National Setting welcomes new ministers for congregational engagement and women and gender justice
Two new staff have recently joined the National Setting to lead ministries within Love of...
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From stained glass to relationships, Brooklyn church commits to racial justice journey
Five years ago, George Floyd’s violent and traumatic death by a white Minnesota police...
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‘We must tell the story’: D.C. church art installation honors people enslaved on their land
In a moment where history related to slavery in the United States has been targeted for...
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UCC gathering aims to ‘prophetically reimagine the church’
An upcoming conference is inviting people to prophetically reimagine the church in a time of...
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‘A time to form unlikely allies’: Experts urge response to AI Data Centers in Creation Justice webinar
As massive data centers are being built or proposed across the country to accompany the rising...
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‘Worker God Who Built Creation’: Seattle church brings economic justice to the pulpit
On fifth Sundays at Keystone United Church of Christ in Seattle, Washington, the three...
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‘Strength is at the table’: PA UCC churches celebrate 300th anniversary of German Reformed communion
This year marks the milestone 300-year anniversary of a predecessor tradition of the United...
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As first anniversary of Helene and Milton nears, four UCC churches rebuild capacity for community needs
Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated communities in the Southeast United States nearly a...
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Church as ‘a source of mutual aid and power’: Resources available for Labor Sunday
During the offertory time at a church in Austin, Texas, UCC Minister for Economic Justice Rev....
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General Synod passes declaration for an end to genocide in Palestine
Following heartfelt discussion and careful consideration, General Synod took a clear stand in...
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‘The world needs OWL’: Synod affirms ongoing work of Our Whole Lives and comprehensive sexuality education
As Our Whole Lives (OWL) celebrates 25 years, General Synod overwhelmingly affirmed the...
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Photos: Synod workshops create intimate spaces to build knowledge, connection, joy
In one Synod workshop, people in a wide circle sang together, “We believe what we need most...
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Synod luncheon honors ‘trailblazing leadership’ of BBZ
Brenda James, a member of the UCC Historical Council, recalls the first time she encountered...
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Newly named Movement for Palestinian Solidarity seeks to turn ‘All eyes on Palestine’ at Synod
On the first day of General Synod, a group gathered outside the Kansas City Convention Center...
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Digital fellowship at Synod: Exclusive interview with @GeneralSynic
When a mass of UCCers converge on Kansas City for General Synod later this week, they will...
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General Synod 35 plenaries to be livestreamed; Sunday worship invites surrounding communities
Note: This story has been edited to reflect an update that the keynote speaker will also be...
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‘I’ll eat when they eat’: Indiana pastors participate in nationwide fast for Gaza
“I’ll eat when they eat.” The Rev. Sara Ofner-Seals shared these words in an open...
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Emergency resolutions for Synod consideration address immigration, humanitarian funding, genocide in Palestine
Five new resolutions will come before delegates at the upcoming General Synod 35 in Kansas...
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As the time for General Synod in Kansas City nears, the city celebrates 50 years of Pride
Kansas City is one of many cities around the country that celebrated its 50th anniversary of...
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Unified, rooted, rising: UCC carried message of God’s love to World Pride
With bright colors, charisma, and messages of God’s extensive love, folks from across the...
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