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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 

Lea Anderson

from  First Parish in Wayland

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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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Read Lea's full profile here

You're Invited!

UPCOMING EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

  • Monthly Volunteer Networking Session (1)
    Monthly Volunteer Networking Session (1)
    Multiple Dates
    Feb 19, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/889581
    Our Congregational Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator, Robert Jones will be hosting the next monthly volunteer networking session.
  • FUUSN Musicians Concert
    FUUSN Musicians Concert
    Feb 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    First UU Society in Newton, 1326 Washington St, Newton, MA 02465
    Come and hear the wonderful musicians of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in concert on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at 2pm in the FUUSN Sanctuary.
  • Roxbury Patriots' Day
    Roxbury Patriots' Day
    Apr 21, 2025, 8:15 AM – 11:00 AM
    Boston, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USA
    The 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!
  • 190th Annual Meeting
    190th Annual Meeting
    May 22, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84100228445?pwd=N
    Join us to hear about the work of our programs from the UUUM Team, an update on our programs, and more!
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Race & Enslavement at the First Church in Roxbury
The Colonial Period (1631 - 1775)

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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

Roxbury Youth Programs

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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.

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150+

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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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