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.
Empowered and impassioned, Pacific NW group is ready for National Youth Event May 17, 2012
The Rev. Tara Barber makes a pretty strong case for bringing youth and young adults to the United Church of Christ's National Youth Event.
"I know that NYE changes lives," said Barber, one of seven adult chaperones who will accompany 43 youth and young adults from the UCC's Pacific Northwest Conference to NYE 2012 at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind., July 10-13.
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.
'Longing for sister and brother churches,' Liberation Ministries comes into UCC fold May 15, 2012
The journey to the UCC for Liberation, which was unanimously received April 27-29 at the UCC's Pacific Northwest Conference annual meeting in Pasco, Wash., began in 2009. A radically inclusive, multiracial, charismatic congregation founded in 2007 by Goodwin, the church was first a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA).
‘I Do!’ addresses real-world issues in ground-breaking resource for all couples May 10, 2012
For couples facing the unpredictable journey of marriage, there is now a ground-breaking new resource available from the United Church of Christ. I Do! Getting Ready for Marriage: Today’s Guide for Couples offers a fresh take on modern marriage that includes same-gender couples.
Church community rallies around gay pastor in Wisconsin May 10, 2012
the Rev. Jen Johnson was touched by the May 6 worship service at the small church she pastors in Boscobel, Wis. It was an especially moving Communion Sunday, since more than 120 people showed up to support the lesbian pastor after she was asked to sit out the community's annual baccalaureate ceremony because of her sexual orientation.
Geoffrey Black to deliver commencement address at Lancaster May 10, 2012
The Rev. Geoffrey A. Black, general minister and president of the United Church of Christ, will deliver the commencement address for the 2012 graduating class of Lancaster (Pa.) Theological Seminary.