Getting Personal with Climate Change He looks out at the sea that has been his family’s source of livelihood and constant joy for generations. His eyes tear up as he contemplates what is unthinkable for him, the prospect of having to leave this place he so dearly loves. Bani Dunn (L) gestures out to sea
I am a reader of books and have been since the age of three. One of my childhood favorites was authored by Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. My favorite of the 66 books written by Dr. Seuss was Green Eggs and Ham, a short and delightful story introducing Sam I Am with
The United Church of Christ Environmental Justice ministries recently invited congregations to organize teams and visit the district offices of members of Congress as part of a Valentine’s Day nationwide day of action on Feb. 14. The initiative was designed to “urge members of congress to have a heart for climate, for our children, and
In a rapidly changing and volatile world — where the latest news raises more questions rather than providing answers — the United Church of Christ’s General Minister and President/CEO, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, shares her thoughts and concerns in a new blog, “On My Mind Today.” Read the inaugural post here. UCC General Minister
In the past two weeks, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have moved to return to northern Gaza during a tenuous ceasefire agreement. The move follows nearly 16 months of violence and war waged by Israel following Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7, 2023. As Palestinians return, President Donald Trump recently announced a vision for Gaza that
When over 1,000 people gathered in front of the United States Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., last week to protest security breaches and the implications of billionaire Elon Musk’s unprecedented access to government systems, the Rev. Kathy Dwyer, senior pastor at Rock Spring Congregational United Church of Christ in Arlington, Virginia, was part of the
Faith leaders, humanitarian organizations, refugees, members of Congress, and resettlement organizations came together in a demonstration of solidarity and compassion through a public action and vigil in Lafayette Square in front of the White House. The event on Tuesday, Feb. 4, opposed the Trump administration’s Executive Order suspending the refugee resettlement program indefinitely. The suspension
Ever since Inauguration Day 2025, the flurry of executive orders coming from President Trump has felt like a firehose directly pointed at the faces of all those who rely on the US government for anything. Hiring freezes, funding freezes, firings, and targeted attacks on various marginalized groups are all meant to show that the president
February is often thought of as a month of love, as Valentine’s Day is celebrated and lovers everywhere affirm their devotion with special cards, gifts and romantic meals together. The Gender and Sexuality Justice Ministries (GSJM) of the United Church of Christ is celebrating all things love with special Love is Louder invitations and offerings
It has been a long practice of churches to open their doors to immigrants faced with threats of deportation as part of their ministry. United Church of Christ congregations have quite a few stories to share of families, including young children, who were able to walk free in 2021 after years of finding sanctuary in
