Three United Church of Christ congregations in Texas can now do more to help their neighbors still recovering from an unusually brutal February storm. Cleanup at St. Peter United, a UCC church in Houston Global HOPE Disaster Ministries is sending grant money to the churches to amplify their community ministries and cover some of the
Church history scholars regularly celebrate the stories of clergy leaders, focusing on ordained men who serve local congregations, manage denominational tasks, shape theology, and define church identity. Although there are often more lay women who are active members in Christian churches, honoring women’s lives and recognizing their leadership remained secondary. Marilyn Breitling (1933-2018) grew up
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The 2021 General Synod of the United Church of Christ, meeting July 11-18, will consider 11 resolutions and several bylaw changes. This is one in a series of articles about them. Readers can view an initial summary here and find full texts at the Synod website. Racism affects U.S. life in many ways. UCC delegates
All three counts – guilty. United Church of Christ leaders offer this statement and prayer after 12 jurors convict former police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. We share a collective breath of relief in the moments following the announced guilty verdict on all three counts against the now convicted murderer who
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The United Church of Christ is one of three organizations that has joined with EcoAmerica to co-host the 10th annual American Climate Leadership Summit. From April 27-29, featured speakers at the summit will include the White House’s National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, EPA Secretary Michael Regan, and youth activist Jamie Margolin. Three UCC clergy will
Tobacco farm workers need allies in their fight for higher wages and better working conditions. That’s why a number of religious groups are urging clergy across the country to step up and speak up for them right now. Justice and Local Church Ministries of the United Church of Christ has partnered with other like organizations
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