Christmas in July celebrations unwrap the love of Christ
There are two types of people in the world. Those who keep Christmas in the bleak midwinter...
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As ICE injustices escalate, so do acts of faith and witness
With temperatures rising to triple digits and 18-wheelers barreling down Newark, New...
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Remembering two UCC peacemakers who sought God’s shalom for all
In his debut sermon, delivered to the masses gathered on the mount, Jesus redefined what...
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The next 250 years: A legacy of sacred rebellions informs and inspires today’s faith shapers
On July 8, 1776, with the newly minted Declaration of Independence in his hands, Colonel John...
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What does it mean to be a Global Mission Church? One congregation finds out
This past January, First Congregational Church of Tallmadge became a Global Mission Church....
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Opinion: Pride Month celebrates the enduring hope of those who refused to disappear
As Pride Month begins, many in the LGBTQ+ community are carrying a mix of emotions. For some,...
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In times of long-term disaster recovery, tending the spirit is a must
In 2024, the Rev. Angela Wells-Bean sensed a growing anxiety among the Floridan congregants...
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Recent UCC hires bring talent and passion to the National Ministries
Megan Vogias joined the National Ministries as Director of Marketing and Communications in...
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Congregation holds first Break the Silence Sunday service: ‘Still more work to be done’
Gossamer fabric in shades of lavender, buttercup, periwinkle, and rose — bedecked with paper...
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Pension Boards’ online magazine turns numbers into stories that connect and inspire
The finance experts at The Pension Boards of the United Church of Christ (PBUCC) know that...
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Churches fight hunger in Conference-wide Eastertide food collection
As the last of the Easter morning hallelujahs drifted into the air, members of Saint Paul’s...
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Global H.O.P.E. receives second Lilly Endowment grant, bolstering its disaster ministries
Eastertide’s promise of resurrected life — complete with all the beautiful God...
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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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Women’s History Month comes to an epic conclusion
March, Women’s History Month, comes to an epic conclusion, with the groundbreaking...
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Remembering a gifted storyteller who loved the church and its servants
The Rev. Dr. Charles P. Barnes loved to tell stories. And not just stories about “unseen...
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Conference Ministers heed the Spirit, delivering unified voice as they lift Jesus’ Good Friday last words
On Good Friday, April 3, the United Church of Christ’s Council of Conference Ministers will...
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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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