Global Relations Minister Peter Makari and I joined Global Ministries mission co-workers Rev. Nishan and Maria Bakalian for a lovely dinner and conversation. Beirut….I’ve arrived! I emerged from customs to the heavy heat and humidity of midday in Lebanon. Peter Makari, Global Relations Minister for the Middle East and Europe of Global Ministries, welcomed me
published on Jul 4, 2024 Each month we unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. This month, Abigail Cipparone, Domestic Policy Advocate at the UCC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy in Washington D.C., reflects on recent Supreme Court decisions and the need for greater transparency and accountability within the conduct of the
The Poor People’s Campaign Moral March was held in Washington, D.C. on June 29, attended by thousands of poor and low-wage workers and their supporters from religious, labor and many social justice organizations. Members of the United Church of Christ Washington, D.C. office and several congregations joined to uplift the call to action. ‘Jesus was
I recently moved into the East Office of Judson Memorial Church, overlooking Washington Square Park, in the heart of New York City. Flanked by New York University and other affluent Greenwich village institutions and residences, the park and the historic church are highly trafficked tourist destinations. While I was setting up my office, I overheard
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made the prevention of oil spills a top priority within the United States. Still, the potential of drilling mishaps and pipeline leaks continue putting vulnerable communities worldwide at risk — polluting drinking water, tainting soil and endangering both wildlife and sea life. In May, United Church Funds, the
Excitement is mounting as the announcement that General Synod 35 rules and deadlines have been announced, calling United Church of Christ members to Kansas City in July of 2025. The theme of the gathering is “Into the Deep,” based on Luke 5:4, which says, “When he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Put out into
Organizations and churches wanting to show their support for their LGBTQIA+ siblings can find many resources to do this at the United Church of Christ’s Love is Louder campaign website. The UCC’s Gender & Sexuality Justice Ministries encourages everyone to use these graphics and prayer posts to uplift the message of Pride Month in June. You can find Worship
The United Church of Christ is calling for your prayers for peace as wars and conflicts continue to escalate around the world. Injustices and inequalities manifest as racism, discrimination, gender-based violence, economic disparities, and other issues. As a communal response to uplift these sorrows and support our neighbors near and far, General Minister and President
The United Church of Christ’s Global H.O.P.E. team welcomed Andrew Long-Higgins as its new team leader on June 3. Long-Higgins joins the national ministry staff in Cleveland and will oversee and steer Global H.O.P.E.’s mission — as lifted in its acronym — of providing UCC congregations and partner organizations with “humanitarian opportunities for progress and
The summer of 1964 was an incredibly important and impactful time in the United States. It came to be known as the “Freedom Summer,” as civil rights organizations focused attention and resources on registering voters in the southern states. Many individuals and organizations lent support to this effort, including the United Church of Christ. As
