Delegates pass resolution to study UCC involvement in eugenics June 30, 2009
Delegates to General Synod 27 passed with amendments Tuesday a resolution to research the UCC's relationship to the eugenics movement and to explore any possibility that the UCC should apologize for perceived involvement in it.
Synod votes for a unified governance structure June 30, 2009
Tuesday morning’s first order of Synod business was consideration of a unified governance structure for the national structure – and the motion was adopted. The effort required 49 minutes, with 29 speakers engaging in debate.
Marchers spill into the streets in support of universal health care June 30, 2009
Two hundred Synod-goers marched from DeVos Place to City Hall Monday afternoon and gathered in the shadow of Grand Rapids’ signature Calder stabile to demonstrate their commitment to universal health care.
Single (or 'unified') governance vote due on Tuesday June 30, 2009
After more than three years and in excess of $250,000 in legal and meeting expenses from a shrinking national budget, the issue of a single governance structure is finally coming to the General Synod floor on Tuesday.
Synod says Sacred Conversations on Race to continue June 30, 2009
The 27th General Synod requested the Justice and Witness Ministries covenanted ministry to take the lead in continuing the program of Sacred Conversations on Race.
Town Hall meeting garners no action by Synod June 30, 2009
The proposal to institute a town hall meeting on justice issues a day before each General Synod was postponed indefinitely when it came to the plenary floor Tuesday afternoon with its committee recommending no action.
UCC asked to consider community impact in meeting practices June 30, 2009
With a history of advocating "environmental, economic and social justice stewardship," the United Church of Christ added a consideration for respecting "personal, congregational and community habits" as churches and church bodies select meeting venues.
Cookie count keeps climbing June 30, 2009
A General Synod tradition continues here in Michigan as the host conference rolls out the dough, baking and buying cookies for delegates and visitors. And the rabbits multiplying at on Friday morning are no match for the cookies proliferating in DeVos Gallery D.
Synod adopts economic justice covenant resolution June 30, 2009
Although discussion on the resolution "An Economic Justice Covenant" was interrupted several times, General Synod delegates adopted the measure Tuesday morning.
Geoffrey Black elected; ministries of Jaramillo and Sterner affirmed June 30, 2009
The Rev. Geoffrey Black, who has served for nearly a decade as minister of the UCC’s New York Conference, was called by election Tuesday evening to succeed the Rev. John Thomas as General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ.
Synod approves multiple paths to ministry June 30, 2009
The issue of changing the UCC Constitution and Bylaws to include multiple paths to ministry, first voted on by General Synod 25 four years ago, came to a vote again on Monday afternoon. After an extended discussion, it passed by a simple show of hands.
UCC Synod reaches out to people of Iran June 30, 2009
With a unanimous vote, the 27th General Synod of the United Church of Christ expressed solidarity and friendship with the people of Iran.
Want to become an HIV competent church? UCAN can help June 30, 2009
By including HIV testing in health fairs and other health ministries, congregations can help remove the stigma that keeps people from learning their HIV status and if necessary, seeking treatment.
Youth summarize Synod experience June 30, 2009
When more than 220 young people from 16 Conferences get together amazing things happen.
Churchwomen honored with Antoinette Brown Award June 30, 2009
The awards, presented during the UCC’s General Synod 27, honors the Rev. Antoinette Brown Caldwell, the first woman ordained in the United States.
