Racial Justice News and Events

News and Events

Stay up to date on the latest news and events from Racial Justice Ministries to get equipped for YOUR movement work!

Our 2026 Calendar of Events

Join Racial Justice Ministries for a variety of events throughout the year. More information will be posted for each event as it becomes available.

Theme: Liberation Now! The Movement Towards Justice Continues  

  • Post Resurrection: Movements Towards Liberation
    • More information coming soon!
  • Quarterly Solidarity Circles of Care and Support Gathering
    • Clergy Care Circle
      • More information coming soon!
    • Lay Leaders Care Circle
      • More information coming soon!

Sacred Conversations to End Racism with Dr. Cheryl Lindsay  

  • Reimagining Liturgical Practices
    • More information coming soon!

Reshaping the Narrative – Strengthening the Church – Leadership Development

July 2026 Leadership Development: Public Policy Political Advocacy

October – Decolonizing the Church

  • Revitalizing Faith: Theologies of Resistance Workshop
  • Decolonizing Reshaping Narratives & Strengthening the Church
  • Strengthening the Church Africa and African Diaspora Conference – Johannesburg South Africa
  • Reshaping Narratives: Decolonizing the Bible – Decolonizing Christianity
    • The People’s Bible – Dr. Curtiss DeYoung

Webinar Reshaping Narratives & Leadership Development

  • Queering the Church from Cultural Perspectives
  • Dr. Cheryl Lindsay, Dr. Sharon Fennema, Rev. Schmian Evans, Dr. Renee K. Harrison

Latest News

Fund Care Not ICE: We deserve a Moral Budget

As we approach a devastating period for millions of people who will soon lose food benefits…

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The Spoils of War

War has often been an exercise in taking. Throughout history, nations have fought for land,…

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NO ICE in the (World) Cup

“Of all the unimportant things, football is the most important.” ― St. John Paul…

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Go Past Your Proximity

There is a holy danger in only loving what is close enough to touch.  Proximity can be…

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Clergy Power, Church Power

Clergy power is an interesting thing in a tradition like the United Church of Christ. On the…

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Let It Begin with Me

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Annual Meeting of the Vermont Conference of the…

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Questions?

Contact Rev. Dr. Velda Love, Minister for Racial Justice, at Lovev@ucc.org or (216) 736-3719.