Meagan McGlover inspires GS28 workshop to health and wellness July 2, 2011
“Why don’t we lose weight and keep it off,” she asked. “The reason is, it’s not about the diet, not even the program, but it’s about the emotional distress that comes along with weight loss.
Reading of 'The Faith Club' aims to bridge interfaith gap July 2, 2011
"Please don't let this be related to Islam." Ranya Idliby prayerfully clung to that hope when she heard that airplanes had slammed into the Twin Towers on Sept., 11, 2001.
Khmer Rouge survivor 'not afraid to cry' now July 2, 2011
Arn Chorn Pond survived Cambodia's genocide. He spoke of the emotional and spiritual toll, and how he recovered hope, during a Suncoast Saturday session at General Synod 28.
Historical figures bring UCC's past to life at GS28 July 2, 2011
Abigail Roberts, a traveling evangelist, and the Hon. Samuel Sewall, a judge at the Salem witch trials, were among 17 UCC historical figures making appearances at the Tampa Convention Center.
Energy and optimism permeate new church celebration July 1, 2011
Buoyed by encouraging numbers and boldly optimistic that the trend will continue, the Rev. David Schoen led a rousing celebration of new church plants Friday afternoon in the Plenary Hall of the Tampa Convention Center.
Electronic voting short circuits in debut, will reboot Monday July 1, 2011
On two test votes this afternoon, intended to introduce delegates to the ease of electronic voting, many claimed that their devices were not working and their votes were not being recorded.
From fruit to nuts, local cookies add special flavor to General Synod July 1, 2011
Beginning Thursday, more than 10,000 dozen cookies began arriving from churches throughout the Florida Conference – from the Panhandle to the Gulf Coast – for sorting and eventual distribution to committee rooms, plenary sessions, offices, and anywhere people look for a baked treat.
Moos: 'Imagine' is a word with wings July 1, 2011
Wings and weight may seem to conjure up opposite images, but in the mind of the Rev. Jim Moos, nominee for Executive Minister for the UCC’s Wider Church Ministries, both wings and weight are essential as the church begins to imagine what’s possible.
Guess: This is a time of significant change July 1, 2011
“The United Church of Christ is undergoing a period of great change—but not of great demise.”
When introduced to delegates and visitors during the Opening Plenary on Friday, the Rev. J. Bennett Guess, nominee for Local Church Ministries Executive Minister, encouraged the church not to forget this.
'1source' jump drive aids Synod-goers access to UCC resources July 1, 2011
The national setting of the United Church of Christ is providing General Synod-goers with a convenient, valuable jump drive comprising a comprehensive range of UCC resources.
Coalition intensifies efforts with new structure and leadership June 30, 2011
ollowing its National Gathering this week in Tampa, the UCC's Coalition for LGBT concerns has new leadership, a new structure and a plan to maintain and strengthen the Open and Affirming (ONA) movement.
Youth volunteers lend a hand in Tampa June 30, 2011
In addition to helping at the convention center, UCC youth are serving Thursday and Friday with community organizations around the city as part of the Youth @ Synod program.
