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Take two: Search for Associate General Minister, Love of Church reopens
After not identifying a candidate to recommend to the United Church of Christ Board (UCCB) for...
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No Place to Call Home
On July 24, the president of the United States signed "Ending Crime and Disorder", an...
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Eroding Religious Freedom
The Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management issued a memorandum on July...
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UCC Service of Appreciation for Federal Staff amid “Reduction in Force”
The following piece was written by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt, Minister for Environmental...
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Weaponizing Food
On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for...
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Turf, truth, and the Spirit: A radical rewilding of faith at closing worship at Synod
The closing worship service of General Synod 35 was a vibrant celebration of spirit, art, and...
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Cleveland Rocks! General Synod 36 will return to ‘The Land’ in 2028
The 30th General Synod of the United Church of Christ was a memorable one for many. Five years...
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Resolutions on restoring full funding to USAID and VOA pass at last plenary of Synod
At the final plenary, on the final day of General Synod 35, delegates were engaging in...
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Synod seeks U.S. pressure to end violence against religious minorities in India
With dangerous religious nationalism in the news in North America and Europe, a U.S. church is...
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Resolution Opposing Immigration Policies Passes
Delegates to General Synod 35 overwhelmingly approved an emergency resolution that opposes...
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Progressive faith on the airwaves: Missouri Mid-South Conference launches radio station
Exciting things unfolded in the exhibit hall at General Synod 35. At a booth in partnership...
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UCC starts looking toward its 70th birthday
The United Church of Christ’s 70th birthday will be a little different. The denomination...
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20-voice Synod choir will ‘put some spice on it’ at closing worship
The 20 singers and their conductor took stage in the Kansas City Convention Center, with 30...
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Raising alarm about a consolidation of power, Delegates reject Bylaw change
With speakers raising the alarm about a consolidation of power, voters at the 35th General...
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Small Town and Rural Coalition resolution adopted by General Synod
Following a ‘very open and free flowing discussion,’ the General Synod adopted a...
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10-year-old scores at Plenary SpeakOut!
Issues of passion, concern, celebration, and calls to action generally populate the signup...
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Healing continues as Synod declares ‘full communion’ with Puerto Rican partner
U.S. and Puerto Rican church partners who parted ways nearly 20 years ago took a big step back...
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‘Awesome’ Vote Positions UCC to Strengthen Ties with German Partner
The United Church of Christ took a step July 14 to deepen its relationship with a very old...
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General Synod Reaffirms Commitment to Justice: Voting in favor of Resolution 8
At the 35th General Synod, delegates responded in favor voting to approve (627 in favor, 8...
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