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The gulf coast of Pinellas County, Florida recently suffered a destructive double whammy within the space of two weeks. Hurricane Helene, which moved up the shoreline some 100 miles to the west on Sept. 26, sent eight-foot waves surging over the dunes and low seawall lining the Pass-A-Grille Beach, some 50 yards from Pass-a-Grille Beach
On Nov. 9, each of the four United Church of Christ conferences in Pennsylvania passed the same motion requesting authorization from the UCC General Synod for the four to become one. These coordinated but separate meetings were one step further toward the possibility of forming a new, combined Keystone Conference from the Penn West, Penn Central, Pennsylvania Southeast,
This week marks Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), an annual time of mourning and honoring trans siblings who have lost lives to violence on Nov. 20. UCC Minister and Team Leader for Gender & Sexuality Justice Ministries Rachael Ward (they/them), reflects on the weight and potential of the present moment and offers resources for engaging
This election year registered voters had the opportunity to take our values to the polls through early voting or election day voting. The election results tell us a lot about the true values of our neighbors. We are a nation divided by vastly different interpretations of what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
It’s been one week since election day and people across the nation are experiencing a myriad of different emotions. Many are looking toward the next few years with a sense of resolve and hope for change. As we each consider the future political landscape, it is critical to take time to nurture our souls. Be
The Rev. Karen Georgia A. Thompson, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, has released a video message inviting people to pause, pray, and prepare to live love boldly in the midst of the 2024 election results. “Now is a time to pause for prayer, to break from the toxicity of this
On the day after the presidential election, Nov. 6, the Climate Action Assembly met to assess the implications of the election results and begin to plan ahead. The Rev. Brooks Berndt, UCC minister for Environmental Justice, acknowledged it was a “heavy moment” for those gathered. The Rev. Brooks Berndt leads the Climate Action Assembly. “Many
As the beginning of Advent approaches on Dec. 1, the United Church of Christ has resources for faith communities and individuals filled with song, deep sea animals, and words of challenge and hope. Below, find resources for worship from Sermon Seeds and Worship Ways, Nurture the Soul, and the Pension Boards’ Christmas Fund; devotional offerings
