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Season of Hope – United Church of Christ
The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world came into being through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to what was his own, and his own people did not accept him.But to all who received him, who believed in his
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La Estación de la Esperanza
Esa luz verdadera, la que alumbra a todo ser humano, venía a este mundo. El que era la luz ya estaba en el mundo y el mundo fue creado por medio de él, pero el mundo no lo reconoció. Vino… The post La Estación de la Esperanza appeared first on United Church of Christ. Source
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Resources for Health and Human Service Sunday 2024 offer support and healing for essential workers
The United Church of Christ Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) recently released resources for Health and Human Service Sunday, which takes place Jan. 28, the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany. The resources provide a means for UCC churches, CHHSM members and friends to bring the message of serving leadership and support for health
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Ohio church awards thousands to students through annual MLK Day essay contest
It was 34 years ago when Sharon Jefferson — a member of East View United Church of Christ in Shaker Heights, Ohio, since childhood — learned that a friend’s church sponsored a pancake breakfast to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Brandon Campbell Jr. was the youth announcer at the MLK Day essay contest celebration.
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Other Religion News – United Church of Christ Other Religion News
published on Jan 2, 2024 Pope Francis calls for a universal ban on surrogacy. He says it exploits mother and childhttps://apnews.com/article/pope-surrogacy-vatican-russia-israel-ukraine-56acaa8500336db81ee18913a77ddc0f How to deal with same-sex unions? It’s a question fracturing major Christian denominationshttps://apnews.com/article/lgbtq-samesex-unions-christianity-catholic-anglican-methodist-00e3a4adaf4266dabbf730390eebd2d9 Native Hawaiian salt makers combat climate change and pollution to protect a sacred traditionhttps://apnews.com/article/hawaiian-native-salt-makers-hanapepe-2e4d9959b2874b27d5cf161eecbb89aa Biden calls out ‘poison’ of white supremacy
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Commentary: Preaching an ‘election sermon’ is urgently needed
In this commentary, the Rev. Jim Antal — a longtime United Church of Christ environmental justice advocate and former Conference Minister — urges and offers advice for pastors to preach about the climate crisis, democracy and civic engagement as the United States prepares for the 2024 election season. When it comes to addressing the crisis
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Jan
UCC co-sponsors Faith in Democracy vigil near Jan. 6 insurrection anniversary
In the shadow of the U.S. Capitol Building on Jan. 5, staff from the United Church of Christ’s Washington, D.C., Office joined with interfaith partners for a “Faith in Democracy” prayer vigil. The UCC co-sponsored the event, which was hosted by the Franciscan Action Network and joined by a long list of interfaith partners. A
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