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Strengthen the Church materials now available ahead of May 19 day of giving
The United Church of Christ Strengthen the Church (STC) Offering reflects the shared commitment of people across the UCC to cooperatively build up the church. Conferences and the national setting equally share the gifts given by members and friends through their local congregations. The funds raised support leadership development, new churches, youth ministry, and innovation
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Apr
Earth Day Summit 2024 focused on environmental issues and urged action
The second annual United Church of Christ Earth Day Summit took place on Saturday, April 20, just before Earth Day, Monday, April 22. The event featured celebrated author and activist Bill McKibben, who delivered the Jim Antal Keynote Lecture with the title, “Energy from Heaven or Energy from Hell?” A strong impact The Rev. Brooks
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Apr
What is Solidarity? – United Church of Christ What is Solidarity?
“Solidarity” is a word I picked up as I became more involved in the work of justice building. No one ever defined it for me, but I extracted meaning from the contexts in which it was used. It expressed, in my earliest understandings, solid commitment to a cause or more specifically, the people involved in
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Apr
UCC takes part in stand out for affordable housing
The United Church of Christ took part in a ‘stand out’ on Monday, April 22, in front of the Supreme Court building advocating for affordable housing. The boots-on-the-ground justice and advocacy team from the Office of Public Policy & Advocacy in Washington, D.C. were joined by New Ark United Church of Christ from Newark, Delaware.
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Apr
UCC Stewardship materials now available
The new United Church of Christ stewardship materials are now available from UCC Resources to help congregations tell their story while making a request for financial support. The theme for 2024 is “Imagine Together.” This package of materials helps people understand the impact congregations can make in communities when they are supported. The materials include
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Apr
Churches for Middle East Peace marks 40th anniversary: Words and deeds prevail at advocacy summit
Churches for Middle East Peace (CMEP), a coalition of more than 30 national churches and organizations, including the United Church of Christ, marked a milestone in its collective pursuit of peace, celebrating its 40th anniversary at the annual Advocacy Summit held early April in Washington D.C. “CMEP has truly had a remarkable history as it
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Engaging and Inclusive Worship grant: Call for focus group participants
The United Church of Christ National Setting has received a $2,000 grant originating from the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship for a study on inclusive and engaging worship as part of the ministry for Disabilities and Mental Health Justice. The Calvin Institute gave the original grant to the Disability Ministry Network, a network of denominational
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Apr
Rethink Children and Youth Online Summit will delve into future of ministry for younger generations
Children and youth will be the focus of discussion at the Rethink Children and Youth Ministry Summit, held online May 20-24 by the United Church of Christ and Convergence. In collaboration with leading practitioners in the ministry field, the five-day summit is a unique learning opportunity for congregational leaders, educators, parents and caregivers, and anyone