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September - October 2009

Across the UCC: The Music in Us September - October 2009  People September - October 2009  New denomination's communication advanced by Herald, A.D. September - October 2009  Single-payer health care gets nod and a march from UCC assembly September - October 2009  'News' continues tradition of high standards September - October 2009  Printer's ink will change, not disappear, for UCC communications September - October 2009  Being a global mission church: Loving the world September - October 2009  Overheard September - October 2009  Times of transition allow phoenix to rise out of traditions September - October 2009  Change punctuates our history as a church, including communications September - October 2009  Teamwork essential to improving and creating new communication possibilities September - October 2009  United Church News: More than ink on paper September - October 2009  Geoffrey Black elected general minister and president of UCC September - October 2009  'Multiple paths to ministry' approved September - October 2009  Synod delegates honor John Thomas September - October 2009  UCC communications: What's next on the horizon? September - October 2009  Embracing technology enables UCC message to reach all ages, places September - October 2009  General Synod affirms principle of unified governance structure  Shorthand September - October 2009  In Conversation: John Thomas reflects on a decade of leadership September - October 2009  Letters to the editor September - October 2009  By the numbers: 224 September - October 2009

June - July 2009

Living and breathing in a new era of evangelical courage June - July 2009  Tabulations: Adding 'em up June - July 2009  United Church News to cease print publication, move news online June - July 2009  Prairie Sky UCC: The short life of a new church plant June - July 2009  Congregational multiplication: Churches birthing new churches June - July 2009  Discernment and training for church planting and redevelopment June - July 2009  From the Collegium: We're never quite ready for something amazing June - July 2009  Full slate of pre-Synod events promise something for everyone June - July 2009  Across the UCC: Getting a green light on saving the planet June - July 2009  Undercover undergrad finds God where he least expected June - July 2009  Customer service: Can churches get it right? June - July 2009  Indiana congregation weaves together worship and justice June - July 2009  Operation Babylift links UCC family with Grand Rapids museum June - July 2009  Executive minister nominees offer experience, vision to challenges ahead June - July 2009  General Synod resolutions seek to reshape denomination's mission June - July 2009  Little things can make big difference for Earth June - July 2009  Meeting God in the unemployment line June - July 2009  Overheard June - July 2009  Short Hand June - July 2009  Letters to the Editor June - July 2009

April - May 2009

Dear church: An open letter from young people April - May 2009  Youth and young adults assume leadership roles in the UCC April - May 2009  'We are not helpless; we are making decisions' April - May 2009  Young people embrace service and connectivity at General Synod 27 April - May 2009  By the numbers: 76,110 April - May 2009  Justice and Witness Ministries names new minister for racial justice April - May 2009  Letters to the editor April - May 2009  NY Conference Minister nominated to lead UCC April - May 2009  'Two Minutes for God' offers sips of inspiration April - May 2009  UCC seminaries: Much to celebrate; more work to do April - May 2009  Biblical characters of 'questionable virtue' afford real-world parallels April - May 2009  More than ever, time for UCC young people is right here, right now April - May 2009  Puppet ministries put a new face on faith experience April - May 2009  ShortHand April - May 2009  Pre-Synod events offer wide range of information, activities and gatherings April - May 2009  Young people guide us toward a vibrant future April - May 2009  Youth, young adults and the UCC: Where are we now? April - May 2009  Immigrant Rights Sunday to be observed May 3 April - May 2009  People April - May 2009  UCC chaplain honored for service in retirement April - May 2009  U.S. Navy selects UCC minister to lead submarine chaplains April - May 2009  I'm not an outsider: A young adult speaks to her church about inclusion April - May 2009  Overheard April - May 2009  United Theological Seminary elects new president April - May 2009

February - March 2009

'Hope Shall Bloom' tour highlights progress of Gulf Coast recovery February - March 2009  'Incredible cast' lining up for General Synod 2009 in Grand Rapids February - March 2009  Across the UCC: Microfinance February - March 2009  Book Review: The Discipleship Study Bible February - March 2009  Change - let's make it for the better this year February - March 2009  Encounter the stranger and their stories become your own February - March 2009  Encounter the stranger and their stories become your own February - March 2009  Fresh perspectives needed on educating religious leaders into the 21st century February - March 2009  Innovation propels seminaries through transitional waters February - March 2009  Letters to the editor February - March 2009  MyUCC, new social networking community, set to debut this Spring February - March 2009  Overheard February - March 2009  Pairing theological education with experiences of faith February - March 2009  People February - March 2009  Seattle congregation hosts controversial homeless encampment February - March 2009  Seminaries struggle to prepare clergy in addressing sexuality February - March 2009  Shorthand February - March 2009  Stillspeaking Media with a Mission grants available for 2009 February - March 2009  Tabulations: Going Green February - March 2009  Two UCC ministers join Day1 advisory board February - March 2009  UCC colleges and universities among 'U.S. News and World Reports' best February - March 2009  Young clergy braced for challenges February - March 2009

