8-26-2010
SIMPLICITY WITH SUBSTANCE
Subscribing churches give an enthusiastic endorsement to 'FAITH PRACTICES' online resources, designed to revolutionize the way congregations equip their members to talk about faith.

8-17-2010
TAKE THE UCC WITH YOU!
Here's how to get the UCC on your mobile phone

8-10-2010
THAT'S THE SPIRIT!
Young people from around the UCC come together in celebration and fellowship at this summer's regional youth events.

8-03-2010
SEEING LIFE FROM THE OTHER SIDE
Centro Romero 'immersion' articulates immigration debate for Coalition members.


7-27-2010
FEED YOUR SPIRIT
Need a spiritual pick-me-up or a prayer for the day? Check out new ways to 'Feed Your Spirit' on the UCC homepage.

7-20-2010
FAITH PRACTICES ARE ALL AROUND US
Grow your faith. Embark on a new congregational journey with 'FAITH PRACTICES,' this comprehensive new resource debuts this week!

7-13-2010
BECOME A STILLSPEAKING VOICE!
Join the chorus of more than 2,000 people who have already opted in, and receive your free Voices pin.

7-6-2010
EIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR EASY-TO-FIX FRUSTRATIONS
Perhaps it's crossed your mind, or maybe not, but we've got the answer.

6-30-2010
NO MATTER WHO, NO MATTER WHERE
Congregations creatively embrace LGBT Pride celebrations as occasions to reach out and welcome.

6-23-2010
WELCOME TO THE CHURCH HOUSE
As we celebrate 20 years in Cleveland, we look back at what brought the Church House here and to the ministry that takes place beyond our doors.  Read the 2009 Annual Report.

6-15-2010
VOICES CAMPAIGN COMING IN LOUD AND CLEAR
The volume of 'Stillspeaking Voices' is steadily on the rise.

6-8-2010
FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE OF THE UCC
What's the most accurate way to measure growth and vitality? How do we connect with an up-and-coming generation?


6-1-2010
'WE NEED UCC CHAPLAINS'
UCC chaplains bring openness and sensitivity to their military ministries.

5-25-2010
STILL GOING STRONG
The 'Language of God' video message is making waves across the internet, sustaining a strong worldwide surge. Let's keep our message alive!

5-18-2010
GOD'S LOVE KNOWS NO BORDERS
With your help, UCC will run this full-page ad in Arizona's statewide newspaper on May 29, the day when 500,000 protesters are expected to march in Phoenix.

5-11-10
GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL KEEPS DISASTER MINISTRY TEAM ON ALERT
The UCC is one of several organizations gathering today in Florida to coordinate support for disaster survivors.

5-04-10
HOW HAS THE SACRED CONVERSATIONS ON RACE INITIATIVE CHANGED US AS A CHURCH?
The call to action continues - we want your input; and if you haven't yet, become part of the conversation.

4-27-10
A SOUL STIRRING DEBUT FOR STILLSPEAKING MAGAZINE!
The first edition of the UCC's new magazine has readers already looking forward to the fall issue.

4-20-10
 ONE FOR THE RECORD BOOKS
A weekend packed with memorable events, from the internet message to the installation and everything in between.

4-14-10
READY FOR A FRIDAY RELEASE? WE NEED YOU TO SHARE IT!
The United Church of Christ is releasing its new 90-second commercial, titled "The Language of God," this Friday, April 16.

4-6-10
SHARING HOPE IN HAITI
The Rev. Geoffrey Black, UCC general minister and president, returns from a mission trip astounded by the need and bolstered by the hope of the Haitian people.

3-30-10
LAST CHANCE TO BE FIRST
If you haven't subscribed to StillSpeaking Magazine by April 5, you'll miss out on the delivery of the debut edition. Take advantage of this special offer for premiere subscribers today!

3-23-10
WHAT'S THE STILLSPEAKING AD ALL ABOUT?
Check out the answers to your questions about the April 16th ad launch, and get a preview of some of the video's images. 

3-16-10
COUNTING DOWN TO A NEW CAMPAIGN
The big day is a month away! Mark your calendars. We're 30 days from the debut of Stillspeaking's new ad. Be ready to send it to your friends!  

