Episode Summary: On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Dr. Sharon Fennema, the Join the Movement Curator & Storyteller at the United Church of Christ. Dr. Fennema is a facilitator, ritualist, activist, teacher, and scholar whose work lives at the intersections of critical race, postcolonial and gender theories and embodied spiritual practices
published on Oct 2, 2024 Each month we unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. This month, the National Staff of the United Church of Christ reflects on upcoming election. With November 5th approaching fast, it can be difficult keeping the election anxiety at bay. But one of the best ways to keep
News and the way it’s disseminated is always changing. As of this week, there are some changes to the United Church of Christ News webpage and News Digest. The refreshed look for readers debuts as the National Ministries’ Marketing and Communications staff continues the long tradition of bringing the latest information to UCC members in,
In the wake of extreme weather events, climate change seems like an especially important subject, and it was the topic at front and center in the United Church of Christ Public Policy and Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. last week. Charlotte L., a 12-year-old member of Glenside United Church of Christ in Glenside, Pennsylvania, visited
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Lebanon as the Global Ministries. Global Ministries is a joint witness in mission between the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The letter is endorsed by UCC General Minister and President,
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Haiti as the Global Ministries. Global Ministries is a joint witness in mission between the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The letter is endorsed by UCC General Minister
It is a sacred privilege to be in ministry with young people. They listen with perspectives that only the youth can bring, and they ask questions that will rock your world. Just last week in a discussion with middle schoolers, I was asked “What would Christianity look like if Jesus hadn’t died; if he’d been
People from across the United Church of Christ are encouraged to offer their unique talents, skills, and perspectives in service with the UCC Board. Applications are open now for UCC Board terms that will begin during the upcoming 2025 General Synod in Kansas City. Applications are also open for individuals to serve in the leadership
The United Church of Christ Council for Climate Justice hosts Climate Action Assemblies every two months to focus on efforts related to the implementation of past General Synod resolutions. In the most recent Climate Action Assembly, held on Sept. 4, the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, Minister for Environmental Justice, gave updates on the most recent
Global Cleveland Welcoming Week is underway and hosting a series of free events to celebrate from now through Sept. 20. This annual, nationally celebrated event series highlights Northeast Ohio’s commitment to inclusivity, diversity, cultural exchange and global citizenship. The United Church of Christ is a sponsor of Welcoming Week, as the National Setting office is
