LGBT adoptions affirmed by GS28 delegates
July 5, 2011
By a unanimous voice vote, General Synod 28 delegates approved a resolution supporting “The Right of LGBT Persons to Adopt and Raise Children.”

Outgoing Collegium members released; new moderators installed
July 5, 2011
Using liturgy found in the Book of Worship of the United Church of Christ, delegates and visitors to General Synod 28 were able to offer thanks, praise, and prayer one more time to outgoing Collegium members, and to witness to the installation of the moderators for the 2011-2013 biennium.

Nuclear test ban treaty resolution approved by GS28
July 5, 2011
As General Synod 28 drew to a close on Tuesday afternoon, delegates voted to adopt a resolution encouraging UCC members, congregations, and settings to call on the United States Senate to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.

Celebrate in 2013: General Synod heads to Long Beach
July 5, 2011
Members of the Southern California Nevada Conference of the United Church of Christ danced around the room waving signs that said, “Join the Celebration, Long Beach, 2013” as delegates and visitors joined in singing Kool and the Gang’s hit song “Celebration.”

Synod stands against hostility toward Islam and the Muslim community
July 5, 2011
With a revised title demonstrating the positive nature of the resolution, General Synod delegates resoundingly declared their intention “To Counter Actions of Hostility Against Islam and the Muslim Community.”

Resolution calling for release of Puerto Rican political prisoners approved
July 5, 2011
General Synod 28 voted to approve the resolution “In Support of the Release of Puerto Rican Political Prisoners” during Tuesday morning's plenary.

Brooke brothers thank OCWM in sharing volunteer journey with delegates
July 5, 2011
Last September, the two 23-year-olds set out on a yearlong journey to highlight – via photos, film, the “Twin Maps” blog, Facebook and other social media – UCC Volunteer Ministries throughout the country. Seventeen thousand miles, 36 states traveled through and two job offers later, they shared their passion – and their humor – with hundreds of delegates.

Clergy health care resolution approved by Synod delegates
July 5, 2011
Delegates to General Synod 28 restored the vigor of the resolution “Affirming Healthcare Coverage for UCC Authorized Ministers and Their Families.” The amended resolution passed with 81 percent of the vote.

General Synod calls on congregations to adopt Youth Ministries Covenant
July 5, 2011
General Synod delegates on Tuesday morning adopted a “Covenant for Church Youth Ministries” and encouraged local churches to do the same.

Synod tables Israel/Palestine resolution
July 5, 2011
General Synod 28 delegates on Tuesday chose to table any discussion of the resolution resolution called “In Support of Effective and Constructive Peacemaking between Palestinians and Israelis through Positive Investment in Palestine.”

General Synod will continue to meet every two years – for now
July 5, 2011
A proposal to reduce the frequency of UCC General Synod gatherings was defeated Tuesday morning, though not because support was lacking.

GS28 passes resolution on ‘Mindful and Faithful Eating’
July 5, 2011
By a 4-to-1 margin, General Synod 28 on Tuesday passed “A Resolution for Mindful and Faithful Eating.”

Creation of theological forum ends Synod business on high note
July 5, 2011
Some may argue that the reason the approval of the “Resolution to Create a Theological Forum” was met with wild cheering was because it was the last business item on the agenda of General Synod 28.

General Synod 28 closing worship: Transform what’s possible
July 5, 2011
The Rev. Elizabeth Mitchell Clement invoked the hope of enslaved Africans rehearsed in spirituals and the transformative power of speech with Jesus in her sermon, delivered at the closing worship of General Synod 28 in Tampa.

UCC General Synod 28 calls for international LGBT rights
July 5, 2011
General Synod 28 delegates on Tuesday passed a resolution to raise awareness of international instances of systematic discrimination, violence and abuse targeting persons based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.