BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Boston Southwest Association - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Boston Southwest Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Boston Southwest Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20230101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240924T110000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240924T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T231656 CREATED:20240919T195654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T195654Z UID:1900-1727175600-1727179200@bostonsouthwest.org SUMMARY:Conversations We Need to Have DESCRIPTION:Special Focus this Month: Leading in an Election Year\nEvery 4th Tuesday of the Month\nNext Meeting Date : September 24\n11:00 a.m. via Zoom\nNo registration required \nDear Friends\, \nOur September 24 monthly discussion will have a special focus. CCDM is offering a workshop that day for Leading in an Election Year. Dr. Derrick Harkins\, one of President Obama’s pastors during his 8 years as president\, will lead this discussion. \nWe’ve been concerned about the additional stress pastors are experiencing during a particularly contentious election cycle. Derrick is wonderful and is the perfect person to help support us during some challenging days ahead. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 863 7457 2942\nPasscode: CBMM \n \nJoin us for one or more of these events (see list below)\nYou are welcome to attend just one or as many of these discussions as you like! \nDiscussion Dates\n1. Tuesday\, September 24\, 11am-12:30pm\n2. Thursday\, September 26\, 3:00 – 4:30pm\n3. Monday\, October 7\, 11am – 12:30pm\n4. Thursday\, October 17\, 3:00 – 4:30pm \nLeader\nRev. Dr. Derrick Harkins\nRev. Dr. Derrick Harkins\nThe Rev. Dr. Derrick Harkins serves as a principal in The Raben Group’s Issue Campaigns practice area\, with a focus on using expertise drawn from his extensive political and ministerial career to form coalitions and lead initiatives at the intersection of faith and public engagement. In June of 2021\, Dr. Harkins was named an appointee to the Biden Harris administration where he served as Director of the Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). \nPrior to his role at HUD\, he was Director of Interfaith Outreach for The Democratic National Committee\, where he also led faith outreach during the 2012 reelection campaign of President Barack Obama.From 2015 to 2020 Harkins was Senior Vice President for Innovations in Public Programs at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. He has served as Chair of the Board of Odyssey Impact Productions and is an executive producer of several acclaimed documentaries including\, The Rape of Recy Taylor\, and most recently\, A Crime on the Bayou. \nDr. Harkins served for seventeen years as pastor of the Nineteenth Street Baptist Church in Washington\, DC.\, where he was extensively engaged in relief and development work in Rwanda\, Burkina Faso\, and Jamaica. He served as a member of the Board of Directors for World Relief\, Faith in Public Life\, and Sojourners. Before beginning his pastorate at Nineteenth Street\, he served as the Senior Minister of the New Hope Baptist Church of Dallas\, Texas\, where he was also President of the Greater Dallas Community of Churches\, and a founding board member of The Dallas Leadership Foundation. In Dallas\, his was a leading voice in the efforts toward reconciliation between the African American and Latino communities. \nDr. Harkins’ ministerial career began at the Historic Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem\, New York as Assistant Minister. He has been a guest lecturer on the church and social action at a number of colleges and universities including\, Rutgers\, Cornell\, Iona College\, Howard University\, and Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. \nDr. Harkins was a contributing author for The Audacity of Faith: Christian Leaders Reflect on the Election of Barack Obama (Judson Press) He has earned a B.S. degree in Broadcasting and Film\, from Boston University\, a Master of Divinity degree in Church History from Union Theological Seminary\, NY\, and a Doctorate in Homiletics as a Proctor Booth Fellow from United Seminary\, in Dayton\, Ohio. A native of Cleveland\, Ohio\, he and his wife Juli\, a healthcare policy specialist\, are the parents of two adult daughters. \nContact Us\nEmail:\noffice@conferenceofbaptistministers.com\npresident@conferenceofbaptistministers.com \nPhone: \n(857) 263-3727 \n*For all matters pertaining to programs and workshops\, please email our office email. For all other matters\, please email our president. URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org/event/conversations-we-need-to-have/ LOCATION:Concord Baptist Church\, 180 Blue Hill Ave\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostonsouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/0fd488c2-c931-43c6-98a2-55c7039e11e9.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Conference of Baptist Ministers":MAILTO:office@conferenceofbaptistministers.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241102T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241102T120000 DTSTAMP:20260420T231656 CREATED:20240823T184630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T173554Z UID:1574-1730541600-1730548800@bostonsouthwest.org SUMMARY:Annual Fall Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce that the Boston Southwest Association will be holding its next meeting on November 2\, 2024. This meeting is an important opportunity for the board members to gather\, discuss\, and make decisions regarding the Association’s ongoing activities and future initiatives. \nDate: November 2\, 2024\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nLocation: First Baptist Church of Dorchester\, 401 Ashmont St\, Boston\, MA 02124 \nAgenda items will include: \nUpdates on church support programs\nDiscussions on ongoing and upcoming missions\nReview and planning for the Committee on Ministry\nOpen forum for any additional concerns or ideas \nPlease make sure to mark your calendars and plan to attend. \nWe look forward to your participation! URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org/event/annual-association-meeting/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Dorchester\, 401 Ashmont St\, Boston\, 02124\, United States CATEGORIES:BSWA Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bostonsouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Annual-Meeting-JPG.