In the wake of extreme weather events, climate change seems like an especially important subject, and it was the topic at front and center in the United Church of Christ Public Policy and Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. last week. Charlotte L., a 12-year-old member of Glenside United Church of Christ in Glenside, Pennsylvania, visited
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene across multiple states is gut-wrenching.The images we’ve seen of communities completely overwhelmed by water, structures obliterated, and people overcome by shock and grief are horrendous. Upwards of 130 lives have been lost to the storm and those who survived are now subject to futures unlike anything they ever imagined.
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Lebanon as the Global Ministries. Global Ministries is a joint witness in mission between the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The letter is endorsed by UCC General Minister and President,
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Haiti as the Global Ministries. Global Ministries is a joint witness in mission between the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The letter is endorsed by UCC General Minister
I knew it would be a historically significant event for Global Ministries and for our partner in Japan. I had no idea just how powerful a moment it would turn out to be. L-R: Jeffrey Mensendiek (mission co-worker in Japan), Yoshida Kimura (Chair, Kyoto Distric, UCCJ), Shari Prestemon (Co-Executive, Global Ministries), Derek Duncan (Global Relations
“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
