BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Massachusetts Baptist Deacon and Deaconess Association - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Massachusetts Baptist Deacon and Deaconess Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mbdda.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Massachusetts Baptist Deacon and Deaconess Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T140000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20260225T030944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T120713Z UID:1872-1780135200-1780149600@mbdda.org SUMMARY:MBDDA Annual Workshop 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Baptist Deacon & Deaconess Association cordially invites Deacons\, Deaconesses\, Pastors and Ministers to attend our Retreat on Saturday\, May 30\, 2026. \n\n\n\nOur facilitator will be the Reverend Brenda A. Brown  \n\n\n\nTheme: “Holding on to Our Faith and Legacy\,” Hebrews 10:23-25 \n\n\n\nConcord Baptist Church will serve as host for the retreat\, which starts at 10:00 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m. Located at 180 Blue Hill Avenue\, Milton\, MA   \n\n\n\nThe registration fee is $20 per person.  A light lunch will be served.  We would like to request that\, if possible\, you register as a church and write one check for all who will attend from your church.  This is a great opportunity to learn about and fellowship with other area Deacons and Deaconesses.  \n\n\n\n\nDownload Announcement: jpg format \n\n\n\nMBDDA_workshop_BrownDownload\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRegistration Link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UN3xtJTMFd URL:https://mbdda.org/event/mbdda-annual-workshop-retreat/ LOCATION:Concord Baptist Church\, 180 Blue Hill Avenue\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:MBDDA Spring Retreat END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20260509T130807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260509T130810Z UID:1992-1778526000-1778531400@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-35/ LOCATION:Concord Baptist Church\, 180 Blue Hill Avenue\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260413T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20260224T212242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T012644Z UID:1851-1776106800-1776112200@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-29/ LOCATION:Messiah Baptist Church\, 80 Legion Parkway\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20251214T023722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T021719Z UID:1808-1773082800-1773088200@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Mass Baptist Deacon & Deaconess Association meeting \n\n\n\non  \n\n\n\nMonday\, March 9\, 2026\, 7:00 pm -8:30 pm \n\n\n\nat \n\n\n\nTwelfth Baptist Church \n\n\n\nThe new location is: \n\n\n\n142 Warren Street\, Roxbury\, MA 02119   \n\n\n\n(two doors down from our central office). URL:https://mbdda.org/event/1808/ LOCATION:ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20260224T205730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T205733Z UID:1840-1772377200-1772384400@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Deacon Ordination at Twelfth Baptist Church DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend the Deacon Ordination at Twelfth Baptist Church. \n\n\n\nEvent: Twelfth Baptist Church Deacon OrdinationLocation: 160 Warren Street\, Roxbury\, MA 02119Date: Sunday\, March 1\, 2026Time: 3:00 PM \n\n\n\nAttire: \n\n\n\n• Deacons – Black attire \n\n\n\n• Deaconesses – White attire \n\n\n\nDeacons and Deaconesses are asked to meet in the TBC Deacon Room at 2:30 PM so that we may process in together. URL:https://mbdda.org/event/deacon-ordination-at-twelfth-baptist-church/ LOCATION:Twelfth Baptist Church\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20251214T023347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T234005Z UID:1804-1770663600-1770669000@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Mass Baptist Deacon & Deaconess Association meeting \n\n\n\non  \n\n\n\nMonday\, February 9\, 2026\, 7:00 pm -8:30 pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Concord Baptist Church URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-28/ LOCATION:Concord Baptist Church\, 180 Blue Hill Avenue\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20251214T022925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T052554Z UID:1799-1768053600-1768064400@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Fellowship Luncheon DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to invite you and a guest to our  Lunch Fellowship as we gather to start the new year together.📅 Event DetailsDate: Saturday\, January 10\, 2026Time: 2:00 PMLocation: Olive Garden Italian RestaurantAddress: 401 Technology Center Drive\, Stoughton\, MA 02072Website: https://www.olivegarden.com/locations/ma/stoughton/stoughton/1659Cost: $20 per person🎁 Yankee SwapWe will also have a Yankee Swap. Participation is optional.If you would like to participate\, please bring a wrapped unisex gift.RSVPPlease RSVP by December 28\, 2025\, so we can confirm the number of attendees.