UCC church activist elected NCC transitional general secretary
May 22, 2012
A nationally recognized change-management consultant and active UCC 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.

Interfaith advocates organize budget prayer rallies
November 18, 2011
Nearly 1,000 people are expected to attend a prayer rally at Lafayette Park on Sunday, Nov. 20, at 3pm EST to pray and encourage Super Committee members to preserve funding for programs that assist the most at-risk families and children in the United States and around the world.

Kinnamon steps down as General Secretary of NCC due to health concerns
November 10, 2011
The National Council of Churches Governing Board approved a “process for a stable and grace-filled transition” after General Secretary the Rev. Michael Kinnamon announced his intention to leave his position due to health reasons.

Mission:1 helps Long Island's Mt. Sinai UCC continue its caring ways
November 9, 2011
In a tradition that goes back as far as anyone at the church can remember, Mt. Sinai UCC on New York's Long Island has been collecting Thanksgiving food bags to share with the Island Heart food pantry. But this year, Mission:1 has given the long tradition added momentum.

UCC pastor chosen to head Massachusetts Council of Churches
September 28, 2011
The Rev. Laura Everett has been approved by the Massachusetts Council of Churches Board of Directors to become its next executive director.