“The United States confronts a crisis of democracy, and the American church confronts a test of faith.” This is the first sentence of a recent statement signed by UCC General Minister and President, Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson, along with over 200 national faith leaders from across the ecumenical spectrum. The statement was released at
It is a sacred privilege to be in ministry with young people. They listen with perspectives that only the youth can bring, and they ask questions that will rock your world. Just last week in a discussion with middle schoolers, I was asked “What would Christianity look like if Jesus hadn’t died; if he’d been
The Rev. David Long-Higgins was among many faith leaders gathered in Springfield, Ohio, on Sunday for a prayer vigil in response to the recent rise in violent threats and harassment toward members of the Haitian community. Long-Higgins serves as Conference Minister for the Heartland Conference of the United Church of Christ. Leaders from the Open and Affirming
People from across the United Church of Christ are encouraged to offer their unique talents, skills, and perspectives in service with the UCC Board. Applications are open now for UCC Board terms that will begin during the upcoming 2025 General Synod in Kansas City. Applications are also open for individuals to serve in the leadership
Banned Books Week is underway, Sept. 22 through 28, and the United Church of Christ has resources uplifing the belief that banned books have a special vocation, a particular calling in our faith communities: to help expand and enliven the image of God and empower us to reckon with truths that demand our loving accountability.
250 partners in nearly 90 countries. That’s one way of describing the scale of our work as Global Ministries. But that simple phrase packs far more power and possibility than it might suggest. Opening worship begins at the 100th anniversary of the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK). The NCCK is a global partner
United Church of Christ General Minister and President, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, has written the following statement responding to the recent rise in violent threats and harassment toward members of the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio, following widely spread, false narratives about Haitian immigrants. The Rev. David Long-Higgins, Conference minister of the UCC Heartland Conference —
There is an old playground saying that goes something like this: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” The implication is that while rhetoric and hate speech are bruising to the ego, they do not leave the physical scars of physical violence. As Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson highlighted
The United Church of Christ Council for Climate Justice hosts Climate Action Assemblies every two months to focus on efforts related to the implementation of past General Synod resolutions. In the most recent Climate Action Assembly, held on Sept. 4, the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, Minister for Environmental Justice, gave updates on the most recent