December 2008 - January 2009

'Holy Adventure' explores new spiritual ground December 2008 - January 2009  'Tents of Hope' pitched as reminder of Darfur genocide December 2008 - January 2009  Across the UCC December 2008 - January 2009  Art Submissions  By the Numbers: 15 million* December 2008 - January 2009  Change - not fear - motivates exploration, welcoming spirit December 2008 - January 2009  From exile to embrace December 2008 - January 2009  From the Collegium: We are not our only hope  Going the distance, Conference minister embraces competition December 2008 - January 2009  Holy Joe's perks up chaplains' ministry December 2008 - January 2009  How to live faithfully in an economic downturn December 2008 - January 2009  Letters to the Editor December 2008 - January 2009  New and renewing congregations receive seed money, sprout progress December 2008 - January 2009  Overheard December 2008 - January 2009  People December 2008 - January 2009  Philippine pastor released, exonerated December 2008 - January 2009  Shorthand December 2008 - January 2009  Small gestures of grace, large hearts of concern December 2008 - January 2009  Stranger encounters: The biblical example of welcome December 2008 - January 2009  Thomas pens letters to Obama and McCain December 2008 - January 2009  UCC minister offers to die for death row inmate December 2008 - January 2009  Where Jesus comes from December 2008 - January 2009  Who's in the pew next to you? December 2008 - January 2009  With costs skyrocketing, United Church News to explore funding, savings December 2008 - January 2009

October - November 2008

200 years and counting: the legacy of the Herald of Gospel Liberty lives on October - November 2008  Across the UCC: As financial markets plunge, churches rise to the occasion October - November 2008  Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music expansion includes historic UCC church October - November 2008  By the numbers: 6 and 7 October - November 2008  ChangeTheStory.net offers online interfaith dialog October - November 2008  Contributions pour in, 'Steeples' ad to run nationally through Oct. 12 October - November 2008  Controversy continues to surround 'Serenity Prayer' authorship October - November 2008  Don't talk about faith and politics October - November 2008  Eighty year-old seminary grad readies herself for ordination October - November 2008  Film Review: 'The Ordinary Radicals' challenges religious priorities October - November 2008  From Stillspeaking: We praise God for you, 'All the People' October - November 2008  From the Collegium: Youth and young adults literally change the world...and the church! October - November 2008  Global Ministries' documentary to air on NBC October - November 2008  Governance team makes recommendation to UCC boards October - November 2008  Hawaiian church promotes sustainability, reaps what it sows October - November 2008  High fuel costs thwart Hawaii location for 2011 General Synod October - November 2008  In the margins: We follow roadmaps of well-intentioned scribbles October - November 2008  Key to easing global food crisis is aiding the poor, says UCC minister October - November 2008  Letters to the editor October - November 2008  North Dakota church engages non-partisan dialog October - November 2008  Offering blessings to animals — even the slithering ones October - November 2008  Overheard October - November 2008  Pastor, artist sculpts his retirement with purpose and pleasure October - November 2008  People October - November 2008  Preaching in N.J., Jeremiah Wright shows no hard feelings toward Obama October - November 2008  Shorthand October - November 2008  UCC clergy call for IRS investigation of Alliance Defense Fund October - November 2008  UCC student joins Soulforce's 'Equality Ride,' promotes tolerance October - November 2008  UCC's Parker lecturer insists media's 'race filter still exists' October - November 2008  United Church News seeks arts submissions october - November 2008

