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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.”
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.
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.
Pilgrim Press presents 2011 Mayflower Awards July 4, 2011
Pilgrim Press presented its 2011 Mayflower Awards at the Local Church Ministries dinner on July 3, 2011 during General Synod 28.
AGM candidate Clark shares his enthusiasm for the UCC July 4, 2011
A self-described “church geek” addressed General Synod delegates on Monday morning, seeking to serve the United Church of Christ as its next Associate General Minister. W. Mark Clark told the assembly, “Our message and ministry of continuing testament, extravagant welcome and changing lives is so important in today’s world.
UCC Collegium aims for 'Big Holy Audacious Goals' July 4, 2011
And "1" might not be the loneliest number after all. Such was the gist of the encouragement and enlightenment delivered Monday morning by the Rev. Geoffrey A. Black, UCC general minister and president, to General Synod 28 delegates and visitors.
