As a new pastor in a church in Amish country, I did not expect to be welcomed by all. I was female, single and, as we say in my home state of Maine, “from away.” When I walked down the street in my town or other nearby locations wearing my pastoral collar, men in black
During this election season, the Green Christians at the Coral Gables United Church of Christ partnered with the Environmental Voter Project (EVP) for several postcarding campaigns. EVP is a national nonprofit focused on turning low-propensity environmentalists into consistent voters. Through data analytics and survey data, they have identified over 8 million individuals nationwide who care about climate
In the week leading up to Election Day, the United Church of Christ General Minister and President Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson has released the following call to denounce harmful comments spoken by participants at a New York City political rally for former President Donald Trump, and she offers a prayer for “our hearts, minds, and
Coral Isles Church in Tavernier, Florida recently kicked off a community composting project by installing a composting bin at its church. The County Recycling Coordinator and the local Extension Officer provided education and a hands-on demonstration of composting for the community. The process is simple – layers of newspaper, food waste and yard waste added to the
American anthropologist Margaret Mead once observed, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citzens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” This idea was tested out when New Spirit United of Church of Christ in Savage, Minnesota decided to ambitiously pursue a ministry of environmental justice through
The current and four former General Ministers and Presidents of the United Church of Christ have a united message to share: vote faithfully and with love. The group of UCC leaders collaborated to create a video addressing the pressing importance of voting with a lens of faith values as part of the UCC’s Our Faith
“As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, ‘If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes” (Luke 19:41-42). More than a year has passed since Israel declared war on Gaza, in response to the
United Church of Christ General Minister and President, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, joined 19 other Christian faith leaders in a letter to both the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump election campaigns expressing deep concern for the ongoing injustice and violation of human rights in Israel/Palestine. The letter, sent Oct. 15, notes that these conditions
United Church of Christ congregations looking for help with a church website, look no further! UCC Everywhere (UCCE) offers a program to assist with a digital presence. Not only can this program keep congregants and potential church members apprised of hours, offerings, customized branding, an “About” page and more — this service comes with a
