Prayers and support for the Sikh community
August 8, 2012
In response to the tragic shooting at the Sikh Temple of Oak Creek, Wisc.,the national leaders of the United Church of Christ have published a Pastoral Letter.

Hopeful interfaith service highlights three decades of progress in the battle against HIV/AIDS
July 22, 2012
A powerful display of interfaith spirit filled the Washington National Cathedral in a service of hope and commitment in the global response to HIV/AIDS. The Rev. Mike Schuenemeyer, executive director of the United Church of Christ's HIV/AIDS Network (UCAN, Inc.), one of the service's primary organizers, said those involved in the Saturday night July 21 worship sought to paint a picture of the fight against AIDS through prayer.

UCC racial-justice minister to Asia conference: LGBT, race issues remain big challenge in United States
July 9, 2012
From a racial-justice perspective, both in the United States and in Hong Kong, a great deal of work remains to be done in de-colonizing LGBT church life and ministry.

UCC leaders to join Unitarian leaders in Arizona justice march as Supreme Court ruling on immigration bill expected
June 20, 2012
Meeting for the second time in six months, leaders of the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) will convene June 23-28 during the UUA's General Assembly in Phoenix, which focuses on justice issues.

Church activist elected NCC transitional general secretary
May 22, 2012
A nationally recognized change-management consultant and active lay person has been elected transitional general secretary of the National Council of Churches (NCC).

'The Least of These Church' making most of bid to strengthen interfaith bonds in NYC
April 3, 2012
Math may not be the Rev. Tong Kyun-Kim’s specialty, but the statistical imbalance that has confronted him for too long has multiplied his determination to promote progressive Christianity in the Korean community of New York City.

UCC among 24 interfaith leaders bringing role of religion in diplomacy to Congress
March 1, 2012
The UCC’s minister for ecumenical and interfaith relations was among 24 Christian, Jewish and Muslim faith leaders who met Feb. 29 with members of the U.S. Congress, culminating a 12-day international journey exploring the role of religion in advancing peace and understanding in the world.

UCC, UUA members break ground with first 'intentional' meeting
February 9, 2012
Leaders from the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) held a first-ever, face-to-face meeting Feb. 7 at the UCC Church House in Cleveland.

Lenten 'carbon fast' targets earth-friendly actions
January 30, 2012
UCC pastors, denominational leaders and members are joining with ecumenical colleagues for the second consecutive year to make Lent an opportunity to enter into a spiritual discipline of fasting from carbon.

With millions of miles in the books, 'Walking Challenge' moves to 2012
December 14, 2011
A quarter of a million miles later, UCC participants in the "Three Million Walking Challenge" issued by First Lady Michelle Obama have earned a rest.