Opening the poetic space in churches: UCC launches online poetry collective
From Genesis to Revelation, one-third of the Bible is filled with poetry, beckoning souls to...
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Lent is a time to give to, rather than give up: One Great Hour of Sharing season is in full swing
The season of One Great Hour of Sharing is in full swing, with many United Church of Christ...
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Their building sold, but their church didn’t die: Joy permeates a congregation’s future
If you told Emily Perl that her faith journey would become more alive and more energetic after...
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As the area of Disaster Spiritual Care grows, so does online training opportunities
Providing spiritual care in times of disaster can be taxing on both the body and soul. A...
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UCC remembers three pillars of faith and justice
Nestled in the pages of the Pilgrim Hymnal is a song praising the saints of God who “toiled...
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Pastor keeps end-of-life conversations alive, touts the ease of UCC’s FreeWill
O death, where is thy sting? Pastors can answer this Pauline question with great...
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Global Ministries marks 30-year milestone: Unique ecumenical partnership sees collaboration as a spiritual necessity
At a time when studies reveal global partnerships flatlining, Global Ministries enters 2026...
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World Council of Reformed Churches addresses global militarization: ‘Our allegiance is to God’s kin-dom’
As the political temperature of the world heats up, Christians seek guidance from their...
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Where in the world were UCC missionaries? 19th-century world mission map is displayed
The late 19th century was a time of explosive missionary growth for Protestant denominations...
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Last-minute presents are a click away: Global Ministries provides online gift giving with a purpose
The Christmas countdown has begun, but fear not last-minute shoppers. There’s still time to...
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A father’s storytelling legacy continues: Pilgrim Press publishes “The Salamander at the Manger”
Saint Francis of Assisi might have introduced to the world the first Christmas nativity —...
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The Christmas Fund reflects on hope, peace, joy and love: Congregations ‘give their hearts’ to help others
In the poem “A Christmas Carol,” written by Christina Rossetti in 1872 — which then...
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A ‘Thanks-taking’ service and Native-led ministries remind Montana church of the ongoing ‘deep’ need for reparations
Thanksgiving week is here, a time when congregations count their many blessings, naming them...
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Growing Weary
In December 1964 during a speech in Harlem, Fannie Lou Hamer declared: “And you can always...
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UCC’s Disaster Ministries get a generous boost: Lilly Endowment grant to build ‘disaster response capacity’
The United Church of Christ’s Global H.O.P.E. team recently received a $50,000 Lilly...
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After court ruling, The Colectivo de Latinx Ministries issues statement, standing in solidarity with Texas’ LGBTQIA+ community
The Colectivo de Latinx Ministries of the United Church of Christ has issued a statement...
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Rural church finds its hope for tomorrow in keeping residents eating healthy today
Access to healthy and affordable food continues to challenge Americans. A 2023 U.S. Department...
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Global Ministries’ Congo Week to ‘Lift Every Voice’ with message: Congolese lives matter
The world news cycle has been anything but quiet these days. Yet often missing from...
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UCC Disabilities Ministries’ Access Sunday resources help congregations craft a service of inclusive welcome on Oct. 12
A typical Sunday morning for an able-bodied person often includes walking up stone steps and...
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When a church parking lot becomes a mission field, single moms discover an abundance of smiles and kindness
The Rev. Patty Higgins never wishes anyone a nice day, especially when signing off on...
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