Bikers ride to Synod to spread conservation message June 26, 2009
Eleven bicyclists from around the UCC joined together to ride to General Synod 27 as part of the New York Conference Bicycle Challenge in an effort to raise awareness of alternative transportation, and oil and car dependency in the United States.
John B. Cobb Jr. issues challenge to the UCC June 16, 2009
The Rev. John B. Cobb Jr., foremost known as the lead proponent of "process theology", has called on the United Church of Christ to lead all Christians in a mission of ecological and social transformation.
Arizona pastor invited to lead preaching symposium at Windsor Castle June 9, 2009
For the first time in its 43-year history of offering clergy workshops and consultations, St. George's House at Windsor Castle in London, England, will offer a consultation dedicated to the art of preaching.
During Synod, Stillspeaking will launch media blitz in Grand Rapids June 2, 2009
Even though an estimated 4,000 UCC members and guests will converge on western Michigan in late June, the UCC's Stillspeaking Ministry wants to make sure that the UCC's imprint there is not short-lived, but long-lasting.
Staying connected: Church communications in times of public health concerns May 1, 2009
As congregations prepare for the potential impact of the H1N1 virus (swine flu) in their communities, the UCC's Local Church Ministries recommends congregations create a communication plan to keep members connected during this and other times of public health concerns.
Goodwill flows from UCC churches as Midwest floods surge March 31, 2009
Although the rivers have begun to recede and sandbag dikes successfully held back the rising Red River, disaster officials say the danger has not passed for those living along the watery border separating North Dakota and Minnesota.
Blessing of the bikes gets two-wheel season rolling February 10, 2009
When it comes to navigating a two-wheeled vehicle around the California's San Francisco Bay Area, it's good to have a helmet and a higher power on your side. On Sunday, Feb. 8 Eden UCC in Hayward, Calif., held a blessing ceremony for motorcycles and bikes and their riders.
Keeping faith communities vital in an ailing economy January 28, 2009
Rising unemployment, gut-wrenching declines in the stock market and predictions of a recession worse than any since the Great Depression can spell sleepless nights for even the most faithful ministry leaders.
Colorado congregation receives 'Cultures of Call' grant January 28, 2009
Tapping the imagination of congregations in finding the next generation of leaders for the church and society, The Fund for Theological Education (FTE) is awarding nearly $98,000 in new "Cultures of Call" grants.
