UCC Conference effort to repeal death penalty pays off in Maryland March 18, 2013
The Central Atlantic Conference is finally able to celebrate its work around advocating for abolishing the death penalty, as Maryland repealed a law Friday and will send the bill to the governor's desk for signature.
Upstate New York church promotes enjoying the earth while caring for it March 18, 2013
Earth Day has been a serious event for Zion United Church of Christ of Taborton in Sand Lake, N.Y. since the Rev. Robert Loesch joined the congregation seven years ago. This year, with Earth Day falling right in the middle of Mission 4/1 Earth, the group is particularly excited.
Mission 4/1 Earth to help plant trees in Haiti March 15, 2013
Through a partnership with the Lambi Fund of Haiti, which began in 1994 to promote sustainable agriculture and reforestation in the country, United Church of Christ members can help put a little green back in Haiti’s landscape.
National radio show to honor Atlanta UCC member March 15, 2013
Douglas Hooker, executive director of the Atlanta Regional Commission and member of First Congregational Church UCC, is one of six people that the syndicated ecumenical radio program Day 1 will recognize for commitment to their churches and community.
UCC members join 200-mile march in Florida for fair labor conditions March 15, 2013
Today, church leaders and members are walking in solidarity with the CIW once again on a 230-mile "March for Rights, Respect, and Fair Food" through Florida, ending with a rally on Sunday outside a company that won't bargain with the coalition.
UCC’s Neighbors in Need program sets new benchmark for grants March 14, 2013
The UCC's Neighbors in Need program had a record-breaking year in 2012, with the highest number of grant recipients and the most money distributed to congregations and hunger-related ministries than ever before.
Campaign for new and renewing congregations to kick off at General Synod March 14, 2013
Leaders of the United Church of Christ have identified the development of new congregations as a vital missional and fundraising priority in the future of the church. To underscore that commitment, a kick-off fundraiser, TESTIMONY!, scheduled during General Synod 2013, begins a major campaign to raise $1 million for church planting and renewal across the UCC.
Newtown UCC minister, interfaith leaders urge stricter gun laws March 14, 2013
Newtown Congregational Church minister the Rev. Matt Crebin sees the approaching debate on gun violence as a moral issue. He and other faith leaders from the small Connecticut town wrote an open letter to U.S. Senators.