August-September 2008

'Sacred conversations on race' continue across the church August - September 2008  Across the UCC August - September 2008  Are you called to lead?  Bringing 'Steeples' to the Peoples August - September 2008  Call to General Synod 27 August - September 2008  Group encourages 'Health, Woleness and Human Dignity' August - September 2008  Interfaith understanding propels innovative ‘Hands of Peace’ program August - September 2008  It is No Small Thing to Stand in a Historic Moment August - September 2008  Letters to the Editor August - September 2008  Making the Appeal August - September 2008  Milestone: ‘Pilgrim’ and ‘Youth’ fellowships came together 50 years ago August September 2008  Multicultural festival being planned as pre-Synod family event  Never Ourselves Alone: Circling Back on the Journey August - September 2008  On Behalf of the Earth  Ordination becomes 'sacred conversation' August - September 2008  Overheard August - September 2008  Science is 'God's native tounge' August - September 2008  Shorthand  Tabulations August - September 2008  Thanks to Stillspeaking Ads: Up-and-coming dancer is UCC August - September 2008  The Gospel According to ‘The Boss’ August - September 2008  This is right moment to bring ‘Steeples’ ad to millions August - September 2008  Transitions August - September 2008  United Church News names new editor August - September 2008

June - July 2008

Across the UCC: Lend a hand. Lend your heart. June - July 2008  Chaplain: hospice care offers sacred passage of hope and healing June - July 2008  Concluding its UCC inquiry, IRS offers complete vindication June - July 2008  Connecticut church helps resettle Iraqi family June - July 2008  Evans, UCC’s third president, dies at 92 June - July 2008  Former pro football trailblazer loved his UCC church June - July 2008  From the Collegium: 'Memorial Day ought to be a day of lament' June - July 2008  Full-page New York Times ad finds it way into papers nationwide June - July 2008  Letters to the Editor June - July 2008  New alliances, strange bedfellows emerging in new Nepal June - July 2008  New death penalty curriculum 'poses good questions' for group study June - July 2008  NYE: Something about the experience changed me June - July 2008  Our church responds daily to disasters - even unpopular, forgotten ones June - July 2008  Overheard June - July 2008  ShortHand June - July 2008  Soapbox: It's 'sacred' soapbox time June - July 2008  Tabulations: 200* June - July 2008  Theme, logo unveiled for 2009 General Synod June - July 2008  Thomas sermon: 'Justice must be defended, won in each generation' June - July 2008  Transitions June - July 2008  United Church News named third-best religion newspaper June - July 2008  What makes a conversation 'sacred'? June - July 2008

April - May 2008

'Tents of Hope' raise awareness, connect churches to crisis in Darfur April - May 2008  Accompaniment CDs now available for The New Century Hymnal April - May 2008  Across the UCC: Growing lay ministries April - May 2008  Amid hectic schedule, pastor offers reminder: 'You are loved' April - May 2008  Christian's civil disobedience hopes to hasten Guantánamo prison closure April - May 2008  Church leaders defend Jeremiah Wright against 'character assassination' April - May 2008  Churches are learning, living the complexity of 'going green' April - May 2008  Even in Paris, refugees seek assistance and asylum April - May 2008  Excerpts: 'And Indeed It Is Very Good,' A UCC Pastoral Letter April - May 2008  From the Collegium: National church must have honest conversation about race April - May 2008  Independent film explores America's bumper-sticker theology April - May 2008  Lawrence King's death touches home, yet so few know his story April - May 2008  Let's reflect on what really makes for excellent public schools April - May 2008  Letters to the Editor April - May 2008  Media with a Mission: Stillspeaking's radio ads airing in local markets April - May 2008  Overheard April - May 2008  People April - May 2008  Search process begins for next UCC General Minister and President April - May 2008  Shorthand April - May 2008  Soapbox: What's your take on the intersection of Science and Religion? April - May 2008

February - March 2008

What's your take on the intersection of Science and Religion? We'd like to know February - March 2008  UCC scientists, theologians pen groundbreaking pastoral letter February - March 2008  UCC ad to air on Sirius Satellite Radio February - March 2008  Thomas denounces smear campaign against UCC's largest congregation February - March 2008  Tabulations: 140+ February - March 2008  Stillspeaking launches radio campaign, grant opportunities February - March 2008  Stepping out of 'comfort zone' reveals Middle East church exec's call February - March 2008  Shorthand February - March 2008  Sabbatical leads to new school in impoverished new nation February - March 2008  Q&A: 'Veggie Tales' creator talks turkey - uh, turnips February - March 2008  People February - March 2008  Overheard February - March 2008  New national ministry opens on U.S.-Mexico border February - March 2008  New Jersey pastor sails sabbatical seas aboard Amistad February - March 2008  Mission: Malawi February - March 2008  Letters February - March 2008  In Jordan, Iraqi 'refugees' have rights, but 'guests' don't February - March 2008  Fundraising training is new, strange frontier for UCC pastors, leaders February - March 2008  Deceased mother of shuttle astronaut was UCC February - March 2008  Children's ministry has important role for UCC churches February - March 2008  Cathedral of Hope UCC pledges to start five new churches in five years February - March 2008  Can science deepen your faith? February - March 2008  California church gives life to professional 'Stillspeaking Theatre' February - March 2008  'I am still called to serve the local church' February - March 2008  'A New Voice Arising' February - March 2008  '100,000 for Peace' has been UCC-styled 'Christian witness' February - March 2008

