Video message from Faithful and Welcoming Churches embraces the 'united' mantra of the United Church of Christ
May 24, 2012
They are congregations that may not embrace all things UCC, but they love being part of the denomination, and are committed to staying. That is the primary message behind "Why We Stay," a short video of testimonials from members of the Faithful and Welcoming Churches (FWC).

West Hollywood church among newest to UCC after split with Presbyterian Church (USA)
May 22, 2012
As many religious conservatives break from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) over the ordination of gay ministers, a small California parish that believes the church has done too little to accept homosexuality has become a member of the United Church of Christ.

Illinois UCC church spreads good word of literacy among immigrants of all ages
May 22, 2012
Even the casual observer can read a lot into the passion for social justice at Church of Peace UCC in Rock Island, Ill. This is the church's second year of involvement in the Summer Family Literacy Program – an outgrowth of a popular school year program that helps immigrant adults learn English.

UCC churches in Missouri step up to support bisexual pastor
May 18, 2012
He doesn't even play baseball. But pastors of three churches in Saint Clair, Mo., have decided that the Rev. James Semmelroth Darnell plays for the wrong team. The UCC doesn't see it that way, and is stepping up to the plate with support.

For a song, Council for American Indian Ministries youth accelerate bid for NYE
May 18, 2012
Selling its recorded music to match scholarship monies funding their trip to National Youth Event 2012, the Council for American Indian Ministries (CAIM) has a song in its heart as it prepares to bring nearly 30 members to the quadrennial event.

New energy fueling UCC Coalition at 40
May 17, 2012
The UCC Coalition for LGBT Concerns is making a significant turn as it celebrates its 40th anniversary and approaches the annual National Gathering June 25-28 at UCC-related Elmhurst (Ill.) College.

Ohio Conference minister to compete in aquatics disability meet in tune-up for Paralympics Trials
May 10, 2012
In preparation for the Paralympics Trials, the Rev. Bob Molsberry, Conference Minister of the United Church of Christ's Ohio Conference, will compete May 19-20 in Cincinnati at the Greater Toledo Aquatic Club's Disability Open.

Separate journeys lead three newer UCC churches to destinations in various ways
May 10, 2012
Celebrating three new churches joining the United Church of Christ in Philadelphia Pa., Evanston, Ill., and Mitchell, S.D.

Guess to deliver commencement address at Andover Newton Theological School
May 2, 2012
The Rev. J. Bennett Guess, executive minister of the UCC's Local Church Ministries and a member of the UCC's five-person Collegium of Officers, will deliver the commencement address for the 2012 graduating class of Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Centre, Mass.

United Church Funds board member takes leading ‘Stand Against Racism'
April 26, 2012
Sylvia Ferrell-Jones is a UCC member on a mission, and that mission is the YWCA's "Stand Against Racism," an annual nationwide event held each April that addresses the root causes of racism and encourages conversation across diverse communities.