World Communion Sunday’s message of one loaf, one body becomes a Global Ministries’ 30-day call to action
A basket of freshly baked pita bread is placed on the communion table near the common cup and...
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In an anxious world, Wisconsin teens discover their role in making the world a better place
The world is an anxious place for all these days. But for youth, the anxiety amps up when hope...
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Young people want God and UCC conferences are noticing: Southern New England adds Minister of Youth and Young Adults to its staff
When Devin Shmueli saw the Southern New England Conference UCC (SNEUCC) was seeking a...
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Ancient feast day comes to the UCC: Historic addition to the RCL is not another Earth Day
Colorful backpacks, pristine sneakers, and blank notebooks. September is a month of new...
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Silver Lake Camp holds sacred send-off: tears and hugs abound as thoughts turn toward the future
The Book of Ecclesiastes tells us that to everything there is a season: a time to weep and a...
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Emotional and Spiritual Care Team applications are now being accepted
In the aftermath of a disaster, rebuilding is more than just that of brick and mortar. It...
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Outdoor art gallery deepens rural connections, sets creative, activist spirits free
Pablo Picasso, the father of modern art, viewed artists as “political beings, alert to the...
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Resolutions, blue bonds, education: Ocean care enters a season of increased action and awareness
When worshipers of Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ in Madison, Wisconsin, and the United...
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‘There will never be enough services for seniors’: Church finds vitality among the aged
Cheerful conversations filled the rooms of Zion Reformed United Church of Christ in...
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UCC’s Pacific partner issues deep sea mining resolution: Collaborative action needed to battle harmful practice
On July 24, the Congregational Christian Church of American Samoa (CCCAS), gathering for...
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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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