UCC-led coalition fights Florida measure targeting funds for religious institutions July 27, 2011
Deeply concerned that the Florida Legislature is moving toward dissolving the separation of church and state, a United Church of Christ-led coalition of nine religious leaders and public-school advocates filed a lawsuit July 20 challenging a ballot measure that would allow the state to funnel money to religious institutions.
United Church of Christ leaders urge no federal cuts to Medicaid, Medicare July 27, 2011
The United Church of Christ has joined a broad coalition of interfaith religious groups that are calling on the Obama Administration and Congress to protect Medicaid and Medicare in their budget negotiations.
UCC leader hails the end of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' July 22, 2011
Acting on a 2008 campaign promise and following the decisions of Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Adm. Mike Mullen, the Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, President Barack Obama has formally repealed the ban on gays serving openly in the U.S. military.
Interfaith leaders urge protection of federal poverty assistance July 15, 2011
Representing a growing movement of Americans concerned that the Administration and Congress are enacting a budget deal that will place an undue burden on the poor "while shielding the wealthiest from any additional sacrifice," leaders representing the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths today launched a new campaign to encourage policymakers to maintain a robust U.S. commitment to domestic and international poverty programs.
Three recipients receive Antoinette Brown Awards July 4, 2011
For the first time in its 37-year history, the Antoinette Brown Award was presented to three clergywomen, rather than the usual two, at a GS28 luncheon on Monday.
Religious leaders call for 'Aid, Not War in Afghanistan' June 21, 2011
North American ecumenical and interfaith leaders have today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to affect his planned withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan beginning in July.
A 'Just Peace' future: Part 2 June 13, 2011
Following the recently concluded World Council of Churches' International Ecumenical Peace Convocation held in Kingston, Jamaica, United Church News asked Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite to reflect on the history, progress and potential future of the Just Peace movement.
A 'Just Peace' future: Part 1 June 6, 2011
In light of the recently concluded World Council of Churches' International Ecumenical Peace Convocation held in Kingston, Jamaica, United Church News asked Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite to reflect on the history, progress and potential future of the Just Peace movement.
UCAN releases statement on International Day Against Homophobia May 17, 2011
The International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) is an important opportunity to deepen our understandings of homophobia and its impact not only on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer people, but also on the safety and well-being of the whole community.