3-9-10
COMMEMORATING 200 YEARS OF GLOBAL MISSION
Recognizing the 200th anniversary of America's first foreign mission society, the United Church of Christ has planned a two-year observation of the ABCFM, a historic predecessor to Wider Church Ministries.

3-2-10
IT'S EVEN BETTER IN BULK
Plan ahead to receive greatly discounted bulk copies of the new'StillSpeaking Magazine' for your church. Premiering in late April, StillSpeaking will be an 88-page, full-color publication focused on lives changed in the UCC. It's the perfect gift for church visitors and potential members

2-23-10
A SURVIVOR'S STORY
A UCC partner describes his rescue after 55 hours trapped in the rubble of the earthquake in Haiti.

2-16-10
A HISTORY OF CONNECTING THE DOTS
In his reflection for Black History Month, UCC General Minister and President Geoffrey Black stresses the importance of embracing black history and our religious history by "connecting the dots."

2-09-10
STILLSPEAKING LAUNCHING NEW AD CAMPAIGN
Mark your calendars for April 16! We are counting on you to help spiral our message around the world

2-02-10
CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Use these resources during the month of February to remember how the United Church of Christ is entwined in this history, from the Amistad to the presidency.

1-26-10
DON'T MISS THE DEBUT 
Arrive early. Be one of the first subscribers to the UCC's new 'StillSpeaking Magazine.' The premiere issue is in production, so get your subscription at a special introductory rate. The discount expires July 1, so don't wait.

1-19-10
INCREDIBLE GENEROSITY
A strong response to earthquake relief - UCC's online giving for Haiti surpasses all previous records.

1-05-10 
BE INTENTIONAL IN 2010
Rev. Geoffrey Black shares a way to keep doing God's work in a troubled economy.

12-29-09
A Lasting Legacy Follows Almost Four Centuries of Service
The congregation of a closed Massachusetts church ensures the ministry will continue in 2010.  

12-22-09
Making A Difference Around The World One Church At A Time
It's a mission that gives meaning to the true spirit of Christmas. Chicago's Epiphany UCC is helping children living in the margins in Romania.

12-15-09
A Christmas Letter From Rev. Black
United Church of Christ General Minister and President Geoffrey A. Black sends a message of thanks, holy anticipation and joy this holiday season.

12-08-09
Embrace What You Love This Christmas
Wishes for a holiday season filled with love, hope and renewal from your friends at the Church House in Cleveland.

12-01-09
Great Gifts For You During This Season Of Giving
This week, get this special keepsake 'UCC @ 50 Our History - Our Future' . Just pay postage. And there are more gifts to come.

11-24-09
God's Grace At Thanksgiving
Remember to keep it personal. Give thanks for the blessings you've received--and be a giver of grace yourself this holiday season. Read why "every lost opportunity to help one person rebuffs Christ."

11-17-09
For Such A Time As This
As a church we need to work even harder during tough economic times. Help is available in this Bible study focusing on how to keep doing mission even when money is tight. Download the Bible study FREE during the next 24 hours.

11-10-09
Holy Joe's Café Extends Extravagant Welcome To Troops
UCC churches and chaplains reach out to our military personnel overseas, while keeping them supplied with coffee. 

11-02-09
Honoring our Veterans
As our nation readies to mark Veterans Day, congregations are already caring for those who served their country.  

10-27-09
Meet Your New G.M.P.!
How did Geoffrey Black come to the UCC, and what does he hope to accomplish as our General Minister and President? Listen in, to get to know your G.M.P.

10-20-09
Work and Worship in the Wilderness
Spend your summer doing God's work in a truly awe-inspiring natural setting! Apply now for Christian Ministry in the National Parks (ACMNP), an interdenominational ministry for young people that extends the Christian message to those who live, work, and vacation in America's national parks.

10-13-09
A 20th Anniversary Thank You
The UCC national staff gives back to Cleveland in celebration of 20 years as the Church House home city.  

