Christ-centered · Volunteer-driven · Est. Dorchester, MA · 2009

United in
love.

Serving together. Growing as one.

A Christ-centered, volunteer-driven ministry across the six New England states. Since 2009, we've gathered churches, families and communities to live out one command — love your neighbor as yourself.

✦ Matthew 22:39 — Love your neighbor as yourself
Our programs → Upcoming trips
New England Sarau logo
est. Boston, MA
What we do

Six programs.
One ministry.

Through Sarau Fests, field trips, cultural celebrations, educational activities and social services, we create inclusive spaces that nurture spiritual growth, compassion, healing, leadership and lasting community transformation.

— 01

Sarau Fest / Cultural celebration

Brings Christians together to explore their talents and celebrate one another's backgrounds, cultures and experiences — through music, food, art, story and word.

— 02

Family Trips & Retreats / Pilgrimage

Out-of-state trips and retreats to strengthen family bonds, foster fellowship and encourage spiritual and personal growth.

— 03

Outdoor & Education / Teamwork

Builds teamwork and leadership through field trips, outdoor learning and group activities for all ages.

— 04

Social Services / Volunteer Opportunity

Supports individuals and families with referrals, resources and direct assistance — and connects volunteers with churches and communities by ability, need and interest.

— 05

Enrichment Centers / Holistic programs

Developed in collaboration with churches, organizations and funders to provide holistic programs and resources for community growth.

— 07

New program / Subtitle

Add a short description of this program.

2026 Trips

Two journeys.
One family.

Save the dates. Registration is open — buses depart from Greater Boston with hotel & program included.

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✦ Pilgrimage · Upstate NY · Canada
Jun 19–21, 2026

Niagara

Falls weekend — Toronto & Upstate NY

Includes
· Charter coach· Hotel stay· Falls (US + CA)· Toronto stop· Family-friendly· Passport required
TBA price menu · linktr.ee
✦ Pilgrimage · Lancaster, PA
Sep 5–7, 2026

Joshua

Sight & Sound Theater — 3-day family retreat

Includes
· Charter transportation· 2 nights hotel· Show tickets· Amish Country· Group worship· Bilingual EN/PT
$375 starting · per person
Who we are

Born in Dorchester.\nBuilt across\nthe six states.

New England Sarau (NES) is a Christ-centered, volunteer-driven ministry committed to empowering churches, individuals, families and communities across New England.

NES was founded in September 2009 by a small group of Christians from the Church of the Nazarene in Dorchester, Massachusetts — with the goal of uniting believers and providing real opportunities to live out the commandment to love our neighbor as ourselves. From the first Sarau Fests at Brockton Nova Aliança and at Ebenezer and Second Church in Dorchester, we have grown into a regional ministry of programs, retreats and partnerships — but the table is still the same: open, plural, and centered on Christ.

The word
Sarau

A Brazilian Portuguese word for a gathering event created to celebrate cultural identity — music, food, art, shared experiences, wisdom, talents, beliefs, traditions. For us, sarau names the celebration and uniting of diverse cultures into one body in Christ.

2009
Founded in Dorchester
6
States served
6
Programs running
100%
Volunteer-driven
ME NH VT MA CT RI

From the lighthouse coast of Maine to the shores of Rhode Island — one fellowship.

MaineNew HampshireVermontMassachusettsConnecticutRhode Island
Vision

What we are
building toward.

  1. 01
    Vibrant & united churches
    Different churches, groups and cultures coming together as one.
  2. 02
    Thriving individuals
    Empowering people to grow spiritually, emotionally, socially and mentally.
  3. 03
    Exploring God-given talents
    Creating opportunities to discover, develop and share gifts.
  4. 04
    Mutual support
    Living out love and service by supporting one another toward collective growth.
  5. 05
    Inspiring others
    Reflecting the heart of Christ through testimony and action.
In partnership

Walking with
faithful neighbors.

Second Church
in Dorchester
Enrichment Center
NES Initiative
Kola Charter Bus
Transportation
Just Rethink It
Community
Lighthouse
Compassionate Network
Give · Pray · Belong

Support the
gathering.

Every Sarau, every bus seat and every retreat scholarship is made possible by neighbors who give — quietly and faithfully.

Zelle newenglandsarau@gmail.com
Phone 857-492-1273
Email newenglandsarau@gmail.com
Web www.newenglandsarau.org

"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly… for God loves a cheerful giver." — 2 Cor. 9:7