👉 Click the RSVP link below or respond to this email.When responding\, please include:Your nameNumber of attendees (including guests)Whether you will participate in the Yankee SwapRSVP Here: https://forms.office.com/r/PpmXVtCc86 URL:https://mbdda.org/event/fellowship-luncheon/ LOCATION:Olive Garden\, 401 Technolog Center Drive\, Stoughton\, Massachusetts END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T120000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20251013T004923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T004923Z UID:1712-1765022400-1765022400@mbdda.org SUMMARY:MBDDA Christmas Fellowship DESCRIPTION:MBDDA Christmas Fellowship — Details coming soon. URL:https://mbdda.org/event/mbdda-christmas-fellowship-2/ LOCATION:ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T150000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20251013T003248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T020721Z UID:1709-1763208000-1763218800@mbdda.org SUMMARY:2025 Deacon Jeff C. Brown & Deacon Alphonso Anderson Scholarship Luncheon DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 15\, 2025 \n12:00 PM to 3:00 PM \nMessiah Baptist Church \n80 Legion Pkwy\, Brockton\, MA 02301 \nKeynote Speaker: Rev. Steven Neville\, Pastor of Metropolitan Baptist Church \nTickets: $35.00\nScholarship recipients will receive two complimentary tickets. \n  URL:https://mbdda.org/event/scholarship-awards-banquet/ LOCATION:ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251109T180000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20251017T163851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T163854Z UID:1746-1762686000-1762711200@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Deacon Annual Day- United Baptist Church DESCRIPTION:Theme: Service with a purpose\, Acts 6. Brother Eddie Jenkins – 11AM service and Bishop Orlando Harris – 4:00 PM Service URL:https://mbdda.org/event/deacon-annual-day-united-baptist-church/ LOCATION:ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251013T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20251012T235715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T235913Z UID:1706-1760382000-1760387400@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next Mass Baptist Deacon & Deaconess Association meeting \non \nMonday\, October 13\,  2025\, 7:00 pm -8:30 pm\nat \nMessiah Baptist Church\n80 Legion Pkwy\, Brockton\, MA 02301  URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-27/ LOCATION:ma CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250708T010058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T010058Z UID:1694-1757358000-1757363400@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-26/ LOCATION:ma CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250708T005941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T005941Z UID:1692-1754938800-1754944200@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-25/ LOCATION:ma CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250728T150000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250311T190802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T215018Z UID:1654-1753689600-1753714800@mbdda.org SUMMARY:MBDDA ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT DESCRIPTION:Beautiful D.W. Field Golf Course\n331 Oak Street\nBrockton\, MA  02301\nMonday\, July 28\, 2025-Registration Starts at 08:00 AM\nFormat: Four Person Scramble:\nCost per Golfer $150.00 or $600.00 per foursome.\nCost includes Green Fee and Golf Cart.\nLongest Drive\, Closest to the Pin\, and Putting Contest included.\nBuffet lunch to be served at:\nAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Church\, 457 Oak Street\, Brockton\, MA 02301\nRegistration Form: Golf tournament sign up 2025\n\nDonation Form: DONATIONS form 2025 URL:https://mbdda.org/event/mbdda-annual-golf-tournament/ LOCATION:D.W. Field Golf Course\, 331 Oak Street\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250721T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250725T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250311T192543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T192543Z UID:1656-1753113600-1753462800@mbdda.org SUMMARY:National Baptist Deacons' Convention of America Inc. And Its Auxiliaries DESCRIPTION:2025 Annual Session – Winston Salem\, NC ~ July 21 – 25\, 2025\n\n\n\nHosted By: Region 1\n  \n\nParent Body: https://www.facebook.com/nbdcoa \nYouth And Young Adults: https://www.facebook.com/NBDCYouthAndYoungAdultDepartments \n\n\n\nWebsite: https://nationalbaptistdeaconsconvention.org/2025-annual-session\n  \n2025 Annual Session Registration Fees\n\n BASIC REGISTRATION FEES (Parent Body and Women’s Auxiliary) \n PACKAGE 1:  Includes: Minutes\, Program\, Class Book\, Badge: $135.00 \n PACKAGE 2:  Includes: Minutes\, Program\, Class Book\, Badge and Prayer Breakfast Ticket: $180.00  \n PACKAGE 3:   Includes: Minutes\, Program\, Class Book\, Badge Banquet Ticket: $215.00 \n PACKAGE 4:  Includes: Minutes\, Program\, Class Book\, Badge Prayer Breakfast Ticket\, Banquet Ticket: $260.00 \n Annual Membership Dues (Due January 31\, 2025): $25.00 \n Prayer Breakfast Ticket Only: $45.00 \n Banquet Ticket Only: $80.00 \nProcessing Fee: $5.00 \nIMPORTANT NOTICE: \n1. A $10 discount will be given to all who register for the Annual Session before June 1\, 2025. \n2. NO REFUNDS will be given after July 1\, 2025\, for the Annual Session. \n\n\n\n\n\nHost Hotel: Winston Salem Marriott\n\nWinston Salem Marriott.