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
Amid harmful anti-trans and nonbinary legislation and political messaging, Bridgeport United Church of Christ set out to send a message of inclusivity. The Portland, Oregon church hosted a Blessed Are the Drag Queens brunch and fundraiser on Oct. 19, designed to draw attention to spreading love and acceptance. The well-attended event offered a brunch buffet,
Three local United Church of Christ congregations marched as one for Atlanta Pride’s 50th Pride March on Sunday, Oct. 13. Central Congregational United Church of Christ, Virginia-Highland United Church of Christ, and Kirkwood United Church of Christ marched together, embracing Love is Louder: Love Your Neighbor OUT LOUD as their message. More than 60 UCC members
A just world for all includes an equal voice in the ballot box. Perhaps you remember the problem of gerrymandering from your high school civics class. Gerrymandering happens when one political party draws electoral maps that seek to dilute the voting power of another political party. And because political power and racism have always been
Julia Gaughan, chair of the UCCB, is an authorized minister serving Peace United Church of Christ in Alma, Kansas, and a member-in-discernment with Plymouth Congregational UCC in Lawrence, Kansas. Greetings, siblings and friends in Christ, The United Church of Christ Board of Directors (UCCB) gathered for its Fall meeting over October 18-19, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. On Thursday evening,
