UCC News Headlines
 
California court decision paves way for same-gender marriage equality
May 15, 2008
Four years after San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom briefly permitted same-gender marriages in his city in open defiance of a statewide ban, the California Supreme Court finally weighed in on the matter today by overturning the voter-approved measure and paving the way for California to become the second state, behind Massachusetts, where same-gender marriage is permitted.
Chicago Theological Seminary planning move to new, nearby facilities
May 15, 2008
UCC-related Chicago Theological Seminary is planning a 2012 move from its historic Hyde Park home to new facilities nearby on the University of Chicago campus.
Marking Israel's 60th, UCC leaders call for peacemaking
May 14, 2008
Amid global celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of Israel statehood, two UCC leaders issued a 1,000-word statement on May 14 that reiterated the UCC’s “affirmation of Israel’s right to exist within secure and internationally recognized boundaries.”
UCC responding to multiple disasters in U.S., China and Myanmar
May 13, 2008
The UCC's Disaster Response Ministry has issued two $100,000 emergency appeals in recent days to aid recovery in Myanmar and China, in addition to a $50,000 request to aid tornado victims in Missouri and Oklahoma.
Donations pour in; UCC able to offer relief in Myanmar
May 12, 2008
UCC members have contributed $28,880 in the past five days to aid victims of the cyclone-devastated Myanmar. The natural disaster has left more than 1 million homeless and tens of thousands dead.
Give generously: UCC issues $100,000 disaster appeal for Myanmar
May 6, 2008
UCC members and churches are responding with support for cyclone-devastated Myanmar, where thousands have been killed and an estimated 1 million are homeless.
United Church News named third-best religion newspaper
May 5, 2008
United Church News was recognized in April by Associated Church Press as one of the best national or international religion newspapers in North America.
Moyers: 'Beware the terrible simplifiers'
May 4, 2008
Bill Moyers, veteran journalist and UCC member, delivered the following essay during his May 2 installment of Bill Moyers Journal on PBS.
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