Indiana minister’s video project supports LGBT youth
February 22, 2013
An Indiana UCC minister's initiative to compile and share videos which support and affirm LGBT youth is really taking off. The Rev. Marie Siroky, who collaborated with other Indiana LGBT advocates to create the “You Have a Purpose Project” on Facebook to post positive messages that support LGBT youth, has already seen 1,000 likes on the page in less than a week.

Florida UCC youth group raises awareness about mountaintop removal mining
February 21, 2013
Coral Gables UCC 2013 youth mission trip will focus on education and advocacy about mountaintop removal mining.

UCC regional association recommends standing for Cathedral of Hope-Houston
February 20, 2013
In the half-a-decade since it was planted by Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, Cathedral of Hope-Houston has grown into its own, fueled by a passion for community and diversity.

UCC Disabilities Ministries, Mental Illness Network to host pre-Synod conference
February 19, 2013
Alan Johnson, member of the event planning team and chair of the United Church of Christ Mental Illness Network, is confident that the event's workshops and speakers will better equip congregations with the tools to welcome and accommodate to those with disabilities and mental illness.

Mother, daughter highlight on-stage entertainment for UCC’s General Synod 2013
February 15, 2013
Combined performances of mother-daughter social activists and musicians Bernice Johnson Reagon and Toshi Reagon are rare, but they are certainly profound and welcome presentations, as attendees to General Synod this summer will find out.

UCC General Minister and President to kickoff regional immigration event
February 15, 2013
UCC General Minister and President the Rev. Geoffrey A. Black will give the opening remarks at the ecumenical event, "The New Administration and Immigration: The National Scene and Ohio" Feb. 18.

Five California churches join forces for Mission 4/1 Earth
February 14, 2013
Five Fremont-based UCCs are working together to celebrate Mission 4/1 Earth, the UCC's church-wide earth care initiative that begins Easter Monday, April 1.

Craigville Colloquy 2013 focuses on "Christ's Mission in the 21st Century”
February 14, 2013
To mark its 30th anniversary, the Craigville Colloquy will encourage participants and presenters to wrestle with the age-old question of mission, outreach and interaction in the world outside the church.

Commentary: Ash Wednesday, a good day to be arrested as an advocate for God's creation
February 13, 2013
The Minister and President of the UCC Massachusetts Conference believes Ash Wednesday is a good day to be arrested as an advocate for God's creation and for future generations.

UCC groups host immigration reform vigils on Ash Wednesday
February 13, 2013
To commemorate Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the church's penitential season, several United Church of Christ groups and congregations hosted immigration reform prayer vigils Feb. 13

UCC conference minister arrested as part of pipeline protest
February 13, 2013
The Rev. Jim Antal, the Minister and President of the Massachusetts Conference of the UCC, and a climate activist, was one of dozens of people participating in an act of civil disobedience at the White House. The group was urging President Barack Obama to block a proposed oil pipeline from Canada to Texas.

United Church of Christ ministers distribute ashes and blessings on Ash Wednesday
February 13, 2013
In observance of Ash Wednesday, United Church of Christ national staff representatives publically distributed ashes and blessings at their Cleveland and Washington, D.C., offices Feb. 13.

Center for Progressive Renewal aims to ‘reignite’ church at Prophetic Renewal
February 12, 2013
To help churches become innovative in today’s world, it takes a spark from within. That's the reason why the Center for Progressive Renewal is reaching out to both pastors and lay leaders, gathering a range of people for Prophetic Renewal, the center’s upcoming conference.

New UCC 'Feed Your Spirit' webpage offers spiritual lift with practical ideas and theological depth
February 12, 2013
Need a spiritual lift in the midst of a busy day? You can find one at your fingertips on UCC.org, on the United Church of Christ's new 'Feed Your Spirit' page.

Vermont UCC reaches out to migrant dairy farm workers
February 12, 2013
Migrant Justice is an organization that aims to build the voice, capacity and power of the migrant farmworker community and engage community partners in social justice and human rights advocacy.

UCC devotional writer, author selected for YouthRead at General Synod 2013
February 12, 2013
UCC Stillspeaking Daily Devotional writer, the Rev. Lillian Daniel is selected as the featured author of a YouthRead event hosted by UCC Youth at General Synod this summer in Long Beach, Calif.

Youth prayer celebrates UCC’s first designated Science, Faith and Technology Sunday
February 11, 2013
What if God is StillSpeaking in a theorem, a poem, a new (or ancient) technology for medicine or communication, in green energy development or engineering, or in the application of quantum physics for the good of society? That’s the reasoning behind the United Church of Christ’s first designated Science, Faith and Technology Sunday.

Indiana's delay on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage met with optimism by UCC LGBT advocates
February 8, 2013
The Indiana state legislature’s decision to delay a vote on limiting marriage equality in the state is a brief victory for LGBT rights, but United Church of Christ advocates of full marriage equality think the state would do well to stop considering a proposed constitutional amendment entirely.

UCC.org redesign, new web strategy aimed at easier accessibility
February 8, 2013
A cleaner, simpler look to ucc.org is aimed at improving user experience and functionality to meet the needs of all the site’s diverse users – clergy and church staff, lay leaders and volunteers, UCC members, and those looking for a new church home.

Texas UCC celebrates Freedom to Marry Week with LGBT commitment ceremony
February 8, 2013
As the only open and affirming church in Houston's northern suburbs, the Rev. Ginny Brown Daniel feels a sense of responsibility to the local LGBT community.