We are in the midst of yet another national election cycle in the United States. In these days leading up to the election, the political ads are appearing on our televisions with every commercial break, while the fliers and circulars are finding their way into our mailboxes, daily touting one candidate over another. And, if
“As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes. Indeed, the days will come upon you, when your enemies will set up ramparts around you and surround
After five years in the making, a draft of the Manual on Local Church (MLC) — along with all of the resources that go along with it — is now available. The 32nd General Synod resolved that a working group, representative of the whole denomination, would be convened to produce a Manual on Local Church for
The lifeline crisis phone number 988 for suicide prevention is being highlighted this coming Sunday, Sept. 8 (9/8/2024) in faith communities across the U.S., including the United Church of Christ. 988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and emphasizing the importance of mental health and
Applications are now open for the Associate General Minister of Love of Church and the Associate General Minister of Love of Neighbor. A search committee has been formed for each position, and they are beginning the process of discernment to identify the people called to these roles, in accordance with the UCC Bylaws. Both positions
published on Sep 5, 2024 Project 2025 is a compilation of policy proposals and presidential transition project launched by the Heritage Foundation. The document outlines an extreme set of policies that, if implemented, would threaten basic freedoms, punish the most vulnerable, and dismantle not only the structure of our federal government but attack deeply held
As the United Church of Christ, we pride ourselves in providing an extravagant welcome for all because we believe all people, regardless of background or immigration status, are made in the image of God. Many UCC congregations have become Immigrant Welcoming or Sanctuary Congregations over the last several years, volunteering to accompany undocumented people or
Watch the UCC News video story: “Churches get creative in meeting students’ unmet needs” A new school year is underway, and many students are arriving to class with backpacks that have been blessed and overflowing with supplies that have been generously donated. But two congregations have gone beyond school backpacks, finding creative ways to meet
This year, Cleveland Park Congregational United Church of Christ set out to send 500 postcards to help “get out the vote” to people who live in low-vote areas and swing states for the Nov. 5 election. But the effort is exceeding their expectations, and the Washington, D.C., congregation anticipates they will send close to 1,000
A group of volunteers has been showing up with chainsaws, weedwhackers, trimmers, and determination at Trinity United Church of Christ. This small church in Fort Loudon, Pennsylvania, is on a mission to clear out and restore its sizable church cemetery that holds significant pieces of the town’s history. Volunteers from the church and broader community,
