New Church Leadership Institute refuels think tank of new, revitalizing churches
August 31, 2010
The Rev. Dr. Carol Vaccariello clearly appreciated the validation she received in sharing her perspective at the New Church Leadership Institute 2010 conference Aug. 9-13 in Decatur, Ga.

UCC church in Michigan opens its doors to local college’s communication school
August 24, 2010
Expanding its seven-year partnership with Grand Valley State University, St. John’s United Church of Christ in Grand Rapids, Mich., opened its doors this summer to the university’s School of Communication.

Seven years later, Florida church has a place to call its own
August 20, 2010
After seven years of worship, The Villages (Fla.) UCC now has a building to call home.

Philadelphia church pressing to keep homeless ministry running
August 12, 2010
A modern-day David-meets-Goliath is playing out in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia and, to date, David – in the form of a UCC church known for its compassionate outreach among poor and homeless persons – is holding his own.

UCC: Got Talent?
August 3, 2010
The United Church of Christ communication office is producing a musical Christmas TV special that will air on NBC stations and affiliates in December. The special provides a unique opportunity for children’s and youth groups in UCC local churches to be highlighted on television.

i.UCC online community relocates, 'Feed Your Spirit' in the works
July 2, 2010
The online faith community known as i.UCC announced it is closing its virtual doors July 6 and moving to a new space on the UCC.org website.

UCC message of equality, inclusion sounds at Pride Month events
June 29, 2010
Celebrating with purpose and pageantry and energized by a buoyant UCC presence, hundreds of LGBT communities across the nation have marched, sung and reflected their way through the June commemoration of Gay Pride.

WOW satisfies Church House employees' appetite for exercise
June 25, 2010
As their co-workers ponder lunch options and errand runs, a health-hungry group of Church House employees dons sweats and sneakers three times a week for an invigorating "WOW" experience.

UCC-based forum at center of day-laborer dispute in Northern Virginia
June 16, 2010
A Northern Virginia developer is proceeding with a plan to create a day-laborer site behind his Centreville shopping center despite the objections of hundreds of area residents and shopkeepers.

Rethinking church: UCC leaders wrestle with framing a future
June 15, 2010
Although the United Church of Christ is declining at a slower rate than in years past, the denomination's leaders are not complacent about numbers. Fostering growth and vitality at a time when mainline denominations are shrinking means taking risks, reaching out to young adults and youth, and rethinking what it means to be church.