In The Weeds
Spring like weather is emerging across the United States. The winter months were challenging...
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Women’s History Month and the Work of Justice
Women’s History Month is often framed as a time to look back, to remember the pioneers who...
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Speak for the Children
I have three grandchildren. Let’s call them Peanut (13), Pumpkin (10) and Pepper (9)....
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Reporters Roundtable: Protests, Speeches, Anniversaries and Partnerships
In this inaugural episode of UCC News’ Reporters Roundtable, the reporters behind the...
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The Movement Continues: Racial Justice Ministries forges new path after conclusion of campaign
In an era of attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs across the country,...
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‘We call for an end to this belligerency:’ UCC-DOC joint statement condemns US-Israel attacks on Iran, calls on all countries to refrain from threats
The United Church of Christ and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), along with its...
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UCC GMP issues statement following US/Israel attack on Iran, calls on elected officials to ‘reject war’
The United Church of Christ’s General Minister and President/CEO, the Rev. Karen Georgia...
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Liberating Women
There is a history of women’s movements in the United States and around the world. Over the...
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UCC GMP joins other faith leaders in endorsing ‘Call to Christians’ letter
The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, United Church of Christ General Minister and President/CEO...
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Ashes to Ashes
Some weeks more than others the sense that the “world is burning” is hard to shake. The...
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‘A Season for Spiritual Preparation’: Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson offers Ash Wednesday reflections
The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, United Church of Christ General Minister and President/CEO,...
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Righteous Indignation
It is not easy to dismiss the disquietude that sets in watching the events unfolding in the...
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Rev. Jennifer Sowell nominated to serve as next Associate General Minister, Love of Church
The Rev. Jennifer Sowell, an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ with more than...
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Standing with Minneapolis: Hundreds, including local clergy, rally against ICE in Cleveland’s Public Square
A national day of economic protest and blackout made its way to Cleveland and Northeast Ohio....
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Whose Rights Tomorrow?
Alex Pretti was shot ten times by a pair of CBP agents as he lay on the side of a street in...
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“God is with Us”: UCC clergy discuss efforts of resistance in Minnesota
Minnesota has been a hotbed of activity, and not for good reasons over the last month....
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‘It is time to return peace to our nation’s cities:’ Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson issues statement and prayer following 2nd fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, United Church of Christ General Minister and President/CEO...
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Let Freedom Ring
On 4 July 2026, the United States of America will celebrate 250 years since the adoption of...
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‘We are fighting for freedom’- Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson issues special Martin Luther King Day video
The Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson, United Church of Christ General Minister and President/CEO...
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