KYP: All about Advocacy

Taking On White Privilege
UCC churches in Kansas and in Oklahoma, doing work around white privilege, are living into a conference-wide commitment to a three-year justice initiative. Learn more >>

FEATURES

March for Our Lives

Young people from across the church plan join the march for gun violence prevention with the students of Parkland, Florida. Read more >>

Unite to End Racism
UCC congregations are mobilizing to join other faith groups at the ACT NOW! End Racism Rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., April 4. Read more and register today! >>

A Pastoral Letter on Sexual Misconduct
United Church of Christ leadership pledge to provide safe space for all, where sexual harassment, abuse, or misconduct is not tolerated. Read the letter >>

Oscars and Privilege
Two movies this year intentionally break the molds of privilege our culture has too long tolerated. Films that are entertaining – and spiritually healing. Listen to the podcast >>

Don’t Forget…
Annual church reporting ends tomorrow, March 7 at midnight EST. Share your stats! >>

Podcast for a Just World: Lenten Series on Sacred Conversations to End Racism

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	Adese Fellows begin work to live into God’s economy in their local communities
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	The Kerner Commission on racial unrest 50 years later
	Connecticut pastor calls on neighbors to consider relinquishing their guns
	Ohio senator urged to support DACA recipients
	Massachusetts Conference launches Sanctuary Churches Fund
	Connecticut racial justice team brings training to public schools
	Iowa residents march, rally in support of Dreamers
	Indiana sheriff prepping churchgoers for active shooter
	Black churches host screenings of ‘Black Panther’
	Minnesota community faith leaders may join sanctuary churches
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Oklahoma religious leaders decry gun violence, call on elected officials to act
	Dozens of nuns, other Catholics arrested advocating for immigrants
	Report: Anti-Semitic Incidents In U.S. Rose Nearly 60 Percent In 2017
	Crowds line up to bid Graham farewell at US Capitol
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Take Action Now: Immigrants Welcome – Register for this Free Event in D.C.

Around the Globe: Committed Youth Inspire Hope – Guatemala

Witness for Justice: The Power of “Never Again”

Vital Signs & Statistics: What Happens to a Dream Deferred?

Changes & Deaths: Ministerial Updates