COMMITTEES AND GROUPSWhat makes being part of Dignity/Boston so fun and rewarding is that there are so many opportunities for someone to get involved in our community. When you join one of our groups or committees, you get the chance to make a difference in the GLBT community of Boston and meet interesting people. You can contact the groups or committees by email (dignityinfo@dignityboston.org) or telephone (617.421.1915). Listed below are some committees and groups that you can join.
TOP OF PAGEFriday Night Supper ProgramDignity/Boston and the Arlington Street Church (ASC) sponsor this weekly meal program for hungry and homeless people in Boston. Meals are prepared every Thursday and served every Friday year round at ASC. Volunteers are needed to cook, serve meals, and help in community outreach. Liturgy CommitteeThis committee services the Chapter by preparing the Sunday liturgies and special liturgical celebrations that enhance the spiritual life of the community. There are volunteer needs for Lectors and Eucharistic Ministers. Music MinistryThis group provides music for all liturgical events. There are volunteer needs for accompanists (piano, organ, guitar), instrumentalists, singers, liturgical dancers. All are welcome to join. You need not read music. TOP OF PAGEWomen's Spirituality GroupThis group of female Dignity/Boston members meets regularly for prayer, spiritual discussion, support and socializing. Spiritual Life MinistryThis group has two areas of concern:
DefendersThis committee brings together men and women who want to express and experience the aspects of leather and spirituality. The committee serves as outreach to the Boston leather community and provides social and religious activities for them. HospitalityThis committee welcomes and greets visitors as they enter St. John's for Sunday liturgy. The committee provides information to new and prospective members about Dignity/Boston and Dignity/USA. Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters at the church door and to conduct brief orientation sessions for inquiring visitors after Sunday liturgy. TOP OF PAGEMen's Spirituality GroupThis group of male Dignity/Boston members meets weekly for prayer, spiritual discussion, support and socializing. Activities include an annual retreat. Peace and JusticeCommittee that spearheads Dignity's work in battling poverty, homphobia, AIDS, violence, and other social ills. This committee channels Dignity's efforts to fight breast caner, AIDS and supports people with HIV/AIDS through education, charitable donations and activism. Membership in Interfaith IADS coalition and the Governor's Commission on Gay and Lesbian Youth. Interfaith CoalitionThis group is responsible for coordinating the annual Interfaith Pride Service and various other occasional ecumenical experiences. Transgendered / Transsexual LiaisonThe liaison serves as an outreach to the Transgendered / Transsexual community. The liaison seeks to bring more Transgendered / Transsexual people into Dignity, especially those with families. There is also an effort to outreach to the female to male Transgendered/Transsexual community. The Next GenerationThis group of 20-30 something young adults plans spiritual, social, and community service activities. All are welcome! Please join us. Social CommitteeThis group plans regular social activities for the Dignity/Boston community throughout the year. Events include, BBQ’s, Movie Nights and more!TOP OF PAGE |
