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Be the Church of the Month!

The United Church of Christ has launched a new nine-month contest, inviting congregations across the denomination living out the values in the “Be the Church” statements to participate.

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FEATURES

Burned Down, But We Are Not Burned Out
A UCC church, which may have been targeted by an arsonist, is sifting through the ashes and worshiping where it finds space.
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Showing Solidarity during Ramadan
Nearly 50 Rhode Island UCC ministers reach out to leaders in the Muslim community, interested in the opportunity to learn more about each other. Learn more >>

Support Ecuador Earthquake Recovery
Join the UCC effort to raise a half million dollars to help the people of Ecuador put their lives back together. Give today & use these resources >>

Breathe
Find your spiritual awakening. Breathe deep the breath of God. Listen to the podcast >>

Enter the Our Whole Lives Video Contest!
The winner will be shown at the National Youth Event in July. Enter before the June 15 deadline >>

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	Mass. congregation shares farm-to-table ministry as one way to re-imagine church
	UCC minister participating in national wellness policy summit
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Minnesota churches wish Muslim neighbors a blessed Ramadan
	Donations pour in for California church window
	D.C. faith leaders aim to help ex-convicts reenter society, reduce crime
	Phoenix church grants sanctuary to man facing deportation
	UCC minister: Mass incarceration hurts offenders, children, families
	Black Lives Matter banner defaced at Silver Lake Conference Center
	Washington churches step up security in wake of fires
	Two Ohio women team up to save church steeple
	Pennsylvania volunteers crack 300 eggs to combat hunger
	UCC community rallies around pastor
	Two faith groups in South Dakota resolve to support payday loan cap
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Ramadan begins
	The rabbis of Conservative Judaism pass a resolution supporting transgender rights
	Jimmy Carter pushes for interracial Baptist cooperation
	North Carolina religious leaders advocated for transgender rights
	Massachusetts rally supports licenses for immigrants
	Study shows change in religious identities
	Muslims mourn Muhammad Ali’s passing
	Interfaith solidarity during Ramadan
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