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250210 DTSTAMP:20260420T231656 CREATED:20250109T200549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T201243Z UID:2154-1739059200-1739145599@bostonsouthwest.org SUMMARY:Celebration of American Baptist Churches USA Sunday DESCRIPTION:Save the Date for ABCUSA Sunday –\nFebruary 9 or 16!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDear ABCUSA Family\, \n  \nGet ready for an uplifting and mission-driven Sunday as we celebrate American Baptist Churches USA Sunday this February! This special event offers a wonderful opportunity for us to come together in unity and purpose\, honoring our history while looking forward to our future. \n  \nAs Matthew 28:19-20 reminds us\, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations… and surely I am with you always\, to the very end of the age.” \n  \nThis year’s theme\, “Serving with Love\, Transforming through Mission\,” captures the essence of our calling. \n  \nChoose to celebrate on February 9 or 16\, or a Sunday of your choosing\, depending on what works best for your congregation. \n  \nAll the resources you need are available on the ABCUSA website at abc-usa.org/abcusasunday\n  \n\nVideos: Downloadable videos are available for you to show to your congregation. Feel free to post them on social media\, your church website\, or include links in your newsletters/emails.\n\n\nBulletin Inserts: Use our bulletin inserts to tell the ABCUSA story.\n\n\nOnline Toolkit: Access a variety of resources in our United Mission Toolkit\, including articles\, sermons\, webinars\, and more. Visit www.abc-usa.org/united-mission-toolkit.\n\n\nPoster: A downloadable\, legal-sized poster will be available for you to print and display\, helping to promote ABCUSA Sunday within your community.\n\n\nPrayer: Include in your celebration a prayer for our ABCUSA leaders\, partners\, global servants\, and local churches. Give thanks for how God has blessed us with a rich history and continue to seek God’s mission\, as we are United in Christ\, Together in Mission.\n\n  \nAs part of this special observance\, we invite you to give generously to support the vital work of American Baptist Churches USA. Together\, we can continue to make a meaningful impact on lives and communities\, advancing the work of Christ. Please join us in this important opportunity to give\, pray\, and serve. \n  \nLet’s unite in the spirit of mission and discipleship as we celebrate ABCUSA Sunday. Your involvement and support this February will help spread the message of our shared mission and provide a meaningful opportunity for a congregational offering that will strengthen our collective efforts. \n  \nBlessings\, \nRev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain \nGeneral Secretary \nAmerican Baptist Churches USA \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n « All Events\n \n\n Celebration of American Baptist Churches USA Sunday\n February 9\n \n\n Categories:\n American Baptist Churches USA \n\n American Baptist Churches USA\n\n \n \n \nView Organizer Website \n\n \n \n \n\n \n Add to calendar \n \n \n \n\n\n Google Calendar\n\n\n iCalendar\n\n\n Outlook 365\n\n\n Outlook Live\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Annual Fall Association Meeting \n\n\n \n Annual Spring Association Meeting URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org/event/celebration-of-american-baptist-churches-usa-sunday/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:American Baptist Churches USA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostonsouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Screenshot_20250109_150326_Gmail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250412T093000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T113000 DTSTAMP:20260420T231656 CREATED:20240824T141513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T172639Z UID:1731-1744450200-1744457400@bostonsouthwest.org SUMMARY:Annual Spring Association Meeting & Election of Officers DESCRIPTION:The Boston Southwest Association of The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts invites all pastors and lay members to attend our Annual Spring Meeting on Saturday\, April 12\, 2025\, at 9:30 AM at Concord Baptist Church of Boston\, located at 180 Blue Hill Ave\, Milton\, MA 02186. \nThis meeting will include the annual election of Association officers. We encourage all members in good standing with their local church to consider serving in a leadership role. \nNomination & Election Process\nThe nomination and election process follows our Association by-laws. To be considered for office\, nominees must complete the following steps: \n\nComplete a Qualification Form (read more)\nSubmit the completed form to the Chair of the Nominations Committee no later than Friday\, March 28\, 2025\, at 11:59 PM.\n\nElection Timeline\n\nFriday\, March 28\, 2025 – Deadline for nomination submissions.\nWednesday\, April 9\, 2025 – Review of nominations and establishment of the candidate slate.\nSaturday\, April 12\, 2025 – Presentation of candidates and election during the Annual Spring Meeting.\n\nWe encourage all members to participate in this important process as we continue our mission and service together. \nFor questions or further details\, please contact the Boston Southwest Association Nominations Committee at deegantt4@gmail.com. \nWe look forward to your presence and participation! URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org/event/annual-spring-association-meeting/ LOCATION:Concord Baptist Church\, 180 Blue Hill Ave\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:BSWA Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostonsouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/0e5500699_1475678826_annual-mtg-event-16.