published on Oct 2, 2024 Each month we unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. This month, the National Staff of the United Church of Christ reflects on upcoming election. With November 5th approaching fast, it can be difficult keeping the election anxiety at bay. But one of the best ways to keep
Earlier in the year, I had a call with Liam McMahon, the Civic Engagement Director for a highly effective advocacy organization in Minnesota called ISAIAH. As McMahon explained his approach to voter turnout efforts, he made the observation that one of the greatest assets that each of us has is our relationships with others. A
News and the way it’s disseminated is always changing. As of this week, there are some changes to the United Church of Christ News webpage and News Digest. The refreshed look for readers debuts as the National Ministries’ Marketing and Communications staff continues the long tradition of bringing the latest information to UCC members in,
published on Oct 1, 2024 With November 5th approaching fast, it can be difficult keeping the election anxiety at bay. The past few years have demonstrated how the time between the presidential election and the presidential inauguration can be uncertain, chaotic, and even scary. As some sow doubt about the strength of our electoral system
In the wake of extreme weather events, climate change seems like an especially important subject, and it was the topic at front and center in the United Church of Christ Public Policy and Advocacy office in Washington, D.C. last week. Charlotte L., a 12-year-old member of Glenside United Church of Christ in Glenside, Pennsylvania, visited
The devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene across multiple states is gut-wrenching.The images we’ve seen of communities completely overwhelmed by water, structures obliterated, and people overcome by shock and grief are horrendous. Upwards of 130 lives have been lost to the storm and those who survived are now subject to futures unlike anything they ever imagined.
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Lebanon as the Global Ministries. Global Ministries is a joint witness in mission between the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The letter is endorsed by UCC General Minister and President,
The United Church of Christ and Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) have issued a joint statement on the current crisis in Haiti as the Global Ministries. Global Ministries is a joint witness in mission between the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The letter is endorsed by UCC General Minister
I knew it would be a historically significant event for Global Ministries and for our partner in Japan. I had no idea just how powerful a moment it would turn out to be. L-R: Jeffrey Mensendiek (mission co-worker in Japan), Yoshida Kimura (Chair, Kyoto Distric, UCCJ), Shari Prestemon (Co-Executive, Global Ministries), Derek Duncan (Global Relations