December 2007 - January 2008

'Winter Solstice at ucc.org' to lift music, interfaith prayers for peace December 2007 - January 2008  Across the UCC: Preserving and celebrating the Samoan culture December 2007 - January 2008  Bible Study: Advent is time to proclaim 'the absurdity of Christ' December 2007 - January 2008  Can a Christmas chorus of 100,000 peacemakers make any difference? December 2007 - January 2008  Carrión named new Stillspeaking coordinator December 2007 - January 2008  Child of missionaries is 'neither Zulu nor fully American' December 2007 - January 2008  From the Collegium: '100,000 for peace' campaign lives on December 2007 - January 2008  Letters December 2007 - January 2008  National boards approve continued work on streamlined governance December 2007 - January 2008  New LCM head called to 'serve the church, seek the church' December 2007 - January 2008  New report crunches Stillspeaking's numbers, explores impact December 2007 - January 2008  Overheard December 2007 - January 2008  People December 2007 - January 2008  Seventy new-church enthusiasts attend 'Nehemiah' training event December 2007 - January 2008  Shorthand December 2007 - January 2008  Soapbox: All Saints Sunday webcast December 2007 - January 2008  Soapbox: Arresting comments December 2007 - January 2008  Tabulations: Billboard Charts December 2007 - January 2008  Tutu criticizes 'collective punishment' of Palestinians December 2007 - January 2008  UCC issues '$100,000 for peace' emergency appeal for refugees December 2007 - January 2008

August - September 2007

'Can we find a way to value all our members?' August - September 2007  'Now is the time' to celebrate new churches August - September 2007  Cally Rogers-Witte re-elected as WCM executive August - September 2007  Can I have 100,000 witnesses? August - September 2007  Chase leaving top communication post August - September 2007  Commentary: 'That they may all be one' August - September 2007  Departing publisher: 'God has richly blessed us in this ministry' August - September 2007  Edelman: 'Reset America's moral compass' August - September 2007  Guffey re-elected associate general minister August - September 2007  How the UCC Book of Worship got me a date August - September 2007  In service, chaplains remind soldiers of others' love and concern August - September 2007  Laser show lights up UCC@50 birthday bash August - September 2007  Let's be the church through 'lived worship' August - September 2007  Letters August - September 2007  Moyers: UCC is challenged to 'Drive out the money changers' August - September 2007  Obama: Without faith, 'something was missing' August - September 2007  Overheard August - September 2007  Party never over for church that proclaims Jubilee August - September 2007  Redgrave: 'Time is short — live every moment' August - September 2007  Roadwork August - September 2007  Service projects energize volunteers August - September 2007  Shorthand August - September 2007  Stillspeaking is stillgoing, August - September 2007  Synod delivers on promise of celebration, displays of unity August - September 2007  Synod Scorecard August - September 2007  Tabulations: Loaves and Fishes August - September 2007  Thomas: 'Find, commission, inspire' UCC's future August - September 2007  Thomas: UCC remains committed to media advocacy August - September 2007  To 'UCC' or not — what do you think? Let's 'soapbox' about it August - September 2007  Transitions August - September 2007  Volunteer medical missionary frustrated, encouraged in Paraguay August - September 2007  When it comes to church membership numbers, the devil's in the details August - September 2007

