UCC groups host immigration reform vigils on Ash Wednesday February 13, 2013
To commemorate Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the church's penitential season, several United Church of Christ groups and congregations hosted immigration reform prayer vigils Feb. 13
UCC conference minister arrested as part of pipeline protest February 13, 2013
The Rev. Jim Antal, the Minister and President of the Massachusetts Conference of the UCC, and a climate activist, was one of dozens of people participating in an act of civil disobedience at the White House. The group was urging President Barack Obama to block a proposed oil pipeline from Canada to Texas.
Center for Progressive Renewal aims to ‘reignite’ church at Prophetic Renewal February 12, 2013
To help churches become innovative in today’s world, it takes a spark from within. That's the reason why the Center for Progressive Renewal is reaching out to both pastors and lay leaders, gathering a range of people for Prophetic Renewal, the center’s upcoming conference.
Vermont UCC reaches out to migrant dairy farm workers February 12, 2013
Migrant Justice is an organization that aims to build the voice, capacity and power of the migrant farmworker community and engage community partners in social justice and human rights advocacy.
Youth prayer celebrates UCC’s first designated Science, Faith and Technology Sunday February 11, 2013
What if God is StillSpeaking in a theorem, a poem, a new (or ancient) technology for medicine or communication, in green energy development or engineering, or in the application of quantum physics for the good of society? That’s the reasoning behind the United Church of Christ’s first designated Science, Faith and Technology Sunday.
Indiana's delay on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage met with optimism by UCC LGBT advocates February 8, 2013
The Indiana state legislature’s decision to delay a vote on limiting marriage equality in the state is a brief victory for LGBT rights, but United Church of Christ advocates of full marriage equality think the state would do well to stop considering a proposed constitutional amendment entirely.
UCC.org redesign, new web strategy aimed at easier accessibility February 8, 2013
A cleaner, simpler look to ucc.org is aimed at improving user experience and functionality to meet the needs of all the site’s diverse users – clergy and church staff, lay leaders and volunteers, UCC members, and those looking for a new church home.
