KYP: We Stand with Standing Rock

The United Church of Christ, honoring a sacred commitment to work for a just world for all, is listening to the citizens of America’s First Nations, joining the people of many tribes at the Standing Rock Sioux Indian Reservation against the Dakota Access Pipeline.

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FEATURES

United in Christ’s Love, a Just World For All
The leaders of the denomination affirm a commitment to hospitality, love and justice for all following the election of Donald Trump as the country’s 45th president. Read their pastoral letter >>

Become a Servant Leader
What difference does it make to be a leader with faith? Put your faith and leadership skills together through CHHSM’s Nollau Leadership Institute – a yearlong process of retreats, online dialogue and peer mentoring (no comma here) that helps participants explore their vocation with community support. The program begins in April 2017 – apply today >>

Don’t Miss the Deadline!
Interested in sharing a great idea for worship, mentoring, faith formation or another subject of interest to the wider church? Get your application in for one of the limited workshop spots at General Synod in Baltimore. Apply before Jan. 1 deadline >>

Inspired by Grace
That God loves us in spite of our shortcomings, we are saved through grace by faith. That knowledge helps fuel our shared mission.
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HEADLINES

UNITED CHURCH NEWS

	Post-election response draws people to worship
	Making America ‘A Just World for All’ more important after presidential election
	UCC Coalition calls on ONA churches to visibly live out values in light of election results
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UCC IN THE NEWS

	Liberal Christians come out swinging at Trump, mostly
	‘Racists’ unite at Northeast Ohio church
	Massachusetts Conference Minister: Mourning in America
	Kansas-Oklahoma Conference Minister: Waking up on Nov. 9
	California Sunday sermons will attempt to bring peace after vitriolic elections
	Hundreds march against Trump in Florida
	Grateful for roof over their heads, Maine artists raise funds to repair it
	North Carolina church celebrates 125 years
	Illinois pastor: We must be civil
	Longtime pastor hands over reins of two Pennsylvania congregations
	Colorado church bids farewell to long-time pastor
	Kansas church supports ‘Harvest of Love’
	Sign dedicated to Wilmington 10 going up in North Carolina
	Massachusetts church welcomes new pastor
	Kentucky, Hawaii churches leverage their assets in creative, mission-minded ways
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OTHER RELIGIOUS NEWS

	Hundreds of clergy gather in North Dakota to back indigenous people blocking pipeline
	Religious environmentalists gird themselves for Trump presidency
	Time for healing. And resistance
	Muslim Americans reassure their children and prepare for a new day
	God showed up: A mediation for the day after
	American faith leaders mourn Trump election but remain resolute
	Post-election prayer group in West Virginia aims to rally divided community
	Congregations spur members to have end of life conversations
	Faith-based groups available at Oregon anti-Trump protests
	Among Pennsylvania religious leaders, presidential election prompted fears and hope
	When voting isn’t enough: 3 prayers for a weary electorate
	Ohio clergy offer advice for reconciliation for faith-based voters
	South Carolina church shooter’s trial delayed over competency issue
	Priests, Bishop flawlessly execute ‘Carpool Karaoke’ spoof
	Mel Gibson’s ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ puts Seventh-day Adventists in spotlight
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