United Church News Podcast

A periodic broadcast of news items on the national website of the United Church of Christ.

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Available podcasts include:

The Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Evans
The Rev. Dr. Joseph H. Evans, former interim National President, National Secretary, UCC and Former VP, Board for Homeland Ministries. Rev. Evans talks about his private life, his life in the church and The Union in this 1986 interview.

'A New Ethic for a New Media'
The United Church of Christ's 2007 Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture by the Rev. Robert Chase at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Media remarks by U.S. Sen. Olympia J. Snowe
Snowe (R-Maine), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, offers reflections on media justice and reform after receiving the 2007 Everett C. Parker Award on Sept. 18, 2007 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The awards luncheon and lecture is sponsored annually by the United Church of Christ.

Amy Goodman
"The media in this country has reached an all-time low." That’s the blunt assessment of journalist Amy Goodman, who delivered the UCC’s 24th annual Everett C. Parker Ethics in Telecommunications Lecture at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 12, 2006.

Barack Obama
Barack Obama, introduced by John Thomas

Marian Wright Edelman
Marian Wright Edelman, introduced by Bryant Cureton, President of Elmhurst College; with musical response from Ken Medema.

Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave, introduced by Rev. Melinda Keck; with musical response by Ken Medema

The Children's Orchestra
Nonprofit organization "teaching children the language of music" Dr. H.T. Ma, founder.

danah boyd
If you want to know why your teens and tweens are surfin' the net, this is one presentation you don't want to miss.

DJ Davey D
Hip Hop historian, journalist, DJ and community activist.

"Famous Dave"
From humble beginnings to BBQ empire, Famous Dave's story is an inspiration.

Hyung Kyung Chung
Hyung Kyung Chung, including Valerie Tutson's introduction and Melvin Miller's dance.

John Hockenberry
Peabody and Emmy award-winning journalist, current Dateline NBC correspondent.

Kevin Phillips
One of America's foremost political historians, author of American Theocracy.

Maria Otero
Listen to an expert on reaching the poor through global microfinance.

Marilyn Robinson
One of America's best contemporary writers and winner of the PEN/Hemingway award.

Peter Gomes
Scholar, author, theologian and Harvard University's Phi Beta Kappa Teaching Award winner in 2001 - "an inspiration."

Ray Kurzweil
An imaginative scientific mind that probes the relationship between the human spirit and futuristic technologies.

Richardo Esquivia
An ecumenical giant, founder of Justapaz, Sembrandopaz and more than 150 peace groups.

Steeplejacking
Authors of book talk about how congregations are "lured" away from denominations by the IRD.

Susan Thistlethwaite
Chicago Theological Seminary president and author.

Women for Peace
Three voices from different faith perspectives will speak and take your questions: Rabbi Naamah Kelman of Jerusalem; Ingrid Mattson, Professor of Islamic Studies at Hartford University; and the Rev. Nancy Taylor, pastor of Old South Congregational UCC in Boston.

Rachel Barton Pine
A passionate violinist who has inspired audiences worldwide.

Diane Darling
Ordained UCC pastor talks about the UCC@50.

Harry Knox
Human rights advocate who helped create a 22 state network of progressive clergy.

Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers, introduced by Bob Chase. This Emmy-winning Journalist and lifetime Peabody award winner is sure to inspire.

Renita Weems
Acclaimed author on women's spirituality and wholeness – a wisdom figure for all.

Walter Brueggemann
Prominent, engaging and insightful Old Testament scholar and prolific author.