UCC Church House to feature prominent African-American preachers during Black History Month 
January 25, 2012
Next week marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to honor and elevate the many accomplishments of African Americans –– individuals who thought boldly, acted differently, and had the courage to be themselves in the face of any and all adversity. 

The UCC Coalition at 40: Leading the charge for LGBT inclusion
January 10, 2012
As the UCC's Coalition for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Concerns enters its 40th year and prepares to receive its 1,000th Open and Affirming (ONA) congregation, the mood is optimistic.

Major gift inspires generosity in Calif. congregation's hunger efforts
December 5, 2011
What began as a simple donation with simple instructions turned into one of the largest donation by a faith-based organization that a California food bank has ever received.

Peace and justice advocate Verna Rapp Uthman dies at 83
November 29, 2011
Long-time United Church of Christ peace and justice advocate Verna Rapp Uthman, of Bethlehem, Pa., died Nov. 19 at St. Luke's VNA Hospice in Bethlehem of acute leukemia. She was 83.

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.

Environmental activists surround White House to Protest Keystone XL pipeline
November 8, 2011
The battle over the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline reached a decisive moment Sunday when at least 10,000 people joined hands around the White House on Nov. 6 in an effort organizers hope will "show President Obama he has the support he needs to stand up to Big Oil and stop the pipeline."

United Church of Christ employees volunteer and advocate for hunger-related justice across Greater Cleveland
November 1, 2011
As part of a national “Mission:1” campaign to raise funds for hunger-related ministries and awareness of food-related justice issues, United Church of Christ employees today (Nov. 1) sent representatives to Sen. Sherrod Brown’s and Mayor Frank Jackson’s offices with a plea that they advocate for hunger-related programs and legislation.

'Interfaith 11' plans prayer press conference prior to court date over July prayer-vigil arrests
October 10, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. A group of civic and interfaith religious leaders –– including former UCC President the Rev. Paul H. Sherry and Sandy Sorensen, director of the UCC Washington, D.C., office –– will lead a brief "prayer conference" outside Superior Court Tuesday morning, Oct. 11, to highlight their support for a just and compassionate federal budget.

Waldman challenges technology’s reach at Parker Lecture
October 3, 2011
The 29th annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunication Lecture and awards was held Sept. 28 at the Washington Post Conference Center in Washington, D.C. The event honored three of communication professionals for their contributions to improving access and inclusion in media technologies.

UCC environmental justice center opens in Washington
September 29, 2011
Celebrating the opening of the UCC's Center for Environmental Justice, UCC justice leaders and congregations from the Pacific Northwest Conference came together Sept. 23-25 at the UCC's Pilgrim Firs Retreat Center in Port Orchard, Wash., and in downtown Seattle.