NYE delegates find ways to stay fit and have fun
July 14, 2012
From hula-hoops to face-painting, United Church of Christ youth stay fit and have fun at the National Youth Event at Purdue University.

Down syndrome no problem for youth speaker who wows the crowd at NYE 2012
July 13, 2012
UCC member Miah Noel Yager brings down the house with her inspiring message during the UCC's National Youth Event at Purdue University.

All Strings Jam Session rocks the house at the UCC’s National Youth Event
July 13, 2012
Youth perform and experience music from all genres during the UCC's National Youth Event at Purdue University.

Marcia McFee delivers diversity with the beat of a drum
July 13, 2012
"Dr. Rhythm" delivers diversity message to the beat of a drum

Martinez's message to NYE: Adapt, overcome and pay it forward
July 13, 2012
J. R. Martinez shares how a bomb in Iraq in 2003 changed his life -- positively -- during the UCC's National Youth Event at Purdue University.

Any one of us has the potential to be a bully, associate minister tells NYE workshop
July 13, 2012
'We know it in our hearts, But it’s tough to verbalize it,' says Grobe, an openly gay pastor.

Excitement, exploration top agenda for French youth taking in NYE 2012
July 13, 2012
Youth from the Reformed Church of France are welcomed to the United States during the UCC's National Youth Event at Purdue University.

Imagine acceptance through the end of discrimination
July 13, 2012
Imagine a world without discrimination, implored Diego Torres during the UCC's National Youth Event at Purdue University.

UCC general minister and president holds a Twitter Town Hall at NYE
July 13, 2012
With a little help from his friends, the Rev. Geoffrey A. Black answers questions from the twitter feed at the UCC's National Youth Event at Purdue University

Justice in action 101: Teens get hands-on lesson in taking a stand
July 13, 2012
Youth attending the UCC's National Youth Event learn first-hand how to take a stand on issues that matter.

MITT created to help young prospective mentors in faith-nurturing ministries
July 13, 2012
Mentors In Training Team (MITT) formed to develop the new leaders of the United Church of Christ.

Think about God’s earth –– there are no borders
July 12, 2012
Workshop at the UCC's National Youth Event engages teens in border issue justice.

UCC environmental leader tells youth at NYE to 'power down, green up and shout out'
July 12, 2012
UCC leaders discuss environmental justice advocacy with youth at the morning plenary of the National Youth Event at Purdue University.

NYE worship celebrates a healthy world
July 12, 2012
Through song, dance and word, NYE worship on Wednesday evening rocked the house!

UCC youth spending free time buying, learning and growing at NYE
July 12, 2012
From a Literacy Labyrinth to voter registration to really cool t-shirts, there's something for everyone at the UCC's National Youth Event at Purdue University

First Responders on site at NYE to help with health issues
July 12, 2012
WIth the phone number printed on NYE wristbands, help is just a phone call away if youth participants need medical assistance.

'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can make a difference'
July 12, 2012
UCC member Zach Komes quotes Margaret Mead in urging the youth gathered at the National Youth Event at Purdue Universtiy to make a difference in their communities and the world.

NYE youth service projects reach out to West Lafayette community
July 12, 2012
Participants in the UCC's National Youth Event at Purdue University serve the West Lafayette community during their stay.

UCC calls attention to Farm Bill budget cuts that would cause millions to lose food assistance benefits
July 11, 2012
The United Church of Christ is calling attention to the proposed changes to the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2012, more commonly known as the Farm Bill, which would severely cut program funding, resulting in millions of Americans losing their food assistance benefits.

Emma's reflections -- NYE, Day 1
July 11, 2012
UCC member and NYE attendee Emma Welsh-Huggins reflects on the first day of the United Church of Christ's National Youth Event at Purdue University.