- 425 N Cherry St\, Winston-Salem\, NC 27101      \nJuly 21-25\, 2025  \nHotel Registration: Toll Free: 800-228-9290 \nHotel Local Reservation:  336-725-3500 \nRoom Rate: $159.00 plus taxes \n  URL:https://mbdda.org/event/national-baptist-deacons-convention-of-america-inc-and-its-auxiliaries-3/ LOCATION:ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250714T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250708T005553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T005553Z UID:1690-1752519600-1752525000@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-24/ LOCATION:Twelfth Baptist Church\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250609T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250329T142803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T232512Z UID:1662-1749495600-1749501000@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-23/ LOCATION:Metropolitan Baptist Church\, 393 Norfolk Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02124\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250603T234452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T234452Z UID:1684-1749394800-1749402000@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Diaconate Ordination Service - Concord Baptist Church DESCRIPTION:Download announcement here URL:https://mbdda.org/event/diaconate-ordination-service-concord-baptist-church/ LOCATION:Concord Baptist Church\, 180 Blue Hill Avenue\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T140000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250311T125659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T125659Z UID:1648-1748685600-1748700000@mbdda.org SUMMARY:The Power of a Praying Woman - Prayer Life Breakfast DESCRIPTION:The Power of a Praying Woman\nPrayer Life Breakfast\nLIFE: (Ladies\, Interceding\, Fervently\, & Effectually)\nWhen:  Saturday\, May 31\, 2025\nTime:  10:00am – 2:00pm\nWhere:  The Connection Cafe – 40 Union Street\, Holbrook\, MA \nTickets: $40\nSend payment via Cash app to Deaconess Stacey Tate\, Treasurer \n$staceytate1 or scan QR code URL:https://mbdda.org/event/the-power-of-a-praying-woman-prayer-life-breakfast/ LOCATION:ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250311T190016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250329T142617Z UID:1652-1747486800-1747501200@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Metropolitan Baptist Church 90th Church Anniversary - DESCRIPTION:On May 17\, 2025\, we will celebrate 90 years of serving the Lord. \nI’ve attached the Save-the-Date flyer and souvenir Journal ad information for details about the celebration. Please submit your journal information by May 4\, 2025. \nWe appreciate your consideration and look forward to your participation and support. \nMetropolitan Baptist Church\n90th Church Anniversary Committee\nRev. Steven D. Neville Ph.D.\, Pastor\nBarbara J. Johnson\, Committee Chairperson \nFlyer download \n  \n  URL:https://mbdda.org/event/metropolitan-baptist-church-anniversary-rev-steven-d-neville-ph-d-pastor/ LOCATION:ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250311T123702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250413T214944Z UID:1644-1747476000-1747486800@mbdda.org SUMMARY:MBDDA Spring Retreat 2025 DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE \nThe Massachusetts Baptist Deacon & Deaconess Association cordially invites Deacons\, Deaconesses\, Pastors\, and Ministers to attend our Retreat on Saturday\, May 17\, 2025. \nTime: 10:00 a.m. –  1:00 p.m. \nLocation: Twelfth Baptist Church\, 160 Warren Street\, Roxbury\, MA \nFacilitator: Rev. Willie Bodrick II \nTheme: “Serving in Times of Crisis”\,I Peter 4:10-11 \nRegistration Fee:  $20 per person\, includes a light lunch. \nLink to Register Online: https://form.jotform.com/240745120112137\nLink to Printable Registration form: MBDDA 2025 Spring Workshop Registration Form\nLink to Flyer: MBDDA Spring Workshop 2025 URL:https://mbdda.org/event/1644/ LOCATION:ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250414T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250311T123007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T123007Z UID:1642-1744657200-1744662600@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-22/ LOCATION:Messiah Baptist Church\, 80 Legion Parkway\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250310T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20250208T011035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T022538Z UID:1638-1741633200-1741638600@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-21/ LOCATION:Twelfth Baptist Church\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20241123T022239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250208T011317Z UID:1622-1739214000-1739219400@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting- February Cancelled DESCRIPTION:MBDDA MEETING FOR MONDAY\, FEBRUARY 10TH IS CANCELLED URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-20/ LOCATION:ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20241123T021355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T021611Z UID:1618-1736794800-1736800200@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Monthly Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/monthly-meeting-19/ LOCATION:Concord Baptist Church\, 180 Blue Hill Avenue\, Milton\, MA\, 02186\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20241123T020420Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T022649Z UID:1616-1734184800-1734195600@mbdda.org SUMMARY:MBDDA Christmas Fellowship DESCRIPTION: Join us for our Christmas Fellowship on Saturday\, December 14th\, 2024 at 2:00pm.\nAt the Smokey Bones Restaurant\,  (next to Olive Garden) 301 Technology Center Drive\, Stoughton\, MA 02072.\nCost: $20pp. \n– Kindly RSVP by December 6th\,  using the link below: \nhttps://forms.office.com/r/gp879E1Afr \nReminder-  This invitation is for current members\, their guests\, and any new potential Deacon/Deaconess interested in knowing more about the Association. \n  URL:https://mbdda.org/event/mbdda-christmas-fellowship/ LOCATION:ma END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20241123T025915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T025915Z UID:1628-1733670000-1733677200@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Metropolitan Baptist Church- Deacon Ordination Service DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/metropolitan-baptist-church-deacon-ordination-service/ LOCATION:Metropolitan Baptist Church\, 393 Norfolk Street\, Dorchester\, MA\, 02124\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20241123T023357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241123T023357Z UID:1625-1732986000-1732986000@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Union Baptist Church- Seeking Pastor DESCRIPTION:PASTORAL JOB DESCRIPTION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJOB OVERVIEW\nUnion Baptist Church\, a historical church in Cambridge Massachusetts is seeking a pastor to lead our congregation in spiritual growth as we move forward in our 147 years of serving the Lord\, in our urban community. We are looking for a pastor who will lead\, teach\, prayerfully\, and compassionately be rooted in the written Word of God. One who will focus on meeting our congregation’s and community’s spiritual\, pastoral\, and administrative leadership in all aspects of the church and its ministries. \nThe ideal candidate should have a Personal relationship with Jesus. Serves with integrity\, passion\, vision\, humility\, fiscal responsibility\, purpose-driven\, effective communicator\, encourager\, mentoring skills\, patient\,\nteacher\, gentle\, and demonstrate perseverance. \nPASTORAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Inclusive list\, but not limited to) \n1. Prepare and deliver weekly Sunday morning sermons.\n2. Adhere to the Church By-laws\n3. Lead the church in an effective evangelism program and a caring ministry for those in the church and community.\n4. Lead an effective program for visiting sick\, shut-in\, and prospective members.\n5. Officiate and conduct religious services and ceremonies\, such as sacraments\, weddings\, baptisms\, and funerals.\n6. Lead the church in planning\, organizing\, directing\, coordinating\, and evaluating all church programs\, and ministries\, in conjunction with the Deacon and Trustee Boards.\n7. Coordinate with local associations\, state conventions\, and the National Baptist Convention leadership in matters of mutual interests and concerns.\n8. Represent the church in civic matters.\n9. Moderate church business meetings (unless another leader is designated) i.e.\, Deacon and/or Trustee Board member.\n10. Serve as administrator of the paid church staff\, and supervise the work of the ministerial staff\, both paid ministers\, directors\, and volunteer staff.\n11. A Baptist theologian who embodies The American Baptist Church of Massachusetts (TABCOM) system of government.\n12. Receive and adopt the Church Covenant.\n13. Collaborate with ministerial staff to set vision\, direction\, and goals that align with the overall vision of Union Baptist Church and uphold The Church Constitution and the Church By-laws.\n14. Conduct counseling and offer guidance to individuals and families to cope with life’s challenges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS: \n\nMust be licensed and ordained.\nBachelor’s Degree (preferred)\nA minimum of 5 years’ experience in Christian ministry\, biblical studies\, or related field from an ATS-accredited institution preferred.\nBi-Vocational\n\nINTERESTED PERSONS:  \nSubmit the documents listed below no later than November 30\, 2024. \n\nResume\nLetter of Interest\, including Statement of Faith\nReferences (3 Professional and 2 Personal)\n\n  \nCompensation commensurate with experience. URL:https://mbdda.org/event/union-baptist-church-seeking-pastor/ LOCATION:Union Baptist Church\, 874 Main St\,\, Cambridge\, 02139 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20240914T032941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T033337Z UID:1568-1731250800-1731258000@mbdda.org SUMMARY:Pastoral Anniversary DESCRIPTION: URL:https://mbdda.org/event/bethlehem-baptist-church-pastoral-anniversary/ LOCATION:Bethelham Baptist Church\, 205 Norfolk Street\, Dorchester\, MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260602T115508 CREATED:20240914T034653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240914T034653Z UID:1580-1731153600-1731164400@mbdda.org SUMMARY:2024 Deacon Jeff C. Brown & Deacon Alphonso Anderson Scholarship Luncheon: DESCRIPTION:Tickets: $35.00 \nScholarship recipients will received two tickets at no cost. \n  URL:https://mbdda.org/event/2024-deacon-jeff-c-brown-deacon-alphonso-anderson-scholarship-luncheon/ LOCATION:Messiah Baptist Church\, 80 Legion Parkway\, Brockton\, MA\, 02301\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR