Knoxville church advocates for fair working conditions in eastern Tennessee July 27, 2012
From supporting workers who sought unionization to advocacy work following the on-the-job deaths of two construction workers, Church of the Savior UCC wants to raise awareness for economic justice issues in east Tennessee.
Missionaries meet up, teach English in China July 27, 2012
He grew up in Indianapolis, and she in small-town Greene, Iowa. It wasn’t until their work in China on behalf of Global Ministries –– the combined ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ –– that Tom and Lynnea Morse met each other.
Faith in Action Coalition aims to work with HIV/AIDS experts July 24, 2012
As an international audience gathered in Washington, D.C., for the AIDS2012 Conference, an interfaith group of religious leaders, including those from the United Church of Christ, reached out to medical experts with a gesture of collaboration aimed toward ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
'Faith,In' communities popping up around the country July 24, 2012
The 'Faith,in' project is growing by the day. As of July 23, there are 37 communities registered at faithinproject.com, and others expressing interest in the project by email.
Global Ministries announces 2012-2013 Global Mission Intern team July 23, 2012
Global Ministries has announced its team of 2012-2013 Global Mission Interns (GMI), selecting six young adults from across the U.S. to witness their faith and God’s call in their lives.
Hopeful interfaith service highlights three decades of progress in the battle against HIV/AIDS July 22, 2012
A powerful display of interfaith spirit filled the Washington National Cathedral in a service of hope and commitment in the global response to HIV/AIDS. The Rev. Mike Schuenemeyer, executive director of the United Church of Christ's HIV/AIDS Network (UCAN, Inc.), one of the service's primary organizers, said those involved in the Saturday night July 21 worship sought to paint a picture of the fight against AIDS through prayer.
Embracing the power of literacy at Franklinton Center summer retreat July 20, 2012
Fifty children and their families in North Carolina are learning about the power of literacy, thanks to a collaborative project hosted by the UCC's Franklinton Center at Bricks (FCAB).
The conference, retreat and education center in Eastern North Carolina hosted students, parents and staff of the Inborden Elementary School this week, as part of FCAB's first Summer Literacy retreat.
Gospel concert part of faith-based advocacy around AIDS 2012 conference July 19, 2012
A UCC minister will host a free gospel concert to conclude the first day of the worldwide AIDS 2012 conference in Washington, D.C., next week. “One Voice: Gospel Artists Respond to AIDS,” hosted by Bishop Yvette A. Flunder, takes place July 23 at the Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church , as a celebration of hope in the collective struggle against AIDS.
OC, Inc. to honor Benton, Trigg at Parker Lecture July 19, 2012
The United Church of Christ's Office of Communication, Inc. (OC, Inc.) has announced the honorees of its 30th Annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture and Breakfast to be held Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C.
Closing NYE ceremonies are testament that youth have "Faith,In" UCC worldwide July 17, 2012
Warm summer breezes wafting up and across Slater Hill on the north edge of the Purdue University campus helped provide a comfortable setting July 13 for closing worship services of National Youth Event 2012 in West Lafayette, Ind.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. to deliver United Church of Christ’s Office of Communication, Inc. Parker Lecture Sept. 25 July 16, 2012
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. will deliver the 30th Annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture Sept. 25 in Washington D.C. The Parker Lecture is held each year by the United Church of Christ’s Office of Communication, Inc. (OC, Inc.) to inspire the media and public interest advocates and honor those individuals making a difference in ethical broadcasting. This year’s event will also celebrate the centennial of Rev. Everett Parker’s birth, as well as his pioneering work as an advocate for the public’s rights in broadcasting. The lecture and breakfast will take place in the new facilities of First Congregational United Church of Christ.
Teens, adults delve into sex education July 16, 2012
Ann Hanson commanded a lot of attention at the UCC's National Youth Event. After all, she was hosting discussions about sex. Her sessions at Purdue University were standing room only, attended by more than 200 people in two days.
A Pastoral Letter from the Leaders of the United Church of Christ July 14, 2012
During the UCC’s National Youth Event 2012, the Collegium of Officers and the Council of Conference Ministers of the United Church of Christ published a pastoral letter on the future and the relevance of the denomination and the youth who are its caretakers.
NYE has "Faith,In"… July 14, 2012
Live your faith. Love your community. For thousands of young people spread across the side of Slayter Hill at conclusion of the United Church of Christ's National Youth Event at Purdue University, it's the beginning of a new initiative, given into their care.
Ms. Connie N. Larkman Managing Editor & News Director Publishing, Identity, and Communication Local Church Ministries/Office of General Ministries 700 Prospect Ave. Cleveland,Ohio 44115 216-736-2196 larkmanc@ucc.org
