published on Apr 3, 2024 Each month we unpack the complex justice issues that we’re working on. This month, Global Ministries and UCC DC Office staff offer perspectives on the many ongoing crises around the globe. A Cry for Peace In recent months, we have seen international news coverage focus on what is happening in Gaza and
At Mayflower United Church of Christ in Minneapolis, we went through an intentional process of revising our liturgical language for baptism to reflect our commitment to care for creation as an expression of our caring for the child being baptized and future generations. In reflecting upon the act of baptism, Team Lead Minister Rev Sarah
An Easter video reflection from the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, takes the church on a journey beyond the grave with memories of where we were just four short years ago during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the recording, Thompson reminds us that we were left alone
i find myself nervous to write for this publication—like every time i step up to preach, i don’t take this invitation lightly. Over the past several years, we’ve witnessed narratives being weaponized and we focus so much on the “unlearning” of something (as if learning isn’t a continuum) that we leave little room for transformation.
More and more people from more and more countries are risking the perilous journey across the U.S-Mexico desert to find safe haven and sanctuary for themselves and their families. And yet, already limited government funding for a humanitarian response to these asylum seekers is under threat while militarization of the U.S. border increases. That’s what
Please join us Sunday at 10:30 for Easter morning worship! All are welcome! Source
35 FCUCC friends gathered together for Dinner Night Out at Pizza Mia in Grand Blanc. The food was delicious and the fellowship was fantastic. Source
Euchre night at the Wells house was so much fun tonight! Great food and great laughs! Can’t wait for the next one! Source
Euchre night at the Wells house was so much fun tonight! Great food and great laughs! Can’t wait for the next one! Source
