General Synod 2013 preachers ready to deliver February 7, 2013
The United Church of Christ has lined up four preachers from across the country for the June 28-July 2 gathering in Long Beach, Calif. to share their thoughts about "God’s Vision."
Florida UCCs to host educational gun violence workshops February 6, 2013
Bill Wealand, disaster ministry coordinator for the United Church of Christ's Florida Conference, hopes that an upcoming series of workshops will equip pastors with the tools and knowledge to help their congregations and communities cope with gun violence.
Otis Moss III to headline Open and Affirming Banquet at General Synod 2013 February 5, 2013
The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III, senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, will be the keynoter at the Open and Affirming Banquet on the opening day of the UCC’s General Synod 2013, June 28.
Commentary: Boy Scout policy shift would benefit everyone February 5, 2013
I am the pastor of a congregation that has chartered a troop for nearly half a century. The troop has been an important part of our church, involved in projects and worship.So chartering a troop whose national body requires them to be un-Christ like has been difficult to reconcile for many of our members, including myself and many aging Eagle Scouts.
Bill McKibben encourages UCC fight for environmental advocacy February 4, 2013
At a time when leading climate scientists are urgently stressing the need to take action on global warming before it's too late, the religious community can make its voice heard by coming together and taking a stand.
‘Fearless prophet’ links religion with labor justice February 2, 2013
At the place faith communities and labor issues intersect, that's where you'll find Kim Bobo. As the founder of the Interfaith Workers for Justice, and member of the United Church of Christ, she has been at the forefront of bridging religion with labor justice for 15 years.
Connecticut UCC member and former Boy Scout pushes for anti-gay policy change February 1, 2013
David Knapp loves the Boy Scouts. But unfortunately, the Boy Scouts do not accept him. Despite his nearly 50 years of involvement the active member of First Congregational Church UCC, was kicked out of the organization because he is gay.
Commentary: Incorporate the undocumented February 1, 2013
Though some may ascribe political motivation, the President will lay out a pathway for justice, a way for those who have lived in the shadows to come out into the light. This is not just politics; this is doing what is right.
Justice LED broadens scope as faith formation resource February 1, 2013
Justice Leaders Engaging and Developing (Justice LED) is designed to provide tools to individuals and congregations of the UCC to refocus faith purposes and develop leaders throughout the church devoted to justice work. The resource is now getting a tweak, with the help of UCC national staff members.
UCC, reformed tradition churches celebrate baptism agreement alongside Roman Catholic Church January 30, 2013
The United Church of Christ and three other reformed tradition churches joined the U.S. Roman Catholic Church to sign a historic agreement this week as the denominations will recognize each other’s baptismal rites and celebrated the commitment publicly for the first time.
UCC leaders rally around efforts to end gun violence January 29, 2013
Leaders from across the United Church of Christ are joining the efforts of two interfaith groups seeking to bring together the voices outraged at gun violence.
UCC Church House to celebrate Black History Month with worship, workshops January 29, 2013
Educate and celebrate. That's the inspiration behind the February observance of Black History Month by employees at the national offices of the United Church of Christ. The UCC's Black History Committee has planned an array of events and activities nearly every day during the month of February, featuring guest preachers at weekly worship services in the Church House’s Amistad Chapel.
UCC LGBT advocates urge Boy Scouts of America to welcome gay scouts and scout leaders January 29, 2013
The Boy Scouts of America may reconsider a 35-year ban on gay scouts and leaders as early as next week. And while many faith groups are denouncing the decision, the United Church of Christ and other inclusive faith communities support the policy change as a step forward, which they say is long overdue.
UCC partners with Arbor Day Foundation to advance Mission 4/1 Earth January 28, 2013
The United Church of Christ, in anticipation of Mission 4/1 Earth, a one-church initiative from Easter to Pentecost, is partnering with the world's oldest and largest tree planting organization to "inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees."
UCC volunteers unearth history at Franklinton Center at Bricks January 28, 2013
In a corner of a small community, on the outskirts of Whitakers, N.C., sits Old Bricks Cemetery, the graveyard of a former plantation. The cemetery, long forgotten and overgrown, turned into a historical site unearthed by a clean-up and restoration effort led by a team of young volunteers from the United Church of Christ.
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