The Democratic National Convention is underway in Chicago, Illinois, and the Rev. Anthony Williams is hoping to get the attention of Vice President Kamala Harris and other party members by asking them to declare civilian violence as a national healthcare crisis. Williams lives in Chicago and has the support of DNC Delegate La Shawn Ford
At a gathering in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 13, the United Church of Christ minister for Environmental Justice, the Rev. Brooks Berndt, and other faith leaders met to discuss climate-related goals and learn ways faith-based organizations can benefit from and support the current administration’s climate agenda as the presidential election draws near. Celebrating climate resiliency
“Voting is a civic sacrament.” Rev. Theodore Hesburgh’s words remind us that voting is not just our responsibility as a citizen, but a sacred act. Voting is one of the ways that we participate in creating a just world for all. As we approach the upcoming election season, the importance of engaging with the electoral
United Church Funds is one of more than 130 institutional asset owners and managers to receive a June 30 letter from leaders of the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee that requested information on the organizations’ responsible investing strategies as they relate to climate goals. The letter from Congressman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), committee chairman, and Congressman
In [a] beginning when God created the heavens and the earth, the earth was a formless void and darkness covered the face of the deep, while a wind from God swept over the face of the waters. Then God said “Let there be light”; and there was light. And God saw the light was good…
Earlier this year, the four United Church of Christ conferences in Pennsylvania gathered for their first shared annual meetings. It was one step toward the possibility of forming a new, combined conference from the Penn West, Penn Central, Pennsylvania Southeast, and Penn Northeast Conferences. The theme – “Together we are stronger” – was echoed throughout
This August, the United Church of Christ is observing Make-A-Will Month by providing a free will-writing tool. This is done in partnership between the National Ministries, The Pension Boards, and FreeWill. It’s a moment to be thoughtful stewards of family, finances, and faith. Nearly two-thirds of American adults do not have a will, and this
The Love of Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ has now opened its 2025 grant applications to support the work and mission of local churches. The unified grant application includes four support programs: CASA New and Rebirthing Church Grants, Operational Support, Neighbors in Need, and Pension Board New Church Benefits. The deadline to
“To rest in a capitalist world takes practice and meticulous care.” “Rest is my foundation to build, invent, restore, and imagine the world I want to see” – The Nap Ministry’s Rest Deck: 50 Practices to Resist Grind Culture, by Tricia Hersey Will you read this blog post in one sitting? Will you be able to? For
