For people who are unhoused, winter can be a particularly difficult time – especially with the United States in the midst of a serious housing crisis. Last year, a 12% increase in the amount of people experiencing homelessness included a sharp rise of those who became unhoused for the first time. The cost of owning
UCC Women’s Week was celebrated with a special Embodying Women and Gender Justice Year Round webinar on Wednesday, March 6. Lead by national staff Rachael Ward, team leader for gender and sexuality justice ministries; Rebekah Choate, minister for global advocacy and education; Rev. Tara Barber, minister for ministerial support and accountability of MESA; and Sherry
The United Church of Christ Council for Climate Justice launched its first in a series of Climate Action Assemblies as it works to support a number of resolutions that were passed at the 2023 General Synold in Indianapolis. The March 6 assembly provided updates on the three endeavors launched for this year: the Freedom from
Euchre night at the Wells house was so much fun tonight! Great food and great laughs! Can’t wait for the next one! Source
A Nurture the Soul series featuring the founders of the Justice Leadership program begins on March 14. The two-part series explores why there is a need for justice leaders in congregations, and how in reality, all are leaders. The webinar series will delve into themes of the pervasiveness of the worldview of domination and how
Expanding Our Advocacy for Womxn Rights One of the items that continues to be very popular at UCC General Synods are buttons. In the UCC, we have tons of buttons that come with justice messages that say a lot in very few words. Buttons provide clear opinions on a variety of subjects. I have always
Julia Gaughan, chair of the United Church of Christ Board, has issued the following report on the board’s recent meeting. She is an authorized minister serving Peace United Church of Christ in Alma, Kansas, and a member-in-discernment with Plymouth Congregational UCC in Lawrence, Kansas. Greetings, siblings and friends in Christ, The United Church of Christ Board of Directors (UCCB) gathered for
When the Rev. Ray Jordan began offering pulpit supply at First Community Church United Church of Christ, he didn’t know that it would lead to a position as the church’s pastor and a shift in how the Dallas church does ministry. But over time, that’s exactly what happened. Jordan first preached to the church online
Since 1949, the season of Lent has been one in which churches across denominations, including the United Church of Christ, have practiced the spiritual discipline of giving by participating in the One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering to help neighbors near and far. For Rev. Andrew Wicks, associate pastor at First Church of Christ
