Get ready to celebrate Pride in Cleveland with the United Church of Christ this coming weekend! Gender & Sexuality Justice Ministries is partnering with the Heartland Conference and Living Water Association to collectively march as the body of Christ in Cleveland’s Pride March, Saturday, June 1. Share a message of love out loud by signing your congregation up to
For little more than a decade, Menstrual Hygiene Day, May 28, has been amplifying hushed conversations on the economic, social and gender injustices menstruating people worldwide face. (The date was chosen to reflect the average 5-day, once every 28-day menstrual cycle.) This year, United Church of Christ congregations are encouraged to add their voices to
The landscape of children’s and youth ministry has been quickly changing over the last decade and these changes were accelerated with the pandemic and other social justice issues. As a result, many are wondering how to effectively provide services to and ministry with young people. A new webinar sponsored by the United Church of Christ
Embrace the fullness of God’s love for all — that’s the message from United Church of Christ General Minister and President Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson in a recorded greeting she made to invite all to celebrate Pride in Cleveland with the UCC in June. “We’re so excited to be in partnership with our Heartland Conference and Living Water
On Sunday, May 19, United Church of Christ congregations will be celebrating the birth of the Church in ways that show that the transformative power of the Holy Spirit is still breathing new life upon God’s children, especially on those struggling with mental illnesses. May 19 is not only Pentecost Sunday this year, but it
The second annual Vote for Climate Hope Cards art contest award ceremony was held online on May 4. Hosted by the United Church of Christ’s Sue Meuller, lead Climate Hope Campaign organizer, the ceremony recognized the wonderful work of 75 finalists that came from a pool of children aged 18 and under. You can view
For travel writer and television host, Rick Steves, visiting new places is just as much a spiritual practice as fasting or contemplative prayer. That’s because stepping away from the familiar pokes holes in preconceived notions of “the other,” revealing holy commonalities amid differences. Sometimes the most life-changing trip, though, can be made without a passport,
Join the United Church of Christ and SEICUS (Sex Ed for Social Change) for a webinar on Tuesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. EST, entitled “Integrating Sex Education in Faith Communities.” Led by SEICUS board member Rev. Naomi Washington-Leapheart, and featuring Rev. Amy Johnson, UCC minister for sexuality education and justice, and Dr. Melanie Davis
The United Church of Christ continues to walk in solidarity with our partners in the Middle East through prayer, public witness, advocacy, and support for their critical response to the needs in their communities. Israel’s declared war on Gaza has continued for more than 200 days. In this time, over 34,000 people have been killed
The United Church of Christ took part in a ‘stand out’ on Monday, April 22, in front of the Supreme Court building advocating for affordable housing. The boots-on-the-ground justice and advocacy team from the Office of Public Policy & Advocacy in Washington, D.C. were joined by New Ark United Church of Christ from Newark, Delaware.