10-06-09
Help Major Disaster Victims
Help the UCC raise $250,000 to send aid to disaster victims in Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

9-29-09
Pray With Geoffrey Black
RSVP now to join a nationwide call-in prayer service for Geoffrey Black at noon (ET) on Thursday, Oct. 1, his first day as new General Minister and President.  

9-22-09
Meet Our Soon-To-Be General Minister And President! 
Geoffrey Black is asking church members to share with him their hopes, ideas and visions for the denomination.  

9-15-09
100,000 for Health Care: Four days left to rally support!
We have just a few more days to work a miracle. On Friday evening, the UCC's health care petitions will be delivered to the U.S. House Speaker's office. Is your name among the thousands who have already signed?

9-08-09
100,000 for Health Care—in 10 days!
Together, let's work a miracle. Join and promote the UCC's 10-day mobilization to gather 100,000 petition signatures that will be delivered to Congressional leaders on Sept. 18. 100,000 signatures in 10 days is no easy task! Can we count on you?

9-01-09
Global Ministries Child Sponsors Visit Israel
Follow the journey to the Holy Land as more than a dozen child sponsors and Global Mission staff members go to meet their sponsored children.

8-28-09
Parker Lecture Marks 50 Years Of Media Justice
Commemorating its 50th anniversary, the UCC’s Office of Communication, Inc will hold its 27th annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture and Awards Program on Sept. 30 at The Riverside Church in New York City.

8-18-09
Calling all Volunteers!
Join our disaster recovery mission trips to help rebuild Galveston, Texas.

8-11-09
Featuring More Fun on myUCC
Now you can share documents, add a status update, and see what your friends have been up to.

8-04-09
UCCIB Has You Covered!
The UCC Insurance Board has changed for the better, weathering a financial crisis and emerging with more options for our churches.

7-28-09
Health Care Reform Is Up To You!
UCC leaders issue a pastoral letter calling for personal advocacy in the campaign for health care reform.

7-21-09
Changing Lives is Our Church's Wider Mission, But what does that mean?
Watch this easy to understand, entertaining explanation of Our Church's Wider Mission, and share it with your church family. It's OCWM in Plain Talk.

7-14-09
Bring Betty Broadband
Join UCC's campaign to bring attention to inequity in internet access. Increasingly, the fundamental right to communicate is meaningless without broadband service.

07-07-2009
General Synod 27 - It's a wrap!
A new president, stimulating sermons and a spirited call for health care for all.  Here's a review of five days of worship and work in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Daily Synod Digest Editions

6-26-2009
6-27-2009
6-28-2009
6-29-2009
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6-23-09
Keep Up With Daily GS 27 News Online
The UCC's communication team is gearing up to cover General Synod with an array of traditional resources and new technologies.

6-16-09
The Cobb Challenge
Food for thought heading into General Synod. Noted theologian, the Rev. John B. Cobb Jr., issues a challenge to all members of our church.

6-9-09
UCC homepage has updated look, expanded content!
Find what you are looking for more quickly. Check out new features on our revamped homepage.

6-2-09
Stillspeaking Making its Mark in Michigan
Hello Grand Rapids! Billboards, TV commercials, newspaper ads are all part of a huge get-out-the-word campaign about the UCC and GS 27.

5-26-09
UCC Going Green at General Synod
Living into our commitment to preserve our planet means changes in the way we do business at GS 27 in Grand Rapids.

5-19-09
Changing Lives: UCC Annual Report Offers a Look Back at Ministry Highlights From 2008
Our green-friendly report offers downloadable reports, video clips, and financial documents.

5-19-09
Young People to Take Synod by Storm!
'Youth @ General Synod' will be a mission experience, service project, social event and spiritual gathering - all rolled into one. Join us June 24-30 in Grand Rapids, Mich., for the time of your life.

5-05-09
Synod Resolutions Address Single Governance Plan
Three Conferences and one Association submit GS 27 resolutions requesting a continuation of the process that would lead to a single governing board for the UCC's covenanted ministries.

4-28-09
UCC News Online Has A New Look!
Check out the new page for news on UCC.org. It's all about keeping you better connected, with top stories, opinions, and blog highlights all in one place!

