We find ourselves in a kairos moment, a time of crisis and opportunity. We are in a moment that is God-charged and is ready to bring forth a great movement. This is a moment of truth for the church. We find ourselves in a critical time to awaken from our spiritual amnesia, to stay involved, to
published on Jul 3, 2024 Over the last few weeks, the Supreme Court has released several decisions that put people in need at risk and allow those who obstructed democracy to escape accountability. During this past term, we have witnessed decisions which: Allows states to arrest or fine homeless individuals for using survival items like
Over the last few weeks, the Supreme Court has released several decisions that put people in need at risk and allow those who obstructed democracy to escape accountability. During this past term, we have witnessed decisions which: Allows states to arrest or fine homeless individuals for using survival items like blankets or pillows in public
I have the blessing of hearing the stories and receiving the witness of so many extraordinary communities and people in my ministry as Acting Associate General Minister and Co-Executive of Global Ministries for the United Church of Christ. I am… The post Welcome to ‘Voices of the Journey’! appeared first on United Church of Christ.
In a changing world fraught with political divisiveness, leaders from the United Church of Christ and the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) met in Washington D.C. the week of May 27 to strengthen their witness to God who changes not. UCC General Minister and President Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson called the gathering “timely and
Advocacy and Action for Women’s and Gender Justice Local events stir thoughts and callings June is known nationwide as a month in which the LGBTQAI+ community shows their pride in their identities. While many communities celebrate this PRIDE during other times of the year for numerous reasons, Cleveland (airport code CLE, a nickname the entire
As Pride Month draws to a close, United Church of Christ congregations have yet another opportunity to celebrate and welcome the LGBTQIA+ community. This Sunday, June 30, is Open and Affirming Sunday, and congregations are invited to use the liturgy resources available for 2024, which focuses on Paul’s message in Romans 12:12 to “rejoice in
2022 brought the hottest summer on record to 26 cities throughout the United States. Then 2023 happened and broke those records, and 2024 is on track to be even worse. We are living through all the natural disasters scientists have warned us about for decades. Extreme heat, flooding, wildfires, and so much more. As we
June marks the 60th anniversary of Freedom Summer, a Black voter registration drive in Mississippi in 1964 that resisted extreme violence and voter suppression. The struggle that began more than 60 years ago continues today as voting rights are still under attack. The Supreme Court, breaking with its own precedent, recently upheld South Carolina’s racially
Summer is upon us, a season often associated with outdoor barbeques, beaches, and vacation fun. This is also the start of a presidential election campaign season, where the political parties have selected their candidates to be our country’s next president and vice-president. One third of the Senate and all members of the House of Representatives
