Minnesota minister's group reaches out to immigrant detainees
January 25, 2013
Through Conversations With Friends, the Rev. John Guttermann and his volunteers visit Minnesota immigrant detainees for one hour twice a month.

UCC staff member receives local media award
January 25, 2013
Because of LeShawn Davis' generous spirit, a colleague nominated the UCC executive assistant for the Fox 8 News "Pay It Forward" award, which gives $400 to a deserving person.

Trinity UCC women watch history unfold once more in Washington D.C.
January 25, 2013
A chance to see history in the making four year ago took Clementine Coleman and Geraldine Trotter to Washington, D.C. for President Barack Obama’s first inauguration. The ladies from Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago went back to our nation’s capital once again to stand witness during Obama’s ceremonial inauguration on Jan. 21.

UCC urges passage of Violence Against Women Act
January 24, 2013
As part of the celebration of the United Church of Christ’s Women’s Week in February, the UCC is asking Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act and ensure protections for all victims of violent crimes.

UCC a partner at the 25th National Conference on LGBT Equality
January 22, 2013
The UCC will be an active participant again at this year's National Conference on LGBT Equality: Creating Change.

Registration opens for 2013 General Synod in Long Beach, California
January 21, 2013
The United Church of Christ opens online registration January 21 for General Synod 2013. The biennnial gathering in Long Beach, Calif. June 28 – July 2 is expected to bring more than 2,500 delegates and visitors to the Long Beach Convention Center.

Roe v. Wade: Wisconsin UCC to look at historic case 40 years later
January 21, 2013
Plymouth Church, a UCC congregation in Wisconsin, marks the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, one of the Supreme Court’s most important rulings, with a commemorative gathering on Tuesday, Jan. 22 to raise the awareness of the remaining work for reproductive rights.

D.C. congregation to celebrate legacy of MLK
January 18, 2013
Congregations throughout the United Church of Christ will celebrate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, who continues to inspire the quest for true equality 43 years after his assassination in 1968.

Florida pastor’s hunger vigil to bring food to families
January 18, 2013
It’s no accident that Laurie Hafner's hunger vigil this weekend to bring in food for people in her Coral Gables community coincides with the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Commentary: The service of justice
January 18, 2013

Interfaith group urges immigration reform during national call-in day
January 18, 2013
The day after President Obama's inauguration will be a busy one for immigration reform activists around the country as thousands participate in the National Faith Call-In Day for Humane Immigration Reform.

Michigan UCC community remembers volunteer killed on mission trip
January 18, 2013
Matt Kutsche is being remembered by members of First Park Congregational Church United Church of Christ in Grand Rapids, Mich., as a caring individual and a mentor, whose promising life ended suddenly last week during a mission trip to Haiti.

Small Massachusetts UCC achieves large goal of solar panel installation
January 17, 2013
The Rev. Debbie Clark wasn't sure her idea of installing solar panels on Edwards Church UCC would ever come to fruition until she came across a solar panel leasing program advertised by Massachusetts Interfaith Power and Light.

Celebrating the legacy of Everett Parker on his 100th birthday
January 16, 2013
The Rev. Everett C. Parker, founder of the United Church of Christ Office of Communication, is celebrating a milestone on his birthday Jan. 17, as he turns 100 years old.

Connecticut community to name school after fallen teacher Victoria Soto
January 16, 2013
A member of Lordship Community United Church of Christ, schoolteacher Victoria Soto will be remembered for her dedication to education, as the Stratford Town Council voted to name a new school after her.

Rhode Island Conference to ordain first African American minister
January 16, 2013
Cleo Graham wanted to be ordained as close to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday as possible to honor his legacy for civil rights. Turns out Graham is a bit of a trendsetter herself – on Jan. 20 she becomes the first African American ordained in the Rhode Island Conference of the United Church of Christ

UCC signs interfaith call to action for gun violence prevention
January 16, 2013
UCC President and General Minister the Rev. Geoffrey A. Black is one of 47 faith leaders calling for increased gun violence prevention measures.

UCC clergy takes LGBT advocacy to D.C.
January 15, 2013
After weeks traveling from state to state and being repeatedly denies for marriage licenses, a group of LGBT activists and a couple from North Carolina will finally hear “Yes” in the nation’s capital this week. The Rev. Jasmine Beach-Ferrara brings the WE DO Campaign to Washington, D.C., where a same-sex couple together for 20 years will wed.

General Synod 29 Planning Committee calls for workshop proposals
January 15, 2013
Have an effective approach to ministry you would like to share with the wider church at General Synod this summer? The United Church of Christ is looking to fill a limited number of workshop opportunities at General Synod 29 in Long Beach, Calif. in June.

Arizona UCC to host annual immigration reform conference
January 15, 2013
Immigration reform activists will gather for two days of education and community at the 9th Annual Santa Cruz Valley Border Issues Fair and Concert Jan. 18-19 at the Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Sahuarita, Ariz.