4-21-09
How Will You Observe Earth Day?
What is the right way to preserve the earth and restore the integrity of creation? Reflections from our ecumenical partner, the Rev. Petra Bosse-Huber, Vice-President of the Evangelical Church of the Rhineland.

4-14-09
Sing God's Praise!
It's always Easter. Lift your praise for years to come with UCC's new song book, Sing! Prayer and Praise, coming this June. Pre-orders receive steep discount.  

4-07-09
Break Bread with Bigwigs
General Synod 'Sponsored Meals' offer extra treats for big learning and great fun. Hear U.N. Assistant Secretary General Robert Orr talk about global mission or Wellesley College Professor Emily Buchholtz talk about science, evolution and faith. Pore over the menu and get your tickets!

3-31-09
MyUCC is Blasting Off. Join the Launch!
You're invited to be part of our uniquely UCC social networking community. Sign up now!

3-24-09
Throw Your Whole Self In
Get soaking wet - no matter how you define it - and send us the photo! We’re building a photo mosaic for General Synod to showcase all the ways that UCC members 'immerse' themselves.

3-17-09
UCC Public Policy Briefing Book
The United Church of Christ has a longstanding history of responding to urgent policy needs within our world - learn how by using this valuable resource.

3-10-09
Pre-Synod Events - Something for Everyone
Discover more about UCC history and theology. Immerse yourself in holy water and prayer partnerships. Or join a strategy session on shaping immigration policy. How about drumming and dancing at the Multicultural Family Festival?

3-03-09
Meet the Candidate
The Reverend Geoffrey A. Black is nominated to be the next General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ.

2-24-09
Keep on Pushing!
The Rev. Otis Moss III, pastor of Trinity UCC in Chicago, celebrates Black History Month with UCC's national staff.

2-17-09
It's Award Nomination Time
Who should we honor at Synod? You choose!

2-10-09
One Stop Shopping on UCC.org
Visit our new e-commerce site: one store + one password = a streamlined shopping experience!

2-03-09
'myUCC' is Coming Soon!
Coming this spring, you can help build something great at ucc.org. Watch for the launch of our new social networking community .

1-27-09
Heavy Hitters planned for Synod
Eugene Robinson, columnist for the Washington Post and commentator for MSNBC is part of a incredible cast of accomplished presenters for GS27

1-20-09
Inauguration Prayers
UCC churches commemorate the inauguration of President Barack Obama with events around Washington, D.C.

1-13-09
Middle East Prayers
UCC's John Thomas and ecumenical partner from Britain share updates, concerns and prayers for those suffering in Gaza.

1-06-09
Middle East Crisis
UCC offers its prayers, offerings and advocacy to urge peace for Israel-Palestine

12-30-08
Epiphany Resources
Christ is the light of the world! Celebrate the gifts of the magi and the baptism of Jesus.

12-23-08
Merry Christmas!
A message from United Church of Christ National Offices.

12-16-08
Benedictus!
A Christmas message from United Church of Christ General Minister and President John H. Thomas.

12-09-08
Spare Kids the Ads
UCC's media watchdog group launches new campaign to underscore growing intrusion of 'embedded advertising.' Bring attention to the issue by sending these funny-yet-informative holiday e-cards.

12-02-08
No longer a stranger.
Christmas calls us to welcome the stranger in our midst. Read more in the December issue of United Church News.

11-25-08
'World AIDS Day' turns 20.
On Monday, Dec. 1, mark the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day with remembrance, prevention, education and activism.

11-18-08
It's time to prepare for advent
Download our guides to Advent family celebrations in the home. Sing along with our Christmas 'karaoke' send free Christmas e-cards to your friends, and join us for real-time daily prayer on i.UCC.

11-11-08
Artful Advocacy
Creative 'Tents of Hope' to stand on Washington Mall to focus nation's attention on Darfur, Sudan.

11-04-2008
Presidential Piety.
In address to Cleveland's City Club, the Rev. John H. Thomas offers reflections on 'piety and politics on the road to the White House.'

10-28-2008
Now is the time to talk about race.
No matter the outcome of next week's presidential election, race will be an issue. A brand new resource guide for leading a 'sacred conversation on race' is ready for you.