General Synod service projects express God’s Vision through justice work May 2, 2013
In selecting service projects and immersion experiences during the United Church of Christ’s General Synod 2013 in Long Beach, Calif., participants can live out a culture of justice work and civic engagement that changes lives. Among the activities that have been planned are a blood drive, a trip to the United States-Mexico border, and visits to a local food bank, federal prison and beach.
Child care offered at General Synod 2013 May 2, 2013
Children of all ages are welcome at the United Church of Christ General Synod in Long Beach, Calif., June 28 - July 2, with on-site child care offered at a low cost during all scheduled business sessions and worship services.
Dozens of workshops offered to General Synod 2013 delegates April 29, 2013
Delegates to the United Church of Christ’s General Synod 2013 will be able to choose from more than 40 workshops with topics ranging from how to use multimedia effectively in worship to environmental ministries in the local church.
'Testimony!' kicks off a new era of renewal in the UCC April 26, 2013
The United Church of Christ is stepping up efforts to ensure that there is a welcoming UCC community of faith, accessible to all, no matter where you live, no matter where you are on life’s journey.
Holeman, Artt receive unanimous nomination to moderate UCC’s General Synod in 2015 April 22, 2013
Awestruck, honored and humbled -- just some of the words Brian Holeman and the Rev. Sue Artt used to describe their thoughts when they learned they have been unanimously recommended as the moderator and assistant moderator of the United Church of Christ’s General Synod 2015 in Cleveland.
Youth @ General Synod offering unforgettable UCC experiences April 11, 2013
Young people in the United Church of Christ attending General Synod in Long Beach, Calif., in late June will have three uniquely UCC ways for youth to become engaged in the biennial event.
Community activist to inspire change, love for community at General Synod April 9, 2013
Peter Kageyema will speak at the United Church of Christ’s General Synod 2013 this summer in Long Beach, Calif., to inspire change through simple ideas that positively impact communities around the planet.
UCC General Synod planners bring back theological reflections March 25, 2013
Organizers for the United Church of Christ’s General Synod 2013 are reviving a spiritual element of previous Synods during this summer’s gathering in Long Beach, Calif. The Rev. Quinn G. Caldwell and the Rev. Rita Nakashima Brock, have been named theological reflectors for GS 29, and are charged with linking the spirit to the business during the week-long event June 28-July 3.
General Synod 2013 resolutions call for environmental action February 27, 2013
Four of the 15 resolutions to be proposed at General Synod 2013 call for ongoing, permanent changes for the UCC that will lessen the environmental footprint of its congregations and members, and help make the world a more sustainable place.
