Three United Church of Christ congregations in Texas can now do more to help their neighbors still recovering from an unusually brutal February storm. Cleanup at St. Peter United, a UCC church in Houston Global HOPE Disaster Ministries is sending grant money to the churches to amplify their community ministries and cover some of the
The 2021 General Synod of the United Church of Christ, meeting July 11-18, will consider 11 resolutions and several bylaw changes. This is one in a series of articles about them. Readers can view an initial summary here and find full texts at the Synod website. Racism affects U.S. life in many ways. UCC delegates
The United Church of Christ is one of three organizations that has joined with EcoAmerica to co-host the 10th annual American Climate Leadership Summit. From April 27-29, featured speakers at the summit will include the White House’s National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, EPA Secretary Michael Regan, and youth activist Jamie Margolin. Three UCC clergy will
Minister for Youth and Young Adult Engagement For nearly two weeks, attention has been fixed on national media outlets as the trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin has proceeded. New details have emerged surrounding the last 9 minutes and 29 seconds of the life of Mr. George Floyd as he laid face down on
Clergy gather on steps of National City Christian Church in support of D.C. statehood A group of interfaith leaders gathered on the steps of a church in the U.S. capital on Friday morning to issue a call for statehood for the area making up the District of Columbia. They gathered at National City Christian Church
A piece of historic legislation, first considered decades ago, is heading to the U.S. House of Representatives for a vote. H.R. 40 would establish a commission to develop proposals and a “national apology” to help repair the lasting legacy of slavery. The United Church of Christ and its ecumenical partners are strong supporters of the
Christian activists gather once a year to worship, strategize and lobby Congress. This year they’ll do it virtually. People can register here for Ecumenical Advocacy Days, April 18-21. People can still register for Ecumenical Advocacy Days, to be held April 18-21. The cost is $35, or $15 for students. A $50 rate, including a donation,
Four families in California who lost much to wildfires will soon be moving into new homes, thanks to a collaborative effort by the churches of the United Church of Christ Northern California Nevada Conference. First Congregational Church of Oroville came up with the idea. The Conference helped support it. Together, with the financial gifts of
by Brooks Berndt | published on Apr 8, 2021 Movie screenings can be a great way to raise awareness and energy around environmental issues. There are plenty of resources and tips to be found for churches that want to screen or watch a movie to celebrate Earth Day: ● As part of their Climate Change
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