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UCC told to “come, step out of the boat”
General Synod 27 took place next to water. Water was a central element in the stage design, and was present during all worship and meetings. And water again played a key role as Synod closed Tuesday evening with worship.

Synod gives boost to 'Global Mission Church' initiative June 30, 2009 The 27th General Synod underscored the importance of Global Ministries' "Be a Global Mission Church" initiative Tuesday morning, voting to adopt a resolution asking all settings of the UCC to pursue the Global Mission Church designation.

UCC General Synod expresses solidarity with Michigan and nation in tough economic times June 30, 2009 Recognizing that it is meeting in one of the hardest hit states in the current recession, the UCC General Synod 27 declared itself "in solidarity" with the people of the state of Michigan and those throughout the country who "struggle and are struggling" in the current economy.

CYYAM names new board members June 30, 2009 Obadiah Ballinger, chair of the Council for Youth and Young Adult Ministries (CYYAM), announced the newly elected members of the council during the business session at GS27 Tuesday morning.

Geoffrey Black elected; ministries of Jaramillo and Sterner affirmed June 30, 2009 The Rev. Geoffrey Black, who has served for nearly a decade as minister of the UCC’s New York Conference, was called by election Tuesday evening to succeed the Rev. John Thomas as General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ.



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Gregg Brekke UCC News Director and Editor Proclamation, Identity, And Communication Office Of General Ministries 700 Prospect Ave Cleveland,Ohio 44115 216-736-2177 brekkeg@ucc.org
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