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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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Current youth participating in the Fall 2021 cohort of our Roxbury Youth Programs - an afterschool academic support program and employment and training program focused on building communication, leadership, and community engagement skills.
This is our largest cohort to-date.
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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
![Annual FUUSN Musicians Concert [to Benefit the UU Urban Ministry]](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7b9fdf_650dbb20afa94aaaacc9abd788a325cd~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_140,h_103,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/7b9fdf_650dbb20afa94aaaacc9abd788a325cd~mv2.jpg)
Feb 12, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMFUUSN Church, 1326 Washington St, West Newton, MA 02465, USAYou're invited to a concert featuring Classical Chamber Music and FUUSioN (aka the FUUSNBand) to benefit UUUM
Feb 13, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMZoom virtual eventJoin us and the author of "Race & Enslavement at the First Church in Roxbury", Aabid Allibhai, for a virtual presentation of his report
Feb 15, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PMZoom virtual eventDesigner Mack joins UUUM's Bithyah Israel to share work samples and the inspiration behind her work.
Feb 16, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USACome join our neighbors as we enjoy fellowship, delicious food, and a locally produced film, "A Great Day in Highland Park", featuring the powerful voices of our Roxbury Elders.
Feb 21, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom Virtual EventJoin us and our guest, Jackie Jenkins-Scott, to discuss: Education: Do access and affordability level the playing field? Event sponsored by: First Parish in Lexington and Follen
Mar 16, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USACome join us and our neighbors as we enjoy fellowship, delicious food, and the opportunity to hear/present readings for the sake of thought and discussion. This isn't required if you attend, but the option is available for those who are interested.- Apr 13, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USACome join us and our neighbors as we enjoy fellowship, delicious food, and the opportunity to hear/present readings for the sake of thought and discussion. This isn't required if you attend, but the option is available for those who are interested.
- May 18, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USACome join us and our neighbors as we enjoy fellowship, delicious food, and the opportunity to hear/present readings for the sake of thought and discussion. This isn't required if you attend, but the option is available for those who are interested.
Jan 25, 1:00 PM – 1:45 PMZoom virtual eventChildren's book author Candelaria Norma Silva joins UUUM's Bithyah Israel as they connect about her most recent publications. Part of the UU Urban Ministry’s Roxbury Artist Amplification Project
Jan 16, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAOpera unMet, led by founder Marshall Hughes, brings a soul-stirring performance. Not to be missed!
Jan 10, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom virtual eventCommunity Conversations: Resolving to do Better: Banks and Black-owned Business Capital Join us and our guest, Mark Watson, to discuss ways to support Banks and Black-owned Business Capital. Event sponsored by: First Parish in Lincoln
Dec 20, 2022, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAFREE food bags, gift cards, COVID vaccines, and more!
Dec 18, 2022, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PMUU Urban Ministry - Putnam Chapel, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USA
Dec 15, 2022, 4:00 PM – 6:30 PMBoston, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USACome enjoy an evening with neighbors to celebrate the joy of the season and remembrance of those dear to us.
Dec 06, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom virtual eventJoin us and our guest, Rev. Willie Bodrick, to discuss ways to support small and minority owned businesses in the Boston-area. Event sponsored by: Holland & Knight
Multiple DatesNov 17, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USA
Nov 15, 2022, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMZoom virtual eventJoin us and our guest, historian Byron Rushing, to discuss the racial wealth gap from a historical perspective. Event sponsor: First Church in Belmont
Oct 15, 2022, 1:00 PMBoston, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAMeet at the front steps of First Church in Roxbury, 10 Putnam St., Roxbury, MA 02119
