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May 2010

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Fall 2010 Service Days

Spend a service day with The Boston Project and experience an introduction to our ministry, a scripture-based devotion, and 2-6 hours of service addressing needs in Boston. Open to youth, college, and adult groups. A $10-$20 per person donation is appreciated. Contact Keith for available dates. Currently scheduling Fall 2010.

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Posted by paul at 4:36 PM

Build a New Community Garden With Us

We now have our new community garden design for 106 Norfolk Street in the Talbot-Norfolk Triangle. Join us this summer as we build this garden together as neighbors and volunteers. Contact Paul to volunteer or sign up for a garden plot (20 plots available - 50% for children/youth and 50% for adults).

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Posted by paul at 12:36 PM

2011 Summer Mission Program

Now entering its 16th year, our summer short-term missions trips for junior high and high school youth groups is open for registration. We host teams from 5-30, offering a Bible-based experiential education with service rooted in year-round community development work. Check out our web section and available dates.

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Posted by paul at 10:36 AM

Americorps Position Available - October 2010

We are looking for a candidate to apply to work with our Neighborhood Youth Ministries through a local AmeriCorps partnership. This is a one-year commitment from October 2010-2011 and will involve a person in direct work with youth along with volunteer mobilization efforts. Contact if you are interested.

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Posted by paul at 6:53 AM

Memorial Day at Codman Burying Ground

We invite you to join us on Memorial Day Monday, May 31, 2010 from 12 noon to 2 pm at the historic Codman Burying Ground. Led by Second Church and the Boy Scouts, we will have a flag retirement ceremony, an appreciation for our veterans, and tours of the historic graves including the 14+ Civil War soldiers buried here. Please contact Paul with any questions.

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Posted by paul at 5:51 AM

Park Patrol Summer Youth Jobs

Young people are changing our community by becoming champions for greenspace. Our six week summer program involves youth in either leading children's programming at the Elmhurst Park or by transforming a vacant lot into a new community garden. We will hire 4-5 youth to work with children's programming, and 15-18 youth to help build the community garden and plant trees. Youth ages 14-19 are employed through ABCD or Boston Youth Fund. Youth ages 12-14 can apply for our leadership internship. Applications available at 15 Elmhurst Street or by contacting David at 617-929-0925 or by email.

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Posted by paul at 5:36 AM

Calling all Cooks!

Want a unique way to contribute to ministry in Boston? Love to cook (or even order take-out)? Then we invite you to bless our hard-working summer staff with a delicious meal this summer. We are in need of Wednesday Dinners and Friday Lunches (plus a couple other random days). If you're interested, check out the details and contact Sarah Riddle at 617-825-3290 or by email.

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Posted by paul at 5:28 AM

Summer Program Needs

The Boston Project operates summer programs that involve hundreds of youth and adults in ministry and we need your help. Items include:

  • Jump Ropes and Sports Balls
  • Children's Bikes
  • Back Packs and School Supplies
  • Arts Supplies and Poster Board
  • Leaf Rakes
  • Boxes of Cereal

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Posted by paul at 5:22 AM

Summer Ministry Jobs

We are now hiring young adults (ages 20+) to lead our two large summer ministry programs, the Summer Missions Program and Neighborhood Youth Ministries. Check out our Summer Staff Jobs to explore paid positions. Contact Keith with any questions by email or phone (617-929-0925). Update 5/19: We currently have one staff position available - our Service and Outreach Coordinator.

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Posted by paul at 1:57 PM

Let's Start a New Church Partnership

We love being in partnership with churches from the greater Boston area and beyond. It's a meaningful way to affirm your commitment to sowing into and receiving from God's good work in urban areas. Partnerships involve opportunities to serve, connection to a ministry house and community, prayer, and financial gifts. Contact Paul about discussing a new church partnership today.

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Posted by paul at 9:16 AM
Contact The Boston Project by phone at 617-929-0925 weekdays between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm (Eastern), or by email at .