UCC, Disciples join in solidarity in service, march for Trayvon Martin March 29, 2012
Uniting in prayer and rallying for justice in the wake of the shooting death of an unarmed Florida teenager, United Church of Christ national staff members, ecumenical partners from the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and local Clevelanders worshiped and marched in solidarity March 28 in downtown Cleveland.
As high court considers health-act repeal, EAD rallies in support of its essence March 27, 2012
Don’t put a period on health care.
Speaking on behalf of the UCC and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) on March 26, the Rev. M. Linda Jaramillo was among hundreds imploring the U.S. Supreme Court to support the Affordable Care Act enacted into law two years ago.
UCC comes together as one church to aid Kentucky-Indiana tornado victims March 27, 2012
When disasters tear things apart, people rally in large numbers around those affected. For victims of the March 2 tornados that killed 38 people in Indiana and Kentucky, assistance is coming from all directions. Within the UCC and across denominational and geographical parameters, relief efforts are steady and substantial.
UCC and Disciples leaders to join in prayer vigil and march for Trayvon Martin March 26, 2012
As concern increases over the killing of Trayvon Martin, an African-American teen shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain in Florida, leaders of the United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will hold a prayer vigil Wednesday, March 28, 2012, during a noon worship service at the UCC's Amistad Chapel (in the UCC's Church House at 700 Prospect in downtown Cleveland), followed by a brief silent march in protest to call for justice.
Top religious leaders unveil principles, priorities for Faithful Federal Budget March 23, 2012
Labeling the federal budget a "day-to-day moral statement,” the Rev. Geoffrey A. Black was among a dozen leading religious leaders in Washington, D.C., March 22 calling for Congress to "embody mercy and justice while providing robust support for the poor and vulnerable people at home and abroad.”
New book of essays lifts up UCC's rich history of overseas missions March 23, 2012
Their collection of essays – titled "The Role of the American Board in the World: Bicentennial Reflections on the Organization's Missionary Work, 1810-2010" – contains what Putney terms "the most comprehensive assessment to be made of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) since William Strong wrote his centennial history of the organization in 1910." (ABCFM later became WCM.)
UCC joins prayers, protest in the shooting death of Florida teen March 22, 2012
As national protests grow surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin, an unarmed black teenager shot and killed by a neighborhood watch captain in Florida, the United Church of Christ is adding a call for justice and prayer.
UCC members share time, talents, church via prisoner visitation and support ministry March 20, 2012
The Rev. M.S. "Des" Desmond has been going to prison for 22 years. The retired UCC pastor is a longtime volunteer in the Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS) program. He and Betty Woodman –– a 33-year PVS volunteer -- have a shared passion for a visitation ministry that has benefited hundreds of inmates in federal and military prisons throughout the country.
White House LGBT Conference in Texas to focus on safe schools, communities March 16, 2012
Co-sponsored by the social-justice ministry arm of the UCC's Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, the White House LGBT Conference on Safe Schools & Communities will be held March 20 in the E.H. Hereford University Center at the University of Texas at Arlington.
Playwriting contest a powerful testament to youth, young adults, says UCC leader March 14, 2012
"What is so valuable about this program is that it isn't just about a writing a script," said Hanson. "Teachers have a curriculum they use. Yes, it's about helping students with their English composition and grammar, but it's also dealing with topics that are not so warm and fuzzy."
CHHSM gathering focuses on 'The Church We Live In' March 13, 2012
The UCC's core values –– continuing testament, extravagant welcome, and changing living –– were the topic of discussion during the UCC's Council for Health and Human Service Ministries' (CHHSM) 74th Annual Meeting, March 1-4 in St. Louis, Mo.
Center for Progressive Renewal sets 'Praxis' as theme for its annual event March 13, 2012
The Center for Progressive Renewal has announced that "Praxis21: Practicing Progressive Christianity in the 21st Century" will be the theme for its annual New Church Leadership Institute (NCLI), Aug. 8-10 at the Courtyard by Marriott Conference Center in Atlanta.
UCC-supported day laborers' center in suburban D.C. has workers' backs March 13, 2012
Born out of the work of Wellspring UCC and reaching fruition courtesy of a shopping center owner who provided the space, the Centreville (Va.) Labor Resource Center (CLRC) opened Dec. 2 and has registered more than 170 area residents seeking temporary employment. A professional staff and 27 volunteers give out information and timely service to employers and employees alike.
United Church of Christ leaders urge Ohio governor to reject prison-privatization initiative March 13, 2012
Strongly discouraging an initiative to allow private companies to purchase state-owned correctional facilities, leaders of the United Church of Christ are urging Ohio Gov. John Kasich to uphold “the standard teachings of our faith –– mercy, redemption, reconciliation and forgiveness.”
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