As ministers and justice advocates, I think we can forget about our own bodies – especially – in tense moments such as making our way to a presidential election. In tense moments, I often need reminding that to be loving in just action, I must first be human. I’ve witnessed clergy and community members share
Episode Summary: On this episode of Fill the JAR, we talk with Hill Brown – Hill Brown (they/them), based in rural Western North Carolina, serves as the Southern Ambassador of Harm Reduction and Overdose Prevention Ministries for the United Church of Christ and the Southern Director of Faith in Harm Reduction. Hill is a founding
On Wednesdays, congregants of Sojourners United Church of Christ, gather along the road in front of their church building in Charlottesville, Virginia, holding signs with messages like “Vote hope, not fear” and “Register to vote here.” It’s a ministry they call Wednesday Witness. Since the church is located near the exit of a busy interstate
As of today, October 29th, we are one week out from election day. One mere week. On the precipice of this historic election, anxiety and fear are abundant. We fear for our democracy, which is continuously challenged as bad actors sow doubt about the strength of our electoral system. We fear political violence, which is
On Oct. 27, United Church of Christ General Minister and President Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, along with several UCC leaders, joined members of the World Communion of Reformed Churches (WCRC) at the Elmslie Memorial Church in the center of George Town, Grand Cayman, for a Reformation Sunday worship service. After opening the service with Martin
The United Church of Christ Gender & Sexuality Justice Ministries is hosting a two-day Thursdays in Black virtual summit in November to discuss and learn more about gender and sexual-based violence. The event takes place on both Thursday, Nov. 13 and Thursday, Nov. 20 at 1 p.m. Eastern via Zoom. Thursdays in Black is an
Being in nature brings many people closer to God, and the United Church of Christ Outdoor Ministries offers outdoor experiences that can complement people’s weekly worship in buildings of churches. Thousands of guests of all ages and backgrounds visit these camps and deepen their faith through encounters with God in creation — from the shores
by Seth Wispelwey | published on Oct 29, 2024 Episode Summary: On this episode, we talk with Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, Minister for Environmental Justice with the United Church of Christ! Environmental Justice at the UCC (Sign up for The Pollinator!) – https://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-church-ministries/efam/environmental-justice/ Creation Justice Webinars: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6VgfHt6zEy7rHppcZwDC-1-4sypdgsdz Citations: 1. “Way Out of No Way” Written
As a new pastor in a church in Amish country, I did not expect to be welcomed by all. I was female, single and, as we say in my home state of Maine, “from away.” When I walked down the street in my town or other nearby locations wearing my pastoral collar, men in black
During this election season, the Green Christians at the Coral Gables United Church of Christ partnered with the Environmental Voter Project (EVP) for several postcarding campaigns. EVP is a national nonprofit focused on turning low-propensity environmentalists into consistent voters. Through data analytics and survey data, they have identified over 8 million individuals nationwide who care about climate