June - July 2007

'Church was where the big things of life were addressed' June - July 2007  'Extrajudicial' killings of human rights workers escalate in Philippines June - July 2007  A 'heady, exasperating mix'? - Don't forget 'beautiful,' 'hopeful,' too June - July 2007  Across the UCC: Military Chaplaincy June - July 2007  Despite Synod's celebratory tone, a few business items await delegates June - July 2007  Faithfully illiterate: What we don't know about religion hurts us all June - July 2007  In Montclair, N.J., vital UCC churches 'cooperate rather than compete' June - July 2007  Letters to the Editor June - July 2007  New and renewing churches granted endowment boost June - July 2007  New retreat center nearing completion at historic 'Franklinton Center at Bricks' June - July 2007  New UCC report shows racism still tied to environmental injustice June - July 2007  Overheard June - July 2007  People June - July 2007  Shorthand June - July 2007  Soapbox: Share your most memorable General Synod moment June - July 2007  Spirituality: UCC@50: Our faithful are still defending Naboth's vineyard June - July 2007  Tabulations: United Church News online June - July 2007  UCC takes on Rupert Murdoch's New York media empire June - July 2007  UCC's 26th General Synod is Edith Guffey's seventh as administrator June - July 2007  UCC's national website to debut new look in early June June - July 2007  UCC-member Obama to speak at General Synod June - July 2007  Zoo becomes funeral setting for 'one wild and precious life' June - July 2007

April - May 2007

$230,000 in annual gifts benefit 900 children April - May 2007  'Note the church-state line, but step up to it' April - May 2007  'Ultimate goal is to help small organizations' April - May 2007  21* April - May 2007  Across the UCC: Pet Sounds April - May 2007  Bonded by conviction April - May 2007  Building dreams April - May 2007  Easter program to air April 8 on ABC-TV stations April - May 2007  Heal, welcome, confront April - May 2007  Letters to the Editor April - May 2007  Missionary: 'Africa is about beautiful people who share so much' April - May 2007  New national 'infomercial,' regional ad buys launched April - May 2007  News Briefs April - May 2007  Overheard April - May 2007  People April - May 2007  Registrations for General Synod ahead of curve April - May 2007  Share your most memorable General Synod moment April - May 2007  Sudan crisis: Churches 'compelled' to act more boldly April - May 2007  Thirty years later April - May 2007  U.S. Naval Reserve selects UCC minister as senior-ranking chaplain April - May 2007  UCC-related Beatitudes Campus begins $83-million senior living project April - May 2007

February - March 2007

'New page, not same page' February - March 2007  Across the UCC: Summer getaway February - March 2007  Advancing cancer moves up 50th ordination observance February - March 2007  Become a 'glimpse of heaven' to those in troubled water February - March 2007  Confront 'ubiquitous power' February - March 2007  Demonstrators number into tens of thousands February - March 2007  From the Collegium: 'What God called me to do' February - March 2007  M&M, ONA, A2A? February - March 2007  Meeting of minds February - March 2007  Never Ourselves Alone: Our 50th anniversary prayer? February - March 2007  Overheard February - March 2007  Rebirth amid 'anxiety and loss' February - March 2007  Recognizing oppression as a first step February - March 2007  Sing out for peace February - March 2007  Tabulations: Cost of (real) living February - March 2007  Thomas urges American Samoa inclusion in wage-hike legislation February - March 2007  Those people at that church February - March 2007  UCC and Conference of Catholic Bishops co-sponsor major forum on religion, media February - March 2007  UCC pastor arrested at demonstration February - March 2007  UCC work crews making a difference, one house at a time February - March 2007

December 2006- January 2007

'More than the sum of her parts' December 2006 - January 2007  'Straw by straw' December 2006 - January 2007  'Streamlining' gets mixed reactions from national boards December 2006 - January 2007  Across the UCC: Let it, therefore, be resolved... December 2006 - January 2007  Advent ad launch debuts 'God is still speaking 2.0' December 2006 - January 2007  Cathedral of Hope granted congregational standing December 2006 - January 2007  Christ-centered compromise to conflict December 2006 - January 2007  Dealing with grumbling, division is focus of church-help titles December 2006 - January 2007  Ed Brown's quest for racial justice tells UCC's story in the South December 2006 - January 2007  From the Collegium: 'God is good, all the time' December 2006 - January 2007  From the Publisher: Thank you, readers December 2006 - January 2007  Grassroots effort to mobilize 1,000 youth to attend Synod is gaining steam December 2006 - January 2007  Guffey nominated for final four-year term December 2006 - January 2007  Historic Kalahikiola UCC is severely damaged December 2006 - January 2007  Life always finds a way December 2006 - January 2007  New movie examines Mary's spiritual, iconic allure December 2006 - January 2007  Online gathering attracts thousands, creates 'buzz' December 2006 - January 2007  Overheard December 2006 - January 2007  Pakistan's quake victims facing harsh winter, says church aid worker December 2006 - January 2007  Tabulations: Stillsupporting, December 2006 - January 2007  The Invisible, Protestant Mary December 2006 - January 2007