April 12th: The Global Rise of Religious Nationalism

There is a reality that is shaping political and religious landscapes in the United States and emerging as a powerful force in countries around the world, join us for a conversation on Religious Nationalism with Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson and Rev. Philip Peacock LIVE and In Person.

April is National Poetry Month

Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia invites you to join the UCC Poetry Collective where we will celebrate the power of poetry, engage in spiritual practice and contemplation, and draw closer to the divine in our daily living.

People’s Prayers for Peace

General Minister and President, the Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson calls the church into a season of prayer centered around ending violence in any manifestation and bringing about peace. Learn more about People’s Prayers for Peace and share a prayer of your own.

Join the Justice & Peace Action Network

Participate in the UCC’s advocacy network composed of individual members and local congregations across the country! Sign up to receive weekly alerts with opportunities to take action on a diverse range of justice issues.

United in Christ’s love, we seek justice for all

We are a distinct and diverse community of Christians that come together as one church united in Spirit to love all, welcome all, and seek justice for all.

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You’ll find a broad range of cultures and styles in our united and uniting church, and there is a place for you. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here.

Daily Devotional

Created by the Still Speaking Writer’s Group by The Pilgrim Press, the Daily Devotional grounds our daily faith.

Lost Innocence

All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. – Romans 3:23 (NRSV)  [Content warning for sexual violence.]  When the accusations against Cesar Chavez came last month, I went looking for that box in my closet, where I keep my lost…

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Action Alerts: Help Us Make Meaningful Change

Say NO to Proposed $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget

Congress is being asked to approve a historic $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget while millions of Americans are losing access to healthcare & food. As a Just Peace denomination, our tradition call us to care for people, not prioritize endless wars.

Tell Congress to Protect Reproductive Rights

The UCC has long supported the right to abortion. In states where abortion is banned, women are nearly twice as likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. Tell your elected officials to pass the Stop Comstock Act!

Tell Congress Hands Off Cuba

The UCC has long called for peace between the US and Cuba. While Cuba continues to face a severe humanitarian crisis, brought about by the US embargo and sanctions, the US is considering bringing about regime change in Cuba. Tell your elected officials: Hands Off Cuba!

Racial Justice Ministries

The United Church of Christ invites you to participate in Racial Justice Ministries antibias and antiracism initiatives and restorative racial justice practices. Together, we can advocate for all people to live without acts of violence or structures and systems that harm God’s human creation.

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Environmental Justice

From the birth of the environmental justice movement in the 1980s to the local ministries of churches throughout the country today, the United Church of Christ has been making a profound difference in caring for God’s creation. Learn more about our history, program, and resources.

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Worship Ways

Original liturgies written in English and in Spanish by United Church of Christ pastors, based on readings from the Revised Common Lectionary. 

Sermon Seeds

A worship preparation resource with Lectionary text and corresponding reflections. Seeds also Include prayer and focus questions for discussion.

Manual on Ministry

A guide and perspective for shared expectations in the essential ministry of Committees on Ministry.

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Our Church in Action

Doing justice, seeking peace and building community are central to the identity of the United Church of Christ. Our actions to create and foster economic, environmental and racial justice are rooted in the teachings of scripture and the policies of our General Synod. United in Christ’s love, we seek justice for all.

Recent UCC News from Around the World

Bridging the generation gap: United Church Homes connects senior residents with high schoolers

The Parkvue Community, a United Church Homes senior living community in Sandusky, Ohio, has…

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Faithful Response Immigration gathering invited folks into relationship, action with speaker Ayman Soliman

The Rev. Irvin Heischman was just returning from a trip to Honduras where he was visiting two…

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A Compassionless Culture

There was a once upon a time, that was not too long ago, when compassion was an expectation…

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Global Ministries: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life.

Global Ministries is a common witness in mission between the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Join us in our mission to receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by connecting with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace.

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