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Why they walked: Hear from UCC members why they joined week-long ‘Pilgrimage for Peace’ for Gaza
Last week, a coalition of interfaith groups and justice organizations — including Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu partners — completed an eight-day “Pilgrimage for Peace,” urging a ceasefire in Gaza. The pilgrims left Philadelphia on Feb. 14 and arrived at the White House a week later. Many United Church of Christ members were among the
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Spiritual Joy in Times of Crisis
What is spiritual joy in times of crisis? How can we find joy in our hearts when we live in a world filled with sorrows? In the shadows of the cross, where is our glad hosanna? An ancient instrument with mystical powers, the drum connects us to our spiritual core. As part of my sabbatical
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Feb
Join in UCC Women’s Week through daily meditation, new liturgy and global advocacy
The United Church of Christ will celebrate UCC Women’s Week, observed from March 3 to 9, with opportunities and resources for worship, reflection and participation in global advocacy. Every March, UCC Women’s Week kicks off Women’s History Month and coincides with International Women’s Day. This year, UCC leaders are offering fresh perspectives, liturgy and a
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Planning for Earth Month: Resources for Congregations
published on Feb 27, 2024 April is Earth Month, and for congregations, it can be a great time to further discern how to best answer our first calling as Christians which is the caretaking of God’s creation. Form a plan for making the most of April. Check out this suggested course of action: An Art
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Euchre night at the Wells house was so much fun tonight! Great food and great la…
Euchre night at the Wells house was so much fun tonight! Great food and great laughs! Can’t wait for the next one! Source
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Lenten ceasefire campaign launches with Ash Wednesday witness in front of White House
On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14, in Lafayette Park near the White House, national Christian organizations and peacemakers, including the United Church of Christ, launched a weekly Lenten ceasefire campaign. It started with a Catholic Mass followed by an ecumenical public witness, calling attention to and in mourning for the tens of thousands of lives that
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Feb
Symbolizing children killed in Gaza, hundreds of hearts from Bethlehem delivered to Congress by UCC volunteers
More than 500 olivewood hearts accompanied by a postcard, like the one pictured, were delivered to congressional offices. Valentine’s Day found members of several Washington, D.C.-area United Church of Christ congregations participating in the delivery of over 500 olivewood hearts — each representing one beating heart of the nearly 12,000 Palestinian children killed in Gaza
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