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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Synod Approves Formation of New Keystone Conference
With no debate, the 35th General Synod overwhelmingly approved the request by the Penn...
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General Synod Elects At Large Members to United Church of Christ Board
The General Synod elected 12 at large members to the United Church of Christ Board at its...
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General Synod 36 Moderator, Asst. Moderator elected
General Synod 35 delegates elected a Moderator and Assistant Moderator for the next General...
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Photos: Youth @ Synod- Communion Service Ends with Inspiring Dialogue with UCC GMP, Rev. Karen Georgia Thompson
Sunday morning at General Synod 35 brought another unforgettable worship experience for the...
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Beyond Lament, Big, Joyful Service calls UCC Worshipers to go ‘Deeper’
The United Church of Christ always has this megachurch moment at the midpoint of its General...
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