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Keeping You ePosted Archive

 'Keeping You e-Posted' is a weekly, coordinated e-zine of news, featured items, resources, worship materials, and justice-action items. It is e-mailed each Tuesday mornings to UCC members and supporters.

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11-02-09
Honoring our Veterans
As our nation readies to mark Veterans Day, congregations are already caring for those who served their country.
 
10-27-09
Meet Your New G.M.P.!
How did Geoffrey Black come to the UCC, and what does he hope to accomplish as our General Minister and President? Listen in, to get to know your G.M.P.

10-20-09
Work and Worship in the Wilderness
Spend your summer doing God's work in a truly awe-inspiring natural setting! Apply now for Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP), an interdenominational ministry for young people that extends the Christian message to those who live, work, and vacation in America's national parks.

10-13-09
A 20th Anniversary Thank You
The UCC national staff gives back to Cleveland in celebration of 20 years as the Church House home city.
 
10-06-09
Help Major Disaster Victims
Help the UCC raise $250,000 to send aid to disaster victims in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

9-29-09
Pray With Geoffrey Black
RSVP now to join a nationwide call-in prayer service for Geoffrey Black at noon (ET) on Thursday, Oct. 1, his first day as new General Minister and President.
 
9-22-09
Meet Our Soon-To-Be General Minister And President! 
Geoffrey Black is asking church members to share with him their hopes, ideas and visions for the denomination.
 
9-15-09
100,000 for Health Care: Four days left to rally support!
We have just a few more days to work a miracle. On Friday evening, the UCC's health care petitions will be delivered to the U.S. House Speaker's office. Is your name among the thousands who have already signed?

9-08-09
100,000 for Health Care—in 10 days!
Together, let's work a miracle. Join and promote the UCC's 10-day mobilization to gather 100,000 petition signatures that will be delivered to Congressional leaders on Sept. 18. 100,000 signatures in 10 days is no easy task! Can we count on you?

9-01-09
Global Ministries Child Sponsors Visit Israel
Follow the journey to the Holy Land as more than a dozen child sponsors and Global Mission staff members go to meet their sponsored children.

8-28-09
Parker Lecture Marks 50 Years Of Media Justice
Commemorating its 50th anniversary, the UCC’s Office of Communication, Inc will hold its 27th annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture and Awards Program on Sept. 30 at The Riverside Church in New York City.

8-18-09
Calling all Volunteers!
Join our disaster recovery mission trips to help rebuild Galveston, Texas.

8-11-09
Featuring More Fun on myUCC
Now you can share documents, add a status update, and see what your friends have been up to.

8-04-09
UCCIB Has You Covered!
The UCC Insurance Board has changed for the better, weathering a financial crisis and emerging with more options for our churches.

7-28-09
Health Care Reform Is Up To You!
UCC leaders issue a pastoral letter calling for personal advocacy in the campaign for health care reform.

7-21-09
Changing Lives is Our Church's Wider Mission, But what does that mean?
Watch this easy to understand, entertaining explanation of Our Church's Wider Mission, and share it with your church family. It's OCWM in Plain Talk.

7-14-09
Bring Betty Broadband
Join UCC's campaign to bring attention to inequity in internet access. Increasingly, the fundamental right to communicate is meaningless without broadband service.

07-07-2009
General Synod 27 - It's a wrap!
A new president, stimulating sermons and a spirited call for health care for all.  Here's a review of five days of worship and work in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Daily Synod Digest Editions

6-26-2009
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6-23-09
Keep Up With Daily GS 27 News Online

The UCC's communication team is gearing up to cover General Synod with an array of traditional resources and new technologies.

6-16-09
The Cobb Challenge
Food for thought heading into General Synod. Noted theologian, the Rev. John B. Cobb Jr., issues a challenge to all members of our church.

6-9-09
UCC homepage has updated look, expanded content!
Find what you are looking for more quickly. Check out new features on our revamped homepage.

6-2-09
Stillspeaking Making its Mark in Michigan
Hello Grand Rapids! Billboards, TV commercials, newspaper ads are all part of a huge get-out-the-word campaign about the UCC and GS 27.

5-26-09
UCC Going Green at General Synod
Living into our commitment to preserve our planet means changes in the way we do business at GS 27 in Grand Rapids.

5-19-09
Changing Lives: UCC Annual Report Offers a Look Back at Ministry Highlights From 2008
Our green-friendly report offers downloadable reports, video clips, and financial documents.

5-19-09
Young People to Take Synod by Storm!
'Youth @ General Synod' will be a mission experience, service project, social event and spiritual gathering - all rolled into one. Join us June 24-30 in Grand Rapids, Mich., for the time of your life.