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250713T143000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250713T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T231656 CREATED:20250710T012825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T012825Z UID:2369-1752417000-1752426000@bostonsouthwest.org SUMMARY:Installation service DESCRIPTION:Installation service on Sunday\, July 13\, 2025 \nThe Rev. Art Gordon\, Sr. Pastor \nPeople’s Baptist Church\n134 Camden Street\nBoston\, MA \nBeginning promptly at 3:00 PM \nNote: Clergy asked to wear vestments\nAssemble no later than 2:30 PM URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org/event/installation-service/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Installation Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bostonsouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/installation-service-400x400-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109 DTSTAMP:20260420T231656 CREATED:20250816T174611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T174611Z UID:2426-1762560000-1762646399@bostonsouthwest.org SUMMARY:BSW Fall Association Meeting DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nThe Boston Southwest Association of The American Baptist Churches of Massachusetts invites all pastors and lay members to attend our Fall Association Meeting on Saturday\, November 8\, 2025. Location and time will be confirmed soon. URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org/event/bsw-fall-association-meeting/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:BSWA Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://bostonsouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Annual-Meeting-JPG.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251127T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251127T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T231656 CREATED:20251105T042641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T043044Z UID:2515-1764248400-1764262800@bostonsouthwest.org SUMMARY:Community Thanksgiving Dinner DESCRIPTION:Join the United Parish in Brookline for a Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving Day\, Thursday\, November 27 at 1:00 pm. Doors open at 12:30 pm\, and everyone is warmly invited to share in a meal of gratitude\, connection\, and community. \nFree and Open to All!\nThis heartwarming annual tradition welcomes everyone — families\, individuals\, students\, and neighbors — to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal together. Whether you’re looking to celebrate the holiday with others\, meet new friends\, or simply enjoy a festive\, home-cooked meal\, you’ll find a place at the table. \n  URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org/event/community-thanksgiving-dinner/ LOCATION:United Parish in Brookline\, 15 Marion Street (Coolidge Corner)\, Brookline\, MA\, 02446\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://bostonsouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1000026216.png ORGANIZER;CN="United Parish in Brookline":MAILTO:thanksgiving@upbrookline.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260420T231656 CREATED:20251122T151345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T151444Z UID:2793-1765724400-1765731600@bostonsouthwest.org SUMMARY:Ordination of Candidate Minister Walika Bradley Muhammad DESCRIPTION:Concord Baptist Church of Boston/Milton is pleased to announce the upcoming Ordination Service for Candidate  Minister Walika Bradley Muhammad\, under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Conley Hughes. \nThe service will be held on Sunday\, December 14\, 2025\, at 3:00 p.m.\n(Please note the updated time.) \nWe invite the community\, ministry partners\, and all sister churches to join us in this sacred celebration as we set apart and affirm God’s call upon Candidate Minister Muhammad. \nAll are welcome to attend this joyous and meaningful occasion. URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org/event/ordination-of-candidate-minister-walika-bradley-muhammad/ LOCATION:Concord Baptist Church\, 180 Blue Hill Ave\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:Ordination Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostonsouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot_20251122_100150_Facebook.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260314T100000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T231656 CREATED:20260113T042633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T043153Z UID:2810-1773482400-1773493200@bostonsouthwest.org SUMMARY:Boundaries and Ethics Workshop for Clergy DESCRIPTION:The Boston Southwest Association and the Old Colony Association are pleased to sponsor a Boundaries and Ethics Workshop for clergy serving within the Boston Southwest and Old Colony Associations. \nThe workshop will be led by Rev. Dr. Mary Hamel and will focus on ethical practices and healthy boundaries in ministry. The program will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will include a continental breakfast and a light lunch. \nThis workshop is open to all clergy in the Boston Southwest and Old Colony Associations. \nRegistration is required. \nAdditional details and registration information will be shared soon. \nPlease save the date\, and stay tuned for further information. URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org/event/boundaries-and-ethics-workshop-for-clergy/ LOCATION:Concord Baptist Church\, 180 Blue Hill Ave\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:BSWA Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostonsouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot_20260112_231734_Gallery.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260403T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260403T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T231656 CREATED:20260322T020141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T020141Z UID:2824-1775242800-1775250000@bostonsouthwest.org SUMMARY:Good Friday Service of Tenebrae DESCRIPTION:Join the Mattapan Baptist Church for a combined service as pastors and congregations gather to remember Christ’s Suffering\, Crucifixion and Death. \nService begins at 7 pm. \nDoors open at 6:30 pm. \nAll welcome. \n  URL:https://bostonsouthwest.org/event/good-friday-service-of-tenebrae/ LOCATION:Mattapan Baptist Church\, 587 Eliot St\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Services ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://bostonsouthwest.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Mattapan-Baptist-church.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR