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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.
You're Invited!
UPCOMING EVENTS & ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Tue, Jun 18UU Urban MinistryJun 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAJoin us in Roxbury for a Juneteenth celebration event!
Sat, Jun 22UU Urban MinistryJun 22, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAVisit the murals in our neighborhood and appreciate the artists who address important topics to all who witness these large works of art in public spaces.- Sat, Jul 06UU Urban MinistryJul 06, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAVisit the murals in our neighborhood and appreciate the artists who address important topics to all who witness these large works of art in public spaces.
Tue, Jul 09UU Urban MinistryJul 09, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAExperience Nubian Square's shops, meet a local entrepreneur, and contribute to this economic initiative by buying local!
Sat, Jul 13UU Urban MinistryJul 13, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAEnjoy a stroll around the neighborhood focused on Roxbury's agriculture and horticulture and how these shaped the neighborhood over the years.
Multiple DatesSat, Jul 13UU Urban Ministry GreenspaceJul 13, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PMUU Urban Ministry Greenspace, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAThe Makanda Project is back for Summer 2024! Join us for world-class jazz music on the beautiful UUUM greenspace.- Thu, Jul 18UU Urban MinistryJul 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAExperience Nubian Square's shops, meet a local entrepreneur, and contribute to this economic initiative by buying local!
- Sat, Jul 27UU Urban MinistryJul 27, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAVisit the murals in our neighborhood and appreciate the artists who address important topics to all who witness these large works of art in public spaces.
- Sat, Aug 10UU Urban MinistryAug 10, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAEnjoy a stroll around the neighborhood focused on Roxbury's agriculture and horticulture and how these shaped the neighborhood over the years.
- Sat, Aug 17UU Urban MinistryAug 17, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAVisit the murals in our neighborhood and appreciate the artists who address important topics to all who witness these large works of art in public spaces.
- Thu, Aug 22UU Urban MinistryAug 22, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAExperience Nubian Square's shops, meet a local entrepreneur, and contribute to this economic initiative by buying local!
- Sat, Sep 14UU Urban MinistrySep 14, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAEnjoy a stroll around the neighborhood focused on Roxbury's agriculture and horticulture and how these shaped the neighborhood over the years.
- Sat, Oct 05UU Urban MinistryOct 05, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAEnjoy a stroll around the neighborhood focused on Roxbury's agriculture and horticulture and how these shaped the neighborhood over the years.
- Sat, Oct 12UU Urban MinistryOct 12, 2024, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AMUU Urban Ministry, 10 Putnam St, Boston, MA 02119, USAEnjoy a stroll around the neighborhood focused on Roxbury's agriculture and horticulture and how these shaped the neighborhood over the years.
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 third season of the series that discusses issues facing communities of color, and look forward to Season 4.
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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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