UCC's Wider Church executive minister helps bring together global partners in two-week visit to southern Africa
June 26, 2012
Prompted by a melding of minds at General Synod 28 last summer, the United Church of Christ’s executive minister of Wider Church Ministries traveled to southern Africa in May to meet with 20 global partners representing a dozen church bodies from the sub-Saharan segment of the continent.

Franklinton Center re-imagining justice and mission with 'Just Food' Project
June 26, 2012
Much of the justice work of the United Church of Christ around food (sustainable agriculture), exercise, health and literacy is converging this summer –– on a former slave plantation in North Carolina.

A faith-filled, fun vacation fires up mission for Wisconsin UCC church members
June 25, 2012
When you ask someone why they love their church, you don’t expect to get “road trips” as an answer. But it’s an answer you’ll quickly learn to count on from the members of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ of Wausau, Wis.

Pride bridges the ages as parade, festival shine brightly in Cleveland
June 25, 2012
Smiles on the faces of same-gender couples representing a variety of generations walked hand in hand, beaming as brightly as the summer sun above, during a boldly colorful display of diversity June 23 at the 24th annual LGBT Pride Parade and Festival in Cleveland, Ohio.

UCC and UUA leaders condemn closure of Maricopa County, Ariz., jails
June 24, 2012
The Rev. Peter Morales, President of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), and the Rev. Geoffrey A. Black, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ (UCC), on June 23, 2012, issued a joint statement in response to Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s decision to prohibit visitation in Tent City and five other Maricopa County jails in advance of a prayer vigil to protest inhumane conditions.

Court dismissal of FCC sanctions not expected to affect protection of children, says OC, Inc. director
June 22, 2012
The Supreme Court on June 21 dismissed sanctions against two television networks that violated the Federal Communications Commission’s ban on vulgar words and nudity, but it sidestepped a more fundamental constitutional question about the government’s power to police the airwaves.

UCC Conference ratifications bring unified governance one step closer to implementation
June 22, 2012
The UCC's path to unified governance has become convincingly clear this month, with at least 34 Conferences voting in favor of ratification of its amendments. Twenty-six votes were needed for ratification, said Lee Foley, the UCC's minister for governing body relations.

UCC leaders to join Unitarian leaders in Arizona justice march as Supreme Court ruling on immigration bill expected
June 20, 2012
Meeting for the second time in six months, leaders of the United Church of Christ and the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) will convene June 23-28 during the UUA's General Assembly in Phoenix, which focuses on justice issues.

UCC members join thousands in silent protest of NYPD stop and frisk policy
June 20, 2012
Silence is golden. A proverbial saying, often used in circumstances where it is thought that saying nothing is preferable to speaking. Several thousand protestors in New York hope their silence June 17 speaks volumes in the war against racial profiling.

UCC leaders, DREAMers express 'cautious hope' after Obama issues 'deferred action' for undocumented youth
June 19, 2012
President Obama's major policy shift to stop deportations of young, undocumented immigrants is being received cautiously by those who had been actively protesting his previous position on the issue, including UCC pastors and lay leaders.

UCC part of veteran's mission, and journey on faith, to make life better for others
June 19, 2012
UCC member and veteran Tom Skinner's mission - to raise awareness of and support for those affected by Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - takes him on a journey on faith, across the country.

Ohio Conference Minister wins two gold medals at Paralympics Swimming Trials in North Dakota
June 19, 2012
UCC Ohio Conference Minister the Rev. Bob Molsberry won one gold medal in the 100-meter breaststroke and a second in the 200-meter breaststroke in his disability classification level at the U.S. Paralympics Swimming Trials June 14-15 in Bismarck, N.D.

UCC officers support president's action for young immigrants
June 18, 2012
The national officers of the 1.1 million-member United Church of Christ today (June 18) released a statement applauding President Barack Obama's decision to extend administrative relief to an estimated 800,000 young illegal immigrants.

'Faith, In' finds friends in Cleveland
June 15, 2012
From Cleveland’s famous food trucks to the United States Marines, the 'Faith, In' project is finding support throughout Cleveland this week.

Health fair draws a crowd at the UCC Church House
June 14, 2012
Do you know your number? How do food allergies affect health? Ready to get up and move around? Those are just a few of the questions that were answered at the United Church of Christ's Church House on June 13, as part of its first combined Health and Benefits Fair.

UCC pastors, lay leaders aid protesters demanding DREAM Act executive order
June 14, 2012
UCC pastors and lay leaders are providing support to two undocumented young adults whose six-day hunger strike and sit-in at President Obama’s re-election headquarters in Denver is triggering a ripple effect of similar protests throughout the country.

Beyond the bumper stickers: Some ways to show support for Roman Catholic sisters
June 12, 2012
You probably have encountered Roman Catholic sisters in ecumenical ministries and witnesses. You may value them as well educated, socially concerned, committed colleagues, but you may not know much about the traditions that they come from.

‘Our Whole Lives’ program helps guide youth of all ages at Colorado UCC church
June 12, 2012
From kindergartners through adults –– including grade groupings for K/1, 5/6, 8/9 and 10/12 –– the comprehensive sexuality-education program is designed to serve everyone.

Dean of Howard University School of Divinity pledges to continue, strengthen ties to UCC
June 12, 2012
Deeming shared mission with the UCC "critical" for the spiritual health of Howard University School of Divinity (HUSD) community, the dean of the school will bring a message of "visionary faith" and collaboration to Cleveland this week.

Six elected to UCC Pension Boards; restated certificate of incorporation passes easily
June 11, 2012
Five board members were re-elected and a sixth was elected to the board of trustees at the 98th annual meeting of the Pension Boards of the United Church of Christ, held June 8 at the Radisson Hotel at Gateway in Cleveland.