UCC, Disciples join in solidarity in service, march for Trayvon Martin March 29, 2012
Uniting in prayer and rallying for justice in the wake of the shooting death of an unarmed Florida teenager, United Church of Christ national staff members, ecumenical partners from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and local Clevelanders worshiped and marched in solidarity March 28 in downtown Cleveland.
As high court considers health-act repeal, EAD rallies in support of its essence March 27, 2012
Don’t put a period on health care.
Speaking on behalf of the UCC and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on March 26, the Rev. M. Linda Jaramillo was among hundreds imploring the U.S. Supreme Court to support the Affordable Care Act enacted into law two years ago.
UCC joins prayers, protest in the shooting death of Florida teen March 22, 2012
As national protests grow surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain in Florida, the United Church of Christ is adding a call for justice and prayer.
United Church of Christ leaders urge Ohio governor to reject prison-privatization initiative March 13, 2012
Strongly discouraging an initiative to allow private companies to purchase state-owned correctional facilities, leaders of the United Church of Christ are urging Ohio Gov. John Kasich to uphold “the standard teachings of our faith –– mercy, redemption, reconciliation and forgiveness.”
UCC signs on to interfaith statement to end rancor over religion in election campaigns February 22, 2012
The UCC is among a diverse coalition of major national religious organizations that on Feb. 21 issued an "Interfaith Statement of Principles," calling on candidates for public office to help ensure decency, honesty and fair play in the 2012 elections by conducting campaigns that honor religious liberty and avoid sowing religious discord.
N.J. gay-marriage bid clears second hurdle of the week February 17, 2012
Even as Gov. Chris Christie’s threat of a 'swift' veto looms, gay-rights activists basked in victory after the state Assembly voted Feb. 16 in favor of legalizing same-gender marriage in New Jersey.
United Church of Christ celebrates Prop 8 ruling February 7, 2012
Leaders of the United Church of Christ today (Feb. 7) applauded the ruling handed down by the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals calling California’s "Prop 8” unconstitutional.
UCC justice advocates support Internet Abuse Act February 3, 2012
United Church of Christ justice advocates have joined with the National Council of Churches and a growing list of religious and advocacy organizations calling for the tightening of laws to prevent Internet stalking.
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.
