KYP: Blessed Christmas Greetings & Gifts

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We Believe in the Power of Love

The national officers of the United Church of Christ offer this Christmas greeting to partners throughout the church and the wider world.

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FEATURES

No Vote on the Tax Bill
An interfaith group of Maine clergy speaks out strongly in opposition to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act up for a vote in D.C. today. Read more – watch the video >>

Sock It To Em Campaign
A couple of UCC members in Colorado built a charitable organization around their desire to help their homeless neighbors stay warm when winter comes. A ministry living into the UCC’s 3 Great Loves initiative. Learn more >>

Your Dollars at Work
The $12,000 the UCC raised on Giving Tuesday means 600 more water filters for people in Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Read more >>

Interested in Ministry?
The United Church of Christ offers scholarships for those preparing for ministry and support for ministers in financial or personal crisis. Apply online today >>

The Journey
Explore mental health and addiction through the lens of our Christian faith. Read the reflections from the members of the UCC Mental Health Network. Learn more >>

Healing Our Brokenness
Advent calls us to focus on the brokenness of our world and to prepare to help healing it, with the coming of the light. Listen to the podcast >>

HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	Holy Cow! Philadelphia pastor hangs on as huge cow escapes live nativity scene
	Commentary: All I want for Christmas is a hot shower
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	An Alabama pastor speaks out against Roy Moore
	Homework builds interfaith relationships in Minnesota
	Nobody is laughing at the Religious Left in 2017
	Maryland vigil against gun violence underscores role of faith leaders
	Five years after tragedy Massachusetts church remembers Newtown
	Cow escapes Philadelphia church nativity scene
	Ohio church takes visitors on a journey to Bethlehem
	Elmhurst College administration hears from clergy, adjunct faculty on union organizing issue
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Americans see more jingle, less Jesus in Christmas celebrations
	‘Interfaith’ term rings hollow for some Jews
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