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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection (ICAP) at Georgetown Law filed a lawsuit on behalf of over two dozen Christian and Jewish religious denominations and associations in response to the Trump Administration’s rescission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) “sensitive locations” policy that had restricted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting immigration raids, arrests, and other enforcement actions at houses of worship. The new policy thus greenlights enforcement actions that could interrupt religious services in furtherance of the Administration’s mass deportation plans. The case, Mennonite Church USA et al. v. United States Department of Homeland Security et al., was filed in federal district court in Washington, DC.

Boston, MA: On Tuesday February 11, 2025, the Massachusetts Council of Churches joined over two dozen Christian and Jewish institutions and the Institute for Constitutional Advocacy and Protection in opposition to the federal government’s rescission of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s sensitive locations policy, which violates the First Amendment and the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, protecting our places of worship Link: https://www.masscouncilofchurches.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/More-Than-Two-Dozen-Christian-and-Jewish-Denominations-and-Associations-Sue-to-Protect-Religious-Freedoms.pdf

"As the Executive Board of the Massachusetts Council of Churches, we are particularly heartbroken that Christians would physically attack one another. Our Savior Jesus Christ calls us to be one. Religious violence is never a solution to theological difference."

"Over the weekend of July 27-28, 2024, five Massachusetts congregations of the Episcopal Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and the United Church of Christ (UCC) were attacked and vandalized. It appears these congregations were targeted because of their clear and explicit welcome of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer siblings in Christ. We have offered pastoral care and support to the affected congregations and have been working with the FBI and local authorities to respond to these crimes. "

Black Ministerial Alliance of Greater Boston/Ten Point, Boston Faith & Justice Network, Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Boston, Massachusetts Council of Churches and Immigrant Family Services Institute (IFSI) need congregations in greater Boston to provide physical space for a minimum of 30 people, for a minimum of two weeks, any days between Monday through Friday, during the hours of 9:30am-4:30pm.

On Tuesday December 12, 2023 join local Palestinian Christians living in Massachusetts, pastors who have served in the region, scholars, and journalists for a panel discussion about the longing and lament of those with close ties to the region. Hear what you can do to be in solidarity and prayer.
This event is jointly organized by The Huffington Ecumenical Institute at HCHC and The Massachusetts Council of Churches.

On Sunday June 11th, immediately following a joyful Pride worship service, a fire was set in our beloved Sanctuary.

Join Global Ministries Christian Church, the Boston Police Department and MAMLEO to provide an ACTIVE SHOOTER TRAINING at 670 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA. 02124 on Saturday, June 10, 2023, from 12:00 PM. to 1:30 PM. Registration information at the link.

His Eminence + Mor Dionysius John Kawak, Archbishop and Patriarchal Vicar of the Archdiocese of the Syriac Orthodox Church for the Eastern USA, and the Massachusetts Council of Churches invite all people to a service of prayer for all those affected by the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. We will gather on Thursday February 9 at 7pm at St. Matthew Syriac Orthodox Church, 149 Park Street in West Roxbury, MA.