UCC polity teachers gather to widen scope
March 2, 2013
The United Church of Christ’s History and Polity Teachers Network gathered Thursday and Friday at the UCC headquarters in Cleveland to reach the wider church on the concept of engaged discipleship.

UCC joins amicus briefs on marriage equality to Supreme Court at national, conference levels
March 1, 2013
The highest court in the country will hear the voice of the United Church of Christ’s General Synod, which signed on to amicus curiae briefs alongside other religious and secular advocates of LGBT rights.

United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ form joint ministry
March 1, 2013
In an ecumenical effort, the United Church of Christ and the Disciples of Christ are partnering to share more staff. The three-member team will offer a collaborative approach to ministry as directors of Family and Children’s Ministries with Disciples Home Missions.

Money from across UCC put to work in Zimbabwe
March 1, 2013
The partnership between the UCC and the United Church of Christ-Zimbabwe has helped provide food, shelter and water for kids at the Daisy Dube Orphanage.

Clark to become UCC’s first General Counsel
March 1, 2013
Don Clark will become the United Church of Christ’s first General Counsel after having spent the previous decade as the denomination’s special counsel since 2003.

North Carolina UCC paves the way for solar panel installations
February 28, 2013
First Congregational UCC's 2011 solar panel installation project has since inspired congregations from as far away as the West Coast to reach out for advice on how to do the same thing.

UCC Environmental Justice Ministries to host educational events nationwide
February 28, 2013
The UCC's Environmental Justice Ministries will continue its "Train the Trainer" programs in 2013 with four new events beginning in April.

General Synod 2013 resolutions call for environmental action
February 27, 2013
Four of the 15 resolutions to be proposed at General Synod 2013 call for ongoing, permanent changes for the UCC that will lessen the environmental footprint of its congregations and members, and help make the world a more sustainable place.

Emmy-award-winning journalist to give immigration keynote at General Synod
February 26, 2013
Maria Hinojosa will lead General Synod's morning plenary session June 29 with a keynote highlighting immigration.

UCC offices welcome NCC executive council
February 26, 2013
The United Church of Christ played the part of host to the National Council of Churches this week, a display of the church’s ongoing commitment and support for the role of the NCC as its transitions into the future.

UCC general minister and president signs on to letter asking Congress not to cut safety net
February 26, 2013
UCC General Minister and President the Rev. Geoffrey Black joined nearly 100 faith leaders in a letter to the U.S. government. The message of that letter: End the political brinkmanship, and don't endanger poor communities by slashing social programs.

UCC groups stitch scarves for Synod
February 25, 2013
In a colorful, symbolic move to take a stand against bullying and violence, the UCC is collecting rainbow-colored scarves, knitted, woven or crocheted by people who want to join in and support the cause.

Brock’s visit with UCC staff helps shine light on 'moral injury'
February 25, 2013
The return to everyday life is not a particularly easy transition for the men and women serving in the United States military, and it’s certainly not easy for those who return from the arena of combat. That’s where the work of the Rev. Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock comes in, by helping educate people on any “moral injury” that may afflict veterans.

Kansas UCC prepares for community-wide Mission 4/1 Earth event
February 22, 2013
What started out as a simple brainstorming session quickly turned into a plan for a two-day, community-wide event with a keynote address by author and environmental activist Bill McKibben.

Unique meetings brings UCC and seminary leaders together for 21st century education
February 22, 2013
A unique and historic gathering brought together representatives from seven United Church of Christ seminaries from across the country to meet with UCC national officers and staff members for the UCC Seminary Coordinating Conference. As seminaries begin to think about how best to offer education in the 21st century, the three-day coordinating conference will help those institutions and UCC national staff develop ways to do that together.

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.

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.