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.
General Synod 2013 preachers ready to deliver February 7, 2013
The United Church of Christ has lined up four preachers from across the country for the June 28-July 2 gathering in Long Beach, Calif. to share their thoughts about "God’s Vision."
Florida UCCs to host educational gun violence workshops February 6, 2013
Bill Wealand, disaster ministry coordinator for the United Church of Christ's Florida Conference, hopes that an upcoming series of workshops will equip pastors with the tools and knowledge to help their congregations and communities cope with gun violence.
Otis Moss III to headline Open and Affirming Banquet at General Synod 2013 February 5, 2013
The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, will be the keynoter at the Open and Affirming Banquet on the opening day of the UCC’s General Synod 2013, June 28.
Commentary: Boy Scout policy shift would benefit everyone February 5, 2013
I am the pastor of a congregation that has chartered a troop for nearly half a century. The troop has been an important part of our church, involved in projects and worship.So chartering a troop whose national body requires them to be un-Christ like has been difficult to reconcile for many of our members, including myself and many aging Eagle Scouts.
Bill McKibben encourages UCC fight for environmental advocacy February 4, 2013
At a time when leading climate scientists are urgently stressing the need to take action on global warming before it's too late, the religious community can make its voice heard by coming together and taking a stand.
‘Fearless prophet’ links religion with labor justice February 2, 2013
At the place faith communities and labor issues intersect, that's where you'll find Kim Bobo. As the founder of the Interfaith Workers for Justice, and member of the United Church of Christ, she has been at the forefront of bridging religion with labor justice for 15 years.