5-05-09
Synod Resolutions Address Single Governance Plan
Three Conferences and one Association submit GS 27 resolutions requesting a continuation of the process that would lead to a single governing board for the UCC's covenanted ministries.

4-28-09
UCC News Online Has A New Look!
Check out the new page for news on UCC.org. It's all about keeping you better connected, with top stories, opinions, and blog highlights all in one place!

4-21-09
How Will You Observe Earth Day?
What is the right way to preserve the earth and restore the integrity of creation? Reflections from our ecumenical partner, the Rev. Petra Bosse-Huber, Vice-President of the Evangelical Church of the Rhineland.

4-14-09
Sing God's Praise!
It's always Easter. Lift your praise for years to come with UCC's new song book, Sing! Prayer and Praise, coming this June. Pre-orders receive steep discount.

4-07-09
Break Bread with Bigwigs
General Synod 'Sponsored Meals' offer extra treats for big learning and great fun. Hear U.N. Assistant Secretary General Robert Orr talk about global mission or Wellesley College Professor Emily Buchholtz talk about science, evolution and faith. Pore over the menu and get your tickets!

3-31-09
MyUCC is Blasting Off. Join the Launch!
You're invited to be part of our uniquely UCC social networking community. Sign up now!

3-24-09
Throw Your Whole Self In
Get soaking wet - no matter how you define it - and send us the photo! We’re building a photo mosaic for General Synod to showcase all the ways that UCC members 'immerse' themselves.

3-17-09
UCC Public Policy Briefing Book
The United Church of Christ has a longstanding history of responding to urgent policy needs within our world - learn how by using this valuable resource.

3-10-09
Pre-Synod Events - Something for Everyone
Discover more about UCC history and theology. Immerse yourself in holy water and prayer partnerships. Or join a strategy session on shaping immigration policy. How about drumming and dancing at the Multicultural Family Festival?

3-03-09
Meet the Candidate
The Reverend Geoffrey A. Black is nominated to be the next General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ.

2-24-09
Keep on Pushing!
The Rev. Otis Moss III, pastor of Trinity UCC in Chicago, celebrates Black History Month with UCC's national staff.

2-17-09
It's Award Nomination Time
Who should we honor at Synod? You choose!

2-10-09
One Stop Shopping on UCC.org
Visit our new e-commerce site: one store + one password = a streamlined shopping experience!

2-03-09
'myUCC' is Coming Soon!
Coming this spring, you can help build something great at ucc.org. Watch for the launch of our new social networking community.

1-27-09
Heavy Hitters planned for Synod
Eugene Robinson, columnist for the Washington Post and commentator for MSNBC is part of a incredible cast of accomplished presenters for GS27

1-20-09
Inauguration Prayers
UCC churches commemorate the inauguration of President Barack Obama with events around Washington, D.C.

1-13-09
Middle East Prayers
UCC's John Thomas and ecumenical partner from Britain share updates, concerns and prayers for those suffering in Gaza.

1-06-09
Middle East Crisis
UCC offers its prayers, offerings and advocacy to urge peace for Israel-Palestine

12-30-08
Epiphany Resources
Christ is the light of the world! Celebrate the gifts of the magi and the baptism of Jesus.

12-23-08
Merry Christmas!
A message from United Church of Christ National Offices.

12-16-08
Benedictus!
A Christmas message from United Church of Christ General Minister and President John H. Thomas.

12-09-08
Spare Kids the Ads
UCC's media watchdog group launches new campaign to underscore growing intrusion of 'embedded advertising.' Bring attention to the issue by sending these funny-yet-informative holiday e-cards.

12-02-08
No longer a stranger.
Christmas calls us to welcome the stranger in our midst. Read more in the December issue of United Church News.

11-25-08
'World AIDS Day' turns 20.
On Monday, Dec. 1, mark the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day with remembrance, prevention, education and activism.

11-18-08
It's time to prepare for advent
Download our guides to Advent family celebrations in the home. Sing along with our Christmas 'karaoke' send free Christmas e-cards to your friends, and join us for real-time daily prayer on i.UCC.

11-11-08
Artful Advocacy
Creative 'Tents of Hope' to stand on Washington Mall to focus nation's attention on Darfur, Sudan.

11-04-2008
Presidential Piety.
In address to Cleveland's City Club, the Rev. John H. Thomas offers reflections on 'piety and politics on the road to the White House.'

10-28-2008
Now is the time to talk about race.

No matter the outcome of next week's presidential election, race will be an issue. A brand new resource guide for leading a 'sacred conversation on race' is ready for you.


 

 

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