Sponsored by the Oratory of St. Catherine of Siena (a constituent ministry of the Independent Catholic Christian Church), we welcome all who want to pray for the peace of Jerusalem. The prayer time will include a celebration of Holy Communion by the Rev. Sandra Hutchinson. All are welcome to attend; all Christians are welcome to participate in the communion. The focus of this monthly prayer time is on a just, secure peace in Jerusalem and all of the surrounding region. All prayer concerns for th …

All are welcome to join our discussions about Christianity and mental health. Our core group are Christian counselors, psychiatrists, social workers, and pastoral counselors. We want to create opportunities for networking with each other and with others in church communities: priests, pastors, lay leaders, and anyone interested in talking about the intersection of faith and mental health.

The Divine Office of Canonical Hours, not to be confused with “hours” on the clock, rather related to the time of day such Morning Prayer, Mid-Day Prayers, Evening Prayer, Vespers (Night Time Prayer), etc. is prayed in Christianity “wherever two or three are gathered” in His name. It is considered “The Prayer of the Church”—the Church being the Mystical Body of Christ—“It is he who is head of the body, the church” – Colossians 1:18-. We meet, pray and live. Join us to also have fun, work, to vo …

Dance Freedom and Dance Friday are on-going participatory dances held every Wednesday and Friday. People dance creatively, alone, with a partner or with many others. DJ music guides the dance, weaving together current, world, classic, and spiritual sounds. Both dances are safe places to share your energy and make new friends. No shoes, alcohol, or smoking are allowed. Respect for others is essential. Dance Freedom is held every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m at the First Congregational Chu …

A ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, the vision of Black Scholars & Professionals (BSAP) is to see graduate students, professional students, and faculty of African or African American descent transformed by Christ, renewed in their academic pursuits or professional lives, and serving as agents of change within the African American and African community, the church, and the world through: Spiritual Formation; Ethnic Integrity; Church Participation; Urban and Global Projects; Work and …

Anyone can improv. Learn new skills, make new friends, laugh a lot, and no experience is necessary. Learn how to play group improv games in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Ideal for both shy persons and experienced comediennes, as well as the perpetually annoyed and those who claim to not be creative. What's your excuse?! I am an Acting, Speech, and English teacher at Weston High School and Middle School and am a long time improviser. I've taught comedy improv in senior centers, adult …

A peer support group is happening in Melrose, MA for those who want to be happy in life while healing the emotional effects of trauma. Our primary focus is on healing issues resulting from traumas such as: major losses, childhood neglect, sexual abuse, physical abuse and other types of trauma; but any trauma survivor interested in healing is welcome. Join us every Thursday at the 1st Congregational Church. Located at 121 West Foster St.; Melrose, MA

The Boston Atheists are a local affiliate of American Atheists, http://atheists.org. You can find the BA on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=92494277107. Our Google Group, for members who'd like to participate in email discussion, is http://groups.google.com/group/boston-atheists.

The Boston Christian Professionals Meetup is an innovative community that equips and nurtures professionals as they navigate the intersection of faith and work. The group was started after talking with several leaders from various Professional and Young Professional Ministries around the Greater Boston area.  As a hub of intellectual knowledge and technological advancement, Boston has great knowledge and spiritual potential.  The groups hopes to provide a way to connect like-minded people from v …

This site used to be Boxing Arts, but has been broadened to include other arts which men have always pursued: Boxing, Hunting, Building and so on. Philosopher Herbert Spencer (1820-1903) probably said it best in the quote above .. repeated again: "Every man is warrior, hunter, fisherman, tool-maker, builder … " -  First Principles (1862) Every man should be, anyway. : : : "The society which scorns excellence in plumbing as a humble activity and tolerates shoddiness in philosophy because it i …

We are women of all ages, who love to sing and perform uptunes and ballads that excite our audience. Our newest additions to our repertoire of a cappella music is "The Climb" and Katy Perry's "Firework" As members of Sweet Adelines International, vocal education, fun and camaraderie begins every Monday night at 7 PM in Arlington, Mass. Our annual show at Woburn Memorial High School is always a crowd pleaser. We also perform at local events and take pride performing at Region One's annual competi …

We are the Boston Area Chapter of the American Humanist Association. Basically, we are the people living in the Boston Metropolitan area (extending into New Hampshire and Rhode Island) who believe in Humanism and try to live a Humanistic life and who like to get together in association with each other in formal or informal humanistically oriented activities. The pages of this web site will describe what these activities and associations and services currently are. We are governed by our Chapter …

This monthly freestyle drum circle, like the community that hosts it, is a medley of drummers, rhythms, and drum-inspired magic, created by each of us who attends the circle. Freestyle hand drumming circles develop their own group "vibe," through the process of sharing rhythms. While sharing and peer "teaching" of rhythms is welcomed as one form, this is not a class. Please bring your drums and other percussion instruments and join in the joyful, meditative, grounding, celebratory experience of …

We walk through Boston on Good Friday, making the Stations of the Cross at churches. This is to make reparation to God for the sin of abortion, whether we participated in it actively or by our silence, or whether we just want to comfort His Sacred Heart. My husband and I have organized this procession since 1988, and now my kids help a lot. Click here for our plan: http://wayofthecrossforlife.org/2012-03-30_TheGoodCatholicLife_0269.mp3 Join this Meetup to get a reminder for Good Friday! Colbe Ma …

For those among us who are nanotechnology geeks - And yes this is FREE to attend. This international symposium will focus on new nanotherapeutic and diagnostic technologies that are specifically inspired by living systems and that promise to have a transformative impact on medicine and clinical care. Organized by Wyss Institute Core Faculty members David Mooney and Donald Ingber, the day will include the speakers listed below and a keynote presentation by Noubar Afeyan from Flagship Ventures on …

You like to sing, and you wish could do it more. You want to sing, and want a supportive environment to give it a try. You’ve always wanted to try karaoke. That wedding, party, business event, or trip to Asia is coming up and you need to get up there and sing one. But you say, “My voice stinks! I can’t sing! I can’t get up in front of a group and do that!” In Nigeria they say, “If you can talk, you can sing.” Karaoke is not about being Sinatra, Streisand, Springsteen, or Stefani. Karaoke is abou …