park.- Sep 07, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDTUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAStretching & Relaxation; Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm This eight week series will be taught by yoga instructor Nicole Flynt. Bring a yoga mat or towel and join us!
- Sep 02, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDTUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USABoot Camp; Thursdays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm This eight week series will be taught by Emanuel Williams from Unified Fitness gym in Hyde Park.
- Aug 31, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDTUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAStretching & Relaxation; Tuesdays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm This eight week series will be taught by yoga instructor Nicole Flynt. Bring a yoga mat or towel and join us!
- Aug 26, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDTUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USABoot Camp; Thursdays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm This eight week series will be taught by Emanuel Williams from Unified Fitness gym in Hyde Park.
Aug 26, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PMUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAWriting on the Green This activity is to build community by inviting attendees to write about meaningful experiences relating to a common theme, and people are invited to share, if they so desire. Writing materials will be provided.
