Pastoral Changes January 2013

Clergy Deaths April 2013

Pastoral Changes March 2013

Pastoral Changes February 2013

Clergy Deaths February 2013

Clergy Deaths March 2013

Pastoral Changes April 2013

Clergy Deaths January 2013

Going green plants thousands of trees around the globe 4/1 Earth
May 23, 2013
The world is a little greener than it was more than 55 days ago, thanks to scores of United Church of Christ congregations and Mission 4/1 Earth. The evidence can be found growing in backyards, church gardens, neighborhood parks, national forests, and global communities – thousands of new trees planted as part of the one-church environmental initiative.

UCC continues humanitarian aid to Syrian refugees
May 22, 2013
Two leaders from the United Church of Christ are venturing to the Middle East this week to offer any assistance they can to the millions of people affected by the Syrian Civil War.

UCC advocates applaud inclusive policy of Boy Scouts Connecticut Yankee Council
May 21, 2013
Just days before the Boy Scouts of America vote on a policy that would allow membership of LGBT youth but continue to exclude LGBT leaders, the BSA’s Connecticut Yankee Council publically announced its acceptance of all youth and adults, regardless of sexual orientation.

Pollinator certification helps Pennsylvania UCC member protect butterflies, bees
May 21, 2013
Native pollinators, like bees and butterflies, are being threatened by habitat loss, disease and pesticide use, but pollinator-friendly gardens help their populations grow.

UCC lifts up prayers for Oklahomans in aftermath of deadly tornados
May 21, 2013
With the eyes of the nation looking toward Oklahoma in the wake of a deadly and devastating tornado Monday night, the United Church of Christ is offering prayers and support, beginning to coordinate relief efforts in the affected areas of Oklahoma City and Moore, Okla.

UCC mourns death of minister who wrote Statement of Faith
May 20, 2013
When the United Church of Christ was formed in 1957, it was done with the efforts of people like the Rev. Roger L. Shinn, who died this last week. He was 96

Environmental care and advocacy hit home during Mission 4/1 Earth
May 20, 2013
United Church of Christ congregations across the country came together as one church during the last 50 days, in major effort 4/1 Earth, caring for God’s creation in creative ways, making a massive commitment of time and resources to protect the planet.

UCC advocates for protection of hungry families in 2013 Farm Bill
May 17, 2013
United Church of Christ advocates expressed opposition to proposed cuts to the 2013 Farm Bill that would reduce funding for programs that provide food to underprivileged families at a rally in Washington, D.C., May 16.

UCC economic activists shine light on plight of coal workers
May 17, 2013
Two economic activists from the United Church of Christ are trying to help tens of thousands of coal miners and their spouses who face the loss of their health benefits.

LGBT advocates urge members to act before Boy Scout policy vote next week
May 17, 2013
United Church of Christ advocates are urging congregations to make their voices heard one last time before the Boy Scouts of America vote next week on whether to revise its discriminatory policy against LGBT members.

Geoffrey Black sees work of yesterday's missionaries pay off today in China
May 16, 2013
United Church of Christ General Minister and President the Rev. Geoffrey A. Black is traveling across China for two weeks with the Rev. Sharon E. Watkins, general minister and president of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

New York neighbors band together 4/1 Earth to clean up 'Great Baehre'
May 16, 2013
A small group of neighbors in Western New York, with inspiration from the United Church of Christ's Mission 4/1 Earth, banded together to clean up one of the area's few remaining natural habitats –– the Great Baehre wildlife refuge in Amherst.