UCC commitment at racism conference steady despite U.S. government boycott
April 20, 2009
While the international spotlight focuses on the United States' decision to boycott the Durban Review Conference on racisim in Geneva, Switzerland, the UCC and other faith communities are committed to sending delegates to the April 20-24 event.

Christian Peace Witness for Iraq to gather on 100th day of new administration
April 17, 2009
After five years of occupation, Christian peace advocates are still asking for an end to the war in Iraq and accountability surrounding the detention and torture of suspected terrorists and war criminals.

UCC Health and Wholeness Advocacy Office seeks 2009-2010 intern
April 9, 2009
The UCC's Health and Wholeness Advocacy (HWA) Office of Wider Church Ministries is now accepting applications for the 2009-2010 Health and Wholeness Advocacy intern position.

UCC leaders laud Vermont legalization of same-gender marriage
April 7, 2009
UCC leaders are commending the Vermont legislature for legalizing same-gender marriage, making it the fourth U.S. state to do so.

Obama administration to sign U.N. declaration calling for decriminalization of homosexuality
March 18, 2009
A March 17 report by the Associated Press indicates the Obama administration will endorse a U.N. declaration calling for the worldwide decriminalization of homosexuality that then-President George W. Bush had refused to sign.

Media advocates decry Grammy Awards liquor ad
March 4, 2009
The United Church of Christ’s Office of Communication, Inc. has joined 28 other religious, public-policy and substance-abuse organizations in signing on to a letter to CBS-TV, expressing disappointment over the network’s recent airing of a hard-liquor ad on it largest stations and affiliates.

Welcoming the stranger: Immigrant Rights Sunday scheduled for May 3
March 3, 2009
The United Church of Christ will observe its first "Immigrant Rights Sunday" May 3, 2009. Although the UCC has been a long-time advocate for just immigration policies that guarantee legal rights entitled to every person living in the United States, this is the first time a Sunday has been designated in the UCC to recognize immigrants.

UCC church leaders shocked at treatment of local pastor by Oklahoma legislators
February 12, 2009
United Church of Christ leaders on Thursday (Feb. 12) expressed outrage at the perceived discriminatory treatment of a local UCC pastor by the Oklahoma State House of Representatives.

Global Ministries joins coalition calling for action in Philippines
February 9, 2009
Religious and labor rights organizations have joined in an appeal to the U.S. Congress, asking for swift action to deter further violence and civil rights violations in the Philippines.

Ecumenical Advocacy Days to focus on ecology and global resources
February 5, 2009
A new congress and a new administration will be grappling with some of the toughest policy issues in decades this March 13-16, 2009, when more than 700 persons of faith arrive from around the country to worship and learn about the relationships between climate change, migration and poverty and carry their witness to the halls of the 111th